Common use of OBLIGATIONS OF FHC Clause in Contracts

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle; b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada website, or upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by not limited to : i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, including the FHC Code of Conduct and Discipline and Complaints Policy; ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy; iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees associated with the National Teams Program and national teams; iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP; v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping; vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance; vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook; p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates; q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete; t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle;. b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada websitemail, by “athlete only” section of web site, or by mail if necessary, and make available through FHC’s offices (Vancouver), upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices policies pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by but not limited to to: i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, conduct including the FHC Code of Conduct Conduct, and Discipline and Complaints Policy;, ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy;, iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees levies associated with the National Teams Program and national teams;, iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP;, v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping;, vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance;, vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook;. p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates;. q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete;. t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; . u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle;. Athlete’s Initials b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care;; Athlete’s Initials m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail, by “athlete only” section of web site, or by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada websiteif necessary, or and make available through FHC’s offices (Vancouver), upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices policies pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by but not limited to to: i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, conduct including the FHC Code of Conduct Conduct, and Discipline and Complaints Policy;, ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy;, iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees levies associated with the National Teams Program and national teams;, iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP;, v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping;, vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance;, vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook;. p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates;. q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is Athlete’s Initials freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete;. t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; . u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, ATHLETE talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, NextGen as well as selection criteria for designated national teams, Youth and selection criteria for the AAPJunior National Teams. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes NextGen Tiered Athlete Lists at least three (3) months prior to a major competitioncompetition or team selection, e.g., Junior Pan Am Games, or Junior World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycleCup; b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, National Training Centres to prepare athletes ,coaches and other support staff for selection to youth and junior national teams, and to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the Youth and Junior National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. d. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, may contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expensesprogram elements, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. e. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. f. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. g. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. i. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. j. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada website, or upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by not limited to : i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, including the FHC Code of Conduct and Discipline and Complaints Policy; ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy; iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees associated with the NextGen, Youth and Junior National Teams Program and national teamsProgram; iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP; v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping; vi. v. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance; viivi. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation NextGen Program Handbook; p. k. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates; q. l. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. m. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete; t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle; b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international approvedinternational training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policiesdopingpolicies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada website, or upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by not limited to : i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, including the FHC Code of Conduct and Discipline and Complaints Policy; ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy; iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees associated with the National Teams Program and national teams; iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP; v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping; vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance; vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook; p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates; q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete; t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle;. Athlete’s Initials b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care;; Athlete’s Initials m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada websitemail, by “athlete only” section of web site, or by mail if necessary, and make available through FHC’s offices (Vancouver), upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices policies pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by but not limited to to: i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, conduct including the FHC Code of Conduct Conduct, and Discipline and Complaints Policy;, ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy;, iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees levies associated with the National Teams Program and national teams;, iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP;, v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping;, vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance;, vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook;. p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates;. q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is Athlete’s Initials freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete;. t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; . u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAP. These criteria will be published on the FHC website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycle; b. Invite, select, prepare and operate national teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under the AAP, and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES and the National Teams Program in accordance with the withthe strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; g. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; h. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms for selected national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach inbreach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. Provide National Teams Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada website, or upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices pertaining to the National Teams Program, in effect from time to time, including by not limited to : i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, including the FHC Code of Conduct and Discipline and Complaints Policy; ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy; iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees associated with the National Teams Program and national teams; iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP; v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping; vi. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance; vii. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook; p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates; q. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice theirchoice (French or English); r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting avoting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the disputethe Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete; t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in Agreementin consultation with the National Team Player Representative; u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.

