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# Sports Tribunal of New Zealand

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- [Appeal against Triathlon NZ dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-triathlon-nz-dismissed/) - The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal of a triathlete against the decision of the Tri NZ Board which imposed a time penalty on them (and other lead riders) after they inadvertently deviated from the prescribed course due to event organiser error during the Tauranga Half Triathlon. The appeal was dismissed because the Tribunal concluded that
- [Ivan Abele v Triathlon New Zealand (ST03/26)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/ivan-abele-v-triathlon-new-zealand-st03-26/) - Appeal – triathlon – Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ) – course deviation during Tauranga Half Triathlon – lead group of riders followed lead motorbike off prescribed course after encountering blocked turn – Competition Jury dismissed protest – appeal to Tri NZ Board which imposed time penalties resulting in Appellant being relegated from second to third
- [Appeal dismissed against non-nomination decision of Boxing NZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-dismissed-against-non-nomination-decision-of-boxing-nz/) - The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Elenoa Lilo against the decision of Boxing New Zealand not to nominate her to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Tribunal concluded that Ms Lilo has not shown that the selectors had no reasonable basis for declining to nominate her for selection, whether at all or
- [Elenoa Lilo v Boxing New Zealand (ST11/26)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/elenoa-lilo-v-boxing-new-zealand-st11-26/) - Appeal - Boxing - Boxing New Zealand (BNZ) - EL appealed against decision of BNZ not to nominate her to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - urgent hearing held - Result decision advised with Reasons decision to follow - urgency due to sport entry dates for the Games - Chair Minute re challenge
- [Samuel McArthur v Fencing New Zealand (ST09/26)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/samuel-mcarthur-v-fencing-new-zealand-st09-26/) - Appeal - Fencing - Fencing New Zealand (FeNZ) - appeal against non-selection for World Championships - selectors selected two lower-ranked athletes over Appellant - Grounds of appeal: applicable selection criteria had not been properly followed and/or implemented; selection decision affected by actual bias; no material on which the selection decision could be reasonably based -
- [Non-selection appeal against Fencing NZ allowed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/non-selection-appeal-against-fencing-nz-allowed/) - An appeal against non-selection decision of Fencing NZ has been allowed by the Tribunal. The Tribunal found that there had been a failure by selectors to follow the applicable selection criteria and there was no material on which the decision could reasonably be based. The Tribunal found that the appellant was bound to be selected,
- [Appeal against Motorcycling NZ allowed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-motorcycling-nz-upheld/) - An appeal against a decision of a Judiciary Committee of Motorcycling NZ (MNZ) has been allowed by the Tribunal. The Tribunal noted that the officials had acted in good faith throughout, however MNZ had erred in not providing the appellant with sufficient opportunity to produce additional evidence at the hearing (or an adjourned hearing) which
- [Appeal against New Zealand Pony Club Association allowed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-new-zealand-pony-club-association-upheld/) - An appeal against a disciplinary decision of New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) has been allowed by the Tribunal. The Tribunal found that there had been a breach of the NZPCA Code of Conduct and Social Media Guidelines but that the penalty imposed had been excessive. The penalty was set aside, with no lesser penalty
- [X (minor) v New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Federation Incorporated (ST01/26)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/x-minor-v-new-zealand-kung-fu-wushu-federation-incorporated-st01-26/) - Appeal – Kung-Fu Wushu – New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Federation – appeal against selection decision of the Federation – challenge to Tribunal jurisdiction – no explicit right of appeal in Federation’s constitution or selection criteria – Federation refused to allow the appeal by agreement/consent – appeal dismissed for lack of jurisdiction Decision (Jurisdiction) - ST0126
- [Toni Talijancich v New Zealand Pony Club Association (ST02/26)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/toni-talijancich-v-new-zealand-pony-club-association-st02-26/) - Appeal - Pony Club - New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) - appeal against decision of NZPCA National Judicial Committee (NJC) - Ms Talijancich is an NZPCA Board Member - whether Facebook post by Ms Talijancich breached NZPCA Code of Conduct (Code) and Social Media Guidelines - NJC imposed penalty of one-year suspension from positions
- [Appeal against New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Federation dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-new-zealand-kung-fu-wushu-federation-dismissed/) - An appeal against a selection decision of New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Federation has been dismissed by the Tribunal on the basis that there was no jurisdiction for the Tribunal to hear the appeal. There were no explicit rights of appeal to the Tribunal in the Federation’s constitution or selection criteria. Accordingly, the appeal could not
- [2026 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2026-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=51 /]
- [X v Motorcycling NZ (ST05/25)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/x-v-motorcycling-nz-st05-25/) - Appeal – junior off-road motorcycling – Motorcycling NZ – appeal against decision of Judiciary Committee, following appeal against decision of Protest Committee – grounds of appeal: natural justice denied, acted outside powers/jurisdiction, new evidence – Tribunal found no sufficient opportunity to produce additional evidence at hearing given to appellant – denial of natural justice –
- [Basketball player suspended for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - A basketballer, Tukaha Cooper, has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for one month for the presence of cannabis, being a prohibited substance. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction due to cannabis being a substance of abuse and it being taken out of competition and unrelated to sports performance. Mr Cooper completed a
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Tukaha Cooper (ST09/25)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-tukaha-cooper-st09-25/) - Anti-doping – basketball – alleged presence of and use of prohibited substance – cannabis – substance of abuse – admitted rule violation of presence – denied rule violation of use in-competition – unrelated to sports performance – joint memorandum of counsel on sanction – rule violation of use withdrawn by Commission – decision made on
- [Boxer suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxer-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - A boxer, Shannon Drake, has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for three months for the presence and use of cannabis, being a prohibited substance. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction due to cannabis being a substance of abuse and it being taken out of competition. Mr Drake did not complete an approved
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Shannon Drake (ST06/25)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-shannon-drake-st06-25/) - Anti-doping – boxing – presence and use of a prohibited substance– cannabis – joint memorandum of counsel on sanction – out of competition – admitted rule violations – not performance enhancing – rule 10.4.2.1 applies – three month sanction – no treatment programme completed – no reduction in sanction – backdated to date of Provisional
- [Vincent Dalzell v Judo NZ (ST07/25)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/vincent-dalzell-v-judo-nz-st07-25/) - Appeal – Judo – Judo NZ – Ground of appeal: the selection/nomination criteria were not properly followed/implemented – Tribunal found that the Judo NZ By-Laws were not properly followed/implemented for eligibility – Judo NZ did not exercise their discretion under the correct clause in the By-Law – matter referred back to Judo NZ with guidance
- [Fijian football player suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/fijian-football-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Fijian football player Inoke Turagalailai has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for eight months for the presence and use of prohibited substances. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction on the basis of proportionality and is backdated to 14 December 2023 due to a substantial delay between the taking of the sample and
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Inoke Turagalailai](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-inoke-turagalailai/) - Anti-doping – Fiji Football – presence of and use of prohibited substance - substance of abuse – cannabis - in competition – admitted rule violations – not performance enhancing – proportionality argument – substantial delay –majority reduce sanction to 8 months – backdate sanction – dissenting decision Appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport: This
- [Court of Arbitration for Sport – Sport Integrity Commission v Turagalailai (CAS 2024/A/10766)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/court-of-arbitration-for-sport-sport-integrity-commission-v-turagalailai-cas-2024-a-10766/) - Anti-doping – Appeal against decision of Sports Tribunal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) – substance of abuse – T admitted to use of cannabis in-competition – Tribunal majority concluded eight month sanction having regard to a proportionality argument and substantial delay (for backdating) – CAS allowed appeal against Tribunal decision – CAS found
- [Recreational Athlete suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/recreational-athlete-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - A recreational boxer (name withheld and given the pseudonym “Ms X”) has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for two years for the presence and use of the prohibited substance Phentermine – being a non-specified substance prohibited in competition only under the 2024 WADA Prohibited List. As Ms X is a “Recreational Athlete”, a status
- [Sport Integrity Commission v X](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-x/) - Anti-doping – Boxing – Presence and Use of prohibited substance – Non-specified substance– Duromine (weight loss drug) containing active and banned ingredient Phentermine –– admitted rule violations – hearing on sanction – intentional/not intentional – Tribunal satisfied “not intentional” by athlete – Tribunal also accepted not in-competition and unrelated to sport performance – reduced sanction
- [Squash player suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/squash-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Squash player Anthony Lepper has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for one month for the presence and use of cocaine, a prohibited substance. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction due to cocaine being a substance of abuse and it being taken out-of-competition and unrelated to sport performance. Mr Lepper completed an approved
- [2025 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2025-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=49 /]
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Lepper](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-lepper/) - Anti-doping – Squash – presence of and use of prohibited substance – substance of abuse – cocaine – BZE (Benzoylecgonine) – out of competition – admitted rule violations – substance of abuse treatment programme completed – rule 10.4.2.1 applies – three month sanction reduced to one month – backdated to Provisional Suspension Order (28 April
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Foster (ST20/24)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-foster-st20-24/) - Anti-doping – surf lifesaving – athletics – intercepted parcel – possession and trafficking of prohibited substances – Ipamorelin – Tesamorelin – TB-500 – BPC-157 – multiple violations – admitted rule violations – early admission and acceptance of period of ineligibility – decision on the papers – trafficking more severe sanction– four-year period of ineligibility (trafficking)
- [Athlete suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/athlete-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Morgan Foster, an athlete registered with both Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and Athletics New Zealand, has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for three years for Possession and Trafficking of prohibited substances (Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, TB-500 & BPC-157). The Tribunal concluded that Mr Foster’s sanction for multiple violations, with Trafficking being the more severe, should be
- [2025 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2025-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=48 /]
- [Appeal against selection decisions of Fencing NZ dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-selection-decisions-of-fencing-nz-dismissed/) - Appeals against the selection decisions of Fencing NZ to not select three youth athletes to attend the Junior Worlds in Wuxi, China have been dismissed by the Tribunal on the basis that the grounds of appeal were not made out and the selectors had acted impartially and properly in applying the selection criteria.
- [X, Y & Z v Fencing NZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/x-y-z-v-fencing-nz/) - Appeal – fencing – Fencing NZ – three athletes not selected for Junior Worlds in Wuxi, China – decision appealed on three grounds – selection criteria not properly followed and/or implemented – no material on which the decision could be made – selection decision affected by actual bias – urgency – hearing held – found
- [In Memoriam – Hon Nicholas Davidson KC](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/in-memoriam-hon-nicholas-davidson-kc/) - The Sports Tribunal is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Nick Davidson, a former long-serving member of the Tribunal. Nick was appointed Deputy Chair of the (then) New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal for the term 2003-2011. He was then later appointed as a Deputy Chair of the Sports Tribunal in 2019 before
- [Playaz v Volleyball NZ (ST 19/24)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/playaz-v-volleyball-nz-st-19-24/) - Appeal – volleyball – Volleyball NZ – appellant’s team lost a Northern Zone competition match and complained that the opposition team had fielded an ineligible player – that there were failures to comply with Volleyball NZ Transfer Policy and the player was subject to a 12-month suspension – decisions of the regional association and Volleyball
- [Appeal against decision of Volleyball NZ upheld](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-decision-of-volleyball-nz-upheld/) - An appeal by Playaz against a transfer decision of Volleyball NZ has been upheld by the Tribunal on the basis that an opposition player’s transfer between clubs was not confirmed prior to a National Club Championship match against Playaz and thus the opposition player was ineligible to play. Accordingly, the appeal was allowed with the
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Doug Bracewell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-doug-bracewell/) - Anti-doping – Cricket – presence of and use of prohibited substance – substance of abuse – cocaine – BZE (Benzoylecgonine) – out of competition – admitted rule violations – substance of abuse programme complete – rule 10.4.2.1 applies – three month sanction reduced to one month – backdated to Provisional Suspension Order (11 April 2024)
- [Cricket player suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cricket-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Cricket player Doug Bracewell has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for one month for the presence and use of cocaine, a prohibited substance. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction due to cocaine being a substance of abuse and it being taken out of competition. Mr Bracewell completed an approved treatment programme which
- [Sammie Maxwell v Cycling New Zealand-costs       ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sammie-maxwell-v-cycling-new-zealand-costs/) - Costs application- athlete applying for substantial costs –Cycling New Zealand – resists application – hearing – exceptional case – substantial award appropriate - $15,000 costs awarded in favour of athlete Decision (274KB) Media release (PDF 273 KB)
- [Softball player suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - New Zealand softball player Mikayla Werahiko was suspended by the Sports Tribunal for one month for the presence and use of cannabis, a prohibited substance. The period of ineligibility represents a reduced sanction due to cannabis being a substance of abuse and it being taken out of competition. Ms Werahiko completed an approved treatment programme
- [2024 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2024-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=46 /]
- [Sport Integrity Commission v Mikayla Werahiko](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sport-integrity-commission-v-mikayla-werahiko/) - Anti-doping – softball – presence of and use of prohibited substance - substance of abuse – cannabis – out of competition – admitted rule violations – not performance enhancing – rule 10.4.2.1 applies – three month sanction – treatment programme completed – sanction reduced to one month – backdated to date of Provisional Suspension Order
- [Rose Time-Taotua v School Sport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rose-time-taotua-v-school-sport-new-zealand/) - Appeal – School Sport NZ – netball – appellant played for host school and applied for exemption to play for that school in the Lower North Island Secondary Schools competition – application declined – appeal based on breach of natural justice and decision-making body acted outside its powers or jurisdiction– SSNZ submit appellant does not
- [Appeal against decision of School Sports New Zealand dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-decision-of-school-sports-new-zealand-dismissed/) - An appeal against the decision of School Sports New Zealand not to grant an exemption for a student to play for a school other than their own, has been dismissed by the Tribunal because the appellant did not have standing to bring the appeal and the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear it.
- [Sloan Frost v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sloan-frost-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-3/) - Appeal – Motorcycle Road Racing – Motorcycling New Zealand – appellant only had four rounds to contribute to net points calculation due to one of the five rounds his son intended to race in was not run – appeal based on breach of natural justice – alleged Judiciary Committee was biased and did not provide
- [Appeal against decision of Motorcycling New Zealand dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-decision-of-motorcycling-new-zealand-dismissed/) - An appeal against the decision of Motorcycling New Zealand not to reduce the net point calculation, brought on the basis that natural justice was denied, has been dismissed by the Tribunal.
- [Lukas Murphy v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/lukas-murphy-v-cycling-new-zealand/) - Appeal – Road Racing – Cycling New Zealand – athlete not selected for U23 Individual Time Trial event at 2024 UCI World Champs –- decision appealed on basis the selection criteria not properly followed and/or implemented – no reasonable opportunity to meet the criteria – no material on which the decision could be made -
- [Appeal against non-selection for U23 ITT at UCI World Champs dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-selection-for-u23-itt-at-uci-world-champs-dismissed/) - An appeal against non-selection to compete in the U23 Individual Time Trial event at the 2024 UCI World Champs has been dismissed by the Tribunal on the basis that the selectors did not make material errors in the selection process.
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed-6/) - An appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection to compete in mountain biking has been dismissed by the Tribunal on the basis that the selectors did not make material errors in the selection process.
- [Hannah Thomas v Canoe Slalom New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/hannah-thomas-v-canoe-slalom-new-zealand/) - Appeal – Canoe Slalom – Canoe Slalom New Zealand – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection – appeal based on not properly implementing the nomination criteria – no opportunity to meet the criteria – no material on which to base the decision - urgency – decision made on the papers – grounds of appeal not
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed-5/) - An appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection to compete in canoe slalom has been dismissed by the Tribunal.
