British Equestrian Vaulting
&British Equestrian Federation
BRITISH SQUAD
MEMBER AGREEMENT
This is a legally binding
document, which you should read carefully so as to understand it and if
necessary seek independent legal advice. British Equestrian Vaulting
would be happy to discuss the detail with you prior to signing it, should you
require clarification on any matters. This Agreement should be read in
conjunction with the BEF Rule Book and any definitions referred to therein
shall apply to this Agreement.
Name of Vaulter / Lunger (In
accordance with the BEF Rules, this includes Riders, Drivers and Vaulters)
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Address and Telephone number
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1.
This Agreement sets out the basis upon which I am selected as a member of a
Squad to train and compete. I accept that my membership of a Squad is and will remain conditional on my
eligibility to compete for
2.
I hereby declare that I am eligible to compete for
3.
This Agreement will continue unless terminated by either party but in the event
of termination I agree that the obligations in Paragraph 5 below will continue
to be binding upon me.
4.
Squad Member Benefits
As a member of the Squad I am
entitled to receive the following benefits:
a) Information covering
preparation for suitable competitions.
b) Administration of my
entry and other administrative services at the competition.
c) Squad uniform and
competition apparel and other items of clothing and equipment as provided by
official suppliers, if any.
5.
I hereby agree that I will:
5.1 Observe and comply with
this Agreement, the BEV Rules, the BEF Rules and the Rules of the FEI at all
times.
5.2 Be subject to the
reasonable control, management and direction of any Official (as defined in the
BEF Rule Book) and in particular the Chef de Mission.
5.3 Conduct myself in a
proper manner so as not to bring myself, BEV Ltd. The BEF, or the Squad of
which I am a member into disrepute.
5.4 Conduct myself in such a
manner so as to obtain and maintain my best possible physical fitness and
health to carry out my responsibilities to the Squad of which I am a member for
the best interest of the team.
5.6 Attend any Squad
function reasonably requested by BEV.
5.7 Use my best endeavours
to represent the Squad and/or the BEF and any member of BEF (i.e. BEV Ltd.) to
the best of my ability in the pursuit of success in competition.
5.8 That in relation to
myself or any horse or horses to disclose to BEV Ltd. In writing any illness,
injury or condition that may prejudice my proper participation or performance
in competition AND to relinquish my position in the Squad forthwith if, in the
opinion of the Chef/ Selectors after consultation with the Sports Science and
Medical Director and/or Director of Equine Sports Science and or the properly
appointed Veterinary or Medical person for that competition, I am unable to
perform at the competition to the best of my ability.
5.9 That in relation to myself
and any horse or horses I further agree to disclose to BEV in writing any
medication that I or any horse or horses may be using, and not to take,
administer or have administered any unapproved medication, drugs or substance.
5.10 The Squad Official designated
by BEV (normally the Chef de Mission or his delegated Communications
Coordinator) shall be the spokesman on all matters concerning the Squad and I
will not make any comment or representation of any kind on any matter
concerning or relating to the Squad or the BEV to the media without first
obtaining the written permission of the BEV. On any other matter the Rider may
communicate directly with the media but they do not have to communicate with
the media and cannot be compelled to do so.
5.11 I agree to be
responsible for the conduct of any groom, assistant, member of my support team
and any person connected to me as a Rider and to ensure that they comply with
the terms of this Agreement at all times either during a competition or
otherwise.
6.
Material breach of any part of this Agreement
6.1 Should I commit a
material breach of any part of this Agreement the BEV may in their absolute
discretion
a) Terminate my membership
of the Squad and or
b) Exclude me from a
competition.
However, before an Official
imposes any or all of the above provisions I shall be given an opportunity and
reasonable time to state a case in defence of any allegations made against me,
and to be represented in making my defence.
6.2 Notwithstanding any
action by the BEV pursuant to Clause 6. 1, the obligations upon me under the
Agreement will continue to be in full force and effect, even following the
termination of this Agreement.
6.3 I agree that failure by
BEV and or the BEF to enforce at any time any of the provisions of the
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision and shall not
preclude the subsequent enforcement by BEV of this Agreement.
7. Release
and Indemnity
7.1 I hereby agree and
acknowledge that I take part in the competition at my own risk and that BEV and
the BEF shall not be deemed responsible or liable whether in contract and/or
negligence or under any statute or otherwise for any injury, illness or mishap
whatsoever and howsoever it may arise which may be suffered by me or be sustained
to property belonging to me during the term of this Agreement, unless it arises
as a direct result of a deliberate and wrongful act or omission of BEV and or
the Sport their officials and staff.
7.2 I agree and acknowledge
that I hereby indemnify and will at all times hereafter indemnify and keep the
BEV and the Sport fully indemnified from and against all actions, suits, causes
of action, proceedings, demands, costs and expenses whatsoever which may be
taken or made against the BEV any of its members or which may be incurred or
become payable by the BEV or any of its members as a consequence of my
misconduct.
7.3 I agree to be
responsible for obtaining insurance cover for my own benefit and for my horse
to include, by way of example only, any liability to third parties, losses
arising for injury, loss or damage including consequential loss and loss of
earnings to myself
8.
Should any provision of the Agreement or the application thereof be held
invalid or unenforceable by a court or
competent jurisdiction then the remainder of this Agreement and the application
thereof other than those provisions which shall be held invalid or
unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and shall continue to be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by the law or equity.
9.
Dispute Resolution
9.1 If any dispute or
difference arises between the parties to this Agreement in relation to this
Agreement and its provisions, application, interpretation or in any way
connected with this Agreement made under or in consequence of this Agreement
the parties agree that they will:
a) First, use their best
endeavours to resolve any difference or dispute by agreement between them by
discussion or negotiation.
b) If agreement cannot be
reached to submit the dispute for determination by the BEV and then the BEF
Appeals Panel, to be made up of BEF Board appointed Stewards
c) If agreement cannot be
reached to submit the dispute for exclusive and final determination to the
Sports Dispute Resolution Panel (SDRP). I agree to undertake and abide by the
provisions of the said Panel and to execute in good faith any decisions of the
tribunal.
9.2 For the avoidance of
doubt, any matter relating to a breach of the BEF Rules by the Rider shall be
dealt with under BEF Rules by the Stewards of the BEF.
DATED this day of 2008
SIGNED BY
Signature
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SIGNED for and on behalf
of BRITISH EQUESTRIAN VAULTING
Signature
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AUTHORISED SIGNATORY:
Note:
If a member of a Squad who signs the above is
under 18 Years of Age the signature of a guardian of that member must be added
at the foot of the following acknowledgement.
I ACKNOWLEDGE that I have read
and understood the above Terms and Conditions in consideration of your
accepting my son/daughter as a member of the Squad. I accept the said Terms and
Conditions and agree to be bound by the provision of this Agreement as if I
were a Rider.
SIGNED PARENT / GUARDIAN
Signature
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DATE
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ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF DIFFERENT FROM
THE FRONT PAGE
NOTE: 3 Copies of this
Agreement must be signed
One for the Vaulter / Lunger
One for BEV selection co‑ordinator
One for the Parent or
Guardian if applicable)