Facts
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports charges Caroline Pyzik (the athlete) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On January 30, 2011, Caroline Pyzik was subject to an anti‐doping control as part of the Canadian Taekwondo Championships. Analysis of the collected sample revealed the presence of prohibited diuretics (triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide) under the World Anti‐Doping Code.
History
The athlete, 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. Gariépy demonstrated strong disregard in caring for the 16-year old athlete. He suggested a product that contained the prohibited substances.
Decision
1. The Tribunal does not consider that circumstances justify the application of Rules 7.44 and 7.45.
2. Regarding Rule 7.60, the Tribunal considers it does not have sufficient jurisdiction to intervene in the relationship between the CCES and Taekwondo Canada in this arbitration procedure.
3. Considering the documentary evidence and testimony, I conclude that Caroline Pyzik has committed an anti‐doping rule violation under Rule 7.23 of the Canadian Doping Program (CADP). Because this is a first violation, the period of ineligibility is of two (2) years.
4. Considering that Caroline Pyzik complied with a provisional suspension from her sport effective March 30, 2011, in compliance with Rule 7.15, her period of ineligibility will end on March 30, 2013.
I retain jurisdiction with respect to any issue which may arise concerning the interpretation or implementation of this decision.
Costs
The whole without costs.
