Decisions

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

Anti-doping - a member of a motorsport club admitted to ordering two prohibited substances from an online pharmacy - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed by parties based on timely admission - Tribunal imposed a two year sanction... backdated to three months prior to the date of the provisional suspension

Anti-doping case · Motorsport · 16 June 2020

Anti-doping - gymnast based in Auckland tested positive for methylphenidate metabolite Ritalinic acid, a Specified Substance prohibited in competition - provisionally suspended without opposition - 'B' sample confirmed result of original test - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed... by parties based on timely admission and lack of intent for gaining a performance advantage - Tribunal imposed a two year sanction backdated to the date of the test

Anti-doping case · Other · 13 February 2020