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What is peteca?
Peteca is a traditional Brazilian sport played by striking a feathered shuttlecock with the hand. Players aim to send it over a net and prevent it from landing on their side of the court. It combines elements of volleyball and badminton and can be played recreationally or in organised amateur matches.
Do I need travel insurance to play peteca?
Travel insurance is important if you plan to play peteca abroad. Falls, sudden movements and repeated hitting can result in injuries requiring medical treatment. Policies that cover peteca can be available through Direct Travel. Select the activity when getting your quotes and make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate.
Things to remember:
- Select peteca when getting your travel insurance quotes
- Check that the activity appears on your Policy Certificate
- Warm up before playing to reduce the risk of strains
- Wear supportive footwear suitable for the court or playing surface
- Check the competition conditions before entering an organised match
Travel insurance that includes peteca
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you are injured while playing peteca abroad. Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other insured events affecting your trip.
Cover only applies when peteca is included on your policy. Read the applicable Policy Wording for the full terms, limits and exclusions.
Peteca FAQs
Is peteca covered by standard travel insurance?
Activity cover varies between policies. Select peteca during the quote process and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate before playing.
Can I play peteca casually while on holiday?
Yes, policies that cover recreational peteca can be available through Direct Travel. This could include playing at a beach, park, hotel or sports facility during a wider holiday.
Can amateur peteca competitions be covered?
Some policies can cover amateur competition when it is incidental to a wider trip. Cover does not apply when competing is the main purpose of your journey or when you participate professionally, for payment, under sponsorship or for prize money.
Are medical expenses covered if I am injured playing peteca?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you suffer an accidental injury while playing peteca and the activity is included on your policy. Excesses, benefit limits and exclusions apply.
Does peteca cover apply indoors and outdoors?
Cover can apply whether you play indoors or outdoors, provided peteca is included on your policy and you follow the rules of the venue or organiser.
Is Personal Liability covered while playing peteca?
Personal Liability may be included, depending on the policy selected and the circumstances of the incident. Check the Policy Wording for the relevant exclusions and benefit limits.
Can I get peteca cover with a medical condition?
You may be able to obtain cover, but you must declare all relevant medical conditions during the quote process. Your cover and premium will depend on the policy and the outcome of medical screening.
Before buying, make sure peteca is shown on your Policy Certificate and review the Policy Wording for all applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