- [Michael Bias v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed-4/) - Appeal – BMX – Cycling New Zealand – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection – met the primary objective of the nomination criteria –Rico Bearman nominated and athlete nominated as a reserve - decision appealed on basis the nomination criteria not properly followed and/or implemented – bias - urgency – hearing held – not found
- [Sammie Maxwell v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sammie-maxwell-v-cycling-new-zealand/) - Appeal –Cycling New Zealand – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection –– decision appealed on four grounds – urgency – hearing held ––Tribunal upheld appeal – nomination made - reasons to follow Decision (PDF 63KB) Reasons (204KB)
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed-3/) - New Zealand tennis player Paige Hourigan appealed the decision of Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) not to nominate her for selection by the New Zealand Olympic Committee to partner number two in the world Erin Routliffe in the doubles event in Paris. Ms Routliffe earnt the right to play doubles at the Olympics because the top
- [Paige Hourigan v Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/paige-hourigan-v-tennis-new-zealand/) - Appeal –Tennis New Zealand – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection – another player chosen to partner in doubles – decision appealed on four grounds – urgency – hearing held – none of the grounds of appeal made out –Tribunal dismissed appeal Results decision (PDF 91KB) Reasons for decision (PDF 163KB)
- [2024 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2024-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=47 /]
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection upheld](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-upheld/) - An appeal brought by a non-nominated Kite foiler against Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) was upheld by the Sports Tribunal on 29 May 2024 because the Tribunal found that incorrect information had been used in YNZ’s decision-making. The Tribunal did not accept that YNZ had improperly followed and/or implemented the nomination criteria which was the ground
- [Lukas Walton-Keim v Yachting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/lukas-walton-keim-v-yachting-new-zealand/) - Appeal – Kite foiling – Yachting New Zealand – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection – did not meet the primary or secondary objective of the nomination criteria –decision appealed on basis the nomination criteria not properly followed and/or implemented – urgency – hearing held – not found that the nomination criteria not properly followed
- [Quaid Thompson v Canoe Racing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/quaid-thompson-v-canoe-racing-new-zealand/) - Appeal – Canoe Racing – athlete not nominated for Olympic selection – K1 boat quota returned – athlete not a member of sprint squad so not considered for crew boats (K2, C2, K4) – decision appealed on all grounds of appeal – urgency – hearing held – CRNZ raise issue of jurisdiction on the basis
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed-2/) - An appeal brought by a non-nominated kayaker against CRNZ was dismissed by the Sports Tribunal on 29 April 2024 because the Tribunal accepted it did not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal. The Tribunal did not have the power to grant the relief sought by the athlete and Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) case
- [2023 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2023-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=45 /]
- [Eden Worsley v Artistic Swimming New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/eden-worsley-v-artistic-swimming-new-zealand/) - Appeal – Artistic Swimming – athlete not nominated by ASNZ for Olympic selection – appeal on all grounds of appeal – urgency – hearing adjourned part-heard – procedural history demonstrates remedy sought became an impossibility – Tribunal dismissed appeal. Decision (PDF 118KB)
- [Appeal against non-nomination for Olympic selection dismissed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-nomination-for-olympic-selection-dismissed/) - An appeal brought by a non-nominated swimmer against ASNZ was dismissed by the Sports Tribunal on 24 April 2024. The appeal had been before the Tribunal since December 2023; the passage of time meant that by the time the decision was made there was no remedy available for the Tribunal to award had the appellant
- [Archer suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/archer-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Archer Robert Knight for two years from participating in all sports which are signatories to the Sport Anti-doping Rules (SADRs) for the presence and use of the prohibited substance, Beta Blocker metoprolol. The Tribunal found Mr Knight to have not intentionally taken the substance and accordingly suspended him for two
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Robert Knight](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-robert-knight/) - Anti-doping – archery – presence of prohibited substance metoprolol – Beta Blocker –– adverse analytical finding – provisional suspension - admitted violations – not intentional – prescription medication - no hearing – two year sanction Decision (PDF 193KB) Provisional Suspension Order (PDF 68KB) Media release (271 KB)
- [Powerlifter suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/powerlifter-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Powerlifter Chris Kennedy has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for two years from participating in all sports which are signatories to the Sport Anti-doping Rules (SADRs). The Tribunal found Mr Kennedy to have not intentionally taken the substance. Mr Kennedy accepted the sanction and accepted that he would not get credit for the time
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Chris Kennedy](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-chris-kennedy/) - Anti-doping – powerlifting – presence of prohibited substance Rtialinic Acid –– adverse analytical finding – provisional suspension - neither admitted nor denied violations – not intentional – out of competition – continued to coach - accepted sanction with no credit for provisional suspension- no hearing – two year sanction. Decision (PDF 95KB) Media release (PDF
- [Recreational rugby league player suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/recreational-rugby-league-player-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Recreational rugby league player Evaan Reihana has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for three months for the presence and use of prohibited substances. Decision (PDF 92KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Evaan Reihana](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-evaan-reihana/) - Anti-doping – rugby league – presence of and use of prohibited substance - substance of abuse – cocaine - out of competition – opposed provisional suspension – admitted charges – Rule 7.4.1(ii) – provisional suspension not required - Rule 10.2.4.1 – reduced sanction – public disclosure –Tribunal agreed that three-month sanction is appropriate – Tribunal
- [Anon v NZCPA](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/anon-v-nzcpa/) - Decision on application for costs. Decision on costs (PDF 117KB)
- [DFSNZ v Anon](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/dfsnz-v-anon/) - Six-month period of ineligibility imposed on recreational athlete for unintentional ingestion of a prohibited substance with no significant fault or negligence. Decision (PDF 246KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-xyz-3/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol - XYZ a member of local surf lifesaving and golf clubs - possession and use of clenbuterol and dianabol - non-specified substances prohibited at all times - admitted violations - provisionally suspended without opposition - sanction to follow submissions. Decision (PDF 268KB) Media release (PDF 125KB) Provisional
- [Sports Tribunal considers 11th Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-11th-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case/) - The Sports Tribunal has determined that XYZ, a member of a local surf life saving and golf club, had committed violations relating to the possession and use of clenbuterol and dianabol. The sanction is to follow submissions from the parties. Decision (PDF 268KB) Media release (PDF 125KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-xyz-4/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol - XYZ a member of local surf lifesaving and golf clubs - possession and use of clenbuterol and dianabol - non-specified substances prohibited at all times - admitted violations - provisionally suspended without opposition - sanction to follow submissions Decision (PDF 268KB) Media release (PDF 125) Provisional
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ (Sanction)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-xyz-sanction/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol - XYZ a member of local surf life saving and golf clubs - admitted possession and use of anabolic steroids clenbuterol and dianabol - non-specified substances prohibited at all times - no significant fault or negligence not established - Tribunal commented on utility and fairness of extending jurisdiction
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anon 01/2023](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-anon-st-01-2023/) - Anti-doping – golf – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance SARMS – ostarine – in-competition test – adverse analytical finding – defended hearing – Tribunal found unintentional ingestion – no significant fault – recreational athlete – did not have to prove source - Tribunal imposed six month sanction – sanction backdated DFSNZ v Anon 01/2023
- [Anon v New Zealand Canoe Polo Association (08/2023)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/anon-v-new-zealand-canoe-polo-association-08-2023/) - Appeal of NZCPA decision – disciplinary process – decision increased sanction from original decision - denial of natural justice – no opportunity to test inculpatory evidence – stood down from Oceania Champs – supervision period of one year – sanction excessive and disproportionate Decision (PDF 213KB)
- [Anon v New Zealand Canoe Polo Association (08/2023)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/anon-v-new-zealand-canoe-polo-association-08-2023-2/) - Tribunal upholds appeal against NSO decision to stand athlete down from participating in Oceania Champs and increase in supervision period from six months to one year. The Tribunal agreed there had been a denial of natural justice and that the sanction imposed was excessive and disproportionate.
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) v Anon 01/2023 (Costs)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-anon-01-2023/) - Decision on application for costs. Decision (PDF 80KB)
- [Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2022/23](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-annual-report-2022-23/) - The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2022/23. See Annual Report.
- [2023 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2023-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=44 /]
- [Suspended powerlifter further suspended for new anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/suspended-powerlifter-further-suspended-for-new-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Suspended powerlifter Hinewai Hausman (formerly known as Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson) has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for an additional seven years from participating in all sports which are signatories to the Sport Anti-doping Rules (SADRs). Ms Hausman admitted the ADRVs to the Tribunal and indicated she would accept the sanction the Tribunal chose to impose.
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Hinewai Hausman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-hinewai-hausman/) - Anti-doping – powerlifting – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Anabolic agents – previously suspended- DFSNZ entitled to continue to test – adverse analytical finding – admitted violations – accepted sanction - no hearing – athlete has retired from sport – eight-year sanction available to the Tribunal – Tribunal exercised discretion
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Vaibhav Sharma](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-vaibhav-sharma/) - Anti-doping – rugby – possession of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Anabolic agents – Customs interception of parcel –accepted immediate provisional suspension – denied charges - hearing – burden of proof on DFSNZ– evidence supporting DFSNZ position – name, address and phone number on parcel – Tribunal comfortably satisfied – Tribunal agreed
- [Recreational cricketer suspended for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/recreational-cricketer-suspended-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - Recreational cricketer Vaibhav Sharma has been suspended by the Sports Tribunal for four years for the possession and attempted use of prohibited substances. Mr Sharma was provisionally suspended without opposition for the anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) on 28 April 2023 following New Zealand Customs Service intercepting a package addressed to Mr Sharma. The package contained
- [Tommy Taylor v King’s College](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tommy-taylor-v-kings-college/) - Dispute – College rugby – parties agreed to bring dispute over whether a schoolboy was eligible for selection to the First XV to the Tribunal for determination – decision made on the papers – oral decision – reasons for the decision – the student transferred schools for reasons other than rugby – the student had
- [School boy eligible for selection to First XV](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/school-boy-eligible-for-selection-to-first-xv/) - On 23 June 2023 the Sports Tribunal delivered an oral decision in which it made a declaration that Tommy Taylor (Tommy), a Year 13 student at King’s College in Auckland (King’s), was immediately eligible to be selected for the school’s First XV.
- [Re-sanction of periods of ineligibility for Touch Rugby player serving a lifetime ban](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/re-sanction-of-periods-of-ineligibility-for-touch-rugby-player-serving-a-lifetime-ban/) - The Sports Tribunal has granted an application from Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) for New Zealand Touch Rugby Player William Morunga to be re-sanctioned on two substance of abuse anti-doping rule violations (ADVR) dating back to 2005 and 2006. DFSNZ submitted that the doctrine of Lex Mitior and Rule 19.3 allowed the Tribunal to reconsider
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v William Morunga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-william-morunga/) - Application for reconsideration of periods of ineligibility under SADR 19.3- no dispute over outcome applied for – DFSNZ submit for re-sanction – matter decided on the papers – doctrine of Lex Mitior considered – examination of whether it is open and appropriate for the Tribunal to grant the application – examination of rules 10.2.4.1, 10.9.2
- [Central United Football Club Incorporated and Northern Region Federation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/central-united-football-club-incorporated-and-northern-region-federationcentral-united-football-club-incorporated-and-northern-region-federation/) - Dispute – regional football – parties agreed to bring dispute over non-promotion of football club to Tribunal for determination – hearing held – competition regulations provide for promotion for winning team – Central won League One and earned promotion – Federation denied promotion due to a Memorandum of Understanding – examination of meaning of regulations
- [Promotion of Central United FC to LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/promotion-of-central-united-fc-to-lotto-nrfl-northern-conference/) - The Sports Tribunal has ordered that Central United Football Club Incorporated (Central) be promoted to the LOTTO NRFL Northern Conference 2023 following a dispute between the club and Northern Region Football (Northern) about the decision not to promote them despite having won the NRF League One competition in 2022. Northern were unable to provide concrete
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Robertson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-zane-robertson/) - 20 March 2023 Anti-doping – athletics – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO) - Tampering – In-Competition – Non-specified substance – accepted immediate provisional suspension – accepted presence - asked to be heard on sanction – evidence filed contested by DFSNZ and allegation of tampering – evidence supporting DFSNZ
- [New Zealand Olympic middle- and long-distance runner suspended for eight years for anti-doping rule violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-olympic-middle-and-long-distance-runner-suspended-for-eight-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violations/) - The Sports Tribunal suspended New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson for eight years following anti-doping rule violations involving the presence of a prohibited substance and use or attempted use of a prohibited substance (Erythropoietin (EPO), non-specified) following an Adverse Analytical Finding in-competition in May 2022) and tampering or attempted tampering with any aspect of the doping
- [New Chair appointed to Sports Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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
- [Professional basketballer suspended for one month for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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,
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taane Samuel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-taane-samuel/) - Anti-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
- [Mangere United Football Club v New Zealand Football](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/mangere-united-football-club-v-new-zealand-football/) - Overview: Appeal against decisions of NSO - M appealed against two decisions of New Zealand Football Appeals Committee affirming forfeiture of Chatham Cup tie match and fine and forfeiture of seven matches and fines in the Northern Regional Football League – M fielded player who had not been properly registered and transferred under NZF Regulations and
- [Sports Tribunal 2021/22 Annual Report](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-2021-22-annual-report/) - The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2021/22 See Annual Report
- [Rugby League Player suspended for 1 month for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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. Decision (PDF 2MB) Media Release (PDF
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sincere Harraway](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-sincere-harraway/) - Anti-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
- [2022 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2022-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=43 /]
- [Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/piera-hudson-v-snow-sports-new-zealand-2/) - Appeal 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
- [Piera Hudson v Snow Sports New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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. Media Release (PDF 125KB) Decision (PDF 89KB) Reasons for Decision (PDF 116KB)
- [2022 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2022-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=42 /]
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anon](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-anon/) - Overview Anti-doping – online purchase and use of Ibutamoren (sold as MK-677) for gym activity – Medsafe confiscated product – requested replacement product which used for few days before received advice from Medsafe first product intercepted at border – disposed of product but had in meantime registered for football and became bound by SADR –
- [2021 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2021-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=38 /]
- [Recreational athlete suspended for four months for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/recreational-athlete-suspended-for-four-months-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal suspended a recreational footballer for four months following his online purchase and use of a prohibited substance, Ibutamoren, sold as MK-677, a non-specified substance prohibited at all times. Media Release (PDF 133 KB) Decision (PDF 204KB)
- [2021 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2021-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=39 /]
- [Sports Tribunal 2020/21 Annual Report](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-2020-21-annual-report/) - The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2020/21. See Annual Report
- [Abhinav Mani Manota v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/abhinav-mani-manota-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NZOC - non-selection – AM appealed decision of NZOC to not select him to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow - urgency due to requirement to confirm quota spot with Badminton World Federation - AM appealed NZOC failure
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mahdi Namdari](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-mahdi-namdari/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Wrestler tested positive for stanozolol in out-of-competition test - non-specified substance prohibited at all times - provisionally suspended by consent - "B" sample confirmed result of original test - admitted violation - MN sought preliminary determination on the interpretation of new Rule 10.8.1 - allows athlete facing a ban of four or more
- [Wrestler suspended for three years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wrestler-suspended-for-three-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal suspended wrestler Mahdi Namdari for three years after his positive test for stanozolol, a non-specified substance prohibited at all times. Media Release (PDF 112 KB) Decision (PDF 203 KB)
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for Tokyo Olympic Games](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-selection-for-tokyo-olympic-games/) - The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Abhinav Mani Manota against the decision of New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) not to select him for the New Zealand team for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Media Release (PDF 125KB) Decision (PDF 95KB) Reasons for Decision (PDF 119KB)
- [Tribunal dismisses archers' appeals against non-nomination for Tokyo Olympic Games](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-archers-appeals-against-non-nomination-for-tokyo-olympic-games/) - The Sports Tribunal dismissed the appeals by Olivia Hodgson and Olivia Sloan against the decision of Archery New Zealand (ANZ) to not nominate either athlete for the Tokyo Olympic Games team. Media Release (PDF 123KB)
- [Footballer suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/footballer-suspended-for-two-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended footballer Paul Clout for two years for a positive test for probenecid. The suspension was backdated to 2 December 2018 (the date of the test) for the athlete's timely admission. Decision (PDF 1.8MB) Media release (PDF 123KB)
- [Andrew Murdoch and Others v Yachting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andrew-murdoch-and-others-v-yachting-new-zealand/) - Overview: In the matter of an appeal against nomination under the NZOC Nomination Criteria and selection criteria Decision (PDF 75KB)
- [Court of Arbitration for Sport - Andrew Murdoch and Others v Yachting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/court-of-arbitration-for-sport-andrew-murdoch-and-others-v-yachting-new-zealand/) - Overview: In the matter of an appeal against the decision of the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand. Operative Part of Award (CAS Rule 59) (PDF 52KB) Reasons for Award Rendered on 2nd April 2004 (PDF 1.8MB) Award no.2 (Costs) (PDF 428KB)
- [Natalia Kosinska v Yachting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/natalia-kosinska-v-yachting-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – Both W and K appealed decision of Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) to not nominate either to NZOC to compete as the New Zealand representative for the Women’s Laser Radial and Women’s RS:X Windsurfing classes respectively at the 2016 Rio Olympics – sufficient similarities in issues to hear
- [Sara Winther v Yachting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sara-winther-v-yachting-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – Both W and K appealed decision of Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) to not nominate either to NZOC to compete as the New Zealand representative for the Women’s Laser Radial and Women’s RS:X Windsurfing classes respectively at the 2016 Rio Olympics – sufficient similarities in issues to hear
- [Wrestling New Zealand v Mark Hogarth](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wrestling-new-zealand-v-mark-hogarth/) - Overview: In the matter of an anti-doping application Decision (PDF 102KB) Media release (PDF 29KB)
- [Wrestling New Zealand v Timothy Stewart](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wrestling-new-zealand-v-timothy-stewart/) - Overview: In the matter of an anti-doping application Media release (PDF 67KB) Decision (PDF 162KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Ricky Welsford](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-ricky-welsford/) - Overview: Anti-doping – athlete tested positive for metabolites of JWH-018 [JWH-018 N-(5-Hydroxpentanyl) and JWH-018 N-Pentanoic Acid] – synthetic cannabis – Kronic - athlete admitted violation - he and a witness gave evidence they were celebrating a birthday with friends – one of group handed around “roll your own cigarettes” which had synthetic cannabis product Kronic in
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Milne](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-daniel-milne-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - attempted trafficking and possession of prohibited substances - first case of attempted trafficking in NZ - weightlifting coach (M) admitted violations - in 2012, M offered to supply steroids and other performance enhancing prohibited substances to 19 year old weightlifter (X) he was coaching so that X could improve his competitive weightlifting performance
