OBLIGATIONS OF THE ATHLETE. The Athlete shall, throughout the Term: (a) under the supervision of the National Coach or designate, participate as directed in all National Team selection events, training programs, competitive activities, evaluation activities and reporting procedures approved by BCS; (b) maintain his or her status as a member in good standing of BCS, including but not limited to abiding by all policies, rules and regulations of BCS in effect from time to time; promptly paying all membership dues, license fees and levies as approved and assessed by BCS; and paying all other required fees and expenses associated with training and competition; (c) at the earliest possible date, notify the National Coach or designate, in writing, of any injury to the Athlete or any other legitimate reason that might prevent the Athlete from fulfilling any of his or her obligations under this Agreement; (d) whenever representing BCS, while in or around competition sites and during media events and opportunities, wear in an appropriate manner, official National Team attire and maintain such official National Team attire in clean condition and in good repair; (e) review, adhere, comply and stay current with the equipment policy that is provided by BCS; (f) provide BCS with all current contact information and provide BCS with any information which may be requested from time to time in order to confirm the eligibility of the Athlete and adherence to CCES doping policies; (g) participate in BCS educational activities, BCS promotional activities, and sport-related, non- commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada, Sport Canada and the IBSF as may be reasonably requested by BCS. The Athlete shall be compensated for all reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred as a direct result of attending these activities. The Athlete shall not be required to participate in these activities if the time involved is in excess of the equivalent of five (5) days per year. The Athlete retains the right to review any and all materials, communications or means of transmission necessary to carry out the foregoing. Athletes are not required to participate in promotional activities of BCS sponsors but are encouraged to support the sponsors whenever possible. Themselves or their representative may negotiate an appearance fees associated with their participation; (h) grant BCS permission to use the name, likeness, photograph, image and/or voice, radio broadcast voice, signature, endorsement and performance record (hereinafter referred to as "Athlete Attributes") of the Athlete for promotional purposes and for the purpose of raising revenues to support BCS’s objectives; (i) inform BSC prior to entering into an agreement with a sponsor in order to avoid any potential direct industry or category exclusivity conflicts with BCS within the Athlete’s role as a competitor for BCS. In recognition of this disclosure, BCS may not solicit or enter into a discussion with the sponsor or a competing sponsor in the same direct industry or category exclusivity, with a time limit of until execution of an agreement or a maximum of 30 working days from the date of said notification, whichever comes first; (j) comply with all of the AAP policies and procedures of Sport Canada; (k) participate in sport-related, non-commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada. The NSO usually makes such requests for participation and arranges the activities. Unless supplementary compensation is arranged, these activities do not normally involve more than two working days per athlete per year; (l) actively participate in all AAP evaluation activities. Athletes will co-operate fully in any evaluation of the AAP that may be conducted by the Minister or anyone authorized to act on the Minister’s behalf and provide such data as the person conducting the evaluation considers necessary for the proper conduct of the evaluation; (m) consistent with this Agreement, undertake his or her best efforts to promote positively the National Team and BCS to the media and general public; (n) adhere, comply and stay current with all CCES, WADA and IBSF doping policies, whereabouts testing protocols, in and out of competition testing procedures; (o) avoid living in an environment not conducive to high-performance achievement or taking any deliberate action that puts his or her ability to perform at risk or limits performance; (p) avoid participating in any competitions where federal government sport policy has determined that such participation is not permitted; (q) execute any further documents required by BCS to give effect to the respective obligations, warranties, covenants and undertakings set out in this Agreement. For greater certainty, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Athlete shall sign, when requested, COC agreements, and other agreements allowing the Athlete to compete internationally and to participate in Major Games; (r) agree that he/she will not, during or at any time after the commencement of their membership with BCS, use for himself or others, divulge or convey to others, or aid or abet others, any information, knowledge, data, or property relating to the affairs of BCS in any way obtained by the Athlete during their association with BCS that would result in a conflict of interest with BCS and/or in any way harm, result in and/or cause detriment to BCS in any way whatsoever. This provision shall survive for 6 months following the termination or completion of this agreement; (s) adhere to and comply with Athletes' Code of Conduct (Schedule "A") (t) adhere to and comply with BCS's Dispute Policy (u) adhere to and comply with BCS's Appeal Policy
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Samples: Athlete Agreement, Athlete Agreement, Athlete Agreement
OBLIGATIONS OF THE ATHLETE. The Athlete shall, throughout the Term:
(a) under the supervision of the National Coach or designate, participate as directed in all National Team selection events, training programs, competitive activities, evaluation activities and reporting procedures approved by BCS;
