Facts
UK Anti-Doping Limited (“UKAD") charged Dan Staite ("player") for an anti-doping rule violation. Two Prohibited Substances (as defined), erythropoietin and androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione, had been found in an urine sample provided by player on March 13, 2010. A hearing in the player's absence, to determine the charge and consequences, took place on June 28, 2010. At his home he refused a blood test on 18 March 2010.
History
The player is a cyclist and is bound by the Anti-Doping Rules adopted by the British Cycling Federation (“the Rules”). He admits the offence and by mail he made clear not to attend the hearing.
Decision
The sole arbiter rules:
1. an anti-doping rule violation was committed by the player;
2. the period of ineligibility in his case is to be two years;
3. the period of ineligibility is to run from 8 a.m. on 1 May 2010 to 8 a.m. on 1 May 2012.
Appeal
Either UKAD or Mr Staite (or any of the organisations specified in Article 13.4.1 of the Rules) may appeal against this decision.