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Andrew Ciancio](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-andrew-ciancio/) - Overview: Anti-doping – tampering and evading sample collection – providing false and misleading whereabouts information and changing whereabouts information with intention of evading sample collection - Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFS) brought anti-doping proceedings against C in 2014 – C provisionally suspended by Tribunal in June 2014 - NZ proceedings adjourned while other unrelated anti-doping
- [Andrea Miller v Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andrea-miller-v-olympic-weightlifting-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – M appealed against decision of Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand to not nominate her for NZ weightlifting team to compete at 2016 Rio Olympic Games – contested sole female weightlifting slot allocated to New Zealand by International Weightlifting Federation - whether Nomination Criteria properly followed or implemented -
- [Laurel Hubbard v Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/laurel-hubbard-v-olympic-weightlifting-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – H appealed against decision of the Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand (OWNZ) Executive Group to not allow New Zealand weightlifting athletes to compete at the Pacific Cup International (PCI) competition held in August in New Caledonia – H challenged whether any NSO could lawfully ban its athletes from competing at
- [Matthew Claridge v New Zealand Water Polo Association](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/matthew-claridge-v-new-zealand-water-polo-association/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of a national sports organisation - water polo player appealed against a disciplinary decision banning him from 5 matches for biting - parties reaching agreement before hearing and sought orders from Tribunal implementing agreement - Tribunal made such orders - 2 matches remaining out of original 5 match ban - ban on
- [Kate Henderson v New Zealand Water Polo](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kate-henderson-v-new-zealand-water-polo/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-selection - H appealed decision of New Zealand Water Polo (NZWP) to not select her for the NZ Women’s Under 20 World Championship team - H in squad of 14, from which a final team of 11 was selected – H was one of those not selected -
- [Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club v Volleyball New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/harbour-raiders-volleyball-club-v-volleyball-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club appealed against decision of Volleyball New Zealand (VNZ) declaring a player transfer null and void and stripping them of competition points - VNZ officials approved transfer of player from another club to Raiders and the player competed for Raiders in four matches before being transferred
- [Glen Williams v Triathlon New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/glen-williams-v-triathlon-new-zealand-inc/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - jurisdiction - appellant complaining about a decision affecting him that was made by an overseas organisation (WTC) - appellant asked Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ) to censure WTC and use their influence to get the decision of WTC changed - when Tri NZ refused to do so, he brought
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Graham O’Grady](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-graham-ogrady-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – triathlete tested positive to morphine – “no fault” defence under Rule 14.5.1 of Sports Anti Doping Rules - athlete did not challenge positive test but claimed he was not at fault as the morphine found in his system was due to poppy seeds contained in loaves of gluten free poppy seed bread he
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kris Gemmell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kris-gemmell/) - Overview: Anti-doping - alleged whereabouts violation - G alleged to have committed whereabouts anti-doping violation due to 2 missed tests and one filing failure - any combination of 3 missed tests and/or filing failures within an 18 month period constitutes a violation under Sports Anti-Doping Rules - however Tribunal found requirements for one of the alleged
- [Court of Arbitration for Sport - Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kris Gemmell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/court-of-arbitration-for-sport-drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kris-gemmell/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Appeal against decision of Sports Tribunal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) - whereabouts violation - G alleged to have committed whereabouts anti-doping violation due to 2 missed tests and one filing failure -Tribunal found requirements for one of the alleged missed tests not established on the facts and did not need
- [Kris Gemmell v Drug Free Sport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kris-gemmell-v-drug-free-sport-new-zealand/) - Overview: Anti-doping –whereabouts violation - application to have suspension period reduced in light of Rule changes - on 1 December 2014 CAS suspended G for 15 months for whereabouts violation (allowing appeal against Tribunal decision G hadn’t committed violation) - suspension commenced from date of Tribunal decision of 12 February 2014 - G applied for reduction
- [Touch New Zealand v Jade Koro](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-jade-koro-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – defendant smoked cannabis at party two weeks before tournament where drug tested – Tribunal referred to its earlier decision in Boxing NZ v Mene (SDT 13/04) where sanctions imposed in UK, Canada and Australia for cannabis violations were referred to – Tribunal noted approach in USA (where warnings
- [Touch New Zealand v Matiu Soloman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-matiu-soloman-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – stated used cannabis on one occasion prior to the tournament to relieve stress caused by family circumstances and study - expressed remorse – Mene / Koro principles applied – aggravating circumstance justifying suspension in that defendant signed participation agreement with Touch NZ essentially agreeing not to use banned
- [Touch New Zealand v Willie Morunga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-willie-morunga-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – used cannabis at party two weeks before tournament - Mene / Koro principles applied – aggravating circumstances justifying suspension - defendant signed participation agreement with Touch NZ essentially agreeing not to use banned substances –defendant had also previously been in teams where anti-doping violations had occurred (including with
- [Touch New Zealand v Nui Bartlett](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-nui-bartlett/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - intoxication - cross code effect of suspension - defendant was a NZ touch representative, NPC rugby player and potential NZ Sevens rugby player - tested positive for cannabis after playing in touch tournament - the night before tournament he was celebrating being part of rugby team that won
- [Touch New Zealand v William Morunga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-william-morunga-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Touch player's second violation with cannabis - mandatory 2 years' ineligibility for second violation imposed - importance of athletes participating in proceedings - if defendant had not established substance not used for performance enhancing purposes he would have been banned for life for second violation - cross code effect of suspension - any
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Ted Hunia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-ted-hunia-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - Touch player tests positive to cannabis at national tournament - violation admitted at hearing - player stating that cannabis used to relieve back pain - Tribunal accepts use not for performance enhancing reasons - aggravating factors include: experience of player; knew cannabis was banned (players warned by coach and manager); signed
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v George Playle](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-george-playle-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - athlete admitted violation - recreational use at party - Tribunal accepted corroborated evidence that cannabis use not intended to enhance sports performance - mitigating factors - athlete not originally selected for team and called up on short notice - athlete gave evidence that at time used cannabis he did not anticipate
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Bruce Kake](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-bruce-kake-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – athlete tested positive after final of national Touch competition – admitted violation – left tournament to be with family when found out grandmother passed away – smoked cannabis that night for comfort purposes – although not intending to return to tournament, returned next day – Tribunal accepted cannabis not taken for
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Wiremu Takerei](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-wiremu-takerei-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – touch player tested positive for the prohibited substance 1, 3-dimethylpentylamine, also known as methylhexaneamine, after playing in final at national tournament – drank supplement offered to him by team-mate to help him keep awake several hours before final – unknown to him supplement contained methylhexaneamine – didn’t check ingredients and assumed it was
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Quentin Gardiner](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/1932-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - touch player (G) tested positive for prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (aka 1, 3 dimethylpentylamine) in sample taken from him after competing in the Touch Nationals final - admitted violation and said positive test due to him taking one or both of two supplements - he listed both products on his doping control testing form
- [Binbin Zhu v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/binbin-zhu-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of a national sports organisation - athlete appealed against not being nominated in December 2005 by Table Tennis NZ (TTNZ) for one of five Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships allocated to TTNZ - after considerable correspondence with TTNZ, athlete appealed to Tribunal in May 2006 - jurisdiction to hear appeal - whether Tribunal
- [Peter Craven and Simon Wallace v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/peter-craven-and-simon-wallace-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeals against decisions of a national sports organisation - academic scholarships - jurisdiction - whether "sports related" - two athletes appealed against not being nominated by Table Tennis NZ (TTNZ) for Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships - Zhu decision (SDT 15/06) considered - Zhu decided on a different point - under Tribunal's Rules the jurisdiction of
- [Wayne Gear v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wayne-gear-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of an NSO - natural justice - table tennis coach G appealed his non-nomination by Table Tennis New Zealand as coach for Youth Olympic Games - Tribunal rejected argument that nomination of coach is not a selection decision for purposes of Tribunal Rules - TTNZ high performance team panel consisting of 2
- [Sarah Her-Lee v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sarah-her-lee-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-3/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - athlete appealed against decision by Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) not to nominate her as member of the women’s table tennis team for selection for the 2014 Commonwealth Games - 5 other players nominated instead – whether nomination criteria properly followed or implemented - S appealed that selectors didn’t
- [Sarah Her-Lee v Table Tennis New Zealand (re-hearing application)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sarah-her-lee-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-re-hearing-application/) - Overview: Application for re-hearing - S earlier appealed to Tribunal against a decision of TTNZ not to nominate her for the women’s table tennis team in the 2014 Commonwealth Games - Tribunal dismissed her appeal on 2 July 2014 - on 17 July Ms Her-Lee filed an application for the Tribunal to re-hear her appeal under
- [Tribunal upholds appeal against removal from NZ Cadet table tennis team for Oceania Junior Championships](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-upholds-appeal-against-removal-from-nz-cadet-table-tennis-team-for-oceania-junior-championships/) - The Sports Tribunal has upheld an appeal by KL against Table Tennis New Zealand’s (TTNZ) decision to remove her from the NZ Cadet (U15) Girls Team to go to the Oceania Junior Championships in Tonga. The Tribunal has ordered that the Appellant be restored to the team.
- [KL v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kl-v-table-tennis-new-zealand/) - Overview: Non-selection appeal – 2019 Oceania Junior Table Tennis Championships – appellant initially selected for NZ Cadet (U15) Girls’ team but removed for failure to meet certain conditions – appellant submitted Table Tennis NZ acted unfairly or unreasonably in removing her from team – Tribunal found Table Tennis NZ had acted unreasonably and ordered Appellant be
- [KL v Table Tennis New Zealand (decision on costs)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kl-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-decision-on-costs/) - Overview: Successful application for costs by applicant who had succeeded in her original appeal (dated 1 July 2019) KL v Table Tennis New Zealand (decision on costs) (PDF 114KB)
- [Te Rina Taite v Swimming New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/te-rina-taite-v-swimming-new-zealand-inc-2/) - Overview: Appeal against non-nomination for Olympics - relay swimmer's team was not nominated - she appealed her non-nomination - appeal heard under urgency - jurisdiction - which rules or agreements applied as to when appeal against non-nomination needed to be filed - SNZ's constitution did not set out time frame for filing non-nomination appeal and so
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Blair Jacobs](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-blair-jacobs-2/) - 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
- [Kane Radford v Swimming New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kane-radford-v-swimming-new-zealand-inc-2/) - Overview: Appeal against non-selection for world championships and non-nomination for Olympics - swimmer appealed not being selected for open water world championships event - needed to compete in that event in order to have a chance to qualify for Olympics - jurisdiction - interpretation - rule in Swimming NZ (SNZ) constitution only gave jurisdiction to Tribunal
- [Kane Radford v Swimming New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kane-radford-v-swimming-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – R appealed decision of Swimming New Zealand (SNZ) not to nominate him to compete in the Men’s Open Water 10km Event at the 2016 Rio Olympics – urgency due to requirement to confirm allocation of slot with FINA by 28 June –– R appealed on a
- [Charlotte Webby v Swimming New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/charlotte-webby-v-swimming-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – W appealed decision of Swimming New Zealand (SNZ) not to nominate her to compete in the Women’s Open Water 10km Event at the 2016 Rio Olympics – urgency due to requirement to confirm allocation of slot with FINA –– due to time constraints unable to convene hearing
- [Daisy Thomas v Surfing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/daisy-thomas-v-surfing-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against non-selection for NZ junior surfing team - whether selection criteria properly followed - whether appellant offered reasonable opportunity to satisfy selection criteria - whether bias (one of the selectors had coached rival selected ahead of appellant) - whether material on which the selection decision could be based - deficiencies in SNZ's processes but
- [Tony Heuvel v Speedway New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tony-heuvel-v-speedway-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation - saloon car driver suspended for 12 months for competing with allegedly illegal carburettor on his car - some breaches of natural justice in way manner matter dealt with in Directors' meeting and Appeal Committee hearing including: determining engine illegal without hearing from appellant; lack of information provided
- [Softball New Zealand v Aaron Neemia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-aaron-neemia-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - elite athlete - level of knowledge and experience - defendant had been NZ and Samoan representative - defendant admitted violation – attended stag party where people smoking cannabis - claimed positive drug test result may have been due to passive inhalation or he may actually have smoked cannabis himself at party
- [Softball New Zealand v Justin Karaitiana](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-justin-karaitiana/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - Tribunal reviewed its earlier decisions and set out approach it will take in future cannabis cases - if athlete satisfies Tribunal that no intention to enhance sports performance, the likely penalty will be a reprimand and warning provided Tribunal also satisfied the cannabis use was unrelated to the sport, represented no
- [Softball New Zealand v Curtis Ames](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-curtis-ames-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - principles set out in Karaitiana decision (SDT 12/06) applied - Canadian player in NZ for softball season - defendant admitted violation and provided letter stating cannabis use was recreational at Christmas celebration and not to enhance performance - moved back to Canada before hearing - player failed to participate in teleconference
- [Softball New Zealand v Lance Abbot](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-lance-abbot-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - principles set out in Karaitiana decision (SDT 12/06) applied - admitted recreational cannabis use at stag party - elite athletes - level of knowledge and experience - Tribunal found with some reservations that no aggravating circumstances - defendant was former NZ softball representative - last represented NZ in 2001 and was
- [Softball New Zealand Inc v Cindy Potae](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-inc-v-cindy-potae-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - morphine - whether fault or negligence - taking non-prohibited substance that can metabolise into prohibited substance - comments on potential consequences when delay in filing application and player competing at any level - Tribunal accepted evidence that athlete had taken two codeine based Nurofen Plus tablets (commonly used and widely available pain relief
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Thomas Cameron](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-thomas-cameron-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use at party - athlete admitted violation - Tribunal accepted corroborated evidence that cannabis use not intended to enhance sports performance - no mitigating factors - had received appropriate drug education and knew taking prohibited substance - his knowledge was aggravating factor - 2 months' suspension appropriate (commencing from 30
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Steven Manson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-steven-manson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use at party - athlete admitted violation - Tribunal accepted corroborated evidence that cannabis use not intended to enhance sports performance - no mitigating factors - aggravating factors were that that he was an experienced athlete who knew he was taking prohibited substance and used it the night before tournament
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Aaron Neemia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-aaron-neemia-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - second violation (see Softball NZ v Aaron Neemia, SDT 08/06, decision 7 April 2006 for decision relating to first violation) - law changed this year due to changes in WADA Code and Sports Anti-Doping Rules - Tribunal now has discretion of imposing suspension of between 1 to 4 years (instead of
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kurt Allan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kurt-allan-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – softball player tested positive to D-methamphetamine and D-amphetamine in competition - admitted violation - advised that he did not wish to present any further information about the violation and would abide by the decision of Tribunal - 2 years' inelgibility imposed (commencing from date of provisional suspension) Provisional Suspension Decision (PDF 61KB) Decision
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Craig Wallace](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-craig-wallace/) - Overview: Anti-doping – softball player (W) tested positive for prohibited substance Salbutamol in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction - said
- [Mitsuko Nam v New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/mitsuko-nam-v-new-zealand-federation-of-roller-sports-inc/) - Overview: The Sports Tribunal has approved an appeal by Mitsuko Nam against a decision of the New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports not to select her for the 2018 World Artistic Skating Championships. Tribunal order (PDF 23KB)
- [Brant Woodward v New Zealand Shooting Federation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/brant-woodward-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation/) - Overview: In the matter of a selection appeal. Decision (PDF 20KB)
- [Jarrod Mudford v New Zealand Shooting Federation Inc and New Zealand Olympic Committee Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/jarrod-mudford-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-inc-and-new-zealand-olympic-committee-inc-3/) - Overview: Appeal against non-nomination for NZ shooting team to compete at Commonwealth Games - jurisdiction - Tribunal declined jurisdiction to hear appeal - appellant bound by contract with NZ Olympic Committee (NZOC) requiring him to follow specific appeal procedures - appellant did not do so and instead appealed his non-nomination for the team to NZ Shooting
- [Richard Hearn v New Zealand Shooting Federation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/richard-hearn-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-2/) - Overview: Appeal against non-nomination for Olympics - shooter appealed his non-nomination for Olympics in men's prone event - another shooter nominated ahead of him in this event and he did not appeal this - NSO had one unused transfer quota available and nominated competitor (W) in another event (air pistol) - both appellant and W had
- [Ryan Taylor v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/ryan-taylor-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee-2/) - Overview: Appeal by shooter (T) against his non-selection by NZOC for London Olympic Games - quota place had been won for Olympics in women's air rifle but no shooters in that category achieved qualifying standards - NZ Shooting Federation (NZSF) requested NZOC agree to reallocation of quota to Men's 50m Prone Rifle and nominated T for
- [Scott Wilson v New Zealand Shooting Federation (ST 05/15) and Paul Wilson v New Zealand Shooting Federation (ST 06/14) - Jurisdiction](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-wilson-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-st-05-15-and-paul-wilson-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-st-06-14-jurisdiction/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - Scott Wilson and Paul Wilson lodged separate appeals against decisions of the New Zealand Shooting Federation (NZSF) not to nominate them for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Whether jurisdiction to hear appeals - NZSF challenged the validity of both appeals on the grounds they were filed out of time –
- [Scott Wilson v New Zealand Shooting Federation (ST 05/15) and Paul Wilson v New Zealand Shooting Federation (ST 06/14) - Substantive Appeals](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-wilson-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-st-05-15-and-paul-wilson-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-st-06-14-substantive-appeals/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – Scott Wilson and Paul Wilson lodged separate appeals against decisions of the New Zealand Shooting Federation (NZSF) not to nominate them to compete in the Double Trap (Clay Target) and Skeet events respectively at the 2014 Commonwealth Games -- nomination criteria requires shooters to meet a Minimum Qualifying Score
- [Martin Hunt v Target Shooting New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/martin-hunt-v-target-shooting-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – appeal by M against a decision of Target Shooting New Zealand (TSNZ) over who won the 2015 New Zealand International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Men’s 50m prone championship – M had top score in final of the national ISSF men’s 50m prone championship and anticipated receiving the winner’s medal
- [New Zealand Rugby League v Lawrence Erihe](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-v-lawrence-erihe-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – ephedrine - specified substance - defendant unable to identify how ephedrine came to be in his system - defendant not able to discharge his onus to establish that he did not take the substance for performance enhancing reasons - defendant unable to establish no significant fault or negligence - 2 years’ ineligibility imposed.
