Facts
The Ice Hockey UK (IHUK) charged Kyle Bochek, the athlete, for violations of the Anti-Doping Rules. On November 30, 2014, the athlete provided an In-Competition Sample for doping test purposes. His sample showed the presence of methylhexaneamine which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The Athlete admitted the charge and waived his right to have the B Sample analysed. The Athlete has explained that his ingestion of methylhexaneamine was caused by a dietary supplement.
The supplement concerned was marketed as a ‘pre-workout’ drink. The Athlete did not undertake any reasonable inquiries of any person who might have advised him as to the utility or efficacy of the supplement, nor did he undertake any steps to satisfy himself that the supplement was free of Prohibited Substances. The Athlete has, however, provided evidence to the effect the he did not intend to use methylhexaneamine to enhance his performance. The Athlete is significantly at fault. He failed to take any straightforward steps that he could have taken to avoid ingesting methylhexaneamine. Since receipt of the charge he has cooperated with the disciplinary process and promptly admitted the violation. He has been frank about the circumstances in which the violation arose. His prompt admission and cooperation have avoided the need to expend time and resources on a hearing.
Decision
The period of ineligibility is 18 months.
