Facts
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport ("CCES") alleges an anti-doping violation by Valerio Moscariello (respondent). He is Amanda Galle's conditioning coach and in regards to her positive drug test result of January 24, 2009, Ms. Galle tested positive for the presence of Nandrolone, respondent must take full responsibility. The Statement was obtained during the course of an earlier Doping Tribunal hearing involving Ms. Amanda Galle.
History
In his Statement, the respondent states that as part of Ms. Galle's conditioning regime he injected her, on a bi-weekly basis with a combination of vitamins B6 and B12 but that on January 14, 2009 he mistakenly injected her with deca-durabolin, which he had prepared for his personal use as an amateur body builder. He further states that after Ms. Galle left his residence he realized his error but did not advise her of this mistake because he thought "nationals were months away" and he did not want to "unnecessarily worry her and distract her from her training".
Decision
A twelve year period of ineligibility, commencing on the date of this decision, which is proportionate to the gravity and harm occasioned by Mr. Moscariello's conduct and appropriate in all of the circumstances.
