HEALTH & SAFTEY
Our Top Priority.
The health, safety, and well-being of all participating students, families, coaches, and staff on all Beyond Sports programs is a top priority for the organization on every level. Beyond Sports is committed to providing clear and comprehensive risk management support, infrastructure, policies, and procedures regarding all health and safety matters for any program participant, whether traveling individually or as part of a collective group.
We ensure a proactive approach to the safety and security of all participants during the pre-departure, on-site experience, and re-entry phases of each program:
Program Staff & On-Site Support
Program Staff & On-Site Support
All program staff are trained to provide effective and rapid responses in any emergency situation that could arise while abroad. For our high school programs, we maintain a 6:1 student-staff ratio. Our local staff have emergency cell phones with them at all times, and our U.S. staff monitors a 24/7 phone line.
Emergency Services
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Beyond Sports has a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year emergency phone line for students, parents and families, coaches, and administrators. Emergency phone number: +1 (858) 568-7111
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Prior to departure, Beyond Sports participants will be given access to a travel portal that houses emergency contact information including local hospital information.
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All local staff are required to complete emergency response preparedness training programs which include visits to the hospitals and health clinics in the area.
International Health Insurance
Beyond Sports provides extensive blanket international health insurance coverages to all individual program participants through our partnership with CISI Travel Insurance: https://www.culturalinsurance.com/. Students are automatically enrolled in this insurance plan unless they indicate that they will be utilizing pre-existing coverage. Sports-related injuries are also covered through CISI Insurance.
International Travel
Our staff thoroughly prepares our students for the international travel component of our programs. Prior to departure, each student will receive:
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A travel portal that includes a full explanation of travel day logistics
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Access to a private group message where they can quickly communicate with our staff
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Direct contact information for the program director and our international travel coordinator
Beyond Sports is a first-time international experience for many of our students. Ensuring that all students are ready for travel is a high priority. Our staff is readily available to speak with students and families prior to their program to answer any international travel questions.
Program Orientation
Upon arrival, all Beyond Sports students will participate in a program orientation. Our orientation covers expectations and health & safety protocols. All students will be required to sign our Student Code of Conduct when registering for a Beyond Sports program. This document is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members.