Sports club insurance

Sports club insurance quotes

If you run a sports club or society it’s important to think about sports club insurance. That’s because there are a number of risks involved, not least the possibility of accidents and injuries.

Sports club insurance helps protect you if something goes wrong and your club or society gets blamed, covering the cost of legal fees and compensation payments. With Simply Business, it’s quick to get a quote – and easy to buy a policy tailored to your needs.

What type of sports club insurance do I need?

Public liability insurance is an important cover for sports clubs and societies. If a member of the public gets injured or suffers a loss and blames your club, a subsequent claim could be costly. Our public liability insurance can cover you up to £5 million.

And if you have staff, including volunteers, employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement. It covers you if an employee gets ill or injured as a result of working for you.

Sports groups that we insure

We insure lots of sports clubs, groups and societies, from basketball teams to ballet clubs. We work with insurers who are specialists in providing cover for social groups, so we can tailor your policy to your sports club’s unique needs.

• Cricket club insurance
• Bowls club insurance
• Tennis club insurance
• Baseball team insurance
• Basketball team insurance
• Hockey insurance
• Volleyball club insurance
• Aerobics club insurance
• Table tennis club insurance
• Athletics club insurance
• Badminton club insurance
• Ballet club insurance
• Netball club insurance
• Snooker club insurance
• Gymnastics club insurance
• And more

Sports club insurance FAQs

Do I need public liability insurance for a sports club?

Public liability insurance is an important cover for sports clubs, as it protects you if someone gets injured or suffers a loss. For example, if one of your members or a spectator gets hurt during an event and your club gets blamed, public liability insurance covers the resulting claim.

We're not a registered sports club – can you insure us?

Don’t worry if you’re a small sports club or you’re just starting out and aren’t registered. You can still buy insurance through Simply Business – we cover small charities, social clubs and community groups.

Is sports club insurance a legal requirement?

The only type of insurance that’s a legal requirement is employers’ liability insurance, if you have staff (even volunteers). It covers you if an employee gets ill or injured and blames your sports club. But even though it’s not a legal requirement, you should still consider insurance. Claims made against you can be costly.

Will our insurance cover sporting events?

Yes, if a member or a spectator gets injured and your sports club is found to be at fault, public liability insurance can cover the resulting claim. Other covers, like employers’ liability insurance and equipment insurance, will cover events too. Public liability cover for events doesn't usually include cancellation.