Preparation Is Key for Dancers!

Any dancer will tell you that preparation is key when it comes to performing, and that they being training often months in advance of any competition or show. With the amount of effort and time dedicated to one routine it is paramount that everything goes smoothly; sometimes despite all of the training and precautions one wrong movement may not only ruin your routine but may also lead to injury.

Due to the risk of possible injury it is highly advised that any dancer takes out the required travel or personal sports injury insurance to keep them protected if they are injured whilst training or competing. At SportsCover Direct we offer both personal and travel sports insurance to cover for you for various types of dance both abroad and in the UK! Find out more by visiting out website at http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/

Believe It Or Not Dance Is One Of The Most Physically Demanding Sports

Dance, whilst viewed as expressive art, is one of the most physically demanding sports; as dancers go through extreme training and endurance to perfect their craft. The competitive nature of the sport is also physically draining because of the hours of training that goes into it. As you are combining strength, flexibility, focus and balance occasionally your levels drop and you can be left injured due to an uneven fall or excessive training. Here at SportsCover Direct, we offer sports insurance cover to protect you from the likely costs of treatment if you are injured whilst training or competing in a competition. To find out more visit our website athttp://www.sportscoverdirect.com/

2 Most Common Tennis Injuries

When playing any sport, including tennis, there are 2 main types of injuries: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly during activity whilst chronic injuries are usually the result from overusing one area of the body while playing a sport or exercising over a long period. 

Ski safe – Tips to ensure you have the best holiday

Skiing and snowboarding, unfortunately, are not cheap sporting pursuits. With ski wear, lift passes and pricey mountain lunches to consider on top of the rudimentary travel and accommodation costs, it is not surprising that a week’s holiday is coveted. These seemingly repellent factors are ineffective deterrents however with people and families alike flocking to ski resorts in their hundreds of thousands each year to experience the indescribable sensation of making tracks in fresh powder, the adrenalin rushes, the beautiful scenery and the camaraderie. You can check out our top 10 ski resorts here! 

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On paper, skiing is no more dangerous now than it ever was but the very nature of the sport – notably its dependence on weather conditions – means precautions should always be taken. Mountainous areas are renowned for their unpredictable weather; freezing temperatures, poor visibility and volumes of snow can create additional risks that are totally out of our control and therefore it is important to make sure you have a comprehensive insurance policy before you embark on a skiing holiday. SportsCover Direct offers policies to suit all kinds of skiing from cross country to ski racing to competitive jumping to heli-skiing…not to forget the snowboarders! 24 hour medical emergency assistance, cover for off piste, reimbursement for passes, tuition, equipment, and repatriation are just some of the benefits offered by our tailored policies. Find out more here: https://www.sportscoverdirect.com/insurance/ski_insurance.html/

Wearing a helmet should also be a no-brainer! While some people argue they do little to reduce the risk of injury, 70% of skiers and snowboarders now wear one and it has been made law in Canada. Pisted slopes can be as hard as concrete and this coupled with the high-speeds frequently reached, even by beginners, makes wearing a helmet very basic and essential protection. Those venturing off-piste should also be equipped with a transceiver, probe and shovel as snow is easily displaced under a skiers weight, triggering avalanches.

Andy Murray Inspires The British Nation To Pick Up Their Rackets!

Following Andy Murray’s recent grand slam and Olympic successes, more and more people are being inspired to take up a tennis racquet. As the popularity of tennis increases, adults and children alike are signing up to their local tennis clubs and getting involved, which is great news for the sport!

Better off than on - the importance of kit

Sport is a brilliant way to not only get into shape, but also to have fun and meet like-minded people; friendships forged through team sports can last a lifetime. In order to enjoy your sport to the maximum with minimum worries, it is essential to have a well-equipped kit bag, not only with protective sports equipment but also an appropriate insurance policy that can protect you and your bank account in the case of an accident.

Firstly however, possessing the gear to suit your sport will not only aid high level performance, but also reduce the chance of sustaining injury. Playing badminton with a poorly strung racquet and in worn-out shoes can be just as dangerous as playing hockey without a mouthguard. It is not uncommon for sports players to use equipment that is either inappropriate for the sport they’re playing, or simply does not fit correctly and this can prove dangerous. A helmet is an essential item of protective gear in many sports including horse-riding, biking, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, skating and baseball with softer helmets being more suitable for hockey, football and rugby among others. It is crucial to ensure that the helmet you choose to purchase is suitable for your sport and meets the necessary safety standards such as those set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Eye protection; mouthguards; wrist, knee and elbow guards; and pads for contact sports are other items of protective gear which are designed for a reason and have the ability to make a huge difference in the event of an accident. With so many products now on the market, both in shops and online, there is little excuse to play your sport ill-equipped!

