S-3.1, r. 11 - Regulation respecting combat sports

Section 175 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

175. A contract binding a trainer and a contestant shall not run for more than 3 years, and the percentage of the fees paid to the trainer shall not exceed 10% of the amount of the contestant’s purse or remuneration, except where the trainer also acts as the contestant’s manager, in which case the percentage shall not exceed 30%.

The contract shall provide for or stipulate, in particular,

(1)  that the trainer undertakes not to require the contestant to repay any amount disbursed for the contestant’s benefit;

(2)  that both the trainer and the contestant undertake not to transfer their rights and obligations to a third person, except if both parties agree; and

(3)  the cancellation of the contract

(a)  if the trainer’s or contestant’s licence is cancelled or suspended for the unexpired duration of the contract; or

(b)  if the contestant is declared unfit to fight following a medical examination, for the unexpired duration of the contract.

O.C. 662-95, s. 175; O.C. 392-2004, s. 24.