(b) maintain his or her status as a member in good standing of BCS, including but not limited to abiding by all policies, rules and regulations of BCS in effect from time to time; promptly paying all membership dues, license fees and levies as approved and assessed by BCS; and paying all other required fees and expenses associated with training and competition;
(c) at the earliest possible date, notify the National Coach or designate, in writing, of any injury to the Athlete or any other legitimate reason that might prevent the Athlete from fulfilling any of his or her obligations under this Agreement;
(d) whenever representing BCS, while in or around competition sites and during media events and opportunities, wear in an appropriate manner, official National Team attire and maintain such official National Team attire in clean condition and in good repair;
(e) review, adhere, comply and stay current with the equipment policy that is provided by BCS;
(f) provide BCS with all current contact information and provide BCS with any information which may be requested from time to time in order to confirm the eligibility of the Athlete and adherence to CCES doping policies;
(g) participate in BCS educational activities, BCS promotional activities, and sport-related, non- non-commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada, Sport Canada and the IBSF as may be reasonably requested by BCS. The Athlete shall be compensated for all reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred as a direct result of attending these activities. The Athlete shall not be required to participate in these activities if the time involved is in excess of the equivalent of five (5) days per year. The Athlete retains the right to review any and all materials, communications or means of transmission necessary to carry out the foregoing. Athletes are not required to participate in promotional activities of BCS sponsors but are encouraged to support the sponsors whenever possible. Themselves or their representative may negotiate an appearance fees associated with their participation;
(h) grant BCS permission to use the name, likeness, photograph, image and/or voice, radio broadcast voice, signature, endorsement and performance record (hereinafter referred to as "Athlete Attributes") of the Athlete for promotional purposes and for the purpose of raising revenues to support BCS’s objectives;
(i) inform BSC prior to entering into an agreement with a sponsor in order to avoid any potential direct industry or category exclusivity conflicts with BCS within the Athlete’s role as a competitor for BCS. In recognition of this disclosure, BCS may not solicit or enter into a discussion with the sponsor or a competing sponsor in the same direct industry or category exclusivity, with a time limit of until execution of an agreement or a maximum of 30 working days from the date of said notification, whichever comes first;
(j) comply with all of the AAP policies and procedures of Sport Canada;
(k) participate in sport-related, non-commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada. The NSO usually makes such requests for participation and arranges the activities. Unless supplementary compensation is arranged, these activities do not normally involve more than two working days per athlete per year;
(l) actively participate in all AAP evaluation activities. Athletes will co-operate fully in any evaluation of the AAP that may be conducted by the Minister or anyone authorized to act on the Minister’s behalf and provide such data as the person conducting the evaluation considers necessary for the proper conduct of the evaluation;
(m) consistent with this Agreement, undertake his or her best efforts to promote positively the National Team and BCS to the media and general public;
(n) adhere, comply and stay current with all CCES, WADA and IBSF doping policies, whereabouts testing protocols, in and out of competition testing procedures;
(o) avoid living in an environment not conducive to high-performance achievement or taking any deliberate action that puts his or her ability to perform at risk or limits performance;
(p) avoid participating in any competitions where federal government sport policy has determined that such participation is not permitted;
(q) execute any further documents required by BCS to give effect to the respective obligations, warranties, covenants and undertakings set out in this Agreement. For greater certainty, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Athlete shall sign, when requested, COC agreements, and other agreements allowing the Athlete to compete internationally and to participate in Major Games;
(r) agree that he/she will not, during or at any time after the commencement of their membership with BCS, use for himself or others, divulge or convey to others, or aid or abet others, any information, knowledge, data, or property relating to the affairs of BCS in any way obtained by the Athlete during their association with BCS that would result in a conflict of interest with BCS and/or in any way harm, result in and/or cause detriment to BCS in any way whatsoever. This provision shall survive for 6 months following the termination or completion of this agreement;
(s) adhere to and comply with Athletes' Code of Conduct (Schedule "A") (t) adhere to and comply with BCS's Dispute Policy (u) adhere to and comply with BCS's Appeal Policy
(v) adhere to and comply with all policies of BCS;
(w) avoid the use of Banned and restricted substances that contravene the rules of the IOC, the rules of the IBSF and the Canadian Policy on Doping in Sport;
(x) submit, without prior warning, to unannounced doping-control tests in addition to other prior notice tests and submit at other times to doping-control testing when requested by the NSO, the CCES or other authorities designated to do so;
(y) complete the CCES on line anti-doping education program’s 2 courses “True Sport Clean” and “Sport Canada - Athlete Assistance Program” at the beginning of each new carding cycle. Failure to do so will result in AAP payments being kept on hold until requirement is met; and
(z) avoid the possession of anabolic drugs and neither supply such drugs to others directly or indirectly nor encourage or condone their use by knowingly aiding in any effort to avoid detection of the use of Banned and restricted substances or banned performance enhancing practices.