- [New Zealand Rugby League v Barry Tawera](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-v-barry-tawera-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – failure to provide a urine sample - defendant initially discarded urine sample and briefly left testing area - subsequently returned and provided another sample which tested negative - refusal to provide initial sample was clear breach of anti-doping rules - however, Tribunal found truly exceptional circumstances existed to justify a lesser penalty than
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Wani Roberts](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-wani-roberts-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use at party week before match – expressed remorse – Mene / Koro principles applied – no aggravating circumstances to justify suspension – Warning and reprimand imposed. Decision (PDF 55KB) Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Blake Milner](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-blake-milner-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – smoked cannabis three weeks before game where tested - aggravating circumstances justifying suspension - defendant previously signed agreement/declaration with NZ Rugby League that aware of their anti-doping policy – that defendant had been dropped from team at time used cannabis and had not expected to be re-selected and
- [New Zealand Rugby League v Vince Whare](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-v-vince-whare/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis – tested positive while playing for NZ Maori team at tournament - recreational use of cannabis with friends in social setting - cannabis used after usual club season finished and prior to defendant's selection for Maori team - remorse expressed - deterrence - interim suspension taken into account - $250 fine and
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Vince Whare](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-vince-whare-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - second violation - recreational use - used for stress relief during difficult personal circumstances - mandatory 2 years' ineligibility for second violation imposed - would have been banned for life if had not established drug use not for performance enhancing purposes - cross code effect of suspension - suspension backdated to
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Sonny Cavanagh and Joe Vaifale](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-sonny-cavanagh-and-joe-vaifale-2/) - ST 11/07 ST 12/07 · Decision 8 September 2007 · New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Sonny Cavanagh (ST 11/07) and New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Joe Vaifale (ST 12/07). The Tribunal heard both of these cases together, by consent of the parties, under urgency. The Tribunal issued its decision shortly after the hearing. Reasons for the decision
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Jacob Croot](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-jacob-croot-2/) - ST 13/07 · Decision 14 September 2007 · The Tribunal heard this case under urgency, with the consent of the parties. The Tribunal issued its decision shortly after the hearing. Reasons for the decision were released on 25 September 2007. Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - mitigating circumstances included young age of defendant (16) and that, despite
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jason Morehu](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jason-morehu-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - admitted violation - suspension of one month appropriate penalty in circumstances of case - rugby league season ended and does not start again until 1 March 2008 - in order for penalty to be effective, period of ineligibility will run from date of decision until 31 March 2008.
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Joseph Flint](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-joseph-flint-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - admitted violation - aggravating factors included used cannabis when drinking 2 days before match and aware that cannabis banned (had signed participation agreement acknowledging aware of NSO's anti-doping policy) - mitigating factors were young age (18) and that as a result of positive test had missed out being
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Timoti Broughton](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-timoti-broughton-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use at party - admitted violation - had signed participation agreement acknowledging he was aware of NSO's anti-doping policy - however, there were mitigating circumstances justifying penalty at lower end of range - had been provisionally suspended and missed a number of matches - match in which he was drug
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Duane Wineti](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-duane-wineti-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - rugby league player tested positive for D-methamphetamine, D-amphetamine and cannabis after playing in premiership final - admitted using cannabis in social situation but unable to explain how methamphetamine and amphetamine came to be in his system and denied knowing use - athlete speculated positive test may have resulted from passive inhalation but gave
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Greig Dean](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-greig-dean-4/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis – rugby league player tested positive for cannabis after representing province - provisionally suspended from 28 October 2009 - admitted violation – cannabis used in party to celebrate victory of club team - Tribunal considered athlete aware that cannabis was prohibited - his statement that at time of use he didn't think
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Vince Whare](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-vince-whare-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - third cannabis violation (reprimanded and fined in 2005 and suspended for 2 years in 2006) - first case before Tribunal of any third time doping violation - rugby league player tested positive for cannabis after representing province - Sports Anti-Doping Rules provide for a life time ban for third violation unless (in the
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kyle Reuben](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kyle-reuben-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Joshua Poasa](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-joshua-poasa-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Para Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-para-murray-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taani Prestney](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-taani-prestney-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – rugby league player, tested positive for prohibited substance 1, 3 - dimethylpentylamine, also known as methylhexaneamine, after playing a match - admitted violation and gave evidence he took a supplement before going to do weight lifting and that supplement was the cause of positive test - told rugby league team mates at training
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jared Neho](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jared-neho-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – rugby league player tested positive for cannabis - admitted violation - gave evidence that he knew his obligation and he gave up smoking prior to the rugby league competition commencing - withdrew from team for family and work commitments - after he withdrew from the team he occasionally smoked cannabis again - however,
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jared Neho (No.2)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jared-neho-no-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - rugby league player playing while suspended - On 25 January 2013, Tribunal suspended athlete for 12 weeks for an anti-doping violation (see DFS v Jared Neho ST 05/12) - on 17 February, he competed, in breach of suspension order, in a pre-season trial match organised by two rugby league clubs - admitted violation
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rocky Masoe](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rocky-masoe/) - Overview: Anti-doping – refusal or failure to provide a sample - after match, rugby league player requested by doping control officials to provide a urine sample for testing - although initially cooperating he failed to comply and left the doping control station - admitted violation - in explaining why he left doping control station before providing
- [Southern Zone Rugby League v New Zealand Rugby League & Counties Manukau Zone](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/southern-zone-rugby-league-v-new-zealand-rugby-league-counties-manukau-zone-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - urgent appeal against a decision of New Zealand Rugby League Appeals Committee (NZRLAC) not to deduct competition points from CM who fielded an ineligible player contrary to the relevant rules in a match - NZRLAC overturned decision of the NZRL Football Committee (NZRLFC) deducting two competition points and fining
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Darren Reiri](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-darren-reiri-3/) - Overview: Anti-doping - attempted use and possession of Anastrozole - In May 2013 rugby league player (R) ordered prohibited substance Anastrozole over Internet from a website in India - package of tablets dispatched to him but intercepted by Customs and referred to Medsafe who sent a letter to R advising the package had been intercepted –
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Travell Ngatoko](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-travell-ngatoko/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Taranaki rugby league player (N) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Stacey Mikara](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-stacey-mikara/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Southland rugby league player (M) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Michael Butson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-michael-butson/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Rugby league player (B) tested positive for prohibited substance higenamine in sample taken from him after a rugby league training session – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – positive test due to contaminated pre-workout supplement
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Siliga Kepaoa](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-siliga-kepaoa/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Auckland based club rugby league player (SK) tested positive for prohibited substance higenamine in two samples taken from him – once after training session in September 2017 and once after National Premiership final – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2017 rule 2.1 and asked to be
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nohorua Parata](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nohorua-parata/) - Overview: Anti-doping – coach of Coastal Cobras’ Taranaki based rugby league team Nohorua Parata (NP) admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) rule 2.9 – allowing banned player, Travell Ngatoko, to play while still ineligible - admitted violation of SADR and asked to be heard as to sanction – minimum period of ineligibility two years under
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Travell Ngatoko](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-travell-ngatoko-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – banned player Travell Ngatoko (TN) played for Coastal Cobras’ Taranaki based rugby league team – 18 March 2017 – original suspension 6 months for anti-doping rule violation – expiry 3 May 2017 – TN admitted violation of playing while still ineligible, but said he had never been advised what he could and could
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Michael Gregory (Greg) Strickland](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-michael-gregory-greg-strickland-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol - rugby league player (MS) admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2015 rule 2.2 and 2.6 - non-specified substance - admitted purchasing to aid weight-loss - lack of knowledge of substance - violation not intentional - presumptive two year period of ineligibility applied - suspended for two
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kael McEnteer](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kael-mcenteer-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2014 (KM) rugby league player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on relevant factors including previous cases – respondent did not
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Hayden Blackley](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-hayden-blackley-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2015 (HB) rugby league player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on previous cases – Tribunal imposed a two year sanction
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Samuel Henry](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-samuel-henry/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Rugby league player based in Whangarei (H) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in a sample taken from him in competition - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2018 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be
- [Central Rugby League Club v Bay of Plenty District Rugby League (decision on costs)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/central-rugby-league-club-v-bay-of-plenty-district-rugby-league-decision-on-costs/) - Overview: Successful application for costs by an applicant who had succeeded in its original appeal (in a decision dated 25 October 2019). Central Rugby League Club v Bay of Plenty District Rugby League (a decision on costs) (PDF 169KB)
- [Central Rugby League Club v Bay of Plenty District Rugby League](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/central-rugby-league-club-v-bay-of-plenty-district-rugby-league/) - Overview: The Sports Tribunal has granted the appeal of Central Rugby League Club of Rotorua, which had appealed a decision by Bay of Plenty District Rugby League to suspend its committee (which was upheld by a New Zealand Rugby League Appeals Committee) Decision (PDF 198KB) Media release (PDF 129KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dane Boswell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-dane-boswell-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - probenecid - rower tested positive for probenecid in November 2008 - athlete subsequently requested B sample also be tested and this was was also positive - proceedings brought to Tribunal in 2009 by Drug Free Sport upon second positive test result - admitted violation but gave evidence violation was inadvertent - doctor prescribed
- [New Zealand Rodeo and Cowboys Association v Matiu and Reo Lanigan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rodeo-and-cowboys-association-v-matiu-and-reo-lanigan/) - Overview: Sports-related dispute referred by agreement of the parties - eligibility for NZ Rodeo and Cowboys Association’s “All Round Rookie of the Year” award - whether competitor (K) who was Second Division in some rodeo events but had achieved Open status in other rodeo events in a previous season and held an Open card at the
- [New Zealand Powerlifting Federation v Wayne Doyle](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-powerlifting-federation-v-wayne-doyle/) - Overview: In the matter of an anti-doping violation application. Decision (PDF 15KB)
- [New Zealand Power Lifting Federation v Mark Mete](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-power-lifting-federation-v-mark-mete-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - ephedrine - athlete admitted taking ephedrine pills to manage asthma - issue over which anti-doping rules applied - NZPF agreed at 2004 AGM to replace their old constitution and NZPF anti-doping rules with a new constitution and the IPF international federation anti-doping rules (which incorporated WADA code) - NZPF and IPF rules set
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Khalid Slaimanrel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-khalid-slaimanrel-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - refusal or failure to provide sample in an in competition test at a powerlifting event - admitted violation - stated only participated for fun and not intending to compete in powerlifting in future but intended to continue to pursue bodybuilding as he thought a suspension order would not prevent him - Tribunal advised
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Woodes Rogers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-woodes-rogers-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rangimaria Brightwater-Wharf](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rangimaria-brightwater-wharf-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nick Rhind](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nick-rhind-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rodney Newman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rodney-newman-3/) - Overview: Anti-doping - boldenone and testosterone - athlete admitted violation and accepted 2 year suspension was mandatory penalty but submitted suspension should start from earlier date of positive test notification and not date of Tribunal hearing - no formal provisional suspension had been sought by athlete's sport but athlete voluntarily not competed since notification of positive
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rodney Newman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rodney-newman-6/) - Overview: Anti-doping – lifetime ban imposed on a power lifter (N), who had previously been suspended for an anti-doping violation in 2008, for committing 5 further anti-doping violations. Sports Tribunal proceedings adjourned until separate prosecutions by Ministry of Health against N in District Court completed – District Court found N imported and possessed various prescription medicines
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nigel Cordes](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nigel-cordes-3/) - Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter tested positive for the prohibited substance 1, 3 dimethylpentylamine, also known as methylhexaneamine, after competing at North Island Championships - admitted violation - stated due to taking a caffeine based supplement he had purchased from his local sports nutrition store on their recommendation - gave evidence didn't know that it contained methylhexaneamine
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Scott Parsons](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-scott-parsons-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter tested positive for cannabis - admitted violation - stated due to smoking a cigarette he was offered while celebrating at his birthday party - he was later informed by the person who gave it to him that it was laced with cannabis oil/hash - evidence was backed up by a witness -
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Damon Tafatu](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-damon-tafatu-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - powerlifter tested positive for the prohibited substance 1, 3 dimethylpentylamine, also known as methylhexaneamine, while competing in the New Zealand Powerlifting Championships - admitted violation - said took two supplements on the day of the competition to provide him with an energy boost - also said he took another supplement the night before
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nigel Cordes (No.2)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nigel-cordes-no-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - athlete playing sport while suspended – On 12 October 2012, the Tribunal suspended athlete for 18 months (commencing from 15 August 2012) for an anti-doping violation he committed while competing in power lifting (see DFS v Nigel Cordes ST 04/12) – subsequently competed in 12 club cricket games - admitted violation but gave
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mendrado Catoto](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-mendrado-catoto/) - Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter (C) tested positive for prohibited substance methylhexaneamine in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction - said positive test due to contaminated pre-workout supplement Dust v2 – unintentional use
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dylan Turner](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-dylan-turner/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Powerlifter (DT) – admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2018 – tested positive for prohibited substance – GW 1516 – intentional use of a non specified substance – provisionally suspended without opposition – did not wish to be involved in a hearing – no defence advanced – no information or explanation provided
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-hinewai-pouwhare-anderson/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Powerlifter based in Palmerston North tested positive for clenbuterol in an in-competition test - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of the Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2019 (SADR) and expressed reluctance to be involved in the proceedings - Tribunal considered that an appropriate sanction was four years of ineligibility, which it noted was
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jason Anderson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jason-anderson/) - Overview: Anti-doping - powerlifter based in Palmerston North tested positive for tamoxifen, a Specified Substance prohibited at all times - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed - sanction proposed by parties based on timely admission and previous cases - Tribunal imposed a two year sanction backdated to the date of the
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sean Winters](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-sean-winters/) - Overview: 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Peter Martin](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-peter-martin-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – athlete selected for Paralympic Games tested positive for probenecid – case heard and decided under urgency - athlete admitted violation but gave evidence violation was inadvertent - doctor at accident and emergency clinic prescribed and administered probenecid to athlete treat cellulitis due to infection - doctor gave evidence there was a serious medical
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v A Minor](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-a-minor-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping involving a minor - tested positive for prohibited substance Dimethylpentylamine - taken from athlete in competition - provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation - joint memorandum filed as to proposed sanction - unintentional use of specified substance - consumed "Kick pre-workout" product - standard 2 year period of ineligibility - reduced sanction no
- [Samuel Hadley v Snow Sports New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/samuel-hadley-v-snow-sports-new-zealand/) - Overview: Non-nomination appeal - 2020 Winter Youth Olympics - Appellant argued that undue weight had been placed on one-off performances that he had been unable to attend - Appellant further argued that his results over an extended three month period established that he was the number one ranked male athlete - The Tribunal noted the extensive
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Batuhan Yazici](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-batuhan-yazici/) - Overview: 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v John Elsmore](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-john-elsmore-2/) - Overview: 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Hopman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-zane-hopman/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Martial artist (ZH) admitted violations 2014 SADR 3.2 and 3.6 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – online purchase of testosterone propionate, trenbolone acetate and tamoxifen – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violations but said he never used the products and was not aware he was subject to SADR or that online
- [Timothy Madgwick v Mountain Bike New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/timothy-madgwick-v-mountain-bike-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against non-selection for NZ Team - appellant chosen for NZ squad but not subsequently selected for NZ team for world champs - selection criteria contain both objective and subjective factors - selectors required to pick strongest team - selection criteria based on domestic and international results with international results given preference - appellant chose
