CIVIC CENTER ARENA, LOCKER ROOMS, & TEAM OFFICES PAYMENT Rec’d.

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(7) MISC. DATES; MARCH – JUNE 2008 PAYMENT Rec’d. ___________________
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PERMIT FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES

PERMIT NO. # 08-00028

SECTION 1.0 – PARTIES

1.1 This permit, made and entered into on this 26TH day of FEBRUARY, 2008, between the CITY OF CANTON and,

PERMITTEE
Organization Name: HOFFMAN PROMOTIONS, L.L.C.
Representative Name: MR. JOE HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT
Street: 1101 MARKET AVE. N. STE. B
City, State, Zip: CANTON, OH 44702
Telephone #: (330) 453-8440
Fax #: (330) 453-2758
E-mail Address: JHOFFMAN356@YAHOO.COM

1.2 This permit shall have no force or effect unless and until, it is signed by the MANAGER and, where applicable,
the Service Director of the City of Canton. Before the MANAGER will sign, the PERMITTEE shall endorse the
same “accepted” in the space hereinafter provided, and return to the MANAGER of the CANTON MEMORIAL
CIVIC CENTER no later than MARCH 13, 2008 accompanied by any payment required. By said acceptance,
PERMITTEE covenants and agrees that he/she will well and truly perform or abide by each and every term of
this permit, each of which shall be a condition to the continuance of this permit.

1.3 It is understood and agreed that the term “PERMITTEE” will, throughout this permit, refer to the organization,
company, corporation, business or individual whose information appears in the “PERMITTEE” block above.

1.4 It is understood and agreed that the term “CITY” will, throughout this permit, refer to the City of Canton, Ohio.
It is understood that the City is the owner of the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

1.5 It is understood and agreed that the term “CANTON CIVIC CENTER” throughout this permit, refer to the
Management and the physical structures and grounds of the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave.
N., Canton, Ohio 44702.

1.6 It is understood and agreed that the term “COUNCIL” will, throughout this permit, refer to the Canton City
Council.

1.7 It is understood and agreed that the term “MANAGER” will, throughout this permit, refer to the MANAGER
hired by the City to operate and manage the CANTON MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER, on behalf of the CITY.

1.8 Pursuant to the terms, conditions and provisions of this permit and in accordance with Ordinance #154/2004
of the City of Canton, permission is hereby granted for PERMITTEE to use and occupy the CANTON CIVIC
CENTER as detailed hereinafter.

SECTION 2.0 – USED SPACE

2.1 The CITY, under the terms and conditions of this permit, grants to PERMITTEE, the non-assignable right to use
and occupy the portions of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER described as follows:

CIVIC CENTER ARENA, LOCKER ROOMS, TEAM OFFICES, & GROUNDS

2.2 PERMITTEE agrees to quit and surrender the aforementioned premises to the CITY at the end of the term of
this permit in the same condition as the date of commencement of this permit, ordinary use and wear thereof
excepted.

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SECTION 3.0 – PURPOSE

3.1 The aforementioned space is to be used solely for the following purpose, and no other, of:
CANTON LEGENDS INDOOR FOOTBALL GAMES TO CONSIST OF A MINIMUM OF SEVEN (7) REGULAR
SEASON HOME GAMES PLUS PLAYOFF GAMES, IF NECESSARY, PLUS OTHER EVENTS BEING HELD AT
THE CANTON CIVIC CENTER BY THE PERMITTEE.

SECTION 4.0 – USE DATES

4.1 2008 AMERICAN INDOOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SEASON DATES TO BE DETERMINED.

The TBD dates reflect a minimum of (7) seven regular season scheduled home games to be scheduled between
March 15, 2008 and July 23, 2008.

In the event, that the TEAM makes the playoffs, the PERMITTEE, shall have the opportunity to utilize the
Canton Civic Center Arena for such playoff games (provided the arena is available), based upon the same terms
and conditions as the Seven (7) Regular Season home games. The PERMITTEE agrees that no events can be
scheduled during the time-frame of July 23, 2008 through August 3, 2008, due to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Festival, which is held at the CIVIC CENTER.

4.2 Time is of the essence in this permit and the time herein granted shall be extended for ONE (1) YEAR without
the express written permission of the MANAGER. If such permission is granted, all additional time shall be
paid for by PERMITTEE according to the schedule of fees fixed for the CANTON CIVIC CENTER by the CITY
OF CANTON. The American Indoor Football Association will have first right of refusal for conducting indoor
football games for the 2009 season. No other Indoor Football type activity shall be permitted in the Canton
Civic Center Arena without permission of the American Indoor Football Association for the 2008 season.

4.3 PERMITTEE shall be allowed to host game-related events, either prior to, during, or following games as per
available dates and space. The PERMITTEE shall be responsible for any reimbursable costs of such events.

4.4 PRACTICES. The CITY OF CANTON agrees to provide the arena and field at no charge to PERMITTEE for the
purpose of TEAM practices, as per available arena dates. The PERMITTEE shall be responsible for operations
costs in overtime situations only, such as Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized CITY OF CANTON HOLIDAYS.

