SUSTAINABLE SPORT
INSURANCE AND AFFILIATIONS
Well managed organisations tend to be more successful, sustainable and prepared in the event of an emergency. How does your sports club, association, group or charity ensure the longevity and future of your offer?
Is your structure set-up for the long-term and able to accommodate growth with interest?
You’ll find information and resources on the quality standards Jersey Sport recommend to create an inclusive, secure and reliable platform for all sport and physical activity provision on island, below.
INSURANCE AND AFFILIATIONS
What are your legal requirements and obligations in sports insurance and affiliation? Are your activities, premises, players, coaches, spectators and volunteers appropriately covered?
Here’s how to ensure your organisation meets our quality standards and can implement on-going good practice:
Listen to some local sports organisations talking about best Insurance and Affiliations practice within their sports organisation:
QUALITY STANDARD 1:
The organisation, team or league is affiliated to its National Governing Body/ World Federation
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- National Governing Body/ World Federation affiliation
- Demonstrates and promotes National Governing Body / World Federation standards e.g. complying with Anti-Doping rules and regulations
RESOURCES
QUALITY STANDARD 2:
The organisation’s activities, premises and coaches are insured
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Ensure National Governing Body / World Federation affiliation provides appropriate level of insurance for sporting activities, or obtain private insurance to cover if this is not offered
- Hold appropriate site insurance regardless of owning, leasing or sharing facilities
- Guarantee individual coaches are appropriately insured, if this cover is excluded from organisation claim
