Employment Paid Player Agreement

EMPLOYMENT PAID PLAYER AGREEMENT

This Employment Paid Player Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of between Employer/Club: with principal address (Employer), and Player: residing at (Player).

Personal Information

Position and Employment Terms

Position:   Team / Department:

Term Start Date:   Term End Date (if applicable):

Employment History

Education

References

Key Contractual Terms and Covenants

1. Duties and Services. Player shall perform professional playing services, training, promotional appearances and other reasonably required duties described by Employer. Player agrees to devote such time, skill and attention as necessary to fulfill contractual duties and to comply with team rules, codes of conduct and scheduling requirements.

2. Compensation. Employer will pay the compensation set forth above. Deductions required by applicable law and authorized deductions for team expenses shall be permitted. Any appearance fees, per-game pay, or match bonuses shall be paid in accordance with the Payment Schedule.

3. Medical, Fitness and Injuries. Player must maintain physical fitness and promptly report injuries. Employer shall have the right to require medical examinations. For injuries sustained in the course of employment, Employer shall provide treatment and insurance as described in the Benefits section.

4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by Employer for Cause, including but not limited to material breach, gross misconduct, conviction of a felony, or conduct detrimental to the club. Employer may also terminate without Cause upon written notice subject to any severance or payment obligations set forth in this Agreement.

5. Suspension and Discipline. Employer reserves the right to suspend Player for disciplinary reasons pending investigation. Discipline will be administered pursuant to team policies and applicable governing rules.

6. Confidentiality. Player shall not disclose Employer confidential information, proprietary strategies, training methods, or player medical records except as required by law. This obligation survives termination.

7. Publicity and Image Rights. Player grants Employer a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use Player name, image, likeness and biographical information for team promotion, media, merchandise and marketing during the Term, subject to reasonable prior approval where specified in separate endorsement agreements.

8. Intellectual Property. Works created by the Player at the direction of Employer in the scope of employment shall be deemed works made for hire and assigned to Employer.

9. Drug and Doping Policy. Player consents to periodic drug and doping tests in accordance with Employer policy and applicable governing bodies. Refusal to submit to a test constitutes grounds for discipline up to and including termination.

10. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state or jurisdiction selected by Employer. All disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in the agreed forum, except where injunctive relief is sought for breaches of confidentiality or image rights.

11. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement, together with any attached schedules and endorsed addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes prior agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Legal Disclosures and Consents

At-Will Employment Statement: The parties acknowledge the form of employment provided herein. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a guarantee of continued employment beyond the Term except as expressly stated. Where state law or the terms above provide for fixed-term employment, such term shall govern.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in any employment practice.

Authorization to Obtain Information: Player authorizes Employer to contact prior employers, references and educational institutions and to obtain background checks, medical records (to the extent permitted by law), doping test results and other records reasonably necessary to evaluate Player's eligibility and fitness to perform. Player understands that information provided and obtained may be used in employment decisions.

Consent to Background Check: I consent to background checks and reference verification as described above.

Consent to Drug/Doping Testing: I consent to drug and doping testing as required by Employer policy and governing bodies.

Applicant Certification and Acknowledgement

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying schedules, including personal information, employment history and references, is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of material facts may constitute cause for revocation of any offer, discipline or termination.

I acknowledge receipt of the Employer policies referenced in this Agreement and agree to comply with the terms herein. I authorize the release of information to Employer as necessary to verify information contained herein.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be sent to the addresses set forth above or to any updated address provided in writing. Employer Address for Notices:

Player Address for Notices:

Applicant Authorization

By signing below, Player authorizes Employer and its representatives to verify any information supplied, to obtain consumer and investigative reports where permitted, and to share employment-related information with governing bodies and insurers as required. Player further authorizes medical providers to release records relevant to fitness and injury.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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