Travel Insurance for School Sports Teams: What You Need to Know

Whether you're herding a pack of rugby-mad teens across the ditch for a competition or helping a netball team take on the world (or at least, somewhere warm and sunny), getting the right travel insurance is a must.

We know what it's like. You’ve got forms coming out your ears, passports to chase down, and one kid who swears their boots are already packed, but isn’t sure where…

That’s where we come in.

At Travel Insurance Brokers Ltd, we sort the insurance side of things — proper cover, no guesswork — so your squad can focus on the game plan.

Yes, We Cover Contact Sports Like Rugby (and More)

Not all travel insurance policies are created equal. Standard cover often excludes any sort of competitive sport — especially the rough stuff.

But don’t stress — we’ve got relationships with a bunch of providers who do extend cover for:

• competitive school sport trips (local and overseas)
• contact sports like rugby, rugby league, AFL and hockey
• tournament play and rep squads
• multiple codes — we’ve seen everything from touch, tennis and cricket to futsal and volleyball

We’ve organised cover for dozens of school teams over the years, so we know what’s involved and what to look out for. No last-minute panic needed.

What’s Typically Covered

We tailor quotes based on your team’s destination, duration and what’s on the schedule. But here’s the gist of what a solid policy usually includes:

• medical treatment overseas (accidents, injuries, illness)
• lost, delayed or damaged baggage
• trip cancellation or interruption
• cover for sporting equipment
• public liability (underrated, but handy if someone accidentally damages property — or, you know, a net)

Just a heads-up: there might be a few conditions around using safety gear (e.g. mouthguards, headgear), and the team usually needs to be competing officially. We’ll help you tick all the boxes.

Costs and Timeframes

Pricing depends on a few key things:

• where you’re headed
• how long the trip runs
• how many are travelling
• age of the players
• what sport you’re playing

We can turn a custom quote around in 1–2 business days. Got a budget or deadline? Let us know and we’ll sort something that suits.

Real Talk: Why It Matters

Even if you’ve done sports trips before without a hiccup, there’s always a curveball waiting — a sprained ankle mid-game, missing bags, a dodgy meat pie at the airport.

With proper cover, one hiccup doesn’t turn into a full-on mess.

Want a Quote or Some Straight-Up Advice?

Too easy — send us the basics of your trip and we’ll take it from there. You don’t have to know everything up front. We’ll guide you through it, explain what’s what, and give you options with no pressure.

Start here: https://www.healthinsurance.co.nz/pro-sports-high-risk-activities Got questions? Contact us

Heading Overseas with Students

Alongside team travel cover, we also sort international student insurance and staff cover — whether you’re taking the teachers along or supporting longer student stays.

All the pieces, covered.

You’ve got enough going on planning flights, gear and schedules. Let us handle the “what ifs”.

From rugby in Rotorua to a swim meet in Singapore, we’ll help you travel with proper cover, calm confidence and zero fluff.

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