SECTION 5.0 – FEE TERMS

5.1 PERMITTEE agrees to pay the CITY, for the use of leased space the guaranteed of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($2,800.00) per game, and in addition agrees to pay a THREE PERCENT
(3%) fee on Credit Card purchases at the Canton Civic Center Box Office only, and a TEN CENTS ($0.10) per
ticket printing charge for all tickets printed.

5.2 PERMITTEE agrees to deposit, on or before MARCH 13, 2008, the sum of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($2,800), as a deposit to cover rental, incidental expense and liquidated damages. This
deposit will be applied equally toward the game rent for the final regular-season game.

5.3 PERMITTEE agrees that JOE HOFFMAN, President of Hoffman Promotions, L.L.C., and/or any other designated
representative of Hoffman Promotions, L.L.C., as agreed upon by Manager and Permittee, is and shall be, for the
purpose specified in the permit, the agent of the PERMITTEE and shall have full authority to bind PERMITTEE
with respect to any other written or verbal order for goods and services which that agent deems necessary to
enable PERMITTEE to obtain the full utilization of the premises.

5.4 PERMITTEE agrees to pay the CITY, on demand, any sum, which may be due for additional services,
personnel, equipment, accommodations or materials furnished by the CITY OR MANAGER, at the request of
PERMITTEE. The MANAGER may require orders by PERMITTEE, or its authorized representative, for any
such services, accommodations or materials to be in writing.

5.5 PERMITTEE agrees to make additional deposits with the CITY, upon written notice by the MANAGER to
PERMITTEE’S address on this permit, for such sums as the MANAGER feels are necessary to cover the costs
which CITY OR MANAGER would encounter on behalf of PERMITTEE, in relation to said event
(reimbursable).

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5.6 Facility Fee. The CITY reserves the right to place a facility fee on tickets to entertainment events and trade
shows. For AIFA REGULAR SEASON & PLAYOFF GAMES, a FIFTY CENT ($0.50) facility fee will be placed on
all paid tickets. Revenue for this fee is solely the property of the CITY OF CANTON.

CITY OF CANTON shall rebate back to the PERMITTEE FIFTY PERCENT (50%) of the facility fee revenues per
game, IF AND ONLY IF, THE NUMBER OF TICKETS SOLD EXCEEDS 1,000. The rebate will be applied
beginning with the 1,001 ticket sold. THE FACILITY FEE WILL NOT APPLY TO SEASON TICKETS.

5.7 The CITY OF CANTON agrees to allow PERMITTEE to make use of the existing soccer field indoor turf, which
is owned by the CITY OF CANTON. PERMITTEE is solely responsible for a deep cleaning of the turf, along
with additional padding and turf that may be required and removal of and repainting of necessary lines and
logos. In addition, the CITY OF CANTON agrees that the turf will not be used for any event other than that of
PERMITTEE during the terms of this contract.

SECTION 6.0 – SETTLEMENT

6.1 Final rental fee payment and reimbursable costs and settlement shall be made on the FIRST (1ST) business day
following each home game.

6.2 PERMITEE agrees to pay all sums when due, in legal tender, certified check, or by bank cashier’s check at the
office of the MANAGER.

6.3 Interest shall be due and payable by the PERMITTEE to the CITY at the rate of ONE AND ONE HALF PERCENT
PER MONTH (18% APR) for past due amounts.

6.4 PERMITTEE agrees that if the CITY incurs any costs in the collection or enforcement of payment of this
agreement, including, but not limited to, collection agency fees, costs of filing suit and reasonable attorney fees,
PERMITTEE agrees to pay such costs.

SECTION 7.0 – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

7.1 It is agreed that if PERMITTEE fails to hold the event, or events, specified above at the agreed time or times, no
deposit refund shall be made and PERMITTEE shall pay to the CITY, the sum of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND N0/100 ($2,800.00) PER GAME, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

It is agreed that if PERMITTEE fails to hold the event, or events, specified above at the agreed time or times, no
deposit refund shall be made and PERMITTEE shall pay to the CITY, the sum of NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($19,600.00) PER SEASON THAT IS NOT PLAYED, as liquidated damages
and not as a penalty, with approval of the City Service Director and Law Director. PERMITTEE agrees to pay
any reimbursable expenses incurred by CITY or MANAGER in connection with the event or events covered by
this permit.

7.2 The parties agree that the damages, which the CITY might reasonably anticipate as the result of PERMITTEE’S
failure to hold such event or events, are difficult to ascertain or predict. The amount agreed on as liquidated
damages is considered by both parties to be reasonable estimates of the damages which would probably be
caused by PERMITTEE’S failure to hold such event(s) on the date(s) scheduled.

SECTION 8.0 – PERFORMANCE BOND

8.1 MANAGER may require PERMITTEE to post a performance bond, satisfactory to the CITY of N/A dollars
($N/A), on or before N/A, either by certified check or by a duly accredited bonding company doing business in
the City of Canton and subject to suit in Canton, Ohio. The term of permit, plus the following additional terms:

8.2 In the event of a certified check, the CITY shall be entitled to cash immediately and hold and retain any funds,
without notice to PERMITTEE, by terms of this permit for failure of PERMITTEE to perform and fulfill this
permit.

