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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Ryan
Overview: Anti-doping – athlete tested positive to D-Methamphetamine and D-Amphetamine – athlete initially filed defences that substances taken “out of competition” as he believed his season was over when he took the substances (he was called in at the last minute to play by the team coach) and that the substances had not been taken for
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Ryan
Overview: Anti-doping – athlete tested positive to D-Methamphetamine and D-Amphetamine – athlete initially filed defences that substances taken “out of competition” as he believed his season was over when he took the substances (he was called in at the last minute to play by the team coach) and that the substances had not been taken for
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Scott Manson v KartSport New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – Junior kart driver (S) finished first in final race at event but was disqualified for having an unmarked carburettor, contrary to the relevant rules, at inspection after final – event part of a series and winner of series represents New Zealand overseas – disqualification ultimately meant he was second
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nick Rhind
Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – athlete filed notice admitting violation, advising he did not want to participate in the hearing and acknowledging Tribunal may impose a penalty without holding a hearing – penalty for violation is 2 years’ suspension but if athlete can establish requirements set out under “specified substances” provisions of Rules (concerning establishing did
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sylvester Seay
Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – no fault – ate sweet did not know contained medical marijuana – athlete (S) is USA based professional basketballer who came to NZ to play for a national league team – S visited a friend (L) in California the night before left for NZ and ate a cellophane wrapped sweet
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Rex Jenkins v Boxing New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – Boxing NZ (BNZ) Executive nominated appellant (J) as coach for boxer at Youth Olympic Games – J attended NZOC workshop and thought he had been appointed by NZOC when had not – NZOC raised issue with BNZ of reconsidering their nomination as thought boxer’s personal coach may be more
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Samantha Michael v New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports
Overview: Appeal against non selection for NZ team by NSO – no skaters selected for junior women’s team to compete in world championships – NSO acknowledged appellant best junior female speed skater in NZ but didn’t consider she was internationally competitive – selectors considered she hadn’t reached potential and had fitness problems – achieved top 10
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Blair Jacobs
Overview: Anti-doping – swimmer tested positive for 1-3 dimethylpentylamine – also known as methylhexaneamine – admitted violation and gave evidence due to taking two supplements which he bought online – he did not investigate ingredients of products other than referring to their labels – believed were energy drinks that would help him get over being tired
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anna Bramley
Overview: Anti-doping – runner tested positive to canrenone (metabolite of spironolactone) – admitted violation – violation due to taking spironolactone that she had been prescribed for medical condition – had been taking for years – took up running in 2008 – she told her current GP (who is also a sports doctor) that she was competing
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ
Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – admitted violation – athlete is USA based professional basketballer who had not secured a contract for any team in 2010/11 season and did not expect would do so – athlete gave evidence used cannabis with friends at end of March when thought no prospect of competing – then unexpectedly got contract
