The World Anti-Doping Code

MODELS OF BEST PRACTICE

MODEL RULES

for

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS

Anti-Doping Rules

Version 6.0 3.0

(Based upon the

2009 revised2015 Code)

February 2014

DISCLAIMER

October 2011

The Model International Federations’ Anti-Doping Rules (the Model Rules)

The Model Rules have been drafted pursuant to article 23.2 of the 2009 World Anti-doping Code so as to incorporate all revisions and amendments to the World Anti-doping Code and its related International Standards as in force on 1st January 2009.

Model Rules for International Federations

The Model Rules have been prepared in order to assist all IF towards the implementation of the World Anti-doping Code. In addition, they will facilitate the carrying out of the IF’s mission in the fight against doping. The easiest and most expedient way to simplify legal and administrative work is for any given IF to adopt the Model Rules as such, without any change. In certain situations, alternative options are being offered and may be chosen; they are noted in brackets.

These Model Rules reflect the World Anti-Doping Code(the "Code") and its related International Standards in force as from 1 January 2015. They have been drafted pursuant to Article 23.2 of the Code to help International Federations to implement the Code and the International Standards in connection with their respective sports, as an essential part of International Federations' mission in the fight against doping.

The attention of each IFInternational Federation is drawn to the clauses which must in all circumstances be reproduced without substantive change in the IFInternational Federation’s Anti-Doping Rules pursuant to article. Such clauses (specified in Article 23.2.2 of the World Anti-doping Code: such clauses) are highlighted in yellow in the text of the Model Rules.

The commentary that accompanies those clauses in the Code has also been included in the Model Rules. An International Federation may elect not to include these comments in its Anti-Doping Rules, but in that case Article 23.2.2 of the Code requires that a clause be included in the Anti-Doping Rules stating that the comments to the Code are deemed to be part of the Anti-Doping Rules and shall be used to interpret the Anti-Doping Rules. See Article 20.6 of these Model Rules, which proposes alternative formulations, depending on which option is chosen.

The following are highlighted in blue in the text of the Model Rules: (i) certain optional clauses; (ii) certain situations where the International Federation is able to choose between alternative options; (iii) notes to the drafter; and (iv) paragraphs to be completed by each International Federation. Specific places where the general acronym [IF] has to be replaced with the name of the International Federation are noted with brackets.

As to all other clauses, their content and substance is mandatory. However, they

Other clauses in these Model Rules can be amended or reworded to best fit the IFInternational Federation’s needs and the requirements of a particular sport, as long as they remain inbut the substance in line with the Codemust be maintained.

Subject to the above observationsoptional clauses and other clauses where the International Federation's input is required, WADA recommends that the Model Rules be adopted verbatim, which would certainlyso as to eliminate possible uncertainties and difficulties of interpretation and simplify the work of all those engaged in the IF’sInternational Federations’ fight against doping.

Finally, to put in place a fully operational international anti-doping program, in addition to adopting anti-doping rules based on the Model Rules an International Federation must also adopt supplementary procedural regulations based on the International Standards and on the related Guidelines published by WADA.

[NOTE: The introduction above is meant to assist International Federations to use the Model Rules while implementing the 2015 Code. It does not have to be reproduced in the International Federations’ rules.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...... 4

PREFACE...... 4Preface 4

Fundamental Rationale for the Code and [IF]'s Anti-Doping Rules...... 4

Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules...... 5

ARTICLE 1DEFINITION OF DOPING...... 67

ARTICLE 2ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS...... 67

ARTICLE 3PROOF OF DOPING...... 1012

ARTICLE 4THE PROHIBITED LIST...... 1214

ARTICLE 5TESTING 15AND INVESTIGATIONS...... 18

ARTICLE 6ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES...... 2023

ARTICLE 7RESULTS MANAGEMENT...... 2225

ARTICLE 8RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING...... 2731

ARTICLE 9AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS...... 2933

ARTICLE 10SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS...... 3034

ARTICLE 11CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS...... 4847

ARTICLE 12SANCTIONS AND COSTS ASSESSED AGAINST NATIONAL FEDERATIONS...... 49SPORTING BODIES 48

ARTICLE 13APPEALS...... 5150

ARTICLE 14CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTING AND RECOGNITION...... 54

ARTICLE 15MUTUALAPPLICATION AND RECOGNITION OF DECISIONS...... 57

ARTICLE 16INCORPORATION OF [IF] ANTI-DOPING RULES AND OBLIGATIONS OF NATIONAL FEDERATIONS.58

ARTICLE 17STATUTE OF LIMITATION...... 58LIMITATIONS 59

ARTICLE 18[IF] COMPLIANCE REPORTS TO WADA...... 5859

ARTICLE 19EDUCATION...... 59

ARTICLE 20AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF ANTI-DOPING RULES...... 59

ARTICLE 2021INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE...... 61

ARTICLE 22ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES OF ATHLETESANDOTHERAND OTHERPERSONS 6062

APPENDIX 1...... DEFINITIONS 6264

APPENDIX 2...... CONFIRMATION 69 EXAMPLES OF THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 10 73

APPENDIX 3 CONSENT FORM...... 80

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[IF] ANTI-DOPING RULES

INTRODUCTION

Preface

At the IF Congress held on ___/___/08 in ______, the IF accepted the revised (2009) World Anti-Doping Code (the "Code"). These Anti-Doping Rules are adopted and implemented in conformanceaccordance with the [IF]'s responsibilities under the Code, and are in furtherance of the [IF]'s continuing efforts to eradicate doping in the sport of ______.

