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11.3.2 An anti -doping rule violation committed by a member of a Team Out -of- Competition , during or in connection with an Event and not covered by Article 11.3.1 may lead to Disqualification of all of the results obtained by the Team in that Event with all World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 42 consequences for the Team and its members, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes, except as provided in Article 11.3.3. |
11.3.3 Where a member of a Team commits an anti -doping rule violation Out-of- Competition, In -Competition , or in connection with one or more Competitions in an Event, if the other member(s) of the Team establish(es) that he/she/they bear(s) No Fault or Negligence for that violation, the results of the Team in any other Competition(s) in that Event shall not be Disqualified unless the results of the Team in the Competition(s) other than the Competition in which the anti -doping rule violation occurred were likely to have been affected by the Athlete's anti-doping rule violation. |
ARTICLE 12 SANCTIONS BY WORLD TRIATHLON AGAINST OTHER SPORTING BODIES When World Triathlon becomes aware that a National Fed eration or any other sporting body over which it has authority has failed to comply with, implement, uphold, and enforce these Anti-Doping Rules within that organization’s or body’s area of competence, World Triathlon has the authority and may take the fol lowing additional disciplinary actions: 12.1 Exclude all, or some group of, members of that organization or body from specified future Events or all Events conducted within a specified period of time . |
12.2 Take additional disciplinary actions with respec t to that organization’s or body’s recognition, the eligibility of their members to participate in World Triathlon activities, and/or fine that organization or body based on the following: 12.2.1 Four (4) or more violations of these Anti -Doping Rules (other than violations involving Article 2.4) are committed by Athletes or other Persons affiliated with that organization or body during a twelve (12) month period. |
In such event: (a) all or some grou p of members of that organization or body may be banned from participation in any World Triathlon activities for a period of up to two (2) years and/or (b) that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 10 000 USD. |
12.2.2 Four (4) or more vio lations of these Anti -Doping Rules (other than violations involving Article 2.4) are committed in addition to the violations described in Article 12.2.1 by Athletes or other Persons affiliated with that organization or body during a twelve (12) month perio d. In such event, that organization or body may be suspended for a period of up to four (4) years. |
12.2.3 More than one Athlete or other Person affiliated with that organization or body commits an anti -doping rule violation during an International Event. |
In such event, that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 5000 USD. |
12.2.4 That organization or body has failed to make diligent efforts to keep World Triathlon informed about an Athlete's whereabouts after receiving a request for that World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 43 information from World Triathlon . |
In such event, that organization or body may be fined in an amount up to 3000 USD per Athlete , in addition to reimbursement of all of the World Triathlon costs incurred in Testing that organization’s or body’s Athletes . |
12.3 Withhold some or all funding or other financial and non -financial support to that organization or body . |
12.4 Oblige that organization or body to reimburse World Triathlon for all cos ts (including but not limited to laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to a violation of these Anti-Doping Rules committed by an Athlete or other Person affiliated with that organization or body . |
ARTICLE 13 RESULTS MANAGEMENT : APPEALS 13.1 Decisions Subject to Appeal Decisions made under the Code or these Anti -Doping Rules may be appealed as set forth below in Articles 13.2 through 13.7 or as otherwise provided in these Anti -Doping Rules, the Code or the International Standar ds. |
Such decisions shall remain in effect while under appeal unless the appellate body orders otherwise. |
13.1.1 Scope of Review Not Limited The scope of review on appeal includes all issues relevant to the matter and is expressly not limited to the is sues or scope of review before the initial decision maker. |
Any party to the appeal may submit evidence, legal arguments and claims that were not raised in the first instance hearing so long as they arise from the same cause of action or same general facts or circumstances raised or addressed in the first instance hearing. |
13.1.2 CAS Shall Not Defer to the Findings Being Appealed In making its decision, CAS shall not give deference to the discretion exercised by the body whose decision is being appealed. |
13.1.3 WADA Not Required to Exhaust Internal Remedies Where WADA has a right to appeal under Article 13 and no other party has appealed a final decision within World Triathlon ’s process, WADA may appeal such decision directly to CAS without having to exhaust other remedies in World Triathlon ’s process. |
