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What is one of the fundamental roles of a sports agent?
What is one of the fundamental roles of a sports agent?
Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a sports agent?
Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a sports agent?
What does the term 'fiduciary duty' imply in the context of a sports agent-client relationship?
What does the term 'fiduciary duty' imply in the context of a sports agent-client relationship?
Which of the following best describes the expertise of sports agents?
Which of the following best describes the expertise of sports agents?
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Who typically appoints sports agents in individual sports?
Who typically appoints sports agents in individual sports?
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Under which circumstances can a Ranked Athlete engage an unlicensed individual for AR Services?
Under which circumstances can a Ranked Athlete engage an unlicensed individual for AR Services?
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What must occur for an athlete to engage an AR during an Applicable Competition?
What must occur for an athlete to engage an AR during an Applicable Competition?
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What are the consequences for engaging an unlicensed individual to provide AR Services during an Applicable Competition?
What are the consequences for engaging an unlicensed individual to provide AR Services during an Applicable Competition?
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For athletes who are not Ranked Athletes, what is true regarding their ability to engage AR Services?
For athletes who are not Ranked Athletes, what is true regarding their ability to engage AR Services?
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What is required for 'National AR Regulations' to be applied to Ranked Athletes?
What is required for 'National AR Regulations' to be applied to Ranked Athletes?
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Study Notes
Athlete Representatives Exam Study Notes
- New WA Athlete Representative Licensing: A new online exam is required for individuals to become licensed WA Athlete representatives.
- Exam Preparation: Candidates will use materials provided by WA to prepare for the 60-minute exam, which contains platform-generated questions in English. Study materials are compiled from various resources.
- Open Book Format: The exam is an open-book format, so study materials can be used during the exam session.
- Study Materials Scope: All exam questions are based on the provided study materials.
- World Athletics Representatives Rules: These rules define terms used in the documents, unless otherwise stated.
- Agent Definition: An agent is an individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another (principal or client) in most legal systems.
- Fiduciary Duty: This duty, typically outlined in a contract, requires agents to act in the best interest of the principal (client).
- Agent Role: Historically, agents negotiate and handle dealings with third parties on behalf of their principal.
- Fiduciary Duty Examples: Common examples include lawyers representing clients, financial brokers, and real estate agents.
- Industry Regulation: Strict industry controls are frequently implemented via eligibility requirements, including character, minimum education standards (e.g., passing a specific test), and licenses to practice a profession.
- Sports Agents: Sports agents follow similar entry and practice guidelines to other professional agents.
- Sports Agent Roles: These individuals help Athletes with employment, participation, media, commercial opportunities, and life management like planning, relocation, or investment.
- Sports Agent Relationship: Transparency, client-related information (career, employment, payments), career advice, and protection/preservation of client rights are fundamental.
- Athletes Representatives: This role (ARs) is central to Athletics, following duties of a fiduciary and regulating framework.
- AR Rules (Athletes Representatives Rules): Created by World Athletics (WA) to establish a global, centralized athlete representative system.
- AR Licensing: The rules identify and manage required eligibility and licensing processes for ARs and establish the rights and obligations for ARs and their clients.
- Dispute Resolution: A dispute resolution and disciplinary mechanism is in place to address issues.
- AR Service Definition: AR services cover Athlete-related actions with the aim of ending in a transaction.
- Definition of Transactions: This includes participation, promotional services, appearance fees, employment, registration, or deregistration, contracts, commercial arrangements (athlete apparel and kits) etc..
- AR Services Scope: The AR Rules limit regulated conduct to athlete participation/employment/commercial dealings.
- Conflict of Interest: The rules prohibit certain conflicts-of-interest, like representing an athlete and their team in an athlete's employment negotiation.
- Examples of Prohibited Conduct: Avoiding bribery, concealing facts, and offering undue advantage to an official are all prohibited.
- AR Fees: ARs can charge service fees that are not abusive or excessive. Fees must be paid to licensed AR accounts.
- Representation Agreement: A written contract between an AR and a Client establishing a relationship for AR services.
- Duration of Agreements: The agreement is typically limited to a maximum of two years, though extensions with mutual consent are allowed. The agreement is terminated only for just cause or at the agreed end date.
- AR Qualifications: ARs must complete qualifying exam, payment, and compliance procedures.
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Prepare for the WA Athlete Representative licensing exam with this comprehensive study guide. The exam is open-book and consists of various platform-generated questions based on the provided materials. Familiarize yourself with the key terms and fiduciary duties essential for becoming a licensed representative.
