Decisions

Anti-doping - a member of the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation tested positive for Octodrine and its metabolite Heptaminol in an in-competition test - provisionally suspended without opposition - 'B' sample confirmed original test result - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed... by the parties based on the athlete's timely admission - Tribunal imposed a two year period of ineligibility backdated to the date of the test

Anti-doping case · Powerlifting · 21 December 2020

The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against the two decisions of the Respondent's Appeal Panel which had dismissed infringement notices issued to motorcyclists of other teams.

Non anti-doping case · Motorcycling · 18 December 2020

Athletics New Zealand had declined permission for Mr Wallis to attend the World Half-Marathon Championships due to Covid-19 concerns - the parties agreed to refer the dispute to the Sports Tribunal for determination - the Tribunal noted the unique nature of the case and the dedication and experience... of Mr Wallis, but accepted that the process followed by QAthletics New Zealand was fair, reasonable and appropriate - the appeal was declined

Non anti-doping case · Athletics · 5 October 2020

Anti-doping - a member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand tested positive for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-caboxylic acid (a metabolite of THC) in an in-competition test - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed by the parties... based on athlete's timely admission - Tribunal imposed a nine month period of ineligibility backdated to the date of the test

Anti-doping case · Other · 3 August 2020