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Team Contracts

Can a club fire a coach without compensation?

Only for "Just Cause" (gross misconduct). Firing for poor results usually requires paying the remaining contract value unless a specific severance clause exists.

Is insurance mandatory for all players?

Yes, professional clubs must insure players against accidents and injuries related to their sports activity.

How to handle travel contracts?

Contracts with bus companies or airlines should include strict clauses on punctuality and cancellation to ensure the team arrives at matches on time.

Who owns the academy players' rights?

The club holds the registration rights, but minors cannot be bound by long-term professional contracts (max 3 years). Training compensation rules apply upon transfer.

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Team Contracts form the legal foundation of collective sports. This service covers not only individual player agreements but also the entire legal documentation required for team operations. A sports club is a complex business organism needing regulation of labor relations (coaches, doctors, administration), lease agreements (stadium, base), insurance, and commercial partnerships. Correctly drafted "Team Contracts" ensure the club's stability, protect it from financial sanctions, and create a sound structure for sporting success.

What Does the Team Contracts Service Cover?

Our service ensures full legal compliance for the club:

  • Employment Contracts: Developing standard contracts for players, coaching staff, and technical personnel, considering internal disciplinary codes.
  • Infrastructure Contracts: Lease or management agreements for stadiums, training bases, and offices.
  • Supplier Relations: Contracts with kit suppliers, transport, catering, and medical service providers.
  • Insurance Packages: Team insurance policies covering player injuries, civil liability, and property.
  • Academy Contracts: Agreements with youth academy trainees and their parents.

Real-World Situations When You Need This Service

Club management often faces the following challenges:

  • Stadium Issue: The stadium lease was terminated mid-season. Enforcing contract terms or urgently securing a legal alternative is required.
  • Mass Layoffs: Staff reduction is needed due to budget cuts. The lawyer manages the process in compliance with the Labor Code to avoid disputes.
  • Kit Delay: The supplier delayed delivering uniforms. The lawyer applies penalty sanctions.
  • Injury at Camp: A player got injured during a foreign training camp. The insurance company refuses to pay. A dispute is necessary.

Georgian Legal Framework

Team contracts are based on the "Civil Code of Georgia" and the "Labor Code". Licensing regulations (e.g., GFF Club Licensing) are also paramount, imposing strict requirements on the club's legal documentation (audit, infrastructure, personnel). The lawyer ensures full compliance with these requirements.

Process: How a Specialist Works

The lawyer's work includes:

  1. Standardization: Creating typical contract templates for the club.
  2. Negotiation: Agreeing on terms with partners and contractors.
  3. Control: Monitoring deadlines and obligation fulfillment.

Why Legal.ge?

Legal.ge offers lawyers with experience in the operational management of sports clubs. A club's success starts with sound documentation. We will help you build a professional and sustainable organization.

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