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SECTION 9.0 – INSURANCE

9.1 PERMITTEE shall provide at PERMITTEE’S sole expense public and general liability insurance in the
combined single limit amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence covering any bodily injury, wrongful death
and property damage occurring at the CANTON CIVIC CENTER throughout the term of this Permit or occurring
away from the CANTON CIVIC CENTER and directly or indirectly resulting from PERMITTEE’S use of the
CANTON CIVIC CENTER. Said policy shall be in a form and with an insurance company acceptable to the
CITY. Copies of all policies, endorsements shall be provided to the MANAGER PRIOR TO THE FIRST EVENT
HOSTED BY THE PERMITTEE.

9.2 PERMITTEE is to be named insured, and the CITY and SMG, a Pennsylvania Joint Venture Partnership, and
their partners, officials, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on said insurance policy.
Said policy shall also provide for a thirty (30) day notice to the MANAGER prior to cancellation.

9.3 PERMITTEE shall neither do nor permit to be done, anything in or upon any portion of the premises, or bring,
or keep anything herein, or thereupon which will in any way conflict with the conditions of any insurance
policy upon the building or any part thereof, or in any way increase any rate of insurance upon the building or
on the property kept therein.

9.4 PERMITTEE agrees and understands that PERMITTEE and all other parties or exhibitors under contract to
PERMITTEE to exhibit or display products or other items in the CANTON CIVIC CENTER may be required to
meet additional insurance requirements, including worker’s compensation insurance for their own employees
and product liability insurance (minimum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for their products.
MANAGER may require proof of insurance for each exhibitor.

SECTION 10.0 – INDEMNIFICATION

10.1 PERMITTEE shall indemnify and defend and hold harmless the CITY and SMG, their officials, partners, agents
and employees from and against any and all demands, claims, causes of action, penalties, obligations,
administrative orders, consent agreements, judgments and orders, suits, damages, liabilities, costs, charges and
expense, including attorney fees, in connection with loss of life, bodily injury or damage to property arising
from or out of any occurrence which occurs at the CANTON CIVIC CENTER during the term of this Permit or
which occurs away from the CANTON CIVIC CENTER AND results directly or indirectly from the
PERMITTEE’S USE OF the CANTON CIVIC CENTER. PERMITTEE hereby agrees to assume full responsibility
for all such demands, causes of action, administrative orders, consent agreements, judgments and orders, suits,
damages, liabilities, and expenses.

SECTION 11.0 – LIEN

11.1 The CITY shall have the first lien against ticket office receipts and all property of PERMITTEE upon the
premises of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER for all unpaid rental fees, reimbursable expenses and appropriate
taxes due for the event(s) covered by the permit. The CITY is empowered to withhold from ticket office
receipts all such items and if such funds are not available at the conclusion of the event to impound
PERMITTEE’S property. Should such unpaid charges remain unpaid ten (10) days after the termination of this
agreement, the CITY shall have the power to sell such property at public auction and to apply cash proceeds
from such auction to the retirement of these unpaid charges.

SECTION 12.0 – RULES AND REGULATIONS

12.1 PERMITTEE will abide by and conform to all rules and regulations adopted or prescribed by the CITY,
CANTON CIVIC CENTER and MANAGER for the protection, control and management of the premises. The
aforementioned premises and keys thereof, shall be at all times, under the charge and control of the
MANAGER. PERMITTEE shall not allow the premises to be used for lodging rooms nor for any improper,
immoral, illegal or objectionable purpose and will not sublet any space hereby leased without prior written
approval of the CITY or MANAGER. PERMITTEE will not in any way obstruct, or interfere with the occupancy
of other tenants on the premises, not in any way injure or annoy them.

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SECTION 13.0 – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE AND OPERATION (PUBLIC SAFETY)

13.1 PERMITTEE agrees at all times to conduct activities with full regard to public safety and will observe and abide
by all applicable regulations and requests by duly authorized governmental agencies responsible for public
safety.

13.2 PERMITTEE hereby assumes full responsibility for the acts and conduct of all persons admitted to the premises
or to any portion of said premises with the consent of PERMITTEE. PERMITEE agrees to have on hand at all
times sufficient law enforcement officers to maintain order and protect all persons and property. The entrances
and exits of said premises shall be locked and unlocked at such times as may be required for PERMITTEE’S use
of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER; but PERMITTEE, at his/her own expense, must at all times pay for proper
watchmen at all entrances and exits when the same are unlocked.

13.3 It is understood and agreed that the use of trained or untrained animals by PERMITTEE, exhibitors or
employees of PERMITTEE for security purposes is strictly prohibited under the terms of this permit.

