Insurance
WSWO (the provincial sport governing body in Ontario) via WSWC (the national sport governing body), partners with various insurance providers to offer different types of coverage at discounted rates to its membership. Details as follows:
Boat Insurance
Personal Boat Coverage
- agreed value coverage
- trailer coverage
- personal effects incl.: gear, ropes, boards, fishing, etc.
- sudden and accidental discharging of pollutants
- emergency towing
Commercial Boats
- physical damage for boat while being operated by school or club
- agreed value coverage
- trailer coverage
- personal effects incl.: gear, ropes, boards, fishing, etc.
- sudden and accidental discharging of pollutants
- emergency towing
Coverage Guidelines for Commercial boats
- hold valid liability policy for school or club with WSWC
- minimum 3 years experience with similar size vessel
- no claims 3 years
- primary operator is older than 20 years
- available across Canada except QC, NFL
Additional information about all of the above noted programs may be found here.
Club Insurance
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada's (WSWC - the national governing body for Watersports across Canada) club insurance program has been designed to fit the needs of Canadian towed watersports clubs.
What is defined as a club: An operation that acts as a non-profit organization and where every person involved with the club is a member of their respective water ski and wakeboard association. This includes, but is not limited to club members, volunteers, staff and every participant in club activities on or off the water.
Program Benefits Include:
- General Comprehensive Liability Insurance
- Director's & Officer's Liability Insurance (contact insurance@wswc.ca for more info)
- Business Exposure and Advertising
- Access to Programs and Services
Notes for Club Application Processing:
- Applications will not be processed until all required documentation is submitted and payment is paid in full. We accept online payments through PayPal or INTERACT E-TRANSFER.
- Applications are processed in approximately 6 business days. "Rush" orders (<6 days) can be accommodated, for an additional $100.
- All approved insurance applications will receive a certificate of insurance with the confirmation package. Due to nature of the program, fees may not be pro-rated and are non-refundable.
Canadian Athlete Insurance Program (CAIP)
CAIP has provided specialized insurance protection for Canadian athletes for over 30 years.
CAIP insurance coverage details are listed below:
In Canada Insurance Coverage
Provides coverage for therapy over and above what is covered by your Provincial Medical Plan. This includes treatment for overuse injuries as well as chronic injuries, which do not necessarily happen as a result of an accident. These include but are not limited to:
- Physiotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Athletic Therapy
- Orthotics
All other benefits in the CAIP Insurance Program are a result of a sport accident.
A choice of plans is available at a variety of rates. Full coverage details are available at CAIP's website.
Travel Medical Insurance
Don't leave Canada without it!
Travel medical insurance is 24 hours a day insurance protection for emergency medical and hospital care, emergency dental treatment, evacuation, repatriation and family transportation & accommodation benefits as the result of an injury or sickness. Of course, CAIP travel medical insurance covers the athletes while they are training and participating in their respective sport. Travel medical coverage also includes 'The Travel Assistance Program', which provides international emergency assistance to CAIP members when traveling outside Canada.
A choice of travel coverage, either per trip or on an annual basis are available at a variety of rates. Full coverage details are available at CAIP's website.
Additional information about this insurance program may be had at CAIP's website or you may email or call us at office@wswo.ca or 289-971-0674 respectively.