As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved! ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- The Origins Fencing became a sport in the 15th century however swordplay had been […]
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Competition Time – Win a Garmin Vivosmart!
It’s Competition Time! Today we launch our competition on twitter to win a Garmin Vivosmart Activity Watch. To enter you need to be following SportsCover Direct’s official twitter account (@SportsCoverDrct) and retweet the competition tweet dated 15/02/2016. All the competition terms and conditions can be found below: February Competition image 1.By entering the […]
My Claim Experience with SportsCover Direct by Megan Lewis
We always hope our customers will never be in the unfortunate position of having to make a claim with us however we spoke to Megan Lewis about her experience when she made a claim in May 2009 following a horse riding accident in China. Read her story below: The problem with the lack of […]
The 3 R’s of Buying Insurance
Insurance is very important when travelling or enjoying your sport in case of any unforeseen accidents resulting in injury or damage. Your insurance will be there to cover any medical costs abroad, flying you home, any lost equipment or luggage, pay out any legal expenses should you be found negligent in your actions and even […]
The How, Where and What Guide to CycloCross
What? A sport that only a small number of people have heard of, cyclocross or CycloX as it is sometimes known combines the two disciplines of cycling and running to create a tough, challenging activity. Usually across cross country terrain a typical race will be about 2km and involve steep ascents, rocky terrain and […]
Top 10 Skydiving Destinations
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of stepping out of a plane, thousands of feet above the ground, with nothing but wind and sky beneath you. Whether it’s been on your bucket list for years or you’re considering your first big jump, skydiving in 2025 offers breathtaking locations, safer-than-ever experiences, and a community that’s growing […]
#RoadtoRio – Archery
As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved in the sport! The Origins In approximately 2800BC the first very early bow was made […]
Protecting Your New Bike
If you were lucky enough to have gotten a push bike this Christmas it is important to keep it safe and protected no matter the price! It is always a good idea to keep your bike padlocked when outside to deter thieves. If you can buy a decent quality, heavy duty lock (or even […]
Lounge no Longer!
These days we’ve noticed a gradual but increasing trend away from horizontal holidays towards more active getaways. By no means do we wish to slander the idea of days spent lazing by the pool, book in one hand and cocktail in the other without ever needing to leave your chosen resort, but we do know […]
Dita Kotoulova – Obstacle Course Racing Guest Blog
We spoke to Dita Kotoulova, a member of the Nuclear Races Team, about her experience at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Ohio this year! I got into OCR in 2014 after my friend suggested that we enter a local race called Nuclear Rush. I was quite fit, at the time, as I […]