Biathlon Travel Insurance
Cover for biathlon participation
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What is a biathlon?
A biathlon is a winter sport combining cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. Participants ski between designated shooting stages, making both endurance and accuracy important.
Can I get travel insurance for a biathlon?
Cover for a biathlon can be available through Direct Travel when you select Winter Sports cover during the quote process.
Winter sports policies do not all provide the same cover, so check that the Winter Sports extension appears on your policy documents. You should also check whether the cover matches training, recreational participation or the type of event you plan to enter.
Biathlon top tips:
- Select Winter Sports cover when getting your quote
- Check that the Winter Sports extension appears on your policy documents
- Confirm whether organised or competitive events are excluded
- Use designated shooting areas and follow the instructions of event or range officials
- Follow all skiing and shooting safety requirements
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while taking part in an insured biathlon, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons.
Winter Sports cover may include benefits for owned or hired winter sports equipment, depending on the policy selected. Do not assume that a biathlon rifle, ammunition or shooting accessories qualify as winter sports equipment.
Personal liability may be excluded for incidents involving firearms or other weapons. Check the applicable Policy Wording before relying on this cover.
Biathlon FAQs
Is a biathlon covered as standard?
No. You will need to select Winter Sports cover when getting your quote and check that the extension appears on your policy documents.
Does every winter sports policy cover a biathlon?
No. The cover provided under each Winter Sports extension varies between policies. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
Can I take part in a biathlon competition?
Not necessarily. Selecting Winter Sports cover does not automatically cover organised, timed or competitive events. Check the applicable Policy Wording before entering a competition.
Is my skiing equipment covered?
Winter Sports cover may include benefits for owned or hired skis, poles, boots and other qualifying winter sports equipment. Definitions, limits and exclusions vary between policies.
Is personal liability covered during a biathlon?
Personal liability may be excluded for incidents involving firearms or other weapons. Check the applicable Policy Wording to see what applies.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you selected Winter Sports cover and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from winter sports cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
