Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Organization (UKAD) charged Simon Carty (respondent) for a violation of the British Bobsleigh Association's (BBA) Anti-Doping Rules (ADR). On 28 February 2012, the Respondent provided sample for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive for for the prohibited substance clenbuterol. On 8 April 2012, the Respondent requested the matter be referred to the National Anti-Doping Panel ("NADP") for hearing and determination in accordance with the ADR and NADP procedural rules.
History
The Respondent hereby admits the use of the prohibited substance clenbuterol during January and February 2012. This use occurred via the respondent's intentional consumption of a tablet-form weight loss product that he understood to be a Chinese manufactured "fat burner", whilst recovering from surgery.
The parties have proposed a resolution of the matter, subject to the approval of the NADP Tribunal.
Decision
1. Respondent admits the use of the prohibited substance clenbutorol.
2. Respondent admits the violation of the BBA ADR.
3. As a consequence, a period of Ineligibility is imposed upon the Respondent of two years.
4. During tho two year period of ineligibility: the Respondent may not participate In any capacity in any Competition, Event or other activity (other than authorized anti-doping education or rehabilitation programs) organized, convened, authorized or recognized by (a) the BBA or any body that is a member of, or affiliated to, or licensed by the BBA; (b) and Signatory; (c) any club or other body that is a member organixation; or (d) any professional league or any international or national level Event organization. In addition, save where the
Anti-Doping Rule Violation involved only a Specified Substance, some or all financial support or benefits (if any) that the BBA might have otherwise provided to the Participant shall be withheld. In addition, the BBA shall take all steps within its power to have the period of ineligibility recognized and enforced by all relevant parties, including other Signatories pursuant to Code Article 15.4; The Respondent shall remain subject to and bound to comply with the BBA ADR, including the obligation to submit to drug-testing under the rules. If requested, he will provide information as to his whereabouts to facilitate such testing.
5. There shall be no order as to the costs of these proceedings.
6. The disposition of these proceedings on the terms set out above will be publicly announced via UK Anti-Doping's website.
7. The Respondent has no further right of appeal against this order, but each of the International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation (FIBT) and the World Anti-Doping Agency has a right of appeal against this Order or any part of it.
