Athletes are subject to and bound to comply with the Anti-Doping Rules (ADR). Article 2.10 of the ADR provides that the following conduct will constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV):
2.10 Prohibited Association
Association by an Athlete or other Person subject to the authority of an Anti-Doping Organization (“ADO”) in a professional or sport-related capacity with any Athlete Support Person who:
2.10.1 If subject to the authority of an ADO, is serving a period of Ineligibility; or
2.10.2 If not subject to the authority of an ADO, and where Ineligibility has not been addressed in a Results Management process pursuant to the World Anti-Doping Code (“Code”), has been convicted or found in a criminal, disciplinary or professional proceeding to have engaged in conduct which would have constituted a violation of the ADR if Code-compliant rules had been applicable to such Person. The disqualifying status of such Person shall be in force for the longer of 6 years from the criminal, professional or disciplinary decision or the duration of the criminal, disciplinary or professional sanction imposed; or
2.10.3 Is serving as a front or intermediary for an individual described in Article 2.10.1 or 2.10.2.
In order to protect clean athletes, FISav has implemented a process to ensure that all potential cases of prohibitedassociation are identified and followed up in a timely manner.
Potential Cases of Prohibited Association can be reported via the FISav website, via a specific email address fisavate.antidoping@gmail.comor viaanother Anti-Doping Organisation.
- On becoming aware of a potential case of Prohibited Association, the president of the FISav Anti-Doping Commission will advise the Athlete or other Person in writing of the disqualifying status of the Athlete Support Personnel (Notice under the FISav Anti-Doping Rules – Prohibited Association – first letter).
- The Athlete or other Person is provided the opportunity to explain why he/she can’t reasonably avoid the association.
- The Athlete or other Person is provided with the opportunity to explain why the relevant Athlete Support Personnel is not disqualified.
- The FISav Anti-Doping Commission will examine all evidence provided by the Athlete or other Person before making the decision to begin ADRV proceedings.
- The FISav Anti-Doping Commission will advise the Athlete or other Person about the decision, and if necessary issue a warning.
- If the Prohibited Association continues despite the issuance of a warning addressed to the Athlete or other Person, proceedings shall be instigated
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