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South African Cricketers' Association
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A cricketer’s tool of trade is their body and, it is essential for SACA members to have good and efficient health insurance and medical cover.
As SACA’s preferred medical aid services provider, Momentum Health offers a range of medical aid options tailored to the diverse needs and budgets of cricketers and their families. Their extensive network of healthcare providers ensures access to quality care.
To ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage, SACA offers Stratum Gap Cover to all players on medical aid. This vital insurance bridges the gap between what medical aid covers and the actual cost of medical procedures, protecting players from unexpected financial burdens. By providing this additional layer of protection, SACA prioritizes the health and well-being of its players.
The SACA Retirement Fund, established in 2005, offers a financial safety net for cricketers. Upon retirement or contract termination, players have the flexibility to transfer their retirement benefits to a similar fund tax-free or withdraw the funds in cash, subject to applicable taxes. Beyond retirement savings, the fund provides group life, disability, and funeral insurance, ensuring comprehensive financial protection for players.
SACA contributes to the funding of centralised physiotherapists and fitness for the teams. This ensures that teams have free access to designated professional team support.
SACA values its partnerships with Momentum Health and Virgin Active. These valued sponsors play a vital role by providing comprehensive healthcare solutions and premium fitness facilities to players. If you’re interested in partnering with the collective player group in South Africa, please reach out to explore partnership opportunities.
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SACA is the collective voice of professional cricketers in South Africa. As the collective representation for players, SACA represents the rights and interests of nationally and provincially contracted cricketers, both men and women. SACA is committed to empowering players, ensuring fair treatment, and providing essential services to help them excel both on and off the field.
The SACA MVP is a prestigious award recognizing the most valuable player in player in a season. It's determined by a sophisticated algorithm that considers various performance metrics, including batting, bowling, fielding, and team contribution. This algorithm calculates a player's overall impact on the game, making it a reliable measure of individual excellence in South African cricket
The Player Plus is a SACA flagship player welfare and development programmme designed to support the holistic development of professional and recently retired cricketers, focusing on dual career, healthcare, and personal well-being.