- [Katrine Lawton v Mountain Bike New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/katrine-lawton-v-mountain-bike-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against non-selection for NZ Team – appellant selected for NZ squad but not subsequently selected for NZ team for world champs - selectors required to pick strongest team - selection criteria based on domestic and international results with international results given preference - appellant in strong position compared to some rivals at time squad
- [O'Connor v Motorsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/oconnor-v-motorsport-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation – appellant appealed against decision of Motorsport NZ (MNZ) not to grant homologation (ie approval) for a roll protection bar on his racing car – whether lifting eye (attached to roll bar and used to tow car) was part of the roll bar – MNZ refused homologation as
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Simeon Woolsey](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-simeon-woolsey/) - Overview: 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
- [Andrew Stroud v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andrew-stroud-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation (NSO) – appellant appealed against being relegated (by race steward) and subsequently disqualified (by protest committee) for passing another rider under a yellow flag during motorcycle race - disqualification upheld by appeal committee of NSO - decision affected who would be NZ champion - Tribunal found evidence fell
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 09/08)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-st-09-08-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation - jurisdiction - whether appeal filed in time and Tribunal could hear appeal - appeals to Tribunal against a decision of an NSO have to be filed within the time period set out in the NSO’s rules or if those rules don’t specify time period, then within the
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 19/07)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-st-19-07/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation - stewardship and relationship with membership - Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) suspended appellant's membership and also terminated his status as a steward as the result of disciplinary proceedings - in 11 April 2008 decision, Sports Tribunal upheld findings against appellant but reduced suspension imposed and expressly reserved jurisdiction
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (ST 09/08)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-st-09-08/) - Overview: Costs - costs order sought by respondent after appeal struck out for being out of time - costs sought in accordance with High Court costs rules - Tribunal does not operate under those rules - not appropriate case to award costs - costs application dismissed. Decision (PDF 43KB)
- [Tim Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tim-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation - after incident on racing track, steward purported to disqualify appellant motorcyclist who kept racing - MNZ Board found appellant rode dangerously close to steward, ignored his directions and rode dangerously in pits - MNZ Board imposed 2 years' full suspension and further one year’s partial suspension of
- [Tim Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tim-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc/) - Overview: Costs - costs order sought by respondent - costs sought in accordance with High Court costs rules - Tribunal does not operate under those rules - appellant partly successful in appeal as to penalty but unsuccessful on other grounds - appellant represented by father who was not a lawyer - respondent claimed conduct of father
- [Scott Columb v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-columb-v-motorcycling-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-selection – C appealed against decision of Motorcycling New Zealand not to select him for the NZ team to compete at 2016 Motocross of Nations Event – no right of appeal in MNZ rules but MNZ able to refer matters to Tribunal for determination under its Constitution – MNZ
- [Sloan Frost v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sloan-frost-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – F appealed against decisions of the Motorcycling New Zealand Judiciary Committee in relation to appeals brought by Tony and Mitchell Rees – the outcome of the appeals brought by Tony and Mitchell Rees changed the corrected results of Rounds Three and Four of the New Zealand Superbike Championship resulting
- [Sloan Frost v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sloan-frost-v-motorcycling-new-zealand/) - Overview: Amended race results and unfair appeals process – motorcycle competitor (F) appealed against decisions by MNZ Judiciary Committee amended results of two races during the 2016/17 NZ Superbike Championship – F therefore lost his NZ Superbike title for 2016/17 – amended results were themselves subject to successful appeal to MNZ Judiciary Committee by Tony and
- [Biggles Racing Team v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/biggles-racing-team-v-motorcycling-new-zealand/) - Overview: 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. Decision (PDF 120KB) Media release (PDF 127KB)
- [Cody McMaster v Kartsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cody-mcmaster-v-kartsport-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation - appeal against disciplinary penalties - appellant allegedly using motor vehicle in an irresponsible and dangerous manner on a public road outside a Kart race meeting venue - Tribunal concluded appellant had been denied natural justice - summonsed to hearing without being supplied with details of charges against
- [Simon Hunter v Kartsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/simon-hunter-v-kartsport-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sports organisation - appeal against disciplinary penalties imposed as a result of appellant's alleged involvement in a fight after a prize-giving function - Tribunal concluded appellant had been denied natural justice - summonsed to hearing without being supplied with details of charges against him - told hearing to consider penalty
- [Christopher Cox v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/christopher-cox-v-kartsport-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport) that junior kart driver breached rules during race by overtaking after a yellow flag was shown - field of play - Tribunal cannot question in these circumstances whether yellow flag should have been shown or not - however this did not dispose of issue of whether was
- [Brook Reeve v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/brook-reeve-v-kartsport-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport)- jurisdiction - Tribunal ruled it did not have jurisdiction to hear this appeal pursuant to KartSport's rules - those rules require an appeal to Sports Tribunal to be preceded by a KartSport appeal board hearing and decision - appellant had intended to appeal to KartSport appeal board
- [Brook Reeve v KartSport New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/brook-reeve-v-kartsport-new-zealand-inc/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation (KartSport) - junior kart driver (B) appealed against being placed second in race - karts fitted with transponders and electronic timing system used - initial result screens linked to electronic timing system showed B won race - however Finish Line Judge and 3 lap scorers saw finish differently
- [Thomas Emmerson v KartSport New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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
- [Scott Manson v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-manson-v-kartsport-new-zealand-2/) - 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
- [Joy Williams v Judo New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/joy-williams-v-judo-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - athlete appealed against decision by Judo New Zealand (JNZ) not to nominate her for 2014 Commonwealth Games - appealed that: JNZ didn’t properly follow or implement the nomination criteria; she wasn’t given a reasonable opportunity to satisfy criteria; and no material on which the decision could reasonably be based
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Lachlan Frear](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-lachlan-frear/) - Overview: Anti-doping – ice hockey player (LF) admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2014 rule 3.2 and 2015 rule 2.2 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol including online purchase of prohibited products by LF in 2014 and 2015 – attempted use prohibited substance – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of SADR and asked
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mitchell Frear](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-mitchell-frear/) - Overview: Anti-doping – ice hockey player (MF) admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2014 rule 3.2 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol including online purchase of prohibited product by MF in 2014 – attempted use prohibited substance – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of SADR and asked to be heard as to sanction
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Claudia Hanham](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-claudia-hanham-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Prednisone - medication prescribed was prohibited substance - C tested positive after hockey game - C didn’t deny taking Prednisone and disclosed it on testing form - admitted violation but said hadn’t known Prednisone was prohibited and it had been prescribed to her for medical treatment - in March admitted into hospital and
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Richard Brougham](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-richard-brougham-4/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2014 (RB) hockey player and coach – possession of clenbuterol and attempted use of nadrolone and dianabol – provisional suspension opposed – given total timeframes not appropriate to impose provisional suspension order – expedite substantive hearing – admitted violations of possession and attempted use – substances prohibited
- [Handball New Zealand v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/handball-new-zealand-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee/) - Overview: NSO attempted to appeal against decision of NZOC - whether Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear matter - if Tribunal had jurisdiction, whether it should exercise jurisdiction to hear matter - from 2004, there were two rival NSOs within sport of handball in NZ- in 2006, NZOC suspended HNZ, the appellant NSO, from membership - neither
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Paul Clout](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-paul-clout/) - Overview: Anti-doping - footballer based in Hamilton tested positive for Probenecid, a Specified Substance prohibited at all times - provisionally suspended without opposition - athlete elected to have 'B' sample tested, as well as independent testing of protein powder - 'B' sample confirmed the original sample, and independent testing found no contamination of the protein powder
- [Andi Liu v Fencing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andi-liu-v-fencing-new-zealand/) - Overview: Non-selection appeal - 2018 Commonwealth Senior Fencing Championships - application of selection criteria challenged in first phase - appellant submitted he had met the compulsory original published criteria - Tribunal found no error in selectors' initial decision - FeNZ's original policy relaxed and nominations reopened based on ranking points in second phase - Tribunal found
- [Garth Shillito v Fencing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/garth-shillito-v-fencing-new-zealand-2/) - 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
- [Cycling New Zealand v Stephen Collins](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cycling-new-zealand-v-stephen-collins/) - Overview: In the matter of an anti-doping application Decision (PDF 34KB) Media release (PDF 86KB)
- [BikeNZ v Amy Mosen](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/bikenz-v-amy-mosen/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Terbutaline - cyclist not aware needed to get Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for asthma inhaler - While surprising defendant did not have a better knowledge of what was required, Tribunal accepted that in the circumstances she did not - defendant selected at short notice to represent NZ for first time, not a carded
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam Stewart](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-adam-stewart-5/) - 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. Decision (PDF 60KB) Media release (PDF 67KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam Stewart](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-adam-stewart-4/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mark Spessot](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-mark-spessot/) - Overview: Anti-doping – veteran cyclist (S) tested positive for prohibited substances prednisone and terbutaline in sample taken from him after race – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2015 (SADR) Rule 2.1 – self-administered prohibited substances in the two days prior to the race for legitimate therapeutic reasons to relieve asthma
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray (ST 03/16)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray-st-03-16/) - Overview: Alleged breaches of SADR 2.5 and 10.12.1 Prohibition Against Participation During Ineligibility - allegations not proven to comfortable satisfaction of the Tribunal and application dismissed - Appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS): This decision was subsequently appealed to CAS which reached a different view on the facts and overturned it. See Court of
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray (ST 02/17)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray-st-02-17/) - Overview: Anti-doping- Cyclist (M) tested positive for prohibited substance Clenbuterol in sample taken from him during Tour of Northland - provisionally suspended without opposition - defended anti-doping violation raising two issues - first (M) alleged he was wrongly deprived of his right to have a representative during testing process - second (M) maintained he was not
- [Court of Arbitration for Sport - Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/court-of-arbitration-for-sport-drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray/) - Overview: Anti-doping- Appeal against decision of Sports Tribunal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) - M alleged to have coached cyclists while banned and tampered with doping control by providing fraudulent information- Tribunal concluded rule violation not established and application dismissed - CAS allowed appeal against Tribunal decision - CAS found M had committed anti-doping
- [Jason Christie v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/jason-christie-v-cycling-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against non selection for 2018 Commonwealth Games cycling team – Jason Christie (JC) contended CNZ’s nomination criteria not properly implemented or followed – JC not afforded reasonable opportunity to satisfy the applicable criteria – no material on which nomination decision could reasonably be based – JC’s results merited a place on team ahead of
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray-3/) - Overview: Issue of Tribunal's jurisdiction raised - Mr Murray not licenced at time of event when tested positive - SADR not applicable - Tribunal no jurisdiction - further material filed by parties - Tribunal satisfied Mr Murray was a member of Cycling NZ and subject to SADR at relevant event. Decision (PDF 29KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Cyclist (M) intentional use of non- specified substance during Tour of Northland - presumptive period of ineligibility four years - second anti-doping violation subject to "twice the period of ineligibility" - challenge to a previous New Caledonia ban being counted as first violation - New Caledonia non-signatory to the Code - New Caledonia
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nicholas Byrne](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nicholas-byrne-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – (NB) cyclist – tested positive for testosterone and anastrozole and their metabolites – substances prohibited at all times – provisionally suspended without opposition – requested B sample analysis which confirmed A sample results – admitted violation – asked to be heard as to sanction – prior to hearing joint memorandum filed by parties
- [Michael Bias v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/michael-bias-v-cycling-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-selection - B appealed against decision of Cycling New Zealand to not select him for NZ men’s BMX team to compete at 2015 World Championships – whether Selection Regulations properly followed or implemented - B contended had better world ranking and better results at a number of events than
- [Michael Bias v Cycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/michael-bias-v-cycling-new-zealand/) - Overview: Non-selection appeal - 2019 BMX World Championships - Cycling New Zealand had applied new selection criteria to riders, and determined that no male BMX riders would be selected - Tribunal found that the legal position was clear and that it should only intervene if there was no basis or justification for the selectors' decision -
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jesse Ryder](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jesse-ryder-4/) - Overview: Anti-doping - professional cricketer tested positive for 1-Phenylbutan-2-amine (PBA) and N, alpha-diethyl-benzeneethanamine (DEBEA) - admitted violation and stated he had been using a dietary supplement in order to lose weight and had taken two capsules five days before being tested - supplement didn’t list any prohibited substances on its label - after testing positive, athlete
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam King](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-adam-king-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cricket player (K) admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2014 Rules 3.2 and 3.6 and SADR 2015 2.2 and 2.6 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol including purchase of prohibited products by K in 2014 and 2015 - possession and use of steroids nandrolone and testosterone in 2014 and possession and use
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Christopher Ware](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-christopher-ware-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – UK based club cricket player (CW) admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2014 rule 3.2 and 2015 rule 2.2 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol including online purchase of prohibited products by CW in 2014 and 2015 – attempted use prohibited substance – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of SADR
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Harrisyn Jones](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-harrisyn-jones-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol – 2015 (HJ) cricket player – possession and attempted use of clenbuterol – non-specified substance prohibited at all times – admitted violations – provisionally suspended without opposition – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on previous cases – Tribunal advised parties it wished to reconsider
- [Nicolo Riosa v Canoe Racing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/nicolo-riosa-v-canoe-racing-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal again non-selection for NZ team – appellant not selected for Men’s Open K1 Marathon team to compete at International Canoe Federation Marathon Championships – although appellant not selected for Men’s open team he had been selected for NZ Masters team - whether Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear appeal – NSO argued that as appellant
- [Zac Quickenden v Canoe Racing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/zac-quickenden-v-canoe-racing-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - selection - jurisdiction - no jurisdiction as notice of appeal filed out of time Reasons for decision (PDF 216KB)
- [Darryl Fitzgerald v New Zealand Canoe Racing](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/darryl-fitzgerald-v-new-zealand-canoe-racing/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-selection - D appealed against a decision of Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) to not send a men’s K2 1000 team to the 2015 World Cup series regattas - heard under urgency - CRNZ chose D and F as the crew for a Men’s K2 boat to compete
- [Andrew Roy v Canoe Racing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andrew-roy-v-canoe-racing-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-selection - A appealed against decision of Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) to not select him for the Under 23 K1 200 event at the World Championships - Tribunal concluded CRNZ’s decision not to select A did not conform with the Selection Policy that laid down the criteria for
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Lee Marshall](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-lee-marshall/) - Overview: Anti-doping - canoe sprinter based in Auckland returned a test indicating significantly elevated levels of andosterone, testosterone and 5βAdiol, which are all non-specified substances prohibited at all times - athlete admitted the violation, and submitted emails as to mitigating circumstances - Tribunal accepted that the athlete had not taken the prohibited substances to gain a
- [Boxing New Zealand Inc v Alex Mene](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxing-new-zealand-inc-v-alex-mene/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – defendant tested positive for cannabis after winning NZ boxing title – he used cannabis at party two weeks before tournament – Tribunal accepted defendant’s claim that he was unaware that cannabis was prohibited substance under WADA Code – defendant not a member of Boxing NZ’s elite or development
- [Boxing New Zealand Inc v Kerry Nathan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxing-new-zealand-inc-v-kerry-nathan-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use at cousin’s birthday party 2 weeks before tournament where tested positive after winning NZ women’s boxing championship – Tribunal recently released a Minute announcing it will take a new approach to imposing penalties in future cannabis cases – however infraction in present case occurred before release of Minute –
- [Boxing New Zealand Inc v Mark Robertson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxing-new-zealand-inc-v-mark-robertson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – failure to provide a urine sample - defendant refused to provide sample in out of competition test - admitted violation - defendant stated had not been boxing for over a year and thought he did not have to provide sample - registration expired - discussion of issue of retirement and recent cases re
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Tom (Zig Zag) Wallace](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-tom-zig-zag-wallace-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - probenecid - boxer tested positive for probenecid - admitted violation but gave evidence violation was inadvertent - doctor at accident and emergency clinic prescribed him probenecid to help treat cellulitis in knee - neither doctor nor athlete knew probenecid was prohibited substance - athlete informed doctor he was competitive boxer subject to drug
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dawn Chalmers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-dawn-chalmers-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - furosemide - boxer tested positive after winning NZ championship - took furosemide prescribed by her doctor for medical condition - doctor mistakenly advised her (also mistakenly confirmed by pharmacist) not to use furosemide "close to" or "around competition" when in fact it is prohibited substance not to be taken in or out of
- [Rex Jenkins v Boxing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rex-jenkins-v-boxing-new-zealand-2/) - 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
- [Gary Lawson, Shannon McIlroy, Shayne Sincock and Jamie Hill v Bowls New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/gary-lawson-shannon-mcilroy-shayne-sincock-and-jamie-hill-v-bowls-new-zealand/) - Overview: The Sports Tribunal provided mediation assistance to the parties in the above matter on 18 March 2010. The mediation was conducted by Mr Tim Castle of the Sports Tribunal. As a result of the mediation, the parties resolved their differences by agreement and the appeals to the Tribunal were withdrawn. All details relating to the
- [Jack Halka v Bowls New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/jack-halka-v-bowls-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - appeal rights – whether finding by wrong appeal body that it had no jurisdiction was final disposition of the one available appeal right - appellant (H) competed in championship bowls match at Club and protested about appointment of “junior bowler” as a marker and sought re-match – committee of
