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What is pigeon racing?
Pigeon racing involves releasing specially trained pigeons from a designated location and recording how quickly they return to their home lofts. The birds travel different distances depending on the event, with their average speed used to determine the result.
Do I need travel insurance for pigeon racing?
Travel insurance can help protect you against medical emergencies and other insured problems affecting your trip. However, it does not insure the pigeons themselves. Policies that cover taking part in pigeon racing 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 pigeon racing when getting your travel insurance quotes
- Make sure the activity appears on your Policy Certificate
- Check whether participation is allowed when pigeon racing is the main purpose of your trip
- Follow the event rules and animal transport requirements at your destination
- Arrange separate insurance if you need cover for your pigeons, baskets or specialist equipment
Travel insurance that includes pigeon racing
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you are injured while taking part in an insured pigeon racing activity. Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other insured events affecting your trip.
Travel insurance does not provide veterinary cover or insure the loss, injury, illness or death of a pigeon. Read the applicable Policy Wording for the full terms, limits and exclusions.
Pigeon Racing FAQs
Is pigeon racing covered by standard travel insurance?
Activity cover varies between policies. Select pigeon racing during the quote process and confirm that it appears on your Policy Certificate before taking part.
Are medical expenses covered if I am injured during an event?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you suffer an accidental injury while taking part and pigeon racing is shown on your policy. Excesses, benefit limits and exclusions apply.
Is Personal Liability covered during pigeon racing?
Personal Liability may be included depending on the policy selected and the circumstances of an incident. It does not replace any liability insurance required by a club, organiser or animal owner.
Can I get pigeon racing 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 pigeon racing is shown on your Policy Certificate and review the Policy Wording for all applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
