How to Easily Get SCMAF Special Event Coverage
SCMAF special event coverage gives Southern California recreation programs a simple, reliable way to insure tenant user events. The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) is a non-profit network of recreation pros from cities, school districts, industry groups, and district agencies across 10 Southern California counties. Each year, more than 500,000 youths and adults take part in SCMAF activities. Bene-Marc Youth Sports Insurance proudly administers the SCMAF special event program for SCMAF members. Bene-Marc Youth Sports Insurance has administered this program for SCMAF members for years, so the process is familiar and fast. More than 500,000 participants rely on SCMAF programs each year, so dependable coverage matters. Member agencies across all 10 counties use it to keep their event calendars full.
What the SCMAF special event program covers
The SCMAF special event policy is a tenant user liability program (often called TULIP). It protects member agencies and the third-party renters who use their facilities for short-term events. For example, a city park may host a weekend tournament, a community festival, or a fitness clinic. In each case, the renter needs liability protection for that single event. As a result, member agencies can say yes to more bookings, with less paperwork. TULIP shifts the liability to the renter for the day of their event, which keeps the host agency protected. For example, a youth league renting a city gym carries its own coverage for that tournament, not the host agency. That clean split is what lets a city say yes to more weekend bookings.
Who qualifies
- SCMAF member cities and school districts
- Park and recreation departments hosting third-party events
- Community groups renting public space for sports or recreation activities
- Tournament organizers and youth sports clinics held on member facilities
Why SCMAF special event insurance matters
Liability claims can stop a great event in its tracks. For example, a slip on a wet floor or a foul ball in the stands can lead to a costly suit. Because of this, member agencies expect renters to carry proof of coverage. In addition, the right policy keeps facility schedules full and risk low. According to the Insurance Information Institute, special event coverage is the standard tool for protecting one-day or short-run gatherings. A certificate of insurance gives the agency simple proof that the renter is covered. Without it, a single injury claim could fall back on the facility and its budget. Most agencies now make proof of coverage a condition of every rental.
How to enroll
Enrollment is fast and online. First, gather your event details, including date, location, and expected attendance. Next, visit scmafspecialevents.com to start your request. Finally, review the quote and bind coverage in minutes. Bene-Marc Youth Sports Insurance handles each policy with the same warm service we have offered for over 53 years. The online quote walks you through limits and any add-ons step by step. As a result, even a first-time renter can finish in a few minutes. There is no long application or back-and-forth with underwriters.
Questions? Call our team
If you need help with a specific event, our staff is glad to walk you through it. In addition, we can help you understand limits, exclusions, and add-on options. Learn more on our sports insurance page or our general liability resource. Then call Bene-Marc Youth Sports Insurance at 800-247-1734 and we will guide you from quote to confirmation. Our team can also confirm whether a specific activity needs extra coverage, like inflatables or food service. That quick check prevents a denied claim on event day. A short call before the event clears up any question about limits. Member agencies trust the program because it simply works.
