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What is blade skating?
Blade skating is another name for inline skating or rollerblading. It involves skating on boots with wheels arranged in a single line and can take place recreationally on paths, promenades, tracks or at skate parks.
Can I get travel insurance for blade skating?
Yes, cover for blade skating can be available through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Depending on the policy, blade skating may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Check that the activity appears on your policy documents, whether your plans refer to it as blade skating, inline skating or rollerblading.
Things to remember:
- Make sure blade skating, inline skating, or rollerblading is included on your policy
- Wear a helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads
- Use suitable, well-maintained paths or designated skating areas
- Follow local rules, including any restrictions on skating near traffic
- Check the policy before entering a race, competition or organised event
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured blade skating, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Personal liability may be included, depending on the policy and the circumstances of the claim.
Blade Skating FAQs
Is blade skating covered as standard?
It depends on the policy. Blade skating may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select the activity when getting your quote and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Are inline skating and rollerblading the same thing?
Yes. For this activity, blade skating, inline skating, and rollerblading refer to the same type of skating. Check that blade skating or the equivalent activity is shown on your policy documents.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if blade skating is included on your policy and the claim meets its terms and conditions.
Can I skate at a skate park?
Recreational skating may be covered, but skate park features, tricks or more hazardous forms of participation may be treated differently. Check that the activity selected matches what you plan to do and review the applicable Policy Wording.
Can I take part in an inline skating race or competition?
Not necessarily. Races, timed events, and organised competitions may be excluded even when recreational blade skating is covered. Check the applicable Policy Wording before entering an event.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