13.2 Appeals from Decisions Regarding Anti -Doping Rule Violations, Consequences , Provisional Suspensions , Implementation of Decisions and Authority World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 44 A decision that an anti -doping rule violation was committed, a decision imposing Consequences or not imposing Consequences for an anti -doping rule violation, or a decision that no anti -doping rule violation was committed; a decision that an anti -doping rule violation proceeding cannot go forward for procedural reasons (including, for example, prescription); a decision by WADA not to grant an exception to the six (6) month notice requirement for a retired Athlete to return to Competition under Article 5.6.1; a decision by WADA assigning Results Management under Article 7.1 of the Code ; a decision by World Triathlon not to bring forward an Adverse Analytical Finding or an Atypical Finding as an anti -doping rule violation, or a decision not to go forward with an anti -doping rule violation after an investigation in accordance with the International Standard for Results Management ; a decision to impose, or lift, a Provisional Suspension as a result of a Provisional Hearing ; World Triathlon ’s failure to comply with Article 7.4; a decision that World Triathlon lacks authority to rule on an alleged anti -doping rule violation or its Consequences ; a decision to suspend, or not suspend, Consequences or to reinstate, or not reinstate, Consequences under Article 10.7.1; failure to comply with Articles 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 of the Code ; failure to comply with Article 10.8.1; a decision under Article 10.14.3; a decision by World Triathlon not to implement another Anti-Doping Organization’s decision under Article 15; and a decision under Article 27.3 of the Code may be appealed exclusively as provided in this Article 13.2. |
13.2.1 Appeals Involving International -Level Athletes or International Events In case s arising from participation in an International Event or in cases involving International -Level Athletes , the decision may be appealed exclusively to CAS. |
13.2.2 Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons In cases where Article 13.2.1 is not ap plicable, the decision may be appealed to an appellate body, in accordance with rules adopted by the National Anti -Doping Organization having authority over the Athlete or other Person . |
The rules for such appeal shall respect the following principles: a timely hearing; a fair, impartial, Operationally Independent and Institutionally Independent hearing panel; the right to be represented by counsel at the Person 's own expense; and a timely, written, reasoned decision. |
If no such body as described above is in place and available at the time of the appeal, the decision may be appealed to CAS in accordance with the applicable procedural rules . |
13.2.3 Persons Entitled to Appeal 13.2.3.1 Appeals Involving International -Level Athletes or International Events In cases under Article 13.2.1, the following parties shall have the right to appeal to CAS: (a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision being appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered; (c) World Triathlon ; World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 45 (d) the National Anti -Doping Organization of the Person’s country of residence or countries where the Person is a n ational or license holder; (e) the International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee, as applicable, where the decision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions affecting eligibility f or the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; and (f) WADA . |
13.2.3.2 Appeals Involving Other Athletes or Other Persons In cases under Article 13.2.2, the parties having the right to appeal to the national -level appeal body shall be as provided in the Nation al Anti -Doping Organization's rules but, at a minimum, shall include the following parties: (a) the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision being appealed; (b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered; (c) World Tri athlon ; (d) the National Anti -Doping Organization of the Person’s country of residence or countries where the Person is a national or license holder; (e) the International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee, as applicable, where the de cision may have an effect in relation to the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, including decisions affecting eligibility for the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games; and (f) WADA . |
For cases under Article 13.2.2, WADA , the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and World Triathlon shall also have the right to appeal to CAS with respect to the decision of the national -level appeal body. |
Any party filing an appeal shall be entitled to assistance from CAS to obtain all relev ant information from the Anti-Doping Organization whose decision is being appealed and the information shall be provided if CAS so directs. |
13.2.3.3 Duty to Notify All parties to any CAS appeal must ensure that WADA and all other parties with a right to appeal have been given timely notice of the appeal. |
13.2.3.4 Appeal from Imposition of Provisional Suspension Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the only Person who may appeal from the imposition of a Provisional Suspension is the Athlete or other Person upon whom the Provisional Suspension is imposed. |
13.2.3.5 Appeal from Decisions under Article 12 Decisions by World Triathlon pursuant to Article 12 may be appealed exclusively to CAS by the National Federation or other body. |
13.2.4 Cross Appeals and other Subsequent Appeals Allowed World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 46 Cross appeals and other subsequent appeals by any respondent named in cases brought to CAS under the Code are specifically permitted. |
Any party with a right to appeal under this Article 13 must file a cro ss appeal or subsequent appeal at the latest with the party’s answer. |
