Athlete Insurance and FIS license
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Athlete Insurance
All BC Snowboard members are entitled to purchase athlete insurance if eligible under the Sport Accident Insurance Program (SAIP) offered by Canada~Snowboard.3 Classes of Insurance are available. BC Snowboard membership must be current in order to purchase SAIP.
- SAIP policy period is from July 1st to June 30th in each year.
- SAIP coverage is only extended to sanctioned activities.
- SAIP coverage is extended to Canadian residents, covered under a Canadian Federal and/or Provincial Government Plan.
- SAIP insurance cannot be upgraded or changed.
Brochure with SAIP details can be found at Canada~Snowboard: Member Services: Documents
To purchase SAIP insurance log onto Canada~Snowboard: Member Services: SAIP and FIS
Purchase appropriate level of insurance: Class 1, Class 2A or Class 2B
Note: No refunds, no pro-rated rates and no upgrades.
Class 1: $410 (available to all members)
Includes 60 consecutive out of country days per trip – unlimited number of trips during policy period.
Class 2A: $55 (available to Non-FIS members only)
No out of country coverage.
Class 2B: $80 (minimum requirement for FIS level athletes, available to all members)
Includes 25 consecutive out of country days per trip – unlimited number of trips during policy period.
FIS LICENSE
Price from July 1 to October 31: $35
Price after October 31: $60
A valid FIS license is required for an athlete to register and compete in FIS (Federation Interantionale de Ski) sanctioned competitions, including Provincial Series, NorAms and Canada~Snowboard Nationals (Speed).
FIS licenses are current from July 1st to June 30th each year.
A FIS license gives the athlete the opportunity to earn FIS points. FIS points are used to rank athletes internationally, as well as for some provincial and national ranking criteria.
There is a minimum age for FIS licenses:
- Snowboard Cross and Alpine: 15 years and older (December 31st of previous year, ie 2011 for the 2011-2012 season)
- Freestyle: 13 years or older (December 31st of previous year, ie 2011 for the 2011-2012 season)
To obtain a FIS license, an athlete must hold a current BC Snowboard Advanced Membership and SAIP insurance (minimum of Class 2B SAIP).
After you register, check the FIS site: Athlete Biographies for your FIS number. You will require your FIS number to register in FIS sanctioned events. Your biography will also show current FIS points and FIS results.
Refund Policy for Athlete Insurance and FIS License
Purchase of athlete insurance and FIS licenses are non-refundable.