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Samples: BCS Athlete Agreement, Athlete Agreement
OBLIGATIONS OF THE ATHLETE. The Athlete shall, throughout the Term:
(a) under the supervision of the National Coach or designate, participate as directed in all National Team selection events, training programs, competitive activities, evaluation activities and reporting procedures approved by BCS;
(b) maintain his or her status as a member in good standing of BCS, including but not limited to abiding by all policies, rules and regulations of BCS in effect from time to time; promptly paying all membership dues, license fees and levies as approved and assessed by BCS; and paying all other required fees and expenses associated with training and competition;
(c) at the earliest possible date, notify the National Coach or designate, in writing, of any injury to the Athlete or any other legitimate reason that might prevent the Athlete from fulfilling any of his or her obligations under this Agreement;
(d) whenever representing BCS, while in or around competition sites and during media events and opportunities, wear in an appropriate manner, official National Team attire and maintain such official National Team attire in clean condition and in good repair;
(e) review, adhere, comply and stay current with the equipment policy that is provided by BCS;
(f) provide BCS with all current contact information and provide BCS with any information which may be requested from time to time in order to confirm the eligibility of the Athlete and adherence to CCES doping policies;
(g) participate in BCS educational activities, BCS promotional activities, and sport-related, non- non-commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada, Sport Canada and the IBSF as may be reasonably requested by BCS. The Athlete shall be compensated for all reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred as a direct result of attending these activities. The Athlete shall not be required to participate in these activities if the time involved is in excess of the equivalent of five (5) days per year. The Athlete retains the right to review any and all materials, communications or means of transmission necessary to carry out the foregoing. Athletes are not required to participate in promotional activities of BCS sponsors but are encouraged to support the sponsors whenever possible. Themselves or their representative may negotiate an appearance fees associated with their participation;
(h) grant BCS permission to use the name, likeness, photograph, image and/or voice, radio broadcast voice, signature, endorsement and performance record (hereinafter referred to as "Athlete Attributes") of the Athlete for promotional purposes and for the purpose of raising revenues to support BCS’s objectives;
(i) inform BSC prior to entering into an agreement with a sponsor in order to avoid any potential direct industry or category exclusivity conflicts with BCS within the Athlete’s role as a competitor for BCS. In recognition of this disclosure, BCS may not solicit or enter into a discussion with the sponsor or a competing sponsor in the same direct industry or category exclusivity, with a time limit of until execution of an agreement or a maximum of 30 working days from the date of said notification, whichever comes first;
(j) comply with all of the AAP policies and procedures of Sport Canada;
(k) participate in sport-related, non-commercial promotional activities on behalf of the Government of Canada. The NSO usually makes such requests for participation and arranges the activities. Unless supplementary compensation is arranged, these activities do not normally involve more than two working days per athlete per year;
(l) including actively participate participating in all AAP evaluation activities. Athletes will co-operate fully in , and be prepared to refund the amount required by Sport Canada for any evaluation of the AAP that may be conducted assistance improperly received by the Minister Athlete after the date of ineligibility, should the Athlete's eligibility status change or anyone authorized to act on the Minister’s behalf and provide such data Athlete's carded status be withdrawn as the person conducting the evaluation considers necessary for the proper conduct of the evaluationcase may be;
(mk) consistent with this Agreement, undertake his or her best efforts to promote positively the National Team and BCS to the media and general public;
(nl) adhere, comply and stay current with all CCES, WADA and IBSF doping policies, whereabouts testing protocols, in and out of competition testing procedures;
(om) avoid living in an environment not conducive to high-performance achievement or taking any deliberate action that puts his or her ability to perform at risk or limits performance;
(pn) avoid participating in any competitions where federal government sport policy has determined that such participation is not permitted;
(qo) execute any further documents required by BCS to give effect to the respective obligations, warranties, covenants and undertakings set out in this Agreement. For greater certainty, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Athlete shall sign, when requested, COC agreements, and other agreements allowing the Athlete to compete internationally and to participate in Major Games;
(rp) agree that he/she will not, during or at any time after the commencement of their membership with BCS, use for himself or others, divulge or convey to others, or aid or abet others, any information, knowledge, data, or property relating to the affairs of BCS in any way obtained by the Athlete during their association with BCS that would result in a conflict of interest with BCS and/or in any way harm, result in and/or cause detriment to BCS in any way whatsoever. This provision shall survive for 6 months following the termination or completion of this agreement;
(sq) adhere to and comply with Athletes' Code of Conduct (Schedule "A") )
(tr) adhere to and comply with BCS's Dispute Policy (us) adhere to and comply with BCS's Appeal Policy
(t) adhere to and comply with all policies of BCS;
(u) avoid the use of Banned and restricted substances that contravene the rules of the IOC, the rules of the IBSF and the Canadian Policy on Doping in Sport;
(v) submit, without prior warning, to unannounced doping-control tests in addition to other prior notice tests and submit at other times to doping-control testing when requested by the NSO, the CCES or other authorities designated to do so;
(w) complete the CCES on line anti-doping education program’s 2 courses “True Sport Clean” and “Sport Canada - Athlete Assistance Program” at the beginning of each new carding cycle. Failure to do so will result in AAP payments being kept on hold until requirement is met.
(x) avoid the possession of anabolic drugs and neither supply such drugs to others directly or indirectly nor encourage or condone their use by knowingly aiding in any effort to avoid detection of the use of Banned and restricted substances or banned performance enhancing practices.
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Samples: Athlete Agreement