- [New Zealand Federation of Bodybuilders v Annette Sloog](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-bodybuilders-v-annette-sloog/) - Overview: In the matter of an anti-doping application Decision (PDF 81KB) Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Steven Ward](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-steven-ward-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Stanozolol, Nandrolone and Furosemide – defendant admitted made conscious decision to take prohibited drugs to assist performance and took them knowing the consequences if he got caught – mandatory 2 years’ ineligibility imposed. Decision (PDF 65KB) Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Tony Ligaliga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-tony-ligaliga-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – Benzylpiperazine (BZP) – recreational use – body builder took a “party pill” containing BZP when on a night out socialising – BZP not specifically named as a prohibited substance under WADA Prohibited List – however it qualifies as a prohibited substance because it falls into the category of a substance “with a similar
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Barbora Jurcanova](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-barbora-jurcanova-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – clenbuterol – when visiting family overseas defendant took medicines belonging to mother, including spiropent, to relieve flu symptoms – did not know spiropent was trade name for clenbuterol – brought spiropent tablets back to NZ and continued to use them which she claimed caused her positive test - whether no significant fault or
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Naera Johnson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-naera-johnson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - clenbuterol - defendant admitted violation, advised that she did not want to participate further in the hearing and acknowledged that the Tribunal may impose a penalty without holding a hearing of the parties - no further information provided to warrant imposing any other penalty than the two year period of ineligibility set out
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Daryll Tomuli](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-daryll-tomuli/) - Overview: Anti-doping - nandrolone - defendant admitted violation - took dietary product supplied by another competitor without checking further - two positive drug tests (at two body building events eight days apart) treated as one violation - Tribunal accepted defendant only took substance once - defendant competed at second event where second drug test taken before
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Sam Mohamad](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-sam-mohamad-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - stanozol, hydroclorothiazide and amiloride - defendant failing to participate in proceedings or raise any defence - mandatory 2 years' ineligibility imposed. Decision (PDF 93KB) Media release (PDF 83KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Mike Pearson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-mike-pearson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – failure to provide a urine sample - defendant refused to provide sample in competition - defendant admitted violation and advised Tribunal that did not want to participate further in the hearing - no further information provided to warrant imposing any penalty other than mandatory 2 year period of ineligibility set out in WADA
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Ann Holt](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-ann-holt-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - Benzylpiperazine (BZP) - defendant admitted violation - stated positive result due to her using a product purchased from health food store to help elevate her mood, energy and well-being - product stated on label that it contained BZP - defendant stated she knew it contained BZP but did not realise that BZP was
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Niko Toluono](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-niko-toluono-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - failure to provide a urine sample - defendant refused to provide sample in competition - despite being given opportunity to participate in the hearing, defendant failed to do so and provided no information - 2 years' ineligibility imposed (to commence from date of Tribunal decision). Decision (PDF 74KB) Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Basketball New Zealand v Mark Dickel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-v-mark-dickel-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - NZ representative player - recreational use at party 5 weeks before test - defendant not under contract at time of use - defendant served interim suspension of 2 matches - defendant exposed to adverse publicity and suffered financial consequences as result of interim suspension - no aggravating circumstances justifying further suspension
- [Melony Wealleans v Basketball New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/melony-wealleans-v-basketball-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation – natural justice, bias and ultra vires - national league basketball referee appealed against not being selected by Basketball NZ (BBNZ) for international referees’ clinic - Tribunal held it had jurisdiction to hear such appeals under constitution of BBNZ - appeal out of time - Tribunal prepared to
- [Basketball New Zealand Inc v Clifton Bush Junior](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-inc-v-clifton-bush-junior-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - admitted violation - cannabis used by athlete when feeling depressed on anniversary of father's death - outdated BBNZ anti-doping code applied at time of violation - on one interpretation of BBNZ code, defendant liable for 2 years' mandatory suspension - Tribunal gave BBNZ code a purposive interpretation -
- [Basketball New Zealand Inc v Kareem Johnson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-inc-v-kareem-johnson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - admitted violation - outdated BBNZ anti-doping code applied at time of violation - Tribunal applied same interpretation to code as in BBNZ v Bush (ST 15/07, 10 October 2007) - fact that was a professional athlete did not of itself influence Tribunal - however ban would have potentially
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Steven Robinson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-steven-robinson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - basketball player tests positive to cannabis after match - Tribunal provisionally suspends player on application of NSO - violation admitted at hearing -aggravating factors include experience of player and used cannabis few days before match - remorse and impact of provisional suspension taken into account including adverse publicity-
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nat Connell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nat-connell-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - basketball player tests positive to cannabis after match - Tribunal provisionally suspends player on application of NSO - violation admitted at hearing -aggravating factors include experience of player and used cannabis few days before match - remorse and impact of provisional suspension taken into account including adverse publicity-
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Stacey Lambert](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-stacey-lambert/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - recreational use - NBL basketball player tests positive to cannabis after match - player agrees to stand down for last match of season and provisional suspension not imposed - violation admitted at hearing - NBL basketball season over until next year - retirement - player stated not intending to play in
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Corey Webster](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-corey-webster-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - NZ basketball representative testing positive at NBL game - athlete admitted violation - Tribunal accepted evidence cannabis not taken for sports performance enhancing purposes but used with a friend in time of personal stress – relevant criterion under rules is athlete’s degree of fault – athlete, and his team, have taken
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kavossy Franklin](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kavossy-franklin-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - cannabis - basketball player testing positive at NBL game - athlete admitted violation but failed to participate in hearing - as cannabis is a specified substance an athlete can qualify or lesser penalty than 2 years' suspension but has to: establish how the cannabis got in their system; establish that it was not
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-xyz-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sylvester Seay](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-sylvester-seay-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Ryan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-daniel-ryan-3/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jordan Mills](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jordan-mills/) - Overview: Anti-doping – basketball player (M) tested positive for prohibited substance terbutaline in sample taken from him after NBL game – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2017 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – positive test due to use of inhaler for therapeutic purpose –
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Gareth Dawson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-gareth-dawson-3/) - Overview: Anti-doping - NBL basketball player (D) tested positive for prohibited substance tamoxifen - admitted violation - developed medical condition in 2011, which was sore and annoying when competing - went to a doctor in Timaru who diagnosed condition but didn’t prescribe treatment - condition went away for 18 months then returned - in 2013 D
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Gareth Dawson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-gareth-dawson-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – basketball player (D) tested positive for prohibited substance higenamine in sample taken from him after NBL game on 27 May 2017 – provisionally suspended – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2017 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – positive test due to use of supplement Oxyshred –
- [Liza Hunter-Galvan v Athletics New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/liza-hunter-galvan-v-athletics-new-zealand-2/) - Overview: Appeal against non-nomination for Olympics - marathon runner Liza Hunter-Galvan appealed her non nomination for the Olympics in the marathon event - in 2007 she ran in the Amsterdam marathon in a time more than two minutes faster than the New Zealand performance standard to qualify for Olympics which was a pointer to nomination -
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Liza Hunter-Galvan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-liza-hunter-galvan-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping - erythropoietin (EPO) - athlete admitted violation and that deliberately took EPO - Tribunal rejected her submission that suspension should be backdated to the date of sample collection as she had made a “prompt” admission of the violation - Tribunal did not find her admission to be prompt in circumstances - she did not
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anna Bramley](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-anna-bramley-2/) - 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
- [Monique Dell v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/monique-dell-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee-2/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO – D appealed decision of NZOC not to select her for women’s 4x400m relay team in 2014 Commonwealth Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow - D in forefront of NZ women’s 400 m running for a number of years - In
- [Paul Martelletti v Athletics New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/paul-martelletti-v-athletics-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – M appealed against decision of Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) not to nominate him to compete in Men’s Marathon Event at 2016 Rio Olympic Games – ran 2016 London Marathon and Gold Coast Marathon under IAAF Olympic qualification time but outside ANZ-A and ANZ-B Performance Standards - whether
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Brendon Keenan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-brendon-keenan-2/) - Overview: Anti-doping – long distance runner (BK)– online purchase of Erythropoietin (EPO) from DRS Labs – intercepted by NZ Customs – referred to Medsafe for investigation – substance forfeited – referred to DFSNZ for possession and attempted use – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2017 – non specified substance
- [Daniel Wallis v Athletics New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/daniel-wallis-v-athletics-new-zealand/) - Overview: 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
- [Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal of athlete to participate in World Half-Marathon Championships](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-of-athlete-to-participate-in-world-half-marathon-championships/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against a decision of Athletics New Zealand not to give permission for Mr Wallis to compete at the World Half-Marathon Championships. Athletics New Zealand's decision was based on the increasing risk that Covid-19 presented to its athletes. Decision (PDF 153KB) Media Release (PDF 126KB)
- [Olivia Sloan v Archery New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/olivia-sloan-v-archery-new-zealand/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of NSO - non-nomination – both H and S appealed decision of Archery New Zealand (ANZ) to not nominate either to NZOC to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games – appeals heard together – urgency due to requirement to confirm quota allocation with World Archery - H and S appealed ANZ failure
- [Samantha Michael v New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/samantha-michael-v-new-zealand-federation-of-roller-sports-2/) - 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
- [Joy Williams v Judo New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/joy-williams-v-judo-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 77KB)
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc (19/07)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-19-07/) - Overview: Appeal against decision of national sporting organisation - member of Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ), who was the president of one of the affiliated clubs, was suspended by MNZ for 3 years and fined for a course of conduct bringing the sport into disrepute - included making allegedly defamatory comments about senior MNZ members in e-mails
- [Case ST 05/07 - Resolved by agreement in mediation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/case-st-05-07-resolved-by-agreement-in-mediation/) - Overview: The Tribunal provided mediation assistance to the parties in case ST 05/07. As a result of the mediation, the parties resolved their differences by agreement and the appeal to the Tribunal was withdrawn. All details relating to this case are confidential.
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kelsey Kennard](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kelsey-kennard/) - Overview: Anti-doping – football player (K) tested positive for prohibited substance probenecid in sample taken from her after National Women’s League (NWL) game – provisionally suspended without opposition - admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2015 (SADR) Rule 2.1 - said positive test due to urgent protocol treatment for cellulitis at a time when she was
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rodney Newman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rodney-newman-7/) - Overview: Anti-doping – lifetime ban imposed on a power lifter (N), who had previously been suspended for an anti-doping violation in 2008, for committing 5 further anti-doping violations. Sports Tribunal proceedings adjourned until separate prosecutions by Ministry of Health against N in District Court completed – District Court found N imported and possessed various prescription medicines
- [Announcement of Anti-Doping Decision (all details relating to case are confidential)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/announcement-of-anti-doping-decision-all-details-relating-to-case-are-confidential-2/) - 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.
- [Announcement of Anti-Doping Decision (all details relating to case are confidential)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/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.
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v A Minor](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-a-minor/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended a young athlete for four months for the presence of a prohibited substance, 1,4 dimethylpentylamine, a specified stimulant under class S6b of the Prohibited List 2018 Decision (PDF 65KB) Media release (PDF 22KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Ryan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-daniel-ryan-2/) - 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
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Woodes Rogers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/just-a-day-an-ordinary-day/) - 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
- [Rugby League player suspended for 18 months for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rugby-league-player-suspended-for-18-months-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended amateur rugby league player Siliga Kepaoa for 18 months for the presence of the prohibited substance higenamine. Media release (PDF 25KB) Decision (PDF 61KB)
- [Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-nomination for New Zealand men's road race cycling team](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-nomination-for-new-zealand-mens-road-race-cycling-team/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Jason Christie against a decision of Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) not to select him to be part of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games team. Decision (PDF 73KB) Media release (PDF 22KB)
- [Tribunal decides anti-doping violation not committed](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-decides-anti-doping-violation-not-committed/) - The Tribunal has dismissed an application of an alleged anti-doping rule violation. All details relating to this case are confidential pursuant to the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.
- [Tribunal has jurisdiction to sanction for anti-doping violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-has-jurisdiction-to-sanction-for-anti-doping-violation/) - Issue of Tribunal's jurisdiction raised - Mr Murray not licenced at time of event when tested positive - SADR not applicable - Tribunal no jurisdiction - further material filed by parties - Tribunal satisfied Mr Murray was member of Cycling NZ and subject to SADR at relevant event. Decision (PDF 29KB)
- [Rugby League coach suspended for 12 months for playing a banned player](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rugby-league-coach-suspended-for-12-months-for-playing-a-banned-player/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Taranaki rugby league coach Nohorua Parata for assisting Travell Ngatoko to play a game of rugby league last year while Mr Ngatoko was serving a ban for a previous anti-doping violation. Media release (PDF 21KB) Decision (PDF 43KB)
- [Rugby League player suspended for further four months for playing while banned](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rugby-league-player-suspended-for-further-four-months-for-playing-while-banned/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended rugby league player Travell Ngatoko for a further four months for playing in a rugby league game last year while serving a ban for a previous anti-doping violation. Media release (PDF 23KB) Decision (PDF 70KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-karl-murray/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended cyclist Karl Murray for a period of 8 years for the presence of a prohibited substance, clenbuterol, in a sample taken from him during the Tour of Northland on 18 March 2017. Sanction decision (PDF 53KB) Media release (PDF 24KB) ADRV decision (PDF 87KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Michael Strickland](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-michael-strickland/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended amateur rugby league player Michael Strickland for a period of two years for purchasing a prohibited substance, clenbuterol, from an online website NZ Clenbuterol in 2015. Decision (PDF 48KB) Media release (PDF 22KB)
- [Sports Tribunal allows appeal in skating case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-allows-appeal-in-skating-case/) - Tribunal allows appeal by Mitsuko Nam against decision of NZ Federation of Roller Sports.
- [Appeal resolved with mediation assistance from the Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-resolved-with-mediation-assistance-from-the-tribunal/) - The Tribunal provided mediation assistance to the parties in case ST 08/18. As a result the appellant advised they did not wish to pursue the matter further. All details relating to this case are confidential.
- [Powerlifter suspended for 4 years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/powerlifter-suspended-for-4-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Dylan Turner, powerlifter, for four years for the presence of a prohibited substance, GW 1516 a non specified substance prohibited at all times, under class S4 Hormone and Metabolic Modulators of the Prohibited List 2018. The positive test resulted from a sample taken from him at the Waikato Bay of Plenty
- [Runner suspended for 4 years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/runner-suspended-for-4-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Brendon Keenan, a long-distance runner, for a period of four years for possession and attempted use of erythropoietin (EPO), a non-specified substance prohibited all times under class S2 of the 2017 Prohibited List. Media release (PDF 21KB) Decision (PDF 108KB)
- [Sports Tribunal considers another Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-another-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case-2/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended hockey player Richard Brougham, for a period of two years for purchasing clenbuterol and the attempted use of nandrolone and dianabol, from the online website NZ Clenbuterol, in 2014. Media release (PDF 21KB) Decision (PDF 75KB)
- [Sports Tribunal 2017/18 Annual Report](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-2017-18-annual-report/) - The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2017/18. Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2017/18 (PDF 4MB)
- [Sports Tribunal considers another Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-another-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Harrisyn Jones a member of the Carisbrook Dunedin Cricket Club for a period of two years for his online purchase from the NZ Clenbuterol website in February 2015. Decision (PDF 88KB) Media release (PDF 22KB)
- [Cyclist suspended for 4 years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cyclist-suspended-for-4-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Nicholas Byrne, a cyclist, for a period of four years for the presence of testosterone and anastrozole and their metabolites, in a sample taken from him at the New Zealand Age Group Cycling Championships on 20 April 2018. Decision (PDF 76KB) Media release (PDF 39KB)
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for 2018 Commonwealth Senior Fencing Championships](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-selection-for-2018-commonwealth-senior-fencing-championships/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Andi Liu against a decision of Fencing New Zealand (FeNZ) not to select him to compete in the 2018 Commonwealth Senior Fencing Championships to be held in Canberra in November. Media release (PDF 22KB) Decision (PDF 46KB)
- [Sports Tribunal considers 8th Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-8th-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Kael McEnteer, a rugby league player for the Victoria Hunters, for a period of two years for his online purchase of clenbuterol from the online website in November 2014. Media release (PDF 123KB) Decision (PDF 1.4MB)
- [Sports Tribunal considers 9th Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-9th-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Zane Hopman, a martial artist, for a period of two years for his online purchase of testosterone propionate, trenbolone acetate and tamoxifen from the online website in November 2014.
