Freestyle Skateboarding Travel Insurance
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Freestyle skateboarding focuses on technical tricks, balance and board control, often performed on flat ground or within skatepark environments. The discipline emphasises creativity and precision, with skaters combining spins, flips and footwork rather than speed or downhill riding. Participation must be at an amateur level only.
ActivitySure can cover freestyle skateboarding when you are taking part abroad, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. As the activity involves repeated jumping, fast movements and the potential for falls, having suitable travel insurance in place before skating is important.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Freestyle Skateboarding Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Freestyle Skateboarding Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular for skateboarding?
Freestyle skateboarding is practised worldwide and is commonly seen in skateparks, urban spaces and dedicated skating areas. It is particularly popular in countries such as the UK, the USA and Japan, where strong skateboarding communities and purpose-built facilities support year-round participation.
Travellers often take part casually at local skateparks or through organised sessions and workshops while abroad.
Here's why skateboarding travel insurance matters:
Freestyle skateboarding involves frequent impact with hard surfaces, which can increase the risk of sprains, fractures or impact injuries. Even experienced skaters can fall when practising new tricks or routines. Travel insurance helps protect you financially if you need medical treatment or support while abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet and wrist guards.
- Check the skating surface for debris or damage before starting.
- Practise new tricks at low height or on softer surfaces before attempting more complex moves.
- Be aware of other skaters and share space safely.
- Take breaks to avoid fatigue, which can increase the risk of falls.Always follow local skatepark rules and organiser guidance where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Not as standard, but you can add it to your policy. It is treated differently from casual skating or general recreational activities.
Freestyle skateboarding usually involves tricks, jumps, ramps, skate parks, flat-ground skills, or more technical riding. If your plans go beyond simply using a skateboard to get around, you should choose freestyle skateboarding.
Yes, you can be covered for emergency medical expenses if you’re injured while taking part. You must wear appropriate safety gear and follow any rules set by the skate park, venue, or organiser.
Make sure you add the activity to your policy - claims will only be considered for activities listed on your Policy Certificate.
No. ActivitySure can cover amateur participation, but it is not intended for professional skateboarding, paid demonstrations, sponsored competition, or contracted sporting activity.