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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Para Murray
Overview: Anti-doping – rugby league player tested positive to D-Methamphetamine and D-Amphetamine – admitted violation which he stated was result of recreational drug use – athlete made submissions seeking modification of normal sanction in light of his personal circumstances and submissions concerning perceived need for more drug education in his area – while the Tribunal was…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam Stewart
Overview: Anti-doping – 2 years’ ineligibility imposed on athlete for attempted use, and possession, of prohibited substances (see earlier decision of 8 September 2010) – issue arose whether Tribunal had jurisdiction to consider application to disqualify athlete’s competition results under rule 14.8 of Sports Anti-Doping Rules – Tribunal held it had jurisdiction to consider application (see…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Joshua Poasa
Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – 18 year old rugby league player smoked cannabis at party with older players after last club game of year – subsequently tested positive for cannabis at representative match – some mitigating factors – evidence suggested may be a culture of cannabis smoking in rugby league in Northland and may have been…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kyle Reuben
Overview: Anti-doping – rugby league player refusing or failing to provide a sample – initially provided an insufficient sample – asked chaperone about possible repercussions for cannabis use – subsequently told chaperone that not prepared to wait to pass a further sample and would accept the consequences – chaperone reported he advised consequences of leaving but…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rangimaria Brightwater-Wharf
Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter tested positive to dimethylpentylamine – admitted violation but gave evidence violation accidental – on morning of competition took capsule of supplement “Ripped Freak” unknown to her containing dimethylpentylamine – not listed as ingredient (although geranium seed extract was) – athlete made inquiries to distributor in 2009 and was advised didn’t contain prohibited…
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Thomas Emmerson v KartSport New Zealand Inc
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – jurisdiction – executive of KartSport NZ changed rule dealing with permitted fuels, including prohibiting use of bio-fuel blends in open class races – appellant (E) uses bio-fuels in his kart and at subsequent race meeting competed in one class but was not able to compete in open class due…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Woodes Rogers
Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter tested positive to numerous prohibited substances: T/E ratio > 4:1; Oxymesterone; Metabolites of Methandienone; Metabolites of Methyltestosterone; Metabolites of Oxymetholone; 19-norandrosterone – failed to participate in proceedings – extent of offending amounted to aggravating circumstances under Anti-Doping rules – question whether aggressive and insulting language/attitude in correspondence could be ”aggravating circumstances” left…
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Announcement of Anti-Doping Decision (all details relating to case are confidential)
Overview: The Sports Tribunal has heard and decided an anti-doping application and found that there was no violation. All details relating to this case are strictly confidential, pursuant to the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.
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Garth Shillito v Fencing New Zealand
Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – non selection for NZ team – S appealed decision of Fencing NZ (FNZ) not to select him for NZ Men’s Open Sabre Team to compete in Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2010 – whether selection process followed and selection criteria properly applied – S pointed to his NZ ranking of 3rd…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam Stewart
Overview: Anti-doping – attempted use, and possession, of prohibited substances – EPO, hCG and Pregnyl Solvent – athlete member of Commonwealth Games cycling team – violations relate to two incidents where he imported prohibited substances by post – 2 years’ ineligibility imposed.
