As an additional service to our players, VDL is covered by a Sports Accident Insurance Policy.
Our coverage is supplementary coverage, meaning it covers costs that are not covered by other insurance insurance plans, including the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) and any extended health plan you may have through your employer or from your college/university. That is, you need to use MSP and extended health first, and then our insurance may cover some of the leftover costs. In addition, insurance is primarily available to address major injuries (broken bones; torn ligaments), not minor injuries that will heal with time (bruises, sprains, etc.).
To apply for coverage, follow these steps:
1. Your waiver must be signed before the weekly deadline. The weekly deadline is Saturday night of the week prior to play. This is to ensure that the waivers are processed by the time the week of dodgeball begins. Players making claims without signing their waiver on time will be ineligible for coverage.
2. The Insurance claim must be made within 25 days of the accident, no exceptions. The onus is on the player to follow up with VDL regarding their injury report.
3. The VDL team will investigate the injury (to prevent fraud and ensure the severity of the injury). If serious, a claim will be processed; if not, the case will be closed.
If you wish to make a claim or have any inquiries regarding waivers or insurance, please send an email to insurance@vdldodgeball.ca.