Insurance, Health & Safety

Know what’s covered, how to report injuries, and how to keep your team safe.

Basic cover for accidental medical expenses for TeamHKU students, inside and outside Hong Kong.
Medical costs up to set limits, including Chinese bonesetters and acupuncturists within policy caps.
Students are encouraged to consider extra personal insurance if they need additional cover.
For more details, please refer to HKU Undergraduate Handbook website or contact your Team Advisor.

Report injuries to your Team Advisor as soon as possible.
Keep all receipts, referral letters, and completed claim forms.
Submit documents to your Team Advisor within the stated timeframe (3 weeks) so claims can be processed.

Risk & Safety

Use these guidelines to keep training and competitions safe for everyone.

Review the standard U-Team risk assessment and identify any sport-specific risks with your coach and advisor.

Follow CSE facility and pool rules, including any special notices on the CSE website.

Respect noise control policies and maintain professional behaviour in and around facilities.

Encourage warm-ups, cool-downs, and safe use of equipment at every session.

Know what to do and who to contact when something serious happens.

In an emergency, prioritise medical care first and follow venue emergency procedures.

Notify your Team Advisor as soon as possible after any serious injury or incident.

Note what happened, who was involved, and any actions taken to support follow-up and reporting.

Work with your advisor and coach to review the incident and update any risk controls if needed.