Judo Federation of Australia Inc
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Athlete’s Agreement
This agreement made the ______day of______,2012, between the Judo Federation of Australia Inc. (herein after called “J.F.A. Inc.” of the part,
and______(Name)
of ______(Address)
(herein after called “the athlete”).
Whereby it is as follows: -
In consideration the J.F.A. Inc. accepting the athlete as a member of the J.F.A. Inc. National Team/ Squad the athlete agrees, undertakes and covenants as follows;
1.a) To travel to and depart from the place of assembly of the Team/Squad upon the
dates required and by the means of conveyance decided upon by the J.F.A. Inc..
b) To have in place a “travel insurance policy” for all international trips, confirmation of which should be given to the team manager.
c) To remain under the control, management and direction of the appointed person in all respects from the agreed date until my official release from the Team and to comply with all reasonable orders and instructions given by the appointed person during that period.
d) To conduct myself in a proper manner and to exercise my best endeavours to
render myself fit for competition as required and to return to my home State forthwith
if ordered to do so by the manager or appointed person.
e) To disclose forthwith to the manager or appointed person any injury that might
prejudice my taking in the intended competition or activity.
f) If I am unable to compete in my contest at the intended competition or activity through injury or illness, to be released from the Team/Squad, if so directed by the
manager or appointed person.
g) On all occasions prescribed by the manager or appointed person, to wear only clothing issued by the J.F.A. Inc..
h) To be filmed, televised, photographed and otherwise recorded whilst a member of the Team/Squad, under the conditions and for the purposes now or hereafter authorised by the J.F.A. Inc..
j) i) To neither take nor use drugs or stimulants prohibited by the WADA list,
or participate in other practices prohibited by WADA
ii) To comply to the JFA Inc Anti-Doping Policy
iii) To provide the JFA Inc with my current contact details upon request, and in
any event within 14 days of them changing, and to provide the JFA Inc and/or any anti-doping agency with details of my training times and locations upon request and in a timely manner, which details may be provided to the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA).
k) To observe the policy of the J.F.A. Inc. which prohibits any athlete, coach, official or any other accredited participant of the Team/Squad from being accredited as a journalist or performing any functions for or on behalf of the media whilst a member of the National Team/Squad unless specific approval has been granted in writing by the manager or appointed person.
l) To stay in the allocated Team/Squad accommodation for the period of time required.
m)To comply with the J.F.A. Inc. Code of Conduct, Rules and Regulations.
n) To not knowingly or consciously advocate or participate in any illegal activity or be obscene, defamatory or otherwise violate the rights of any nature whatsoever of any person whilst a member of the J.F.A. Inc. National Team/Squad.
o) To neither wear clothing nor promote products that feature the logos or otherwise of companies in direct competition with the J.F.A. Inc. National Team/Squad.
2.Provide always and it is hereby mutually declared and agreed as follows:
a) That in the event of any breach of the terms and conditions, undertakings, authorisations, declarations and convenants of this agreement by the athlete, the J.F.A. Inc. may,
i)release the athlete from the Team/Squad forthwith
ii) exclude the athlete from the competition
iii) deprive the athlete of any allowance.
3.The athlete hereby declares that he/she has not committed any omission whereby he/she may have become ineligible to compete as a member of the J.F.A. Inc. Team/Squad.
4.The athlete hereby authorises any J.F.A. Inc. appointed medical officer to make full disclosure to the J.F.A. Inc. manager or appointed person of any diagnosis or treatment he/she has made or prescribed for the athlete.
5.The athlete hereby declares that he/she accept as final all decisions of the J.F.A. Inc. in regards to National Team/Squad selections.
In the witness whereof the parties hereto have this day signed this Agreement.
Signed by the athlete______Date:____/____/ 2012
In the presence of______
Address:______
______
Occupation:______
Signed by the J.F.A. Inc.______Date:____/____/ 2012
In the presence of______
I/We______of______
being the Parent/Guardian of the athlete have read the above Agreement and have explained the Agreement to the athlete and consent to the athlete entering into the Agreement.
Signed______Date:____/____/ 2012
Judo Federation of Australia Inc
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Disclaimer
Athletes
Release, Indemnity and Assumption of Risk.
In consideration of the acceptance of my position as a member of the J.F.A. Inc’s Team/Squad or being permitted to participate in/at all events for which I am selected, hereby release, remise, discharge and agree to indemnify the Judo Federation of Australia Inc. their respective officers, executives, directors, officials, agents against all claims, actions, costs, expenses and demands in respect of injury, death, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused, arising out or in connection with my participation/ competing in this event(s).
I agree to assume all risks, both known and unknown, and all consequences thereof, arising out or in connection with my participation or competing in this event(s).
I certify that:
- I am familiar with the sport of Judo and the nature of my duties related to my role as a participating member of the Team/Squad. I am aware that there is a risk of injury related to the nature of the sport.
- I am in good physical condition and have no injuries, disease, disability or pre-existing conditions that may affect my likely hood to affect the performance of my duties.
- No physician, nurse therapist, trainer, coach manager or other person has advised me NOT to participate in this event.
- I undertake at all times to abide by the ‘Code of Conduct’ for Australian Teams’.
This document shall be binding on myself, my heirs, executors, administrators assigns and personal representatives.
I had read this document, understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it and knowing this, sign it voluntarily. I agree to participate knowing the risk and conditions involved and do so entirely upon my free will.
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Participants signature Witness signature
______Date: ____/____/ 2012
Guardian/Parent Signature
(For athletes under 18 years)
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JFA Inc. ‘2012
Athlete’s Agreement’
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