World Skate Anti-Doping Rules January 1, 2021
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WORLD SKATE ANTI-DOPING RULES JANUARY 1, 2021 Version 2 Amended 23 April 2021 Adopted World Skate Executive Board 14 May 2021 Based on 2021 World Anti-Doping Code TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITION OF DOPING ................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 2 ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS ................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 3 PROOF OF DOPING ......................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE 4 THE PROHIBITED LIST.................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 5 TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONS ................................................................................... 17 ARTICLE 6 ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES ................................................................................................ 22 ARTICLE 7 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBILITY, INITIAL REVIEW, NOTICE AND PROVISIONAL SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................................... 24 ARTICLE 8 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING DECISION .......................................................................................................................... 27 ARTICLE 9 AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS .................................... 29 ARTICLE 10 SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS ....................................................................................... 29 ARTICLE 11 CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS ........................................................................................ 42 ARTICLE 12 SANCTIONS BY WORLD SKATE AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIES.................. 43 ARTICLE 13 RESULTS MANAGEMENT: APPEALS .......................................................................... 44 ARTICLE 14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING ........................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 15 IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS ............................................................................... 52 ARTICLE 16 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................ 53 ARTICLE 17 EDUCATION...................................................................................................................... 53 ARTICLE 18 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL FEDERATIONS ....... 53 ARTICLE 19 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORLD SKATE ......................... 55 ARTICLE 20 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETES ................................. 55 ARTICLE 21 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETE SUPPORT PERSONNEL..................................................................................................................... 56 ARTICLE 22 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONS SUBJECT TO THESE ANTI-DOPING RULES ......................................................................................... 56 ARTICLE 23 INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE ................................................................................. 57 ARTICLE 24 FINAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 57 APPENDIX 1 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 60 World Skate Anti-Doping Rules Page 2 of 67 WORLD SKATE ANTI-DOPING RULES INTRODUCTION Preface These Anti-Doping Rules are adopted by World Skate Executive Board on 23 June 2020 and implemented in accordance with World Skate's responsibilities under the Code, and in furtherance of World Skate's continuing efforts to eradicate doping in sport. These Anti-Doping Rules are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport is played. Aimed at enforcing anti-doping rules in a global and harmonized manner, they are distinct in nature from criminal and civil laws. They are not intended to be subject to or limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil proceedings, although they are intended to be applied in a manner which respects the principles of proportionality and human rights. When reviewing the facts and the law of a given case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware of and respect the distinct nature of these Anti-Doping Rules, which implement the Code, and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders around the world as to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport. As provided in the Code, World Skate shall be responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping Control. Any aspect of Doping Control or anti-doping Education may be delegated by World Skate to a Delegated Third Party, such as the International Testing Agency (ITA), however, World Skate shall require the Delegated Third Party to perform such aspects in compliance with the Code, International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules. World Skate may delegate its adjudication responsibilities and Results Management to the CAS Anti-Doping Division. When World Skate has delegated its responsibilities to implement part or all of Doping Control to the Delegated Third Party, any reference to World Skate in these Rules should be intended as a reference to that Delegated Third Party, where applicable and within the context of the aforementioned delegation. World Skate shall always remain fully responsible for ensuring that any delegated aspects are performed in compliance with the Code. Italicized terms in these Anti-Doping Rules are defined terms in Appendix 1. Unless otherwise specified, references to Articles are references to Articles of these Anti-Doping Rules. Fundamental Rationale for the Code and World Skate's Anti-Doping Rules Anti-doping programs are founded on the intrinsic value of sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as "the spirit of sport": the ethical pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each Athlete’s natural talents. Anti-doping programs seek to protect the health of Athletes and to provide the opportunity for Athletes to pursue human excellence without the Use of Prohibited Substances and Methods. Anti-doping programs seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport to the world. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including: • Health • Ethics, fair play and honesty World Skate Anti-Doping Rules Page 3 of 67 • Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code • Excellence in performance • Character and Education • Fun and joy • Teamwork • Dedication and commitment • Respect for rules and laws • Respect for self and other Participants • Courage • Community and solidarity The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true. Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport. WORLD SKATE ANTI-DOPING HISTORY World Skate condemns doping as fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport and upholds the principles of Fairness, Respect, Responsibility and Safety in Sport. Historically doping controls have existed in World Skate on an informal basis. In 1999, following the Lausanne Declaration, World Skate (then FIRS) adopted its first formal anti-doping policy. In 2003, World Skate became one of the first International Federations to sign the Code and formally adopt a WADA compliant anti-doping policy in 2004. In 2008 the use of ADAMS for all Athletes and anti-doping administration was initiated. The aim of this policy is to further World Skate’s belief that • All Athletes have the right to participate in doping-free sport and to promote health, fairness and equality for all Athletes worldwide; and • To promote standardised, effective and coordinated anti-doping programs to ensure detection of doping activities in all Athletes worldwide in all sports and at all levels of participation. Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to: (a) World Skate, including its board members, directors, officers, and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control; (b) each of its National Federations, including their board members, directors, officers, and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control; (c) the following Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons: (i) all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members of World Skate, or of any National Federation, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues); (ii) all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who participate in such capacity in Events, Competitions and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by World World Skate Anti-Doping Rules Page 4 of 67 Skate, or any National Federation, or by any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues), wherever held; (iii) any other Athlete