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Player licensing

Player licensing and player insurances 2024

All licenses and Pohjola insurance policies are available only through Suomisport. This page provides information on player licenses.

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Changes for 2024

The price of the Competition Insurance for CF-run leagues was increased by OP-Pohjola to 160 euros, an increase of 20 euros.

Soft ball and Hobby Licenses have been merged to a single Hobby License with no changes to pricing.

Soft ball and Hobby Insurances have been merged to a single policy. The new Hobby Insurance is priced at 20 euros.

Children’s Insurance remains priced at a mere eight euros. The cover of the Chlidren’s Insurance extends to all other sports in the SporttiTurva cooperation. No deductible is charged for the Children’s Insurance.

Open competitions organised by Cricket Finland

  • All players must possess a valid Competition License (minimum requirement)
  • Purchasing sufficient insurance coverage is highly recommended.
    •  Adults:
      • The price of the Competition License is 50 euros (valid from purchase to 31.12.)
      • The price of the Winter Competition License is 10 euros (valid from purchase to 30.4.) 
      • The price of the SporttiTurva Competition insurance is 160 euros
    • Juniors:
      • The price of the Competition License is 20 euros (valid from purchase to 31.12.)
      • The price of the Winter Competition License is 5 euros (valid from purchase to 30.4.)
      • The price of the SporttiTurva Competition insurance is 30 euros
  • The license covers the player’s participation in all other matches organised by the FCA
  • The insurance covers the player’s participation in all other matches organised by the FCA or its member clubs
  • If the player purchases a Competition License after they have purchased a lower license, they pay the difference and an administration fee

Women's competitions organised by Cricket Finland

  • All players must possess a valid Women’s Competition License (minimum requirement) or a Competition License
  • Purchasing sufficient insurance coverage is highly recommended
  • License and insurance prices: 
    •  Adults:
      • The price of the Women’s Competition License is 20 euros
      • The price of the SporttiTurva Competition insurance is 140 euros
    • Juniors:
      • The price of the Women’s Competition License is 10 euros
      • The price of the SporttiTurva Competition insurance is 30 euros
  • The license covers the player’s participation other matches organised the FCA, but NOT IN OPEN COMPETITIONS (Indoor League, CF Cage Cricket Championship, CF Twenty20 League, CF Ten10 League, CF One-Day League) for which a Competition License is required
  • The insurance covers the player’s participation in all other matches organised by the FCA or its member clubs
  • If the player purchases a Competition License after they have purchased a lower license, they pay the difference and an administration fee

Hobby series organised by Cricket Finland and sanctioned hobby competitions (hard and soft ball)

  • All players must possess a valid Hobby License (minimum requirement) or a valid Competition License
  • Without age limits:
    • The price of the Hobby License is 5 euros
    • The price of the Hobby Insurance is 20 euros
  • The license covers the player’s participation in the CF Hobby League and other hobby matches, tournaments, and competitions organised or sanctioned by the FCA
  • The insurance covers the player’s participation in all hobby matches organised or sanctioned by the FCA or its member clubs