The Fourth Olympiad London 1908 (extracts)

(c) School masters or school teachers g1vmg instruction in gymnastics or fencing or other forms of athletics to their school pupils as part of their school duties, and receiving no extra remuneration therefor, shall not thereby forfeit their amateur status. (d) This article shall not apply to commissioned officers (past or present) of His Majesty's Army, Navy, or Auxiliary Forces in respect of any work done by them in their capacity as officers. (e) A fencing club may cause the actual fare of any member of such club competing at a fencing competition to and from such competition, or any part of such fare, to be paid out of funds at the di posal of such club, without thereby causing such member to forfeit his amateur status; but, save as aforesaid, a competitor who receives expenses (except where the A.F.A. deem it desirable themselves to defray a competitor's expenses) shall forfeit his amateur status ; and proof that a competitor has asked for expenses shall be prima facie proof that he has received expenses. FOOTBALL RUGBY UNION. 1 .-Professionalism is illegal. 2.-Acts of professionalism are– ( 1) By an individual :- A.-Asking, receiving, or relying on a promise, direct or implied, to receive any money consideration whatever, actual or prospective; any employment or advancement; any establishment in business; or any compensation what– ever for- (a) Playing football, or rendering any service to a football organisation. (b) Training, or loss of time connected therewith. (c) Time lost in playing football or in travelling in connection with football. (d) Expenses in excess of the amount actually disbur ed on account of reasonable hotel or travelling expenses. B.-Transferring his services from one club to another in opposition to Rule 4. C.-Playing for a club while receiving, or after having received from such club, any consideration whatever for acting a secretary, treasurer, or in any other office, or for doing or for having done any work or labour about the club's ground or in connection with the club's affairs, unles such work was done before the receiver became a football player. D.-Remaining on tour at his club's expense longer than is reasonable. E.-Giving or receiving any money testimonial. Or giving or receiving any other testimonial, except under the authority of this Union. F.-Receiving any medal or other prize for any competition except under the authority of this Union. G.-Playing on any ground where gate money is taken– (a) During the close season. (b) In any match or contest where it is previously agreed that less than I 5 players on each side shall take part. H.-Knowingly playing with or against any expelled or suspended player or club. !.-Refusing to give evidence or otherwise assist in carrying out these rules when requested by this Union to do so. J.- Being registered as, or declared a professional, or suspended by any National Rugby Union or by the Football A sociation. K.-Playing within eight days of any accident for which he has claimed or received insurance compensation, if insured under these rules.