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What is pool?
Pool is a cue sport in which players use a cue to strike balls into pockets around a cloth-covered table. Different versions include eight-ball, nine-ball and straight pool. It is commonly played casually in bars, hotels and clubs, as well as in organised amateur matches.
Do I need travel insurance for playing pool?
Travel insurance is still important when your holiday activities are relatively low risk. It can help with medical emergencies, cancellation and other insured problems affecting your trip. Pool is included as standard on every policy available through Direct Travel. Add it during the quote process and make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate.
Things to remember:
- Pool is included as standard on all policies available through Direct Travel
- Add the activity when getting your travel insurance quotes
- Make sure pool appears on your Policy Certificate
- Follow the rules of the venue and take care around cues and tables
- Check the competition conditions before entering an organised match or tournament
Travel insurance that includes pool
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you are injured while playing pool abroad. Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other insured events affecting your trip.
Although pool is included as standard across the policies available through Direct Travel, it should still appear on your Policy Certificate. Read the applicable Policy Wording for the full terms, limits and exclusions.
Pool FAQs
Is pool covered by standard travel insurance?
Yes. Pool is included as standard on every policy available through Direct Travel. Add the activity when getting your quotes and confirm that it appears on your Policy Certificate.
Can I play pool casually while on holiday?
Yes. This can include recreational games in hotels, bars, clubs and other recognised venues, provided pool is shown on your policy.
Can amateur pool competitions be covered?
Amateur participation can be covered when the match or tournament is incidental to a wider trip. Cover does not apply if competing is the main purpose of your journey or if you participate professionally, for payment, under sponsorship or for prize money.
Are medical expenses covered if I am injured while playing pool?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you suffer an accidental injury while playing pool and the activity is shown on your policy. Excesses, benefit limits and exclusions apply.
Is Personal Liability covered while playing pool?
Personal Liability may be included, depending on the policy selected and the circumstances of an incident. Check the Policy Wording for the relevant conditions, limits and exclusions.
Can I get pool 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.
Pool is included as standard on every policy available through Direct Travel. Before buying, make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate and review the Policy Wording for all applicable terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
