Player Insurance Information
ASA Insurance Coverage Summary
Alberta Soccer covers its Members with Commercial General Liability, Sport Accident and Excess Travel (out-of-country is now a mandatory purchase) Insurance protection.
If you are injured in a sanctioned game or practice, please fill out the Sport Accident Claim form below within 30 days. Once form is completed, please submit directly to the Insurance Company. The SPDSA does not need to see the forms and are not responsible for submission of the forms.
The ASA Insurance policies apply specifically to registered players, coaches, referees, ASA Directors, and Staff. Volunteers listed in member’s records, and parent volunteers while supervising registered players at sanctioned games, practices, or events. Both indoor and outdoor seasons are covered. Please note, district and community Directors are not covered.
Insurance Claims must be submitted in accordance with timelines to ensure eligiblity of claims. See ‘Contact Information & Forms’ for reporting procedures and required forms. For coverage details, refer to the appropriate tab below.
If you require insurance for an on-field activity:
If you have been asked to provide a certificate of insurance for a facility you are renting for soccer purposes, please complete and submit the Third Party Facility Insurance Request Form.
If you require insurance for an off-field activity (special events, fundraisers, registration days, etc):
For a non-tournament event you will be required to apply for additional coverage. Click here to submit your request by clicking on “Apply for Coverage” and make payment via credit card.
If your application is approved you may be asked to provide a certificate of insurance for a facility you are renting for soccer (regardless if you will be playing) purposes, please complete and submit the Third Party Facility Insurance Request Form.
Contact Information & Forms
For incidents outside of Canada
Excess Travel Claims Assistance (Policy Number 25346A):
Phone: 1-800-461-3292
Phone: 1-855-464-8968 (Toll Free)
Email: claims@suttonspecialrisk.com
Fax: 1-416-366-4608
Medical Expense & Authorization Form
Travel Medical Card
Upon approval by the Competitions Coordinator you will be given a Travel Medical Card. Please ensure that you travel with this card.
Submit this form directly to Sutton via the email address or fax listed above. For questions about your claim please contact them directly at the numbers listed above.
For incidents within Canada
Special Risk Insurance Managers Ltd. (Policy Number 25345A):
Phone: 1-800-461-3292
Phone: 1-855-464-8968 (Toll Free)
Email: claims@suttonspecialrisk.com
Fax: 1-416-366-4608
Medical Expense & Authorization Form
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
The coverage will pay on behalf of named insured (ASA), and the additional insureds, where applicable, all sums of money which the insureds shall become legally obligated to pay as compensatory damages for actual bodily injuries to participants, spectators, and other members of the public. This also includes property damage the insurer(s) shall become legally obligated to pay. The policy does not cover defense of criminal code charges.
If you, as an ASA Member, are served with a Court-originated statement of claim, you must contact the ASA Office immediately. Please fax this form to the ASA at 780-474-6300. The Insurers will then begin the process of defending you.
This consists of practices, games, tournaments, related training activities and related approved travel. These ALL must be ASA-sanctioned.
When am I covered? Click here to determine when you are covered: General Coverage Summary
Limits of Liability
Coverage under the General Commercial Liability policy may include the following. Please note that all Policy information is provided by ASA on a summary basis to give information on what coverages may be available under the Sports Accident and Travel Accident Policies. There may be clauses that limit coverage under the policy and the policy must be reviewed in its entirety when determining coverage. For a full version of the policy please contact General Commercial Liability.
SPORT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
If you are injured in a sanctioned game or practice, please fill out the Sport Accident Claim form within 30 days available on this website here.
The Sport Accident Insurance Policy is in place to ensure that you are not out-of-pocket for medical expenses incurred through a soccer injury. These are injuries that result in the following losses within 365 days after the date of accident. Please note these amounts are above what would normally be covered by Alberta Health Care, and Private Health Care Plans. The policy does not cover lost wages from employment.
Common Types of Claims
- Ambulance Fees
- Licensed Emergency Transportation unlimited, subject to Blanket
- Physiotherapy ($500 maximum)
- Blanket Dental
- Out of Province Medical Accident (inside Canada)
For a full list of a coverage options please contact Shaun Lowther at execdir@albertasoccer.com
Please note that all policy information is provided by ASA on a summary basis to give information on what coverage may be available under the Sports Accident and Travel Accident Policies. There may be clauses that limit coverage under the policy and the policy must be reviewed in its entirety when determining coverage.
EXCESS TRAVEL INSURANCE
This is now mandatory and covers all potential injuries on and off the field while outside of Canada. It is also excess of Alberta Health Care and private health care plans so it very important to ensure all members travelling have their health cards with them.
The rate for this coverage is $2.00 per member per day.
Important
- Please carry the Travel Medical Card when travelling outside of Alberta. Please contact Alberta Soccer if you have not received your travel card, competitions@albertasoccer.com
- You MUST notify Sutton Special Risk immediately when medical services are required, or within 24 hours of hospitalization. 24/7 contact information is provided on the Travel Medical Card.
- Claims must be reported within 30 days of occurrence.
- Written proof of claims is required within 90 days of occurrence.
- Claims cannot be considered unless the form is duly completed and signed by the claimant and submitted along with documentation.
- All documentation must be supplied free of expense to Insurer.
Type of Coverage/ Sum Insured
Coverages under the Excess Travel Insurance policy may include the following. Please note that all Policy information is provided by ASA on a summary basis to give information on what coverages may be available under the Sports Accident and Travel Accident Policies. There may be clauses that limit coverage under the policy and the policy must be reviewed in its entirety when determining coverage.
Please note this is a general description of the coverages only and specific terms, conditions and exclusions will apply. Please contact the Sutton for any specific questions at 1-855-464-8968 (Toll Free).
