IMPORTANT NOTICE
As per our membership request, the team insurance coverage now matches the PWSA playing year which ends on September 30th, 2013.
Teams can start affiliating for the 2014 season starting October 1st, 2013 and will have insurance coverage until September 30th, 2014.
All third party insurance certificates issued to date in 2013 will be valid until December 31st, 2013 and new insurance certificates will be faxed to these 3rd parties on October 1st showing coverage until December 31st, 2013.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO AFFILIATED TEAMS
Please accept this as a reminder that all insurance coverage will expire on March 19, 2013.
If you have not affiliated your team, please be aware that you will not have insurance coverage after March 19, 2013. Requests for additional insured coverage will not be renewed until team has been affiliated for the 2013 season.
If you have any questions, please contact the Association Registrar, Debbie DeMoel at jondeb50@bell.net or 905-227-7574.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
February, 2013
INSURANCE RENEWAL ASSOCIATED TEAMS (N0N-AFFILIATED TEAMS)
The P.W.S.A. Insurance program for the 2013 softball season is being offered for teams associated (not affiliated) with the P.W.S.A Dates of coverage are from March 19, 2013 to March 19, 2014, inclusive.
The rates for this Insurance, per team, are as follows:
$24.00 (HST included) for Liability Insurance only OR
$55.00 (HST included) for Accident and Liability Insurance
Executive Members of Associations, Leagues and Teams can obtain coverage as well, at no cost, if all teams within their Association or League apply for Insurance.
To renew or obtain coverage please complete the insurance form found on the PWSA web site at www.ontariopwsa.com under forms and forward with respective fees. Upon receipt of the fees and insurance form a copy of the insurance certificate and all other pertinent information will be forwarded to the contact person indicated. Please complete the insurance information form completely indicating your age break down and programs offered. This information helps us with the planning of programs, implementation of new programs and especially with Ministry funding requests.
Additional insured fees are $75.00 per request (school boards, cities, etc.) When requesting additional insured coverage the following information is required: name of additional insured, address, contact person and fax number. Fees are payable in advance, no requests will be completed without all information and fees. Additional insured requests are faxed directly via the insurance company to the party requesting coverage.
Please note effective for the 2013 season batting cages will be mandatory on all batting helmets for minor age players (this includes all players under the age of 18).
Leagues/Associations requiring umpire insurance must request this coverage through Softball Ontario. Please note that umpires are not covered under the PWSA insurance program. Please complete umpire form included and forward to Softball Ontario.
Special Events Coverage is available on request and approval of the P.W.S.A. A fee of $50.00 per event (HST included), is charged. Special event coverage will not be extended to any events where alcohol is being served. For Special Events Coverage, please forward your request in writing advising us of the date, location and type of event you want covered and forward your cheque for the correct amount together with your request.
Minor house league associations renewing or obtaining their insurance for the 2013 season will be receiving a Softball Canada rule book with the letter of confirmation. Softball Canada has added a section to the rule book that has standardized playing rules for the minor divisions. These rules have been introduced to align with the Long Term Player Development Program. It is our hope that your board of directors will take the time to review this section and where possible you will implement the rules into your current minor divisions. Please consider implementing the standardized rules during the 2013 season or introducing them over the next couple of years.
For further information, please feel free to contact us at the number provided below:
Debbie DeMoel
PWSA Insurance Co-Ordinator, Associated Teams
50 Capri Street
Thorold, ON L2V 4S8
Phone: (905) 227-7574
Email: jondeb50@bell.net