13.3 Failure to Render a Timely Decision by World Triathlon Where, in a particular case, World Triathlon fails to render a decision with respect to whether an anti -doping rule violation was committed within a reasonable deadline set by WADA , WADA may elect to appeal directly to CAS as if World Triathlon had rendered a decision finding no anti -doping rule viol ation. |
If the CAS hearing panel determines that an anti -doping rule violation was committed and that WADA acted reasonably in electing to appeal directly to CAS, then WADA’s costs and attorney fees in prosecuting the appeal shall be reimbursed to WADA by World Triathlon . |
13.4 Appeals Relating to TUEs TUE decisions may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 4.4. |
13.5 Notification of Appeal Decisions World Triathlon shall promptly provide the appeal decision to the Athlete or other Person and to the other Anti-Doping Organizations that would have been entitled to appeal under Article 13.2.3 as provided under Article 14.2. |
13.6 Time for Filing Appeals 13.6.1 Appeals to CAS The time to file an appeal to CAS shall be twenty -one (21) days from the date of receipt of the decision by the appealing party. |
The above notwithstanding, the following shall apply in connection with appeals filed by a party entitled to appeal , but which was not a party to the proceeding s that led to the decision being appealed: (a) Within fifteen (15) days from the notice of the decision, such party/ies shall have the right to request a copy of the full case file pertaining to the decision from the Anti-Doping Organization that had Results Management authority; (b) If such a request is made within the fifteen (15) day period, then the party making such request shall have twenty -one (21) days from receipt of the file to file an appeal to CAS. |
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA shall be the later of: (a) Twenty -one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having a right to World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 47 appeal could have appealed, or (b) Twenty -one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to the decision. |
13.6.2 Appeals Under Article 13.2.2 The time to file an appeal to an independent and impartial body in accordance with rules established by the National Anti -Doping Organization shall be indicated by the same rules of the National Anti -Doping Organization . |
The above notwithstanding, the filing deadline for an appeal filed by WADA shall be the later of: (a) Twenty -one (21) days after the last day on which any other party having a right to appeal could have appealed, or (b) Twenty -one (21) days after WADA’s receipt of the complete file relating to the decisio n. ARTICLE 14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING 14.1 Information Concerning Adverse Analytical Findings , Atypical Findings , and Other Asserted Anti -Doping Rule Violations 14.1.1 Notice of Anti -Doping Rule Violations to Athletes and other Persons Notice to Athletes or other Persons of anti -doping rule violations asserted against them shall occur as provided under Articles 7 and 14. |
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti -doping rule violation charge, World Triathlon decides not to move forward with a matter, it must notify the Athlete or other Person , (provided that the Athlete or other Person had been already informed of the ongoing Results Ma nagement ). |
Notice shall be delivered or emailed to Athletes or other Persons. |
14.1.2 Notice of Anti -Doping Rule Violations to National Anti -Doping Organizations and WADA Notice of the assertion of an anti -doping rule violation to the Athlete’s or other Person’s World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 48 National Anti -Doping Organization and WADA shall occur as provided under Articles 7 and 14, simultaneously with the notice to the Athlete or other Person . |
If at any point during Results Management up until the anti -doping rule violation charge, World Triathlon decides not to move forward with a matter, it must give notice (with reasons) to the Anti-Doping Organizations with a right of appeal under Article 13.2.3. |
Notice shall be delivered or emailed. |
14.1.3 Content of an Anti -Doping Rule Viola tion Notice Notification of an anti -doping rule violation shall include: the Athlete's or other Person’s name, country, sport and discipline within the sport, the Athlete’s competitive level, whether the test was In-Competition or Out-of-Competition , the date of Sample collection, the analytical result reported by the laboratory, and other information as required by the International Standard for Testing and Investigations and International Standard for Results Management . |
Notifica tion of anti -doping rule violations other than under Article 2.1 shall also include the rule violated and the basis of the asserted violation. |
14.1.4 Status Reports Except with respect to investigations which have not resulted in a notice of an anti -doping rule violation pursuant to Article 14.1.1, the Athlete’s or other Person’s National Anti -Doping Organization and WADA shall be regularly updated on the status and findings of any review or proceedings conducted pursuant to Article 7, 8 or 13 and shall be provided with a prompt written reasoned explanation or decision explaining the resolution of the matter. |
14.1.5 Confidentiality The recipient organizations shall not disclose this information beyond those Persons with a need to know (which would include the appropriate personnel at the applicable National Olympic Committee , National Federation and Team in a Team Sport) , until World Triathlon has made Public Disclosure as permitted by Article 14.3. |
