The Olympia contract is no different to those of other sports where athletes are competing for prize money. It sets out what the promoter offers and what he expects in return. The promoter offers a venue, travel, hotel etc. and the prize money. In return he expects the athlete to compete and help promote the event. This is the basis of all sports contracts.
Do you propose that athletes go on strike for all bodybuilding events where a similar contract applies? If so, there will be no IFBB, NABBA or PDI shows for in the future.
I don't know what contracts you have looked at, but this 1/2 page contract isn't even close to what any other sport uses. Not even close. Where is there anything in that contract that;
1. guarantees payment by the promoter
2. Elaborates on room type (I mean can the promoter put the guy up in a motel 6 or seedy place downtown)
3. no mention of any type of airport transfers or transportation to the expo (even though they are required to attend)
4. sets forth any type of minimal provisions while competiting
5. if any provisions were included what type of financial compensation will the competitor recieve
6. no mention of any type of payment for video sales, photos or other instances where their image may be used. And if their image is used illegally does the IFBB provide legal assistance (fully paid for) to go after anyone using their image illegally.
7. no mention of any kind of taking full responsibility if anything of personal value gets stolen from backstage. The IFBB is supposed to provide security and if anything gets stolen the IFBB is 100% responsible.
8. If something happens to a competitors music whereas it screws up so bad the competitors can't pose, what happens.
9. No guaranteed per diem. I know it is paid but is it in writing somewhere and when does it have to be paid. The competitors shoudl recieve the day they arrive at the least
10. It should have some type of compensatory provision if prize money isn't given out on time and if a check bounces
11. there should also be something in these contracts that pays every competitor a minimum of $10,000 plus all expenses leading up to the contest by the IFBB (not the promoter) in case a show is cancelled or postponed.
12. All travel concerning the event should be taken care of. No reimbursements. This means, airfare, cabs, airport transfers, transportation to and from the event and expo. And in reality these guys are professionals and limos should be at their disposal
ANyway there could be allot more. Sorry but this contract is a joke and I think several lawyers that have been on here have said the same thing.