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New Chair appointed to Sports Tribunal
Following the retirement of Hon Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM VGSM, the Governor General has appointed retired Judge, John Macdonald to the position of Tribunal Chair. The Tribunal thanks Sir Bruce for his dedicated service over an 11-year period and congratulates John on his appointment. Read more
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Professional basketballer suspended for one month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for MDMA. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for a reduced sanction if an athlete completes an approved treatment programme. As MDMA is a substance of abuse and was taken prior to competition not for a sports performance reason,…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taane Samuel
Anti-doping case decisions, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), Prohibited substances, Substances of abuse, Use / attempted use of prohibited substances/methodsAnti-doping – basketball – recreational use in private social setting of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – substance of abuse – used two days before professional game – admitted violations and accepted immediate provisional suspension – parties agreed use not made in a sporting setting and not to enhance performance – prompt referral after notification of adverse analytical…
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Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report
The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22
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2022 Anti-doping case results
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sincere Harraway
Anti-doping case decisions, Cannabis, Presence of prohibited substance in sample, Use / attempted use of prohibited substances/methodsAnti-doping – rugby league player – tested positive for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-caboxylic acid ( a metabolite of THC) – provisionally suspended – admitted violation and advised he intended to engage in a treatment programme – SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides substantial reduction in sanction if used out of competition, unrelated to sports performance and…
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Rugby League Player suspended for 1 month for anti-doping rule violation
The Sports Tribunal suspended an athlete for returning a positive test for cannabis. The revised SADR 2021 recognises “substances of abuse” and provides for a reduced sanction if an athlete completes an approved treatment programme. The athlete must complete the approved programme underway, or three months suspension will apply.
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Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO, Bias, Non anti-doping case decisions, Non-nomination for Olympics, Selection/nomination appeals, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implementedAppeal against decision of NSO – non-nomination – PH appealed decision of Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) not to nominate her to compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow – urgency due to timing constraints impacting PH travel arrangements and event…
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Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand
Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-nomination for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Piera Hudson against the decision of Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) not to nominate her to participate at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
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2022 Non anti-doping case results