Secondly, your kit bag should also contain an insurance policy to protect you. There is an inextricable link between playing sport and risk – although often low and not to be overly worried about, the very nature of sport involves physical risk which can also result in financial risk. Millions of sports related injuries occur worldwide, 2-3 million in the US alone, and therefore it is important to not be cavalier when it comes to choosing an insurance policy. SportsCover Direct covers 400 sports and prides itself on the specialist cover it can offer, setting it apart from other insurance providers. With 20 years of experience in the field, we know what a beneficial policy should provide from repatriation to medical expenses to legal bills. It is all too easy to adopt the optimistic ‘it will never happen to me’ mentality but this is could prove ruinous to both your physical and financial health!

Find out more about the sports we cover and get a quote here: https://www.sportscoverdirect.com/sports-accident-insurance/

Tennis – Know Your Limits!

Tennis is a popular professional and recreational sport; often played as a singles or doubles match; it is heavily demanding and matches can potentially last for hours. This increases the risk of fatigue related injuries, especially if you play amateur tennis. It is always important to play within your limits and try not to put too much pressure on your body! It’s good to push yourself but if you push yourself to hard this may result in injury!

The Two Wheeled Triumph

Whether the result of a health pursuit or an increased awareness of the impact of our carbon footprint it is not clear, but the popularity of cycling is rising rapidly. Due to the economic decline over the last decade, bicycles are now outselling cars in many countries particularly in Europe. Cycling is the most practised sport in the Czech Republic, second most popular to football, and this is not unusual; Holland, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands are also home to rising numbers of keen cyclists. However the reasons for this cannot just be ascribed to the financial pressures of global recession as the quest for a healthier lifestyle, advanced bike technology, government encouraged cycling schemes and safer road systems are all additional contributory factors.

The promotion of cycling has been highly successful with vast numbers now taking to the pedal as their modal form of transport. Its flexibility and relative inexpensiveness in comparison to the running costs of a car has seen the ‘bike boom’, for example in Groningen, a city in the Netherlands with a population of just under 200,000, there are 375,000 bicycles enabling 50% of all trips made. There has also been expansion in the market for cycling holidays which now caters for most demands, albeit a scenic coastal route along quiet country lanes, or something more extreme, such as mountain biking abroad in the Alps or in Canada. More and more professional tour operators are emerging to compete with specialist cycle touring companies as well as hotel chains that also offer comprehensive cycling packages.

The bike boom however raises questions of personal accident insurance as well as cover for your bike as the top of the range bicycles can now be purchased for up to thousands of pounds and in the UK one bike is stolen every minute! Although not considered to be a dangerous sport, precautions should be taken when cycling particularly as injury can easily be sustained through the carelessness of others. Conversely, it is also acknowledged that cyclists can themselves cause injury to others thus stressing the importance of having a comprehensive insurance policy whether you are a regular cyclist at home or just wanting cover for a 2 week cycling holiday. General travel insurance providers differ with regards to whether they offer personal liability cover related to bicycle use which is why more and more people are turning towards specialist insurance providers with cover geared towards their cycling intentions. No matter which type of cycling you choose to do, SportsCover Direct can offer you a policy tailored to your needs. From road cycling to cycle touring to downhill mountain biking, our policies will cover those insured for medical expenses, repatriation and where required, baggage and personal effects along with various other benefits.

To find out more about cycling insurance at home, follow this link: https://www.sportscoverdirect.com/insurance/cycling_insurance.html/

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Who Remembers The Ashes 2005?

Who can forget Australian cricket icon Glenn McGrath’s bizarre injury during the 2005 Ashes, in which he stood on a stray ball during a warm-up session of touch rugby? Not only did that rule him out of the following test match but it also helped England claim what seemed like an improbable victory. We know that Glenn would have been covered by the right sports injury insurance; however injury can occur to anyone who plays the sport – professional or amateur. That is why it is important that you are covered with the correct sports insurance to keep you covered from the potentially high costs of an injury. Our cricket insurance policies have been specially tailored to provide you with the best cover possible. Find out more by visiting our website at - http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/

Insurance for Road Cyclists

We understand that the possible dangers of cycling are often overlooked, if  you regularly take part in sports such as road cycling, then it is paramount that you purchase the correct insurance. We offer a range of insurance policies that are suitable for cyclists if you would like to find out more please visit our website today at http://www.sportscoverdirect.com/products