- [Sports Tribunal considers 10th Medsafe NZ Clenbuterol case](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-considers-10th-medsafe-nz-clenbuterol-case/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended amateur rugby league player Hayden Blackley for a period of two years for his online purchase of clenbuterol from the online website in February 2015. Decision (PDF 187KB) Media release (PDF 122KB)
- [Rugby league player suspended for seven months for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rugby-league-player-suspended-for-seven-months-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended rugby league player Samuel Henry for seven months for the presence of a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under WADA's Prohibited List in a sample taken from him in competition. Decision (PDF 136KB) Media release (PDF 129KB)
- [Sports Tribunal issues sanction in case of DFSNZ v XYZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-issues-sanction-in-case-of-dfsnz-v-xyz/) - The Sports Tribunal has issued its decision on sanction in the case of DFSNZ v XYZ The Tribunal had earlier issued a decision on liability on 4 March 2019. The Tribunal found that XYZ had been unable to establish the defence of no significant fault or negligence. It suspended XYZ for a period of 2 years
- [Powerlifter suspended for four years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/powerlifter-suspended-for-four-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended powerlifter Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson for four years for a positive test for clenbuterol. The Tribunal noted that this was an extraordinary sanction in circumstances where the athlete did not engage with the process, and that unlike every other adjudicative body in New Zealand it was prevented from assessing a fair, reasonable and
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal from BMX rider on his non-selection for the 2019 World Championships](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-from-bmx-rider-on-his-non-selection-for-the-2019-world-championships/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Michael Bias against his non-selection for the 2019 BMX World Championships in Zolder, Belgium later this month. Decision (PDF 103KB) Media release (PDF 124KB)
- [Canoe sprinter suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/canoe-sprinter-suspended-for-two-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended canoe sprinter Lee Marshall for two years for returning a test with significantly elevated levels of androsterone, testosterone and 5βAdiol. The suspension was backdated to 16 February 2019 (the date of the test) for the athlete's timely admission. Decision (PDF 176KB) Media release (PDF 140KB)
- [Sports Tribunal 2018/19 Annual Report](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-2018-19-annual-report/) - The Sports Tribunal has published its Annual Report for 2018/19. Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2018/19 (PDF 1.7MB)
- [Sports Tribunal grants appeal of Rotorua rugby league club](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-grants-appeal-of-rotorua-rugby-league-club/) - The Sports Tribunal has granted the appeal of Central Rugby League Club of Rotorua, which had appealed a decision by Bay of Plenty District Rugby League to suspend its committee (which was upheld by a New Zealand Rugby League Appeals Committee). Decision (PDF 198KB) Media release (PDF 129KB)
- [Powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/powerlifter-suspended-for-two-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended powerlifter Jason Anderson for two years for returning a positive test for tamoxifen, a Specified Substance prohibited at all times. The suspension was backdated to 13 May 2019 (the date of the test) for the athlete's timely admission. Decision (PDF 281KB) Media release (PDF 124KB)
- [Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal of Alpine skier on his non-nomination for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-of-alpine-skier-on-his-non-nomination-for-the-2020-youth-olympic-games/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Samuel Hadley against his non-nomination for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland next month. Decision (PDF 104KB) Media release (PDF 124KB)
- [Sports Tribunal awards costs to successful applicant of earlier decision](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-awards-costs-to-successful-applicant-of-earlier-decision/) - The Sports Tribunal awarded part of the costs sought by the original applicant who had succeeded in her appeal to the Tribunal (in a decision dated 1 July 2019). KL v Table Tennis NZ (PDF 114KB)
- [Sports Tribunal again awards costs to successful appellant of earlier decision](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-again-awards-costs-to-successful-appellant-of-earlier-decision/) - The Sports Tribunal awarded part of the costs sought by the original applicant who had succeeded in their appeal to the Tribunal (in a decision dated 25 October 2019). Central Rugby League Club v Bay of Plenty District League (PDF 169KB)Download
- [2019 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2019-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=4 /]
- [Scott Wilson and Paul Wilson v New Zealand Shooting Federation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-wilson-and-paul-wilson-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation/) - Media release (PDF 81KB)
- [Sarah Her-Lee v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sarah-her-lee-v-table-tennis-new-zealand-2/) - Media release (PDF 128KB)
- [Monique Dell v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/monique-dell-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee/) - Media release (PDF 132KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Gareth Dawson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-gareth-dawson/) - Media release (PDF 92KB)
- [Southern Zone Rugby League v New Zealand Rugby League & Counties Manukau Zone](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/southern-zone-rugby-league-v-new-zealand-rugby-league-counties-manukau-zone/) - Media release (PDF 79KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Milne](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-daniel-milne/) - Media release (PDF 78KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Claudia Hanham](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-claudia-hanham/) - Media release (PDF 80KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Darren Reiri](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-darren-reiri/) - Media release (PDF 124KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kurt Allan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kurt-allan/) - Media release (PDF 72KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jared Neho](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jared-neho/) - Media release (PDF 119KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Damon Tafatu](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-damon-tafatu/) - Media release (PDF 89KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nigel Cordes](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nigel-cordes-2/) - Media release (PDF 89KB)
- [Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club v Volleyball NZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/harbour-raiders-volleyball-club-v-volleyball-nz/) - Media release (PDF 77KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jesse Ryder](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jesse-ryder/) - Media release (PDF 81KB)
- [Drug Free Sport v Rocky Masoe](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-v-rocky-masoe/) - Media release (PDF 75KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v XYZ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-xyz/) - Anonymised decision (PDF 87KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Scott Parsons](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-scott-parsons/) - Media release (PDF 73KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nigel Cordes](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nigel-cordes/) - Media release (PDF 76KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Peter Martin](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-peter-martin/) - Media release (PDF 64KB)
- [Ryan Taylor v New Zealand Olympic Committee](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/ryan-taylor-v-new-zealand-olympic-committee/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Wiremu Takerei](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-wiremu-takerei/) - Media release (PDF 69KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rodney Newman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rodney-newman-2/) - Media release (PDF 104KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Taani Prestney](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-taani-prestney/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Daniel Ryan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-daniel-ryan/) - Media release (PDF 65KB)
- [Scott Manson v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/scott-manson-v-kartsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nick Rhind](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nick-rhind/) - Media release (PDF 65KB)
- [Rex Jenkins v Boxing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rex-jenkins-v-boxing-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 64KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Sylvester Seay](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-sylvester-seay/) - Media release (PDF 104KB)
- [Samantha Michael v New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/samantha-michael-v-new-zealand-federation-of-roller-sports/) - Media release (PDF 116KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Blair Jacobs](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-blair-jacobs/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anna Bramley](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-anna-bramley/) - Media release (PDF 105KB)
- [Jack Halka v Bowls New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/jack-halka-v-bowls-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 111KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Graham O'Grady](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-graham-ogrady/) - Media release (PDF 28KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Para Murray](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-para-murray/) - Media release (PDF 267KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Joshua Poasa](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-joshua-poasa/) - Media release (PDF 21KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kyle Reuben](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kyle-reuben/) - Media Release (PDF 60KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rangimaria Brightwater-Wharf](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rangimaria-brightwater-wharf/) - Media Release (PDF 70KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Woodes Rogers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-woodes-rogers/) - Media Release (PDF 63KB)
- [Garth Shillito v Fencing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/garth-shillito-v-fencing-new-zealand/) - Media Release (PDF 62KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam Stewart](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-adam-stewart/) - Media release (PDF 94KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Bruce Kake](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-bruce-kake/) - Media Release (PDF 60KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kavossy Franklin](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-kavossy-franklin/) - Media Release (PDF 65KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Khalid Slaimanrel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-khalid-slaimanrel/) - Media Release (PDF 59KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Corey Webster](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-corey-webster/) - Media Release (PDF 61KB)
- [Wayne Gear v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wayne-gear-v-table-tennis-new-zealand/) - Media Release (PDF 65KB)
- [Gary Lawson and others v Bowls New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/gary-lawson-and-others-v-bowls-new-zealand/) - Media Release (PDF 58KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dawn Chalmers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-dawn-chalmers/) - Media Release (PDF 61KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Vince Whare](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-vince-whare/) - Media release (PDF 60KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Greig Dean](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-greig-dean-2/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Brook Reeve v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/brook-reeve-v-kartsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 60KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Liza Hunter-Galvan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-liza-hunter-galvan/) - Media release (PDF 61KB)
- [Christopher Cox v KartSport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/christopher-cox-v-kartsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v George Playle](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-george-playle/) - Media release (PDF 58KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Aaron Neemia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-aaron-neemia/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Steven Manson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-steven-manson/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Thomas Cameron](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-thomas-cameron/) - Media release (PDF 58KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Tom (Zig Zag) Wallace](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-tom-zig-zag-wallace/) - Media release (PDF 65KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Greig Dean](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-greig-dean/) - Media release (PDF 61KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Timoti Broughton](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-timoti-broughton/) - Media release (PDF 74KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Dane Boswell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-dane-boswell/) - Media release (PDF 61KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Duane Wineti](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-duane-wineti/) - Media release (PDF 58KB)
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc-2/) - Media release (PDF 61KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Rodney Newman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-rodney-newman/) - Media release (PDF 59KB)
- [Tony Heuvel v Speedway New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tony-heuvel-v-speedway-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 62KB)
- [Liza Hunter-Galvan v Athletics New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/liza-hunter-galvan-v-athletics-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 49KB)
- [Richard Hearn v New Zealand Shooting Federation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/richard-hearn-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation/) - Media release (PDF 61KB)
- [Te Rina Taite v Swimming New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/te-rina-taite-v-swimming-new-zealand-inc/) - Media release (PDF 55KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Ted Hunia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-ted-hunia/) - Media release (PDF 60KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Steven Robinson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-steven-robinson/) - Media release (PDF 58KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Nat Connell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-nat-connell/) - Media release (PDF 57KB)
- [Noel Curr v Motorcycling New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/noel-curr-v-motorcycling-new-zealand-inc/) - Media release (PDF 62KB)
- [Kane Radford v Swimming New Zealand Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/kane-radford-v-swimming-new-zealand-inc/) - Media release (PDF 64KB)
- [Softball New Zealand Inc v Cindy Potae](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-inc-v-cindy-potae/) - Media release (PDF 63KB)
- [Basketball New Zealand Inc v Kareem Johnson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-inc-v-kareem-johnson/) - Media release (PDF 67KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Joseph Flint](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-joseph-flint/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Jason Morehu](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/drug-free-sport-new-zealand-v-jason-morehu/) - Media release (PDF 67KB)
- [Basketball New Zealand Inc v Clifton Bush Junior](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-inc-v-clifton-bush-junior/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Ann Holt](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-ann-holt/) - Media release (PDF 73KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Niko Toluono](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-niko-toluono/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Jacob Croot](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-jacob-croot/) - Media release (PDF 64KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Sonny Cavanagh and Joe Vaifale](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-sonny-cavanagh-and-joe-vaifale/) - Media release (PDF 53KB)
- [Boxing New Zealand Inc v Mark Robertson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxing-new-zealand-inc-v-mark-robertson/) - Media release (PDF 67KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders Inc v Mike Pearson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-inc-v-mike-pearson/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Peter Craven and Simon Wallace v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/peter-craven-and-simon-wallace-v-table-tennis-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 66KB)
- [Melony Wealleans v Basketball New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/melony-wealleans-v-basketball-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 84KB)
- [Boxing New Zealand Inc v Kerry Nathan](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/boxing-new-zealand-inc-v-kerry-nathan/) - Media release (PDF 88KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Vince Whare](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-vince-whare/) - Media release (PDF 93KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Blake Milner](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-blake-milner/) - Media release (PDF 86KB)
- [Daisy Thomas v Surfing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/daisy-thomas-v-surfing-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 124KB)
- [Basketball New Zealand v Mark Dickel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/basketball-new-zealand-v-mark-dickel/) - Media release (PDF 135KB)
- [Binbin Zhu v Table Tennis New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/binbin-zhu-v-table-tennis-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 84KB)
- [Touch New Zealand v William Morunga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-william-morunga/) - Media release (PDF 95KB)
- [New Zealand Power Lifting Federation v Mark Mete](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-power-lifting-federation-v-mark-mete/) - Media release (PDF 86KB)
- [Softball New Zealand v Curtis Ames](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-curtis-ames/) - Media release (PDF 30KB)
- [Softball New Zealand v Lance Abbot](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-lance-abbot/) - Media release (PDF 30KB)
- [Cody McMaster v Kartsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cody-mcmaster-v-kartsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [Simon Hunter v Kartsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/simon-hunter-v-kartsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [Softball New Zealand v Aaron Neemia](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/softball-new-zealand-v-aaron-neemia/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Naera Johnson](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-naera-johnson/) - Media release (PDF 25KB)
- [Jarrod Mudford v New Zealand Shooting Federation Inc and New Zealand Olympic Committee Inc](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/jarrod-mudford-v-new-zealand-shooting-federation-inc-and-new-zealand-olympic-committee-inc/) - Media release (PDF 28KB)
- [Andrew Stroud v Motorcycling New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/andrew-stroud-v-motorcycling-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Barbora Jurcanova](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-barbora-jurcanova/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Tony Ligaliga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-tony-ligaliga/) - Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League Inc v Wani Roberts](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-inc-v-wani-roberts/) - Media release (PDF 27KB)
- [Nicolo Riosa v Canoe Racing New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/nicolo-riosa-v-canoe-racing-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 23KB)
- [New Zealand Federation of Body Builders v Steven Ward](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-federation-of-body-builders-v-steven-ward/) - Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [DP O'Connor v Motorsport New Zealand](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/dp-oconnor-v-motorsport-new-zealand/) - Media release (PDF 25KB)
- [Touch New Zealand v Matiu Soloman](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-matiu-soloman/) - Media release (PDF 32KB)
- [Touch New Zealand v Willie Morunga](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-willie-morunga/) - Media release (PDF 32KB)
- [Touch New Zealand v Jade Koro](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-new-zealand-v-jade-koro/) - Media release (PDF 26KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League v Barry Tawera](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-v-barry-tawera/) - Media release (PDF 23KB)
- [New Zealand Rugby League v Lawrence Erihe](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/new-zealand-rugby-league-v-lawrence-erihe/) - Media release (PDF 30KB)
- [Wrestling NZ v Stewart](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wrestling-nz-v-stewart/) - Media release (PDF 97KB)
- [Wrestling NZ v Hogarth](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/wrestling-nz-v-hogarth/) - Media release (PDF 30KB)
- [Cycling NZ v Collins](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/cycling-nz-v-collins/) - Media release (PDF 88KB)
- [Sports Tribunal reduces suspension imposed on Kris Gemmell](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-reduces-suspension-imposed-on-kris-gemmell/) - The Sports Tribunal has reduced the suspension imposed on former New Zealand triathlon representative, Kris Gemmell, for a whereabouts anti-doping violation. Media release (PDF 128KB)
- [Appeal against non-selection for NZ Canoe Racing team unsuccessful](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-against-non-selection-for-nz-canoe-racing-team-unsuccessful/) - The Tribunal has dismissed Zac Quickenden's appeal against a decision of Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) to not send a men’s K2 team to the 2015 World Cups and his non-selection in such a crew. Media release (PDF 16KB)
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for NZ Canoe Racing team](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-selection-for-nz-canoe-racing-team/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Darryl Fitzgerald against a decision of Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) to not send a men’s K2 1000 team to the 2015 World Cup series regattas. Media release (PDF 78KB)
- [Tribunal upholds appeal by Andrew Roy against his non-selection for NZ Canoe Racing team](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-upholds-appeal-by-andrew-roy-against-his-non-selection-for-nz-canoe-racing-team/) - The Sports Tribunal has upheld an appeal by Andrew Roy against a decision of Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) to not select him for the Under 23 K1 200 event at the World Championships. The Tribunal has ordered that Mr Roy be selected. Media Release (PDF 79KB)
- [Weightlifter suspended for 8 years for anti-doping violations](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/weightlifter-suspended-for-8-years-for-anti-doping-violations/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended weightlifter Andrew Ciancio for 8 years for anti-doping violations. The violations were for tampering with sample collection or evading sample collection by providing false and misleading information as to his whereabouts availability for drug testing and changing his whereabouts availability for drug testing with the intention of evading sample collection. Media
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for NZ BMX team](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-selection-for-nz-bmx-team/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Michael Bias against a decision of Cycling New Zealand to not select him for the New Zealand men’s BMX team to compete at the 2015 World Championships. Media release (PDF 119KB)
- [Touch player suspended for 15 months for methylhexaneamine anti-doping violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/touch-player-suspended-for-15-months-for-methylhexaneamine-anti-doping-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended touch player Quentin Gardiner for 15 months for an anti-doping violation involving testing positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine. Media release (PDF 91KB)
- [Tribunal dismisses appeal against non-selection for NZ U20 Water Polo team](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-dismisses-appeal-against-non-selection-for-nz-u20-water-polo-team/) - The Sports Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Kate Henderson against a decision of New Zealand Water Polo (NZWP) to not select her for the New Zealand Women’s Under 20 World Championship team Media release (PDF 93KB)
- [Tribunal decides dispute involving eligibility for NZ Rodeo and Cowboy Association’s “All Round Rookie of the Year” award.](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/tribunal-decides-dispute-involving-eligibility-for-nz-rodeo-and-cowboy-associations-all-round-rookie-of-the-year-award/) - The Sports Tribunal has decided a sports related dispute referred by agreement of the parties. The Tribunal decided that a Rodeo competitor, who was Second Division in some rodeo events but had achieved Open status in other rodeo events in a previous season and held an Open card at the start of the season, was not
- [Tribunal upholds appeal over winner of national shooting championship](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/close-your-eyes-make-a-wish/) - The Tribunal allowed an appeal by Martin Hunt against a decision of Target Shooting New Zealand over who won the 2015 New Zealand ISSF Men’s 50m prone championship. Media release (PDF 123KB)
- [Football player suspended for 6 months for probencid anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/take-a-hike-to-a-secret-waterfall/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended National Women’s League (NWL) football player, Kelsey Kennard, for six months for the presence of the prohibited substance, probenecid, in a sample taken from her in competition on 22 November 2015. Media-release (PDF 93KB)
- [Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal from motorcycling team about decisions from Motorcycling New Zealand's Appeal Panel](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/a-long-journey-to-find-your-passion/) - The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Biggles Racing Team against two decisions made by Motorcycling New Zealand's Appeal Panel involving motorcyclists from other teams. Decision (PDF 120KB) Media Release (PDF 127KB)
- [2011 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2011-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=36 /]
- [2004 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2004-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=35 /]
- [2005 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2005-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=34 /]
- [2006 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2006-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=33 /]
- [2007 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2007-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=32 /]
- [2008 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2008-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=31 /]
- [2009 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2009-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=30 /]
- [2010 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2010-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=29 /]
- [2012 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2012-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=28 /]
- [2013 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2013-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=27 /]
- [2014 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2014-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=26 /]
- [2015 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2015-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=25 /]
- [2016 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2016-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=24 /]
- [2017 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2017-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=23 /]
- [2018 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2018-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=22 /]
- [2019 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2019-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=21 /]
- [2020 Non anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2020-non-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=20 /]
- [2004 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2004-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=19 /]
- [2006 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2006-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=17 /]
- [2005 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2005-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=18 /]
- [2007 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2007-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=16 /]
- [2008 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2008-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=15 /]
- [2009 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2009-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=14 /]
- [2010 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2010-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=13 /]
- [2011 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2011-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=12 /]
- [2012 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2012-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=11 /]
- [2013 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2013-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=10 /]
- [2014 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2014-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=9 /]
- [2015 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2015-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=8 /]
- [2016 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2016-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=7 /]
- [2017 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2017-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=6 /]
- [2018 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2018-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=5 /]
- [2020 Anti-doping case results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/2020-anti-doping-case-results/) - [table id=3 /]
- [Gymnast suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/gymnast-suspended-for-two-years-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended gymnast Batuhan Yazici for two years for returning a positive test for methylphenidate metabolite Ritalinic acid, a Specified Substance prohibited in competition. The suspension was backdated to 5 October 2019 (the date of the test) for the athlete's timely admission. Decision (PDF 3.4MB) Media Release (PDF 124KB)
- [Member of MotorSport New Zealand suspended for ordering prohibited substances online](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/member-of-motorsport-new-zealand-suspended-for-ordering-prohibited-substances-online/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended Simeon Woolsey, a member of MotorSport New Zealand, for two years for ordering prohibited substances (Tamoxifen and Clomiphene) from an online pharmacy. The suspension was backdated to three months prior to the date of the provisional suspension in recognition of Mr Woolsey's timely admission. Decision (PDF 2MB) Media Release (PDF 125KB)
- [Member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand suspended for nine months for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/member-of-surf-life-saving-new-zealand-suspended-for-nine-months-for-anti-doping-rule-violation/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended John Elsmore, a member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, for nine months for returning a positive in-competition test result for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (a metabolite of THC). The suspension was backdated to 14 March 2020 in recognition of Mr Elsmore's timely admission. Decision (PDF 270KB) Media Release (PDF 127KB)
- [Powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping rule violation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/baby-tiger-but-where-is-the-lion-bear/) - The Sports Tribunal has suspended powerlifter Sean Winters for two years for returning a positive test for Octodrine and its metabolite Heptaminol, which are specified substances prohibited in competition. The suspension was backdated to 19 July 2020, the date of the test, for the athlete's timely admission. Decision (PDF 248KB) Media Release (PDF 128KB)

## Pages

- [Home](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/) - Welcome to the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand About us The mission of the Sports Tribunal is to ensure that national sport organisations, athletes and other parties to a sports dispute have access to a fair, objective and just means of resolving sports disputes within the Tribunal’s jurisdiction that is also affordable, timely and efficient.