SECTION 14.0 – UTILITY CONNECTIONS

14.1 Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MANAGER, all plumbing, electrical or carpentry work required
to be done on the premises of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER in connection with PERMITTEE’S use thereof, and
all electrical current or domestic gas required for PERMITTEE’S use (excepting that required for heating and
lighting) shall be done or furnished by CITY employees or CITY approved representatives for which
PERMITTEE shall pay the CITY on the basis of the rates set forth in the schedule of rates on file in the office of
the MANAGER. Multiple plugs such as twin sockets and cube taps will not be permitted. All equipment,
services and connections must comply with all applicable codes, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and
statutes of the CITY, Stark County, and the State of Ohio.

14.2 The CITY agrees to furnish water by means of the appliances installed for ordinary toilet or janitorial purposes,
but not for other purposes unless otherwise specifically provided for in this permit. Water closets and water
apparatus will not be used for any purpose other than for which they are constructed, and no sweepings,
rubbish, rags, paper or other substances shall be thrown therein.

14.3 Extraordinary requirements and uses of water, other than the above-mentioned purposes shall be paid for by
PERMITTEE through the water department meter. PERMITTEE is to make all necessary arrangements.

SECTION 15.0 – LAWS AND ORDINANCES

15.1 PERMITTEE will comply with all laws of the United States and the State of Ohio; all City of Canton ordinances;
Stark County resolutions; and all lawful orders of law enforcement, health and fire departments. PERMITTEE
will obtain and pay for all necessary permits and licenses. PERMITTEE will neither do, nor suffer to be done,
anything on said premises during the term of this permit in violation with such laws, ordinances, resolutions,
rules or orders. This permit is executed in the State of Ohio, and Ohio law is applicable.

SECTION 16.0 – ACT AGREEMENT

16.1 The PERMITTEE certifies and attests that he/she has a valid, properly executed and compatible contract with
any performer(s) whose services form the basis for PERMITTEE’S desire to lease the CANTON CIVIC CENTER.
PERMITTEE shall submit to the MANAGER, upon demand, a copy of said contract with the performer(s).

SECTION 17.0 – INTERMISSION

17.1 PERMITTEE agrees that for all programs lasting one (1) hour or more, excepting religious or other engagements
specifically excluded, an intermission of not less than FIFTEEN (15) minutes shall be held. This provision is
subject to modification by the MANAGER when necessary to meet unusual conditions.

SECTION 18.0 – FIRE AND OTHER UNFORESEEN OCCURRENCES

18.1 In case the said premises, or any part thereof, shall not be ready for occupancy due to incomplete construction,
or shall be destroyed or damaged by fire, storm, flood or any other cause, or if any other casualty of unforeseen
occurrence shall render the fulfillment of the term of this permit by the CITY impossible, including without
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 limitation thereto, the requisition of the premises by the United States Government, or any arm or
instrumentality thereof, or by reason of labor disputes, then and thereupon this permit shall terminate, and the
PERMITTEE shall pay rental for said premises only up to the time of such termination, and at the rate herein
specified, and the PERMITTEE hereby waives any claim for damages or compensation should this permit be so
terminated.

SECTION 19.0 – VACATION OF PREMISES

19.1 In the event that the above-described portion of said premises is not vacated by PERMITTEE or those under
contract with PERMITTEE, on the date named as the end of the term of this permit, the CITY is hereby
authorized to move from said premises at the expense of the PERMITEE, any and all goods, wares, merchandise
and property of any kind and description which may be then occupying any portion of said premises. The
CITY shall not be liable for any damage or loss to said goods, wares, merchandise or other property, which may
be sustained by reason of such removal or the place to which it may be removed. The CITY is hereby expressly
released from any and all claims for damage of whatever kind or nature. For any additional use of the premises
beyond the term of this permit, including property of PERMITTEE remaining at the premises. CITY shall be
entitled to charge the standard per day sum as an additional charge for PERMITTEE’s holdover.

SECTION 20.0 – SEATING CAPACITY

20.1 PERMITTEE shall not admit to said premises so large a number of persons that they cannot safely and freely
move about in said premises. The decision of the CITY OR MANAGER in this respect shall be final. It is
further understood and agreed that PERMITTEE will permit no chairs or seats to be or remain in the
passageways. The sidewalks, grounds, entry passages, vestibules, halls, elevators, abutting streets and all ways
of access to public utilities of said premises shall not be obstructed by PERMITTEE or used for any purpose
other than for ingress to and egress from the aforementioned premises. The sale of standing room is prohibited.

SECTION 21.0 – RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY IN BUILDING

21.1 The CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any property placed in said premises by PERMITTEE,
PERMITTEE’S agents, exhibitors or others related to this event. PERMITTEE hereby expressly releases and
discharges the CITY from any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property that may be
sustained by reason of the use or occupancy of said premises, or any part thereof under this permit. All
watchmen, or other protective service, desired by PERMITTEE, must be arranged by special agreement with the
CITY OR MANAGER at the sole cost and expense of the PERMITTEE.

