Over 100 activities covered for free on Direct Travel policies.
What is octopush?
Octopush, also known as underwater hockey, is a team sport played at the bottom of a swimming pool. Players wear a mask, snorkel and fins and use a short stick to move a puck towards the opposing team’s goal.
Can I get travel insurance for octopush?
Yes, policies that cover octopush can be available through Direct Travel.
Select octopush when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the selected activity matches whether you plan to train, play recreationally or enter an amateur tournament.
Things to remember:
- Choose octopush when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Use a mask, snorkel, fins, and the required protective equipment
- Surface whenever you need to breathe or recover
- Follow the referee, coach, and pool staff’s instructions
What can travel insurance help with?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you’re injured while taking part in insured octopush. Repatriation can also be covered when medically necessary, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other travel related problems. Personal Accident, Personal Liability and specialist equipment benefits can vary, so read the applicable Policy Wording.
Octopush FAQs
How do I add octopush to my policy?
Select octopush while getting your quote, then confirm that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents before playing.
Can octopush training be covered?
Yes, amateur training can be covered when octopush appears on your policy documents. Train in a supervised pool and follow your coach’s safety instructions.
Can medical expenses be covered following an injury?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered when octopush is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Is Personal Liability covered while playing octopush?
Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while playing octopush. Check the applicable cover before training or taking part in a match.
Can I enter an octopush tournament?
Amateur participation during a wider trip can be covered. However, cover does not apply if entering the tournament or competition is the main purpose of your trip. Professional, sponsored or paid participation and competing for prize money are not covered.
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.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Select octopush, check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and read the applicable Policy Wording before taking part.
