Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M53 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an cycling event on May 14, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of heptaminol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent has an explanation from her sport physician that she had used medication as a treatment after she went through drainage sessions from a physiotherapist. This medication contained the prohibited substance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months conditionally in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by UFOLEP.
2. The decision starts on October 10, 2005.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation, FFE) charges respondent M52 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules.
During a concours on August 20, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited.

History
The respondent admitted the use of cannabis one week before the doping control. He produces testimonies from his trainer and employer to prove his moral and a recent blood test on his expenses which is negative on cannabis.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, from which two months conditionally, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFE.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 13, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed a high testerone on epitestosterone ratio, an additional spectrometric analysis on isotopes showed testosterone of exogenous origin which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC with a period of ineligibility of three years. Respondent appealed against this decision, the appeal committee of the FFHMFAC failed to deal with this matter within the time limit.
Because of the seriousness of the violation the panel concludes that the sanction remains.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M50 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 20, 2005, a sample was taken for doping tests purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of metabolites of nandrolone and ephedrine which are prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri with a period of ineligibility of two years extended to the French Swimming Federation, French Athletics Federation and the French Cycling Federation. Respondent appealed against this decision but the appeal committee of the FFTri confirmed the given sanction.
However the respondent didn't produce any new information towards this case before the board. Regarding the seriousness the sanction will be extended to all sport federations.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification and ends as sanctioned by the appeal committee of the FFTri.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The Royal Netherlands Power Sport and Fitness Federation (Koninklijke Nederlandse Krachtsport en Fitnessfederatie, KNKF) has reported an anti doping rule violation against the athlete. The athlete had provided a sample for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The athlete argued in his written statement that he had used cannabis for medical purposes. He hadn't asked for a (retrospective) therapeutic use exemption, however he had an medical certificate to prove his condition. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Considerations panel
The athlete had proved that the cannabis was used for painkilling.

Decision
1. The sanction is a reprimand.
2. The administrative cost are borne by the athlete.

Facts
The Royal Dutch Cycling Federation (de Koninklijke Nederlandsche Wielren Unie, KNWU), charged the cyclist for an Anti-Doping rule violation. During a match in 2012 the cyclist didn't attend the doping control for which he was selected.

History
The cyclist had to leave the race after three rounds because he was to far behind, he claims not to have seen any sign for doping control or hear the announcement for the control. Also his father who accompanied him claims not to have noticed the announcement. However the Doping Control Officer (DCO) and the chaperon of the cyclist took great effort in finding him.

Consideration penal
Although the evasion is regarded as a significant fault and the cyclist is a minor who has no record of earlier sanctions the sanction can only be reduced to the minimum.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year.
2. Fees and expenses for this committee shall not be borne by the Athlete.

Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on July 6, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
Respondent claims the need for medication because of a medical condition. It appears from the medical record that the respondent would be subject to longstanding medical treatment; but documents submitted by the interested to the Council do not involve any element of nature that establish the reality of this disease.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorize by the FFA.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M48 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on April 13, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of acetazolamide, which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent contests the laboratory results and arranges an own toxicological report on his own expense which indicates that none of his medications contained the prohibited substance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The decision start on the date of the notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Motor Sports Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile, FFSA) charges respondent M47 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a rally on May 20, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent admits the use of cannabis but claims it was without the intention to enhance sport performance procedure.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, for which one month conditionally, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSA.
2. The decision starts on the date of the notification.
3. The decision will be published.
4. The decision will be sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 19, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of terbutaline which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had mentioned the use of terbutaline on the doping control form, also he has proof from his medical files that he needs medication to treat his asthma.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will not be published.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.