SECTION 22.0 – DAMAGE OR DEFACEMENT OF BUILDING OR PREMISES

22.1 PERMITTEE shall not injure, mar or in any manner deface said building or premises and shall not cause nor
permit anything to be done whereby said buildings or premises shall be in any manner injured or marred or
defaced; nor shall he/she drive, nor permit to be driven nails, hooks, tacks, or screws in any part of said
building; nor shall he/she make nor allow to be made any alteration of any kind therein. If said premises or any
portion of said building or grounds during the term of this permit shall be damaged by the act, default or
negligence of PERMITTEE or by the PERMITTEE’S agents, employees, patrons or any person or persons
admitted to said premises by said PERMITTEE, PERMITTEE will pay to the CITY upon demand, such sum as
shall be necessary to restore said premises to their original condition. It is PERMITTEE’S responsibility to
inspect the CANTON CIVIC CENTER at move-in and notify the MANAGER in writing of all damage present at
the time of inspection. Written notification must be presented to the MANAGER no later than one (1) hour
before move-in. Failure to provide written notification is construed to mean there is no damage to report.

SECTION 24.0 – EXHIBIT ENTRANCE

24.1 All articles, exhibits, fixtures, materials and displays shall be brought into or out of the building only at such
entrances as may be designated by the MANAGER. No move-in or move-out may be done through the public
access entrances.

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SECTION 25.0 – RECORDINGS

25.1 No video and/or audio recording devices will be permitted for commercial purposes in any CANTON CIVIC
CENTER facility or on CANTON CIVIC CENTER grounds without written approval of the MANAGER. Personal
audio and/or video recording shall be prohibited if event so requests.

SECTION 26.0 – DECORATORS, CATERERS AND CONTRACTORS

26.1 PERMITTEE agrees that only decorators, caterers and contractors approved by the CITY OF MANAGER shall be
employed on the premises. No catering fees will be required by the CITY.

SECTION 27.0 – SIGNS AND POSTERS

27.1 PERMITTEE shall not do, or permit to be done upon said premises, anything that will tend to injure, mar or in
any manner deface said premises, and will not drive or install, or permit to be driven or installed, any nails,
hooks, tacks or screws into any part of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER and will not allow to be made any
alterations of whatsoever kind to said building or any equipment of facilities thereof. PERMITTEE shall not
post or exhibit or allow to be posted or exhibited any signs, advertisements, show bills, lithographs, posters or
cards of any description or any part of the premises of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER except upon the regular
billboards provided for such purpose by the MANAGER. PERMITTEE will use, post or exhibit only such signs,
advertisements, show bills, lithographs, posters or cards upon said billboards as relate to the performance or
exhibition to be given in the premises under this permit and which meet with the approval of the MANAGER.

SECTION 28.0 – ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

28.1 PERMITTEE agrees that he/she will not stage any act or performance in which fire or flame is involved without
first having obtained the prior written permission of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall. PERMITTEE further agrees
that he/she will not use any decorative materials prohibited by City ordinances, County resolutions, State or
Federal laws and building regulations, including but not limited to: crepe paper, cellophane, confetti, cotton,
cornstalks, leaves, evergreen boughs, sheaves of grain, streamers, straw, paper, vines, moss or any similar
flammable or combustible materials in or about the premises of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER. All decorative
materials must have the prior approval of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall. PERMITTEE shall not, without
written consent of the Fire Chief of Fire Marshall, put up or operate any engine or motor or machinery on the
premises or use oils, burning fluids or gases, camphene, kerosene, naphtha or gasoline inside or on the grounds
of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER.

SECTION 29.0 – ADVERTISING

29.1 PERMITTEE agrees that “CANTON CIVIC CENTER” is and shall be the sole terms used to refer to the grounds
and facilities.

29.2 PERMITTEE agrees to submit layout of all printed material, in relation to this event, to the MANAGER for
approval or rejection in advance of printing.

29.3 PERMITTEE agrees not to allow any advertising media, in advertising the event for which PERMITTEE is
granted this permit, to imply that the CITY OR CANTON CIVIC CENTER is sponsoring such event unless the
event is in fact co-sponsored by the CANTON CIVIC CENTER OR CITY OF CANTON.

29.4 PERMITTEE agrees that all advertising of the event will be honest and true and will include accurate
information on show times and ticket prices.

29.5 PERMITTEE shall not distribute, circulate or permit to be distributed or circulated, any advertising material or
programs at the entrance to, or in or about any part of the CANTON CIVIC CENTER, except such advertising of
programs as may pertain to the immediate attraction for which this permit is granted. The CITY may revoke
and cancel this permit if these provisions are violated.

29.6 The CITY reserves the right to demand payment for placing same for PERMITTEE.

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SECTION 30.0 – LOST ARTICLES

30.1 The CITY shall have the sole right to collect and have the custody of articles left in, on or about the premises by
persons attending any performance, exhibition or event given or held at the premises. The PERMITTEE or any
person in the PERMITTEE’S employ shall not collect or interfere with the collection or custody of such articles.

SECTION 31.0 – RIGHT TO ENTER

31.1 The CITY does not relinquish and does hereby retain the right to enforce all necessary laws, rules, resolutions
and regulations for the management and operation of said premises. The CITY retains the right to enter the
said premises at any time and on any occasion without any restriction whatsoever.

