With cannabis becoming legal on October 17th, many sport organizations have been asking themselves the following questions: What do we have to know? Is it the same for every province/territory? What about medicinal marijuana? Is marijuana use considered ‘doping’? Do we need a “weed … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Sport Organization for Legal Cannabis
Off-Side: Additional Penalties for Doping Infractions Struck Down
We have confirmation... for a second time the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has struck down additional penalties for doping infractions that fall outside the WADA Code. The decision was rendered on Monday, April 30th 2012. Even though the WADA Code prohibits penalties beyond those … [Read more...] about Off-Side: Additional Penalties for Doping Infractions Struck Down
Important Lessons for NSOs in Recent CAS Decision
What can Canadian sport organizations learn from a recent decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)? As it turns out, a lot, at least from one of its most recent decisions rendered on October 4, 2011 (CAS 2011/0/2422 USOC v. IOC). First, a quick discussion of the decision, then a … [Read more...] about Important Lessons for NSOs in Recent CAS Decision
Perceptions of Fairness – the Case of the University of Waterloo Football Program
The actions of the University of Waterloo in suspending its 2010 football season provide an opportunity to think about issues of 'fairness'. We can think of fairness as it relates to the use of performance enhancing substances and "fair play". We can also think of fairness in a legal sense. In this … [Read more...] about Perceptions of Fairness – the Case of the University of Waterloo Football Program
A Little Knowledge Can Go A Long Way – Understanding The Principles Behind Doping Decisions
Arbitration decisions from the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) are always interesting to read – there is a compelling story in each one. Their importance, however, lies in the guidance they give. In this column we examine doping decisions that have been rendered since 2005, when … [Read more...] about A Little Knowledge Can Go A Long Way – Understanding The Principles Behind Doping Decisions
New studies shed light on nandrolone
Nandrolone is a banned substance under the IOC Anti-Doping Code when it is found at levels exceeding 2 ng/ml in men and 5 ng/ml in women. Unlike most banned steroids, nandrolone occurs naturally in the human body. In a 1999 study, it was found that approximately half of the test subjects produced … [Read more...] about New studies shed light on nandrolone