Hockey is a fun sport that provides many benefits, but is also a high-risk and rigorous sport.

The Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club subscribes to CARHA Hockey which supports and protects adult recreational hockey by providing hockey insurance programs for leagues, tournaments, referees teams, and pick-up and shinny groups for men and women across Canada.

Part our of membership fee is an annual insurance policy with CARHA Hockey that helps protect both the league and its individual members.

The details of the insurance policy are available here.

INSURANCE ACCIDENT CLAIM FORM

How to Submit an On-Ice Sport Accident Claim:

If players are injured while on the ice playing hockey they can submit claims using the Sport Accident Claim form or by contacting the CARHA Hockey office. The coverage extended will be contingent upon the policy particulars.

• Claim forms must be signed off by a League Organizer or Team Representative;
• Claim forms can be submitted by fax, mail or email along with receipts;
• Claim forms must be submitted within 90 days of injury. Claimants may submit receipts for up to one (1) year from date of injury;
• Players are eligible for the coverage providing they have been seen by a doctor or dentist within 30 days from their date of injury;
• On-ice accidental dental injury coverage shall only apply to whole, sound, natural teeth providing the minimum facial protection equipment is worn. The policy also allows for crowns, veneers and supporting structures. Capped teeth are included as part of the coverage as long as they cannot be removed;
• On-ice accidental medical coverage must be prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Players are eligible to receive 100% of the sport accident coverage and there are no deductibles. The insurance acts as primary coverage for players that have no insurance of any kind. The insurance acts as secondary coverage for players that have insurance through their work or otherwise.