SECTION 32.0 – INTERRUPTION OR TERMINATION OF SHOW

32.1 The CITY retains the right to cause the interruption of any performance in the interests of public safety and to
likewise cause the termination of such performance when, in the sole judgment of the MANAGER, such act is
necessary in the interest of public safety. PERMITTEE hereby waives any claim for damages or compensation
should this permit be so terminated.

SECTION 33.0 – NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT

33.1 The CITY shall retain the right to use and/or license use of such portions of its facility as may not be covered by
this permit. The CITY also retains the right to re-enter any part of the premises covered by this permit should
such part become vacant and to determine that such unused portion may be offered for other use with receipts
therefrom going to the CITY with an appropriate adjustment on PERMITTEE’S rental rate.

SECTION 34.0 – DEFAULT OF PERMITTEE

34.1 PERMITTEE further agrees that if any default is made in the payment of the rent or any part thereof at the times
above specified, or if any default is made in the terms and conditions of this permit, this permit and the
relationship of the parties, at the option of the CITY or MANAGER, shall cease and terminate. PERMITTEE
shall be liable for the full amount of the rent provided herein, plus actual expenses incurred by the CITY,
which normally would be considered reimbursement expenses in the final settlement. In case suit or action is
instituted by the CITY to enforce compliance with this permit, the CITY shall be entitled, in addition to the
costs and disbursements provided by statute, to such additional sums in lawful money of the United States as
the court may adjudge reasonable for attorney’s fees to be allowed in said suit or action.

SECTION 35.0 – EVENT REQUIREMENTS

35.1 MANAGER has the right to require PERMITTEE to provide, at least ten (10) days before the first day of this
permit, a comprehensive event schedule, a complete listing of all participants and/or a full and detailed outline
of all event requirements including stage, lighting, personnel, hall and chair requirements and all other such
information as may be required by the MANAGER concerning the event(s) covered by this permit.

SECTION 36.0 – FLOOR PLANS

36.1 PERMITTEE, at the MANAGER’S request, may be required to submit ONE (1) copy of a full and complete floor
plan for any exhibit show no less than thirty (30) days before the first move-in day, and no move-in may begin
without authorization of said floor plan by the MANAGER.

SECTION 37.0 – OBJECTIONABLE PERSONS

37.1 The MANAGER reserves the right to eject, or cause to be ejected, from the premises any objectionable
person(s). PERMITTEE agrees that the CITY and its officers, agents and employees shall not be liable to the
PERMITTEE for any damage that may be sustained by PERMITTEE by the exercise of such right by the
MANAGER.

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SECTION 38.0 – COPYRIGHTS

38.1 PERMITTEE will assume all costs arising from the use of patented, trademarked, franchised or copyrighted
music, materials, devices, processes or dramatic rights used on or incorporated into the event. PERMITTEE
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City, SMG, and MANAGER harmless from any claims or costs,
including legal fees, which might arise from question of use of any such material described above.

SECTION 39.0 – ACCEPTANCE OF PERMIT

39.1 PERMITTEE accepts and agrees to honor all the terms and conditions of this permit. Any decision affecting
any matter not expressly provided for herein shall rest solely within the discretion of the MANAGER.

SECTION 40.0 – CONCESSION RIGHTS

40.1 The CITY retains the exclusive rights to operate all concessions and beer sales inside of and on the premises of
the CANTON CIVIC CENTER. The PERMITTEE shall receive 100% of TEAM Merchandise revenues.

During the term of this agreement, PERMITTEE shall receive FIFTEEN (15%) of Gross concessions, less current
county sales tax, per each Regular Season and/or playoff game.

IF ATTENDANCE EXCEEDS 999 TICKETS DROPPED PER GAME, PERMITTEE shall receive TWENTY (20%) of
Gross concessions, less current county sales tax, per each Regular Season and/or each playoff game.

IF ATTENDANCE EXCEEDS 1,999 TICKETS DROPPED PER GAME, PERMITTEE shall receive TWENTY-FIVE
(25%) of Gross concessions, less current county sales tax, per each Regular Season and/or each Playoff game.

IF ATTENDANCE EXCEEDS 2,499 TICKETS DROPPED PER GAME, PERMITTEE shall receive THIRTY (30%)
of Gross concessions, less current county sales tax, per each Regular Season and/or each Playoff game.

40.2 PERMITTEE will not allow beverages, food, beer, wine or alcoholic liquors of any kind to be sold, given away
or used upon said premises without first NOTIFYING and receiving written approval from the CITY or
MANAGER.

SECTION 41.0 – NON-DISCRIMINATION

41.1 The CITY and PERMITTEE herein agree that a material condition of this permit is that PERMITTEE will not
directly or indirectly deny admittance to any person and/or persons on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
physical/mental handicap, ancestry, national origin or age.

