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Atlanta, GA • March 17-22, 2003
USATT Obligations. In consideration for the Athlete's agreement to participate fully as a member of USATT's Elite National Team and to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, USATT agrees to do each of the following:
Media Support. USATT will use reasonable efforts to promote the Elite National Team and its athletes through available media channels.
Coaching and Training. USATT will use reasonable efforts to establish a training program designed to assist the Athlete in his/her development as an international table tennis player. This program may include i) the employment of Elite National Team coaches, a training coordinator, coaching staff or other individuals designated by USATT to be responsible for this program, ii) Elite National Team training camps, iii) the creation of training schedules and programs designed specifically for the Athlete and iv) psychological and physical testing.
Apparel. USATT will provide the Athlete with a complete set of competition apparel, tracksuit and accessories.
Competition. USATT may arrange for participation of the Athlete in national and international competitions, promotional appearances and exhibitions to the extent USATT elects to participate in such events.
Travel. USATT will ordinarily pay travel, housing and meal expenses directly associated with the Athlete's participation in required training camps, competitions and USATT exhibitions, subject to funding allocations and restrictions. The reimbursement will be according to the USATT reimbursement schedule. Costs associated with participation in trial events are the Athlete's responsibility. USATT will use reasonable efforts to provide an appearance fee to all USATT exhibitions and non-competition events. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS REQUIRING USATT TO EXCEED ITS BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE ELITE NATIONAL TEAM.
Insurance. To the extent that Athlete's activities on behalf of the Elite National Team are covered by insurance provided by or through the USOC, USATT shall provide insurance coverage for the Athlete when training, competing or otherwise participating in activities as a member of the Elite National Team.
Job Opportunities. USATT will use reasonable efforts to work in close cooperation with its sponsors, suppliers and other supporters of table tennis in the United States to identify employment and exhibition opportunities which will allow the Athlete to both work and maintain a training schedule consistent with the Athlete's development as a table tennis player.
USOC Stipend. USATT will recommend to USOC that USOC provide a stipend to some, if not all, members of the Elite National Team. The final decisions as to amount and distribution will be made by USOC and shall not be construed as necessarily reflecting or representing the opinion of USATT, nor shall they create any further obligation on the part of USATT.
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