We consider contests with two players in which each player has the option of hiring a delegate who expends her effort to win a prize on his behalf. We first show when no delegation, unilateral delegation, or bilateral delegation occurs. Next, we demonstrate: (a) Whenever a player hires a delegate, he hires a delegate whose ability exceeds his own, and (b) when bilateral delegation occurs, the player with a higher valuation hires a delegate with more ability. Finally, we establish: As compared to the model without delegation, a total effort level is less when unilateral delegation by the player with a higher valuation or bilateral delegation arises, but it is greater when unilateral delegation by the player with a lower valuation arises.