SECTION 42.0 – TICKET AND TICKET OFFICE

42.1 PERMITTEE agrees that the CITY shall at all times, maintain control and direction of tickets, ticket office, ticket
personnel and ticket sales revenue until settlement. The CITY will remit State sales tax to proper agency.

42.2 Charges. The CITY shall provide ticket office facilities and personnel. PERMITTEE agrees to pay a THREE
PERCENT (3%) CREDIT CARD FEE for tickets purchased by credit card at the Canton Memorial Civic Center
Box Office only. This credit card fee does not apply to tickets purchased at outlets or on the Internet, or
charge-by-phone.

42.3 The CITY reserves the right to THIRTY (30) Sideline tickets, without charge, for each performance, for its own
public relations use.

43.1 Tickets. All tickets must be ordered by the MANAGER, with their cost being an additional reimbursable charge
to PERMITTEE. A ticket printer’s manifest must be submitted in duplicate to the CITY when tickets are
printed.

43.2 Delivery of Tickets. Tickets must be delivered to the CITY OR MANAGER. No tickets may be placed on sale
until count has been verified.

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43.3 Playoff Ticket Sales. Should the PERMITTEE qualify to host a home playoff game(s), tickets for said games will
not go on sale until the next business day.

43.4 Ticket Prices. PERMITTEE agrees to sell all tickets at the prices advertised, with any deviations being approved
in writing by the MANAGER.

At no time, shall PERMITTEE sell tickets on consignment at any price other than face value of the ticket.

43.5 Agencies. The CITY shall have the right to offer tickets for sale at all of its regular agencies. No agencies other
than authorized CITY ticket outlets will be consigned tickets for said event. PERMITTEE must be designated as
authorized agency in the event PERMITTEE wishes to receive consigned tickets from CITY.

43.6 Refunds. The CITY retains the right to make determination of ticket refunds for cause in keeping with the
policy of retaining public faith. This shall include but not be limited to, seats blocked by equipment when
exchange for comparable location is not possible, failure of projection equipment or failure of act to show or to
go on stage within reasonable time of schedule provided by PERMITTEE.

43.7 Advertising. PERMITTEE receives 100% of the following:

1. Field Advertising Revenues
2. Dasher/Padding Advertising Revenues
3. Team Merchandise Revenue

PERMITTEE can place banner signage in arena, size and location to be approved by the facility. The CITY OF
CANTON receives 100% of all permanent ARENA/CONCOURSE advertising.

SECTION 44.0 – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT

44.1 The CITY will furnish at its expense:

1. Heat and/or air conditioning as available at the premises when required by the season and for the use of
said premises for the purpose aforesaid on event day only. Heat and/or air conditioning will be supplied on
move-in and move-out days, only if a building rental fee is paid for those days, by the PERMITTEE.

2. Light and water for ordinary use, for said premises, when required in the opinion of the MANAGER for the
event.

3. Turn over a clean building and furnish agreed upon set-up. PERMITTEE must supply the CANTON CIVIC
CENTER with a signed copy of the building set-up, no later than 10 days prior to the first move-in day.

4. Will be responsible for changeovers. (defined as turf, turf-padding, goalposts, dashers, and bleachers)
** PERMITTEE is responsible for the installation of the dasher pads for each game **

44.2 PERMITTEE hereby agrees that all personnel, such as public services directors, ushers, ticket takers, doormen,
sound technicians, stage managers, stage hands and electricians necessary to operate the premises for the event
herein specified shall be provided by the CITY. CITY shall provide as part of this rental agreement at no charge
to PERMITEE, the following event staff per game: up to TEN (10) Ushers, THREE (3) Ticket Takers, (5) Hall T-
Shirt Security, (1) Spot-light Operator, (And Spotlight Rental), (1) lights & Sound board operator, and TWO (2)
Operations Personnel. The minimum number of personnel necessary for this event shall be fixed by the CITY
OF CANTON or MANAGER. PERMITTEE shall pay for any additional personnel of what is listed above.

44.3 Requirements of the PERMITTEE concerning personnel and services are listed below.

PERMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• NECESSARY REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO TURF AND/OR DASHER
BOARDS DUE TO NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR.
• NECESSARY REPAIRS TO SCOREBOARD DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY FOOTBALLS.
• PAINTING OF TURF
• ALL ADVERTISING
• SALARIES OF PLAYERS, ADMINISTRATORS, GAME PERSONNEL, ETC.
• OFFICE FUNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND PHONE LINES.

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 CITY OF CANTON/CIVIC CENTER TO PROVIDE:
• NECESSARY REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO TURF DUE TO DAMAGE
CAUSED BY CITY OF CANTON/CIVIC CENTER EMPLOYEES
• INDOOR FOOTBALL TURF IN CURRENT CONDITION (FOR USE ONLY DURING 2008 SEASON
AT AIFA GAMES AT THE CANTON MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER.)
• EXISTING TEAM OFFICE RENT FREE.
• FIELD CHANGEOVER, SETUP, TEARDOWN, CLEANUP

44.1 Any additional personnel or items needed for games required by PERMITTEE, shall be paid for by the
PERMITEE at the current rates on file in the MANAGER’S office, unless otherwise agreed to by the City’s
Director of Public Service.