OBLIGATIONS OF FHC. FHC shall: a. Maintain a Masters Committee with responsibility to i. provide oversight of all Masters Field Hockey activities and Masters Programs in Canada, including outdoor, indoor, domestic and international; ii. guide and encourage development of Masters players for both domestic and international events; and iii. identify and encourage active participation of Masters coaches and officials in domestic and international events; (the “Masters Committee”). b. Approve, publish and communicate to the ATHLETE, talent the athlete identification criteria for the National Teams Program, selection criteria for designated national teams, and selection criteria for the AAPMasters Programs. These criteria will be set out in the Masters Athlete Selection Policy, which will be published on the FHC FHC’s website annually and remain there throughout the year. Any changes which may be amended from time to the selection criteria will be communicated to the carded athletes at least three (3) months prior to a major competition, e.g., Pan Am Games, World Cup and ten (10) months prior to the next carding cycletime; b. c. Invite, select, prepare and operate national Masters teams of athletes, coaches and other support staff to represent Canada in international Masters field hockey competitions in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; c. Recommend qualified Athletes for financial support under d. Support the AAP, planning and thereafter as requested, provide guidance to each carded ATHLETE in order for the ATHLETE to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled; d. Provide the ATHLETE with three weeks written notice via email management of any change to or withdrawal of AAP financial support; e. Plan and manage training programs and competitive activities for the ongoing development of all ATHLETES athletes and the National Teams Masters Program in accordance with the strategic plan, budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; f. e. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the an FHC Board approved international training and Masters competitive activitiesevent, contribute to the funding of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, expenses related to the Masters Program in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time, which may not provide for any such funding; g. f. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the an FHC Board approved international training Masters competitive event, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the ATHLETE is expected to bear related to that event; g. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH Masters events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a registered participant in good standing of FHC, is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement, and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel visas, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to timesatisfies WMH’s eligibility criteria for Masters athletes; h. Where Assist the ATHLETE is selected to participate in the FHC Board approved international training obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and competitive activities, contribute to the funding of travel related immunization/vaccination identified as being a mandatory requirement for travel by the National Program Physician, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to timemedical care; i. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific Masters event, ensure that Masters athletes are insured under the same or similar health and accident insurance policies FHC Board approved international training and competitive activities, provide a clear understanding of any specific financial obligations the athlete is expected to bear related to that activity; j. Provide team uniforms acquires for selected its senior national teams in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; k. Certify the ATHLETE’S eligibility to compete in FIH events, provided the ATHLETE satisfies FIH eligibility criteria, is a member in good standing of FHC and is not in breach of any terms of this Agreement; l. Assist the ATHLETE in obtaining appropriate sport science expertise and medical care; m. Where the ATHLETE is selected to participate in a specific international event, arrange for health and accident insurance for overseas travel, training and competition, in accordance with the budget and policies of FHC in effect from time to time; n. j. Respect the confidentiality of medical information supplied by the ATHLETE to FHC by not supplying this information to outside parties without the consent of the ATHLETE, unless required to do so by law or in accordance with FHC’s anti-doping policies; o. k. Provide National Teams Masters Program information to the ATHLETE either by e-mail or posted on the Field Hockey Canada FHC website, or upon request, physical copies of all relevant FHC Polices pertaining to the National Teams Masters Program, in effect from time to time, including by not limited to to: i. Policies pertaining to athlete conduct, including the FHC Code of Conduct and Discipline and Complaints Policy; ii. Policies pertaining to the resolution of disputes within FHC, including the FHC Appeals Policy; iii. Policies pertaining to dues and fees associated with the National Teams Program Masters Programs and national teams; iv. Policies of the Government of Canada pertaining to the AAP; v. Policies pertaining to doping in sport including domestic policies pertaining to doping and FIH policies pertaining to doping; vi. v. Policies pertaining to athlete insurance;; and viivi. Any other relevant policies as approved by FHC from time to time, circulated to the ATHLETE, published on the FHC website and/or published in the FHC Athlete Orientation Handbook;website. p. Provide to the athlete in writing on a quarterly basis, updates to training plans, monitoring, testing schedules and results, player evaluation feedback, anticipated financial costs and assessments, proposed competition and training plans, FIH and CCES doping and drug testing documentation and updates; q. l. Communicate with athletes both orally and in writing in the language of their choice (French or English);; and r. Provide for a representative elected or appointed by the athletes to sit as a voting member of the relevant decision-making body of FHC; s. m. Provide an appeal procedure that is in conformity with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which shall include access to independent arbitration through the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) with respect to any dispute the Athlete may have with FHC, other than those related to the Athlete Assistance Program, and publish the details of this procedure in a prominent manner so that it is freely available to all athletes or any person requesting this information by or on behalf of the Athlete; t. Conduct an annual review of the FHC National Team Program Athlete Agreement in consultation with the National Team Player Representative; u. Publish National Sport Organization (NSO) approved, AAP compliant criteria for the selection of Eligible Athletes to be nominated for the AAP ten (10) months before the start of the AAP eligibility cycle for the particular sport.