Athlete Contract Agreement

ATHLETE CONTRACT AGREEMENT

This Athlete Contract Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of between Athlete Name: , residing at , and Organization Name: , with principal address at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Athlete is a professional athlete engaged in competitive sporting activities and possesses skills, training and experience in the sport set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Organization operates a professional athletic team, club or promotional enterprise and desires to engage Athlete to provide athletic services under the terms and conditions contained herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their entire agreement with respect to Athlete's engagement, compensation, obligations, rights to publicity and related matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT; SERVICES

1.1 Engagement. Organization hereby engages Athlete to perform athletic and promotional services as a(n) for Organization, and Athlete accepts such engagement on the terms set forth in this Agreement. Athlete shall perform duties in a professional manner and comply with Organization's training, travel and competition schedules.

1.2 Scope of Services. Athlete's duties include participation in competitions, practices, team meetings, promotional appearances reasonably required by Organization, and compliance with all applicable policies concerning conduct, medical treatment and anti-doping. Specific additional duties or special assignments shall be described in writing and attached as an addendum to this Agreement.

2. TERM

2.1 Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Base Compensation. Organization shall pay Athlete a base salary of $ payable in accordance with Organization's payroll schedule. All payments shall be subject to withholding as required by applicable law unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3.2 Performance Bonuses. Athlete shall be eligible to receive performance bonuses as set forth in the attached Bonus Schedule. Any bonus payments shall be subject to objective criteria and declared in writing by Organization.

3.3 Expenses. Organization will reimburse Athlete for pre-approved travel and accommodation expenses incurred in the performance of duties upon submission of appropriate receipts and in accordance with Organization's expense policy.

4. MEDICAL; INSURANCE; INJURY

4.1 Medical Treatment. Athlete shall submit to such medical examinations as Organization reasonably requires. Athlete authorizes Organization to obtain and disclose medical information as necessary for treatment and administrative purposes.

4.2 Insurance. Organization shall maintain insurance as required by applicable rules or as otherwise agreed. Athlete acknowledges responsibility to maintain personal health insurance for non-work-related medical issues unless otherwise specified in an addendum.

4.3 Injury. If Athlete is unable to perform duties due to injury sustained in the course of sanctioned competitions, the parties will follow the injury resolution procedures set forth in Organization policy. Termination for long-term incapacity shall be governed by Section 8.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1 Athlete Representations. Athlete represents and warrants that Athlete (a) has the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement, (b) is not under any contractual or legal restriction that would prevent full performance, and (c) will comply with all governing association rules, anti-doping regulations and applicable laws.

5.2 Organization Representations. Organization represents and warrants that Organization has the authority to employ Athlete on the terms set forth and that performance of this Agreement will not violate any law or existing contractual obligation.

6. CONDUCT; SUSPENSION; TERMINATION

6.1 Standards of Conduct. Athlete shall at all times conduct himself or herself in a manner that does not materially diminish Athlete's ability to perform or that harms the reputation of Organization. Organization may impose discipline, including suspension, for violations of written team policies.

6.2 Termination for Cause. Organization may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause, including but not limited to: material breach of this Agreement, conviction of a felony, violation of anti-doping rules, or gross misconduct. Termination for cause shall not relieve Organization of obligations accrued prior to termination, except as otherwise provided by law.

6.3 Termination Without Cause. Organization may terminate this Agreement without cause upon days' prior written notice to Athlete and payment of earned but unpaid compensation through the effective date of termination and any other severance specifically agreed in writing.

7. PUBLICITY; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; LICENSING

7.1 Publicity Rights. Athlete grants Organization a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use Athlete's name, image, likeness and biographical information for promotional, marketing and organizational purposes during the Term, subject to Athlete's reasonable approval for commercial endorsements not directly related to Organization.

7.2 Endorsements. Any endorsement or third-party commercial agreement entered into by Athlete that conflicts with Organization's sponsors or materially interferes with Athlete's obligations hereunder shall require prior written consent of Organization.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY; NON-DISPARAGEMENT

8.1 Confidential Information. Athlete and Organization each agree to keep confidential the other party's proprietary, financial and strategic information and not to disclose such information except as required by law or with prior written consent.

8.2 Non-Disparagement. During the Term and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination, neither party shall make any public statement that disparages the other party's reputation, business or personnel, except as required by law.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Athlete shall indemnify and hold Organization harmless from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses arising out of Athlete's willful misconduct or material breach of this Agreement. Organization shall indemnify Athlete for claims arising from Organization's gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

10. ASSIGNMENT; THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

10.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Organization may assign to an affiliated entity or a buyer of substantially all of its assets provided the assignee assumes Organization's obligations hereunder.

10.2 Third-Party Rights. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns and does not confer any rights on third parties except as expressly provided herein.

11. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when received in person, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after mailing by certified mail to the notice addresses provided above, or to such other address as a party may designate by notice.

12. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in the county of the governing state unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; WAIVER; SEVERABILITY; COUNTERPARTS

13.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any attached addenda and schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written.

13.2 Amendment. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.

13.3 Waiver. No waiver of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

13.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

13.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together constitute one and the same instrument.

14. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Athlete is an independent contractor Athlete is an employee

Yes — Athlete must provide medical clearance prior to performance

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