- [Members of the Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/members-of-the-tribunal/)
- [Links](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/links/) - Relevant sites and resources on the Web. Anti-Doping Sport Integrity Commission (SIC) World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority International Sport Dispute Resolution Tribunals Court of Arbitration for Sport Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada Sport Resolutions UK National Sports Tribunal-Australia New Zealand Sport Sport New Zealand High Performance Sport New Zealand New Zealand
- [FAQ](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/faq/) - Frequently asked questions. 1. What is the Sports Tribunal? The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand is the independent statutory body that hears and decides certain types of disputes and other matters for the New Zealand sports sector. The aim of the Tribunal is to ensure that national sport organisations, athletes and other parties to a
- [NSOs](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/nsos/) - Advice specifically for National Sports Organisations (NSOs). Role of NSO in anti-doping cases In previous years, NSOs used to bring anti-doping proceedings to the Tribunal against athletes who had tested positive to a prohibited substance or committed an anti-doping violation. This is no longer the case and the Sport Integrity Commission (the Commission) is now
- [For Lawyers](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/for-lawyers/) - Joining the Legal Assistance Panel If you are a lawyer with suitable experience and would like to be part of the Sports Tribunal’s Legal Assistance Panel, please apply to the Registrar at info@sportstribunal.org.nz. Lawyers with the following skills and experience will be considered by the Chair for inclusion on the Legal Assistance Panel: At least
- [Legal Assistance](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/legal-assistance/) - Legal Assistance Panel The Sports Tribunal established a “Legal Assistance Panel” which allows parties to access qualified and affordable legal representation. The Tribunal sought skilled, experienced, and independent sports lawyers who agree to represent athletes and sports organisations involved in cases before the Tribunal (Panel Lawyers) – sometimes on a reduced or free basis. The
- [Sports Tribunal Annual Reports](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/sports-tribunal-annual-reports/) - The latest and previous annual reports are available below. Download Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2024/2025 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2023/2024 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2022/2023 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2021/22 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2020/21 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2019/2020 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2018/2019 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2017/2018 Sports Tribunal Annual Report 2016/2017
- [General process for proceedings](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/general-process-for-proceedings/) - The Tribunal will establish the facts of a dispute and provide each party with the opportunity to put its case and be present when the other party is stating its case. The Tribunal will take into account the individual circumstances, needs and reasonable wishes of the parties. The process involves five steps. Step 1 -
- [Mentor scheme](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/mentor-scheme/) - Approved lawyers Hamish Robertson Rachael Monkhouse
- [News](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/news/)
- [Decisions](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/decisions/) - All decisions from the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand, filtered into Anti-doping case decisions and Non anti-doping case decisions. June 8, 2021
- [Contact us](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/contact/) - Phone0800 55 66 80Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Emailinfo@sportstribunal.org.nz Postal addressRegistrarSports Tribunal of New ZealandPO Box 3338Wellington 6140 Street addressRegistrarSports Tribunal of New ZealandHarbour City Centre,Level 129 Brandon StreetWellington 6011
- [About us](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/about-us/) - About the Sports Tribunal Members of the Tribunal Registrar of the Sports Tribunal History FAQ Frequently asked questions.
- [Resources](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/resources/) - Guide to the Sports Tribunal Sports Tribunal Annual Reports Independent Reports Links Forms / Proceeding forms Transparency Statement
- [Rules and procedures](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rules-and-procedures/) - Dispute types and process Types of disputes the Tribunal hears and decides. Hearings and mediation There are two main ways a dispute may be decided or resolved. Rules of the Sports Tribunal The Rules of the Sports Tribunal govern how the Tribunal operates and set out the procedural rules concerning the disputes and other matters
- [Integrity Code Proceedings](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/specific-types-of-proceedings/integrity-code-proceedings/) - Dispute arising from application of an integrity code Parties to a dispute which has come about as a result of applying an aspect of an integrity code can apply to the Tribunal using the Form 12 to ask the Tribunal to resolve the dispute. Steps in dispute arising from application of an integrity code The
- [Privacy and Copyright](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/privacy-and-copyright/) - Scope This privacy notice applies to personal information collected through the Sports Tribunal website (www.sportstribunal.org.nz). Personal information We do not collect personal information on this site unless you choose to give it to us, or the collection is permitted under the Privacy Act 1993.We do not collect identifiable information about you if you only browse
- [Athletes](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/athletes/) - Advice specifically for athletes. Anti-Doping cases Athletes are usually only involved in anti-doping cases when it is alleged they have committed an anti-doping violation. This is usually when laboratory analysis of an athlete’s urine sample shows the presence of a drug or other substance that is prohibited in sport. The substances that are prohibited in
- [Media](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/media/) - Advice specifically for media. Resources Latest Tribunal newsMedia releases by yearDecisions of the Tribunal and associated summaries and media releasesAnnual reports, the Information Guide to the Sports Tribunal and other publications Privacy and Confidentiality Inquiries to the Tribunal are treated as private and confidential. Under the Rules of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand, cases proceeding before
- [Dispute types and process](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/dispute-types-and-process/) - Types of disputes the Tribunal hears and decides. The types of disputes the Tribunal can hear and decide are set out in s 38 of the Sports Tribunal Act 2006. These include: anti-doping violations disputes arising from the application of an integrity code appeals against a decision of the displinary panel of the Sport Integrity
- [History](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/history/) - The Sports Tribunal was established in 2003 by the Board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (formerly known as SPARC, now known as Sport New Zealand) under the name of the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand. The Tribunal was established as an independent body to hear and decide certain types of disputes for the
- [Registrar of the Sports Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/registrar-of-the-sports-tribunal/) - Luke Macris is the Registrar of the Sports Tribunal. He has a background in both law and sport, having completed LLB (Hons) & BPhEd, a master’s in physical education (with distinction), and a PhD in Sport Policy and Management from the University of Otago. He has worked in legal-based roles for the University of Waikato
- [About the Sports Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/about-the-sports-tribunal/) - The Sports Tribunal is an independent body that determines certain types of disputes for the sports sector. The aim of the Tribunal is to ensure that national sport organisations and other parties to a sports dispute, such as athletes, have access to an affordable, just and speedy means of resolving a sports dispute. The Sports
- [Transparency Statement](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/transparency-statement/) - This transparency statement explains how we collect, use and share information gathered about members of the public or other entities (directly or indirectly) in accordance with the Information Gathering Model Standards. The Sports Tribunal does not have any law enforcement or regulatory compliance responsibilities, and does not gather any information for these purposes. The security
- [Forms / Proceeding forms](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/forms-proceeding-forms/) - Interactive PDFs. Type your information directly into these forms, save as PDF files and email them to the Tribunal and/or print them. Form 1: Application for Anti-Doping Rule Violation Proceedings (PDF 89KB) Form 1: Notice of Service (PDF 27KB) Form 1: Notice to be Endorsed (PDF 25KB) Form 2: Notice of Defence in Anti-Doping Violation
- [Independent Reports](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/independent-reports/) - Available Reviews 2015 review 2009 review 2015 Review What were the reasons for undertaking a review of the Sports Tribunal? The functioning of the Sports Tribunal (“Tribunal”) was last reviewed in 2009 by consulting firm, Martin Jenkins. Since this time, there have been significant changes in the sport sector, in particular, the growth of professionalism,
- [Guide to the Sports Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/guide-to-the-sports-tribunal/) - Sports Tribunal Information Guide
- [Results](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/results/)
- [Appeal Proceedings (including selection appeals)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-proceedings-including-selection-appeals/) - A person or organisation can appeal against a decision of a National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). For example, an athlete could wish to appeal against a disciplinary decision. Another example might be a “selection decision” where an athlete wishes to appeal against not being picked for a NZ team
- [Other Sports-Related Disputes](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/other-sports-related-disputes/) - Where a dispute is not an anti-doping proceeding or an appeal proceeding, the dispute may still be able to be referred to the Sports Tribunal. However, before the Tribunal can hear such a dispute: All parties to the dispute have to agree in writing to refer the dispute to the Tribunal. The dispute has to
- [Therapeutic use exemption appeals (TUE)](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/therapeutic-use-exemption-appeals-tue/) - Appeal by athlete against a decision denying a therapeutic use exemption (TUE). An athlete may be able to appeal to the Sports Tribunal against a decision of an organisation denying the athlete a therapeutic use exemption, depending on the relevant anti-doping policy or rules applying to the athlete. Most NSOs in New Zealand have adopted
- [Anti-doping proceedings](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/anti-doping-proceedings/) - Anti-doping proceedings will usually be brought by The Sport Integrity Commission when it considers that there is sufficient information or evidence that an anti-doping violation has taken place. For example, this may be if an athlete returns a positive drug test result or refuses to provide a sample for drug testing. Proceedings may also be
- [Specific types of proceedings](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/specific-types-of-proceedings/) - Anti-doping proceedings Anti-doping proceedings will usually be brought by the Sport Integrity Commission when they consider that there is sufficient information or evidence that an anti-doping violation has taken place. Therapeutic use exemption appeals (TUE) Appeal by athlete against a decision denying a therapeutic use exemption (TUE). Appeal Proceedings (including selection appeals) A person or
- [Hearings and mediation](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/hearings-and-mediation/) - There are two main ways a dispute may be decided or resolved. These are by: Mediation - where the parties reach agreeement with assistanceHearing - where the Tribunal hears and decides the case (also called adjudication) Below are details about each process: Mediation (parties reach agreement with assistance) Most disputes referred to the Tribunal are
- [Rules of the Sports Tribunal](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/rules-of-the-sports-tribunal/) - The Rules of the Sports Tribunal govern how the Tribunal operates and set out the procedural rules concerning the disputes and other matters the Tribunal hears and decides. The Rules include the steps and procedures required for filing and referring disputes to the Tribunal and the subsequent steps, and obligations on the parties, while a
- [Costs](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/costs/) - To bring a dispute before the Tribunal a filing fee needs to be paid and must accompany the completed application form. The fees are: Filing fees may be paid by internet banking to the following bank account: Sport and Recreation New ZealandWestpac 03 0539 0210140 00 Ref: Sports Tribunal – [name of appellant / party
- [Appeal a Tribunal decision](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/appeal-a-tribunal-decision/) - In general, the decisions of the Tribunal are final and binding and can’t be questioned in any New Zealand court of law. Decisions and orders of the Tribunal may be enforced through the District Court. However, in certain circumstances decisions of the Sports Tribunal may be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (which is an
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## Staff

- [John Macdonald](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/john-macdonald/) - John was appointed Chair of the Tribunal in November 2022. He is a former District Court Judge (1990-2022) and a former Panel Convenor of the New Zealand Parole Board (2002-2016). He played basketball for New Zealand between 1969 and 1981, captaining the first side to beat Australia in 1978. Before concentrating on basketball, John had
- [Harete Hipango-Brownlie](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/harete-hipango/) - Harete (Whanganui, Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru) served six years as a Member of Parliament in the 52nd & 53rd NZ Parliaments. Prior to that she served as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand for 25 years which included court litigation, mediation, tribunal work and legal advocacy/representation specialising in criminal, family,
- [Dr Sarah Beable](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/dr-sarah-beable/) - Dr Sarah Beable is a Sports and Exercise Physician at Axis in Queenstown and Medical Director for Snowsports NZ, having previously been the Medical Director for Cycling New Zealand. She has worked with a wide range of athletes and sports, taking her to multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games and touring with the Silver Ferns. She
- [Pippa Hayward](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/pippa-hayward/) - Pippa is the General Manager for the New Zealand Netball Players Association and the New Zealand Athletes Federation, having previously been a Senior Solicitor at Meredith Connell. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Auckland. She represented New Zealand in hockey between 2012 and 2018, retiring
- [Andrea Twaddle](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/andrea-twaddle/) - Andrea is a director of DTI Lawyers. She is an experienced lawyer specialising in sports law, employment law and independent investigations. Andrea is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association and Association of Workplace Investigators. She serves as the Selection Review and Appeals Commissioner for NZ Rowing. Andrea has considerable legal
- [Sam Fellows](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/sam-fellows/) - Sam (Ngāi Tahu) is a legal and governance adviser and professional director, providing fractional leadership, governance and legal services to businesses, not for profits and individuals. A former General Counsel for the Tauranga City Council and experience at Holland Beckett and Simpson Grierson, he has taught sports law at the University of Waikato and has
- [Ruth Aitken DNZM](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/ruth-aitken-onzm/) - Ruth represented New Zealand at netball in 1979 and was the Silver Ferns coach from 2002-2011, leading the team to two Commonwealth Gold Medals (2006 and 2010) and the 2003 World Netball Championship title. Named Halberg Coach of the Year in 2003 and awarded the ONZM in 2011 for services to netball, she retired as
- [Warwick Smith](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/staff/warwick-smith/) - Warwick has broad decision-making experience. He is a former member of the Copyright Tribunal and has presided as deputy-chair of that tribunal. He has also served as a trademarks hearings officer, and as a panellist for both the New Zealand Domain Name Dispute Resolution Service and the corresponding service provided internationally by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. From 2014 to April 2021, he was as an

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- [T/E ratio > 4:1](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/anti-doping-case-decisions/t-e-ratio-41/)
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- [Terbutaline](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/anti-doping-case-decisions/terbutaline/)
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- [Trafficking / attempted trafficking](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/anti-doping-case-decisions/trafficking-attempted-trafficking/)
- [Trenbolone acetate](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/anti-doping-case-decisions/trenbolone-acetate/)
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- [NSO appealing against decision of NZOC](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/non-anti-doping-case-decisions/nso-appealing-against-decision-of-nzoc/)
- [Other appeals](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/non-anti-doping-case-decisions/other-appeals/)
- [Selection/nomination criteria: whether material on which could reasonably be based](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/non-anti-doping-case-decisions/selection-nomination-criteria-whether-material-on-which-could-reasonably-be-based/)
- [Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implemented](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/non-anti-doping-case-decisions/selection-nomination-criteria-whether-properly-followed-implemented/)
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- [Selection/nomination appeals](https://sportstribunal.org.nz/category/non-anti-doping-case-decisions/selection-nomination-appeals/)
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