14.1.6 Protection of Confidential Information by an Employee or Agent of World Triathlon World Triathlon shall ensure that information concerning Adverse Analytical Findings , Atypical F indings , and other asserted anti -doping rule violations remains confidential until such information is Publicly Disclosed in accordance with Article 14.3. |
World Triathlon shall ensure that its employees (whether permanent or otherwise), contractors, agents, consultants, and Delegated Third Parties are subject to fully enforceable contractual duty of confidentiality and to fully enforceable procedures for the investigation a nd disciplining of improper and/or unauthorized disclosure of such confidential information. |
World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 49 14.2 Notice of Anti -Doping Rule Violation or violations of Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension Decisions and Request for Files 14.2.1 Anti-doping rule viol ation decisions or decisions related to violations of Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension rendered pursuant to Article 7.6, 8.2, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.14.3 or 13.5 shall include the full reasons for the decision, including, if applicable, a justificatio n for why the maximum potential sanction was not imposed. |
Where the decision is not in English or French, World Triathlon shall provide an English or French summary of the decision and the supporting reasons. |
14.2.2 An Anti-Doping Organization having a r ight to appeal a decision received pursuant to Article 14.2.1 may, within fifteen (15) days of receipt, request a copy of the full case file pertaining to the decision. |
14.3 Public Disclosure 14.3.1 After notice has been provided to the Athlete or other Person in accordance with the International Standard for Results Management , and to the applicable Anti-Doping Organizations in accordance with Article 14.1.2, the identity of any Athlete or other Person who is notified of a potential anti -doping rule vio lation, the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method and the nature of the violation involved, and whether the Athlete or other Person is subject to a Provisional Suspension may be Publicly Disclosed by World Triathlon . |
14.3.2 No later than twenty (20) days after it has been determined in an appellate decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2, or such appeal has been waived, or a hearing in accordance with Article 8 has been waived, or the assertion of an anti -doping rule violatio n has not otherwise been timely challenged, or the matter has been resolved under Article 10.8, or a new period of Ineligibility , or reprimand, has been imposed under Article 10.14.3, World Triathlon must Publicly Disclose the disposition of the anti -dopin g matter, including the sport, the anti -doping rule violated, the name of the Athlete or other Person committing the violation, the Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method involved (if any) and the Consequences imposed. |
World Triathlon must also Publicly Disclose within twenty (20) days the results of appellate decisions concerning anti -doping rule violations, including the information described above, unless applicable national privacy laws preclude World Triathlon from doing so in which case Public Disc losure shall be limited to only what is necessary to ensure World Triathlon ’s compliance with the relevant applicable laws. |
In such a case, World Triathlon will provide for alternative Public Disclosure process. |
14.3.3 After an anti -doping rule violatio n has been determined to have been committed in an appellate decision under Article 13.2.1 or 13.2.2 or such appeal has been waived, or in a hearing in accordance with Article 8 or where such hearing has been waived, or the assertion of an anti -doping rule violation has not otherwise been timely challenged, or the matter has been resolved under Article 10.8, World Triathlon may make public such determination or decision and may comment publicly on the matter. |
World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 50 14.3.4 In any case where it is determined, afte r a hearing or appeal, that the Athlete or other Person did not commit an anti -doping rule violation, the fact that the decision has been appealed may be Publicly Disclosed . |
However, the decision itself and the underlying facts may not be Publicly Disclosed except with the consent of the Athlete or other Person who is the subject of the decision. |
World Triathlon shall use reasonable efforts to obtain such consent, and if con sent is obtained, shall Publicly Disclose the decision in its entirety or in such redacted form as the Athlete or other Person may approve. |
14.3.5 Publication shall be accomplished at a minimum by placing the required information on the World Triathlon ’s website and leaving the information up for the longer of one (1) month or the duration of any period of Ineligibility . |
The information will be removed immediately after the expiry of the above indicated time period s. 14.3.6 Except as provided in Articles 14.3.1 and 14.3.3, no Anti-Doping Organization , National Federation , or WADA -accredited laboratory, or any official of any such body, shall publicly comment on the specific facts of any pending case (as opposed to general description of process an d science) except in response to public comments attributed to, or based on information provided by, the Athlete , other Person or their entourage or other representatives. |
14.3.7 The mandatory Public Disclosure required in Article 14.3.2 shall not be req uired where the Athlete or other Person who has been found to have committed an anti -doping rule violation is a Minor , Protected Person or Recreational Athlete . |
