Facts
The Canandian Centre for Ethics in Sports charges Jimmy Gariépy for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. He administrated diuretics (triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide) to a minor.
History
Ms. Caroline Pyzik, a taekwondo athlete aged 16 at the time, met with Gariépy, in his role as trainer, from September 2010 to prepare for the Canadian Championships to be held in January 2011. Pyzik and Gariépy established a relationship of trust. Championships, Pyzik enquired with Gariépy about over the counter products that could help her safely manage her weight within her target category, while specifying she did not want a doping product. Gariépy was an athlete support personnel and had, as a trainer, the benefit of additional credibility with the athlete. She was suspended for a period of two (2) years. Gariépy demonstrated strong disregard in caring for the 16-year old athlete.
submissions
Accordingly, the decision in this case must be a clear expression of denunciation and deterrence. A minimal sanction would not fulfil these objectives.
Decision
There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has demonstrated that Gariépy violated the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). Accordingly, Mr. Jimmy Gariépy is hereby subject to an ineligibility period of five (5) years as of January 19, 2012.
Costs
No costs in this matter are awarded.