TheseAnti-Doping Rules, like Competition rules, are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport is played.Athletes and other Persons accept these rules as a condition of participation and shall be bound by them. These sport-specific rules and procedures, aimedAimed at enforcing anti-doping principles in a global and harmonized manner, they are distinct in nature and, therefore,from criminal and civil laws, and are not intended to be subject to, or limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil proceedings or employment matters. When reviewing the facts and the law of a given case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware of and respect the distinct nature of the anti-doping rules inthese Anti-Doping Rules implementing the Code and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders around the world with an interest inas to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport.

Fundamental Rationale for the Code and [IF]'s Anti-Doping Rules

Anti-doping programs seek to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as "the spirit of sport"; it. It is the essence of Olympism; it, the pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each person’s natural talents. It is how we play true. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and is characterized by the following valuesreflected in values we find in and through sport, including:

Ethics, fair play and honesty
Health
Excellence in performance
Character and education
Fun and joy
Teamwork
Dedication and commitment
Respect for rules and laws
Respect for self and other participantsParticipants
Courage
Community and solidarity

Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.

[OPTIONAL: IFInternational Federations may wish to insert here some considerationcommentary regarding IFtheir historical commitment to anti-doping].

Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules

[NOTE: The Code and Article 4.3 of the International Standardfor Testingand Investigations leave it to each International Federation to define the scope of its Anti-Doping Rules, i.e., which Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons under its jurisdiction are bound by and required to comply with its Anti-Doping Rules. In this context, it is necessary to specify not only (a) all Athletes (including National-Level Athletes)that the International Federation wants to be bound by its Anti-Doping Rules and might want to testto ensure compliance with the Anti-Doping Rules; but also (b) which of those Athletes it wants to designate as International-Level Athletes, over whom it retains direct anti-doping responsibility not only as regards Testing but also as regards TUEs, whereabouts information, results management, and appeals. As to the first, broader category (of all Athletes subject to the International Federation's anti-doping jurisdiction), the International Federation might provide (for example) as follows:]

These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to the IF, each National Federation of the IF,[IF] and to each Participant in the activities of the IF or any of its National Federations by virtue of the Participant's. They also apply to the following Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons, each of whom is deemed, as a condition of his/her membership, accreditation,and/or participation in the IF, its National Federations, or their activities or Events. sport, to have agreed to be bound by these Anti-Doping Rules, and to have submitted to the authority of [IF] to enforce these Anti-Doping Rules and to the jurisdiction of the hearing panels specified in Article 8 and Article 13 to hear and determine cases and appeals brought under these Anti-Doping Rules:

a.all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members of [IF], or of any National Federation, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations or leagues);

b.all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel participating in such capacity in Events, Competitions and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by [IF], or any National Federation, or any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations or leagues), wherever held;

[c.any other Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel or other Person who, by virtue of an accreditation, a licence or other contractual arrangement, or otherwise, is subject to the jurisdiction of [IF], or of any National Federation, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation (including any clubs, teams, associations or leagues), for purposes of anti-doping; [OPTIONAL: To be eligible for participation in IF eventsInternational Events, a competitor must have an [IF] licence issued by his or her National Federation. The [IF] licence will only be issued to competitors who have personally signed the Appendix 23 consent form, in the actual form approved by the [IF Executive]. All forms from under-age applicantsMinors must be counter-signed by their legal guardians.] and

The National Federation must guarantee that all Athletes registered for an IF Licence accept the Rules of the IF, including these IF Anti-Doping Rules.]

d.Athletes who are not regular members of [IF] or of one of its National Federations but who want to be eligible to compete in a particular International Event. [IF] may include such Athletes in its Registered Testing Pool so that they are required to provide information about their whereabouts for purposes of Testing under these Anti-Doping Rules for at least [three months] [two months] [one month] [delete as applicable, or insert alternative period] prior to the International Event in question.

Within the overall pool of Athletes set out above who are bound by and required to comply with these Anti-Doping Rules, the following Athletes shall be considered to be International-Level Athletes for purposes of these Anti-Doping Rules, and therefore the specific provisions in these Anti-Doping Rules applicable to International-Level Athletes (as regards Testing but also as regards TUEs, whereabouts information, results management, and appeals) shall apply to such Athletes:

[NOTE: Consistent with Article 4.3 of theInternational StandardforTestingand Investigations, the International Federation is free to determine the criteria it will use to classify Athletes as International-Level Athletes, e.g., by ranking, by participation in particular International Events, by type of licence,etc. The aim is to capture in this category those Athletes who compete regularly at international standard and/or at a level at which world records may be set. The International Federation must publish those criteria in clear and concise form, so that Athletes are able to ascertain quickly and easily when they will become classified as International-Level Athletes. For example, if the criteria include participation in certain International Events, then the International Federation must publish a list of those International Events. For example:]

a.Athletes with the following ranking: ………….;

b.Athletes who hold the following licence: ………….;

c.Athletes who compete in any of the following International Events: ………..

It is the responsibility of each National Federation to ensure that all national-level Testing on the National Federation's Athletes complies with these Anti-Doping Rules. In some countries, the National Federation itself will be conducting the Doping Control described in these Anti-Doping Rules. In other countries, many of the Doping Control responsibilities of the National Federation have been delegated or assigned by statute or agreement to a National Anti-Doping Organization. In those countries, references in these Anti-Doping Rules to the National Federation shall apply, as appropriate, to the National Anti-Doping Organization.

These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