Any optional Public Disclosure in a case involving a Minor , Protected Person or Recreational Athlete shall be proportionate to the facts and circumstances of the case. |
14.4 Statistical Reporting World Triathlon shall, at least annually, publish publicly a general statistical report of its Doping Control activities, with a copy provi ded to WADA . |
World Triathlon may also publish reports showing the name of each Athlete tested and the date of each Testing . |
14.5 Doping Control Information Database and Monitoring of Compliance To enable WADA to perform its compliance monitoring role and to ensure the effective use of resources and sharing of applicable Doping Control information among Anti-Doping Organizations , World Triathlon shall report to WADA through ADAMS Doping Control -related information, including, in particular: (a) Athlete B iological Passport data for International -Level Athletes and National -Level Athletes , (b) Whereabouts information for Athletes including those in Registered Testing Pools , (c) TUE decisions, and (d) Results Management decisions, as required under the a pplicable International Standard(s) . |
World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 51 14.5.1 To facilitate coordinated test distribution planning, avoid unnecessary duplication in Testing by various Anti-Doping Organizations , and to ensure that Athlete Biological Passport profiles are updated, World Tr iathlon shall report all In-Competition and Out-of-Competition tests to WADA by entering the Doping Control forms into ADAMS in accordance with the requirements and timelines contained in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations. |
14.5.2 To facilitate WADA ’s oversight and appeal rights for TUEs , World Triathlon shall report all TUE applications, decisions and supporting documentation using ADAMS in accordance with the requirements and timelines contained in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions . |
14.5.3 To facilitate WADA ’s oversight and appeal rights for Results Management , World Triathlo n shall report the following information into ADAMS in accordance with the requirements and timelines outlined in the International Standard for Results Management : (a) notifications of anti -doping rule violations and related decisions for Adverse Analytic al Findings ; (b) notifications and related decisions for other anti -doping rule violations that are not Adverse Analytical Findings ; (c) whereabouts failures; and (d) any decision imposing, lifting or reinstating a Provisional Suspension . |
14.5.4 The information described in this Article will be made accessible, where appropriate and in accordance with the applicable rules, to the Athlete , the Athlete ’s National Anti -Doping Organization , and any other Anti-Doping Organizations with Testing authority over the Athlete . |
14.6 Data Privacy 14.6.1 World Triathlon may collect, store, process or disclose personal information relating to Athletes and other Persons where necessary and appropriate to conduct its Anti-Doping Activities under the Code, the International Standards (including specifically the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information), these Anti -Doping Rules, and in compliance with applicable law. |
14.6.2 Without limiting the foregoing, World Triath lon shall: i. |
Only process personal information in accordance with a valid legal ground; ii. |
Notify any Participant or Person subject to these Anti -Doping Rules, in a manner and form that complies with applicable laws and the International Standard for the Pro tection of Privacy and Personal Information, that their personal information may be processed by World Triathlon and other Persons for the purpose of the implementation of these Anti -Doping Rules; iii. |
Ensure that any third -party agents (including any Delegated Third Party ) with whom World Triathlon shares the personal information of any Participant or Person is subject to appropriate technical and contractual controls to protect the World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 52 confidentiality and privacy of such information. |
ARTICLE 15 IMPLEMEN TATION OF DECISIONS 15.1 Automatic Binding Effect of Decisions by Signatory Anti-Doping Organizations 15.1.1 A decision of an anti -doping rule violation made by a Signatory Anti -Doping Organization , an appellate body (Article 13.2.2 of the Code ) or CAS shall, after the parties to the proceeding are notified, automatically be binding beyond the parties to the proceeding upon World Triathlon and its National Federations , as well as every Signatory in every sport with the effects described below: 15.1.1 .1 A decision by any of the above -described bodies imposing a Provisional Suspension (after a Provisional Hearing has occurred or the Athlete or other Person has either accepted the Provisional Suspension or has waived the right to a Provisional Hearing , expedited hearing or expedited appeal offered in accordance with Article 7.4.3) automatically prohibits the Athlete or other Person from participation (as described in Article 10.14.1) in all sports within the authority of any Signatory during the Provisio nal Suspension . |
15.1.1.2 A decision by any of the above -described bodies imposing a period of Ineligibility (after a hearing has occurred or been waived) automatically prohibits the Athlete or other Person from participation (as described in Article 10.14.1) in all sports within the authority of any Signatory for the period of Ineligibility . |
15.1.1.3 A decis ion by any of the above -described bodies accepting an anti -doping rule violation automatically binds all Signatories . |
