Athlete’s Game Directive
I, [Name],
athlete and player in the [National Football League], hereby freely and
voluntarily state my following desire and directive, after having the ability
to seek professional counseling and advice:
In
the event of my death, dismemberment, or other injury or condition, which might
be the cause for a termination, cancellation, suspension, or other cessation of
any game in which I am a player or in which I would otherwise be participating[1],
I desire and direct that the game in question be continued in my absence,
irrespective of whether my condition was caused in accordance with or in violation
of the rules of the game.
The
show must go on, and I fondly hope and fervently desire that my condition is
not the cause for cessation of the game in the sport to which I and so many
other athletes have dedicated our lives, and regarding which so many fans have offered
their love and unwavering support.
Thank you, but don’t stop for me. Be
strong, play on, and move forever forward.
Witnesses
Athlete
__________________ __________________
[Name]
__________________[2]
Copyright
© 2023 Gregg R. Zegarelli, Esq. This
document may be freely replicated, modified and distributed in any form or
format.
[1] Optional: (excepting
only that period of time during any “time-out” or other period of the game for
inspection of my condition on the field in accordance with the gameplay rules)
[2] Notarization
optional, if authenticity is a factor