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.

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Bronze Essential Protection *

Excess £100

Cancellation and curtailment
£1,000
Emergency medical expenses
£5,000,000
- Hospital benefit
  £20 per 24hrs, max. £500
- Emergency dental treatment
  £250
- Funeral costs abroad or repatriation of remains
  £5,000
- Kennel and cattery costs
  £500
Personal Possessions
£750
- Gadgets limit
  £250
- Single item limit
  £200
- Valuables limit
  £250
Baggage Delay
£250
Loss of Passport
£200
Personal Money
£300
- Cash limit
  £150
Travel Delay
£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
- Abandonment
  £1,000
Permanent total disablement
£5,000
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 69
  £5,000
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 70+)
  £5,000
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
Mugging
£250
Catastrophe
£750
Legal Expenses
£60,000

Silver Balanced Protection *

Excess £75

Cancellation and curtailment
£3,000
Emergency medical expenses
£10,000,000
- Hospital benefit
  £30 per 24hrs, max. £1,000
- Emergency dental treatment
  £250
- Funeral costs abroad or repatriation of remains
  £5,000
- Kennel and cattery costs
  £500
Personal Possessions
£1,500
- Gadgets limit
  £500
- Single item limit
  £300
- Valuables limit
  £500
Baggage Delay
£250
Loss of Passport
£200
Personal Money
£500
- Cash limit
  £250
Travel Delay
£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
- Abandonment
  £3,000
Permanent total disablement
£7,500
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 69
  £7,500
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 70+)
  £5,000
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
Mugging
£250
Catastrophe
£750
Legal Expenses
£60,000

Gold Maximum Protection *

Excess £0

Cancellation and curtailment
£5,000
Emergency medical expenses
£10,000,000
- Hospital benefit
  £50 per 24hrs, max. £1,500
- Emergency dental treatment
  £400
- Funeral costs abroad or repatriation of remains
  £5,000
- Kennel and cattery costs
  £500
Personal Possessions
£2,500
- Gadgets limit
  £750
- Single item limit
  £500
- Valuables limit
  £750
Baggage Delay
£250
Loss of Passport
£400
Personal Money
£1000
- Cash limit
  £500
Travel Delay
£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
- Abandonment
  £5,000
Permanent total disablement
£15,000
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 69
  £15,000
- Death or loss of limbs/sight (up to age 70+)
  £5,000
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
Mugging
£250
Catastrophe
£750
Legal Expenses
£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 youâ€™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 youâ€™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.

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