IMPORTANT INSURANCE INFORMATION

The Dangers Inherent in Playing Hockey

As we are all fully aware, hockey can be a dangerous game and, with fast-moving sticks and a hard ball, we are perhaps more at risk than some other sports players. It doesn't matter what team you play in nor which training session you attend, injuries do occur even in the most mild mannered game and even when doing basic training exercises.

It is the individual responsibility of all players of all ages and playing abilities to make sure they wear appropriate protective equipment at all times. In particular, properly fitted mouth guards, shin guards and abdominal protectors are really now essential at all times for field players.

Clearly goalkeepers have specialist requirements (some of which are enshrined in the Rules of Hockey) and should ensure that they are completely aware of what protective clothing they must/should wear and how it is correctly worn.

Insurance

Henley Hockey Club does not insure individual members for personal injury sustained during hockey activities although we do provide "employer liability" insurance which covers third party incidents.

You are very strongly advised to check whether your own household, or any other insurance policy you hold, will cover you for medical and/or dental treatment, days lost from work etc. in the event of injury sustained when playing and/or training.

If you are not covered by current insurance then you should very seriously consider looking into the options open to you so that you can take out an appropriate individual policy.

Qualified Coaches & Umpires

If you are a qualified coach or umpire (Level 1 and above) and you keep your England Hockey public liability insurance up to date through Perkins Slade Ltd then this will provide cover for you for any incident arising from your coaching or umpiring activities at Henley Hockey Club or elsewhere.

However, this England Hockey insurance still does not cover you for personal injury arising from your own hockey playing activities so, once again you should look into the options and take out appropriate additional insurance of your own.

Insurance Schemes

There are a number of specialist sports insurance policies available through the major insurance companies, which provide "value-for-money" personal insurance. However, you should still ensure that the cover provided is really what you want/need for your own circumstances.

Details can be found on the England Hockey website.