All event participants (athletes, coaches and team support) are recommended to obtain travel insurance prior to booking flights and health insurance before leaving your home country. WFDF and the LOC do not provide coverage for participants outside of the general first aid administered at the fields. There are always risks associated with playing Ultimate and travelling. WU24 will have medical staff on site to deal with first aid and assess injuries, there may be injuries or illness in which players need follow up medical attention or emergency visits to local hospitals.
Please be aware that depending on your passport and nationality, the Spanish rules for access the public healthcare system may vary:
All EU and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals below retirement age who visit Spain for a short holiday are entitled to free or reduced-cost emergency medical healthcare and treatments at all Spanish public medical centers and hospitals on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Essentially, the treatment you are entitled to will be equivalent to that which Spanish nationals receive, but this can depend on the level of public healthcare provision in your own country of residence – so it is worth double-checking before you depart.
Non-Europeans visiting Spain will most likely have to prove they have adequate medical insurance before they are granted entry to the country. It is, therefore, highly recommended to have a valid health insurance policy before your arrival.
All Spanish state hospitals are required to provide vital primary healthcare to any patient who is admitted to hospital with life-threatening injuries or ilness, regardless of their ability to pay.
WFDF and the LOC kindly request that all players and event participants acknowledge these risks and understand that WFDF and the LOC cannot be held liable for any risk or cost associated with injury or bad health at WU24.
All event participants should alleviate some personal financial liability by purchasing your own travel and health insurance to make sure you are covered for any medical issues or event/travel cancellations that could arise. Participants will be required to sign an Event Participant Agreement published in advance of the event.