15.1.1.4 A decision by any of the above -described bodies to Disqualify results under Article 10.10 for a specified period automatically Disqualifies all results obtained within the authority of any Signatory during the specified period. |
15.1.2 World Triathlon and its National Federations shall recognize and implement a decision and its effects as required by Article 15.1.1, without any f urther action required, on the earlier of the date World Triathlon receives actual notice of the decision or the date the decision is placed by WADA into ADAMS . |
15.1.3 A decision by an Anti-Doping Organization , a national appellate body or CAS to suspen d, or lift, Consequences shall be binding upon World Triathlon and its National Federations without any further action required, on the earlier of the date World Triathlon receives actual notice of the decision or the date the decision is placed into ADAMS . |
15.1.4 Notwithstanding any provision in Article 15.1.1, however, a decision of an anti -doping rule violation by a Major Event Organization made in an expedited process during an Event shall not be binding on World Triathlon or its National Federations unless the rules of the World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 53 Major Event Organization provide the Athlete or other Person with an opportunity to an appeal under non -expedited procedures. |
15.2 Implementation of Other Decisions by Anti-Doping Organizations World Triathlon and its National Federations may decide to implement other anti -doping decisions rendered by Anti-Doping Organizations not described in Article 15.1.1 above, such as a Provisional Suspension prior to a Provisional Hearing or acceptance by the Athlete or other Person. |
15.3 Implementation of Decisions by Body that is not a Signatory An anti -doping decision by a body that is not a Signatory to the Code shall be implemented by World Triathlon and its National Federations , if World Triathlon finds that the decision purports to be within the authority of that body and the anti -doping rules of that body are otherwise consistent with the Code . |
ARTICLE 16 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS No anti -doping rule violation proceeding may be commenced against an Athlete or other Person unless he or she has been notified of the anti -doping rule violation as provided in Article 7, or notification has been reasonably attempted, within ten (10) years from the date the violation is asserted to have occurred. |
ARTICLE 17 EDUCATION World Tr iathlon shall plan, implement, evaluate and promote Education in line with the requirements of Article 18.2 of the Code and the International Standard for Education . |
ARTICLE 18 ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL FEDERATIONS 18.1 All Nation al Federations and their members shall comply with the Code, International Standards , and these Anti -Doping Rules. |
All National Federations and other members shall include in their policies, rules and programs the provisions necessary to ensure that World Triathlon may enforce these Anti -Doping Rules (including carrying out Testing ) directly in respect of Athletes (including National -Level Athletes ) and other Persons under their anti -doping authority as specified in the Introduction to these Anti -Doping Rul es (Section “Scope of these Anti -Doping Rules”). |
18.2 Each National Federation shall incorporate these Anti -Doping Rules either directly or by reference into its governing documents, constitution and/or rules as part of the rules of sport that bind their members so that the National Federation may enforce them itself directly in res pect of Athletes (including National -Level Athletes ) and other Persons under its World Triathlon Anti -Doping Rules 2021 54 anti-doping authority. |
18.3 By adopting these Anti -Doping Rules and incorporating them into their governing documents and rules of sport, National Federations shall cooperate with and support World Triathlon in that function . |
They shall also recognize, abide by and implement the decisions made pursuant to these Anti -Doping Rules, including the decisions imposing sanctions on Persons under their authority. |
18.4 All National F ederations shall take appropriate action to enforce compliance with the Code , International Standards , and these Anti -Doping Rules by inter alia : i. conducting Testing only under the documented authority of World Triathlon and using their National Anti -Doping Organization or other Sample collection authority to collect Samples in compliance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations; ii. |
recognizing the authority of the National Anti -Doping Organization in their country in accordance with A rticle 5.2.1 of the Code and assisting as appropriate with the National Anti -Doping Organization’s implementation of the national Testing program for their sport; iii. |
analyzing all Samples collected using a WADA -accredited or WADA -approved laboratory in accordance with Article 6.1; and iv. |
ensuring that any national level anti -doping rule violation cases discovered by National Federations are adjudicated by an Operationally Independent hearing panel in accordance with Article 8.1 and the Intern ational Standard for Results Management . |
18.5 All National Federations shall establish rules requiring all Athlete s preparing for or participating in a Competition or activity authorized or organized by a National Federation or one of its member organizations, and all Athlete Support Personnel associated with such Athletes , to agree to be bound by these Anti -Doping Rules and to submit to the Results Management authority of the Anti-Doping Organization in conformity with the Code as a condition of such participation. |
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