SECTION 45.0 – SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS

45.1 No soft drink and/or mixer, other than those produced by the CITY’S exclusive franchise, Coca-Cola Bottling
Company of the Eastern Great Lakes, shall be bought, sold or otherwise dispensed on the premises covered by
the CITY’S contract, without the written permission of the MANAGER. No soft drink beverage trademark,
trade name, symbol, slogan, emblem, insignia or other design used in connection with the sale, advertisement
or promotion of any soft drink product and/or mixer other than those of products produced by the CITY’S
exclusive licensee, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Eastern Great Lakes, shall be displayed on or in the
premises covered by the CITY’S contract without the written permission of the MANAGER.

45.2 No taping, tacking, stapling, nailing, gluing, etc. on walls. Banners, if applicable, are to be hung at locations
approved by the MANAGER.

SECTION 46.0 – ADDENDUM 1

• PERMITTEE must spell “CANTON CIVIC CENTER” correctly when used in any advertising or marketing done
in support of any event. Non-compliance with this regulation may result in PERMITTEE being charged for any
correct reproduction of advertising or marketing materials.

• The CITY retains the right to approve all special promotions regarding discounting of tickets or admission to
PERMITTEE’S event. All plans for discounting event tickets must be submitted prior to the first public on sale
of tickets for the 2007 season. All plans must also receive the written approval of the MANAGER, or his
designee, prior to the implementation of said plans.

• PERMITTEE shall inform vendors and exhibitors that helium filled balloons may be used only for decorative
purposes, and that any distribution of helium filled balloons is expressly prohibited.

• The CANTON CIVIC CENTER is a non-smoking facility. The facilities that this includes are: Civic Center
Arena, McKinley Room, McKinley Room Lobby, V.I.P. Room, and Upper and Lower Kennedy Rooms. No
smoking is allowed inside the buildings. Designated smoking sections are stationed outside the facilities at the
Front Lobby and Northeast Exit areas. This policy will be enforced by CANTON CIVIC CENTER staff and the
show management.

• The PERMITTEE shall submit a parking pass list limited only to essential game personnel to the MANAGER
within 24 hours of each home game.

• PERMITTEE agrees to pay 10% commission for group sale tickets that originate from and are sold by the
CANTON CIVIC CENTER.

CATERING

¾ PERMITTEE shall not sell exhibit space so as to use space dedicated to concession seating, nor block access to the
concessions.
¾ The consumption of alcoholic beverages may only take place within the confines of the building.

¾ PERMITTEE shall not sell exhibit space to any exhibitor for the purpose of selling or dispensing food or beverages
of any kind.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Permit on the dates set forth below.

SECTION 47.0 – SIGNATURES

FOR THE PERMITTEE:

_______________________________________________________ __________________________
Accepted by: JOE HOFFMAN Date
Title: PRESIDENT
HOFFMAN PROMOTIONS, L.L.C.

If Corporation, must also be attested by Corporate Secretary

_______________________________________________________ __________________________
Corporate Secretary Date

FOR THE CITY OF CANTON:

_______________________________________________________ __________________________
GEOFF TOMPKINS, MANAGER Date
FOR THE CITY OF CANTON, CANTON CIVIC CENTER
AND SMG, AS THEIR AGENT, ACCEPTED IN HIS
CAPACITY AS MANAGER
FOR THE CANTON CIVIC CENTER

_______________________________________________________ __________________________
THOMAS BERNABEI Date
CITY OF CANTON, SERVICE DIRECTOR

Reviewed as to content

____________________

____________________
Date
CANTON CIVIC CENTER
1101 MARKET AVE. N.
CANTON, OHIO 44702
PH. (330) 489-3090 FAX (330) 471-8840
www.cantonciviccenter.com

Prepared by: GMT

Event Coordinator: Jim Macris Review: ______________ Date: __________

Typed by: GMT

Revised: February 27, 2008

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 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Canton Memorial Civic Center
1101 Market Avenue N.
Canton, OH 44702
Ph. (330) 489-3090
Fx. (330) 471-8840

The following lists the insurance criteria for events at the Canton Memorial Civic Center:

1. Insurance certificate must show name and address of the issuing insurance broker.

2. Insurance company must have an A.M. BEST rating of A or better.

3. Name insured on the certificate MUST be the same as the named contracting party on the
contract with the CITY OF CANTON. The contracting party on the contract with the CITY
OF CANTON MUST be the legal entity or person to which lies the ultimate responsibility for
the event.

4. Event dates, move-in dates and move-out dates must fall within effective and expiration
dates of the policy.

5. Coverage must be at least $1,000,000.00.

6. Certificate must show a description of the event and where it is being held.

7. Additional insureds MUST be listed as:

A. SMG
CITY OF CANTON

8. 30 Days written cancellation notice must be shown.

9. Certificate holder MUST be the CITY OF CANTON.

10. Policy must be per occurrence. A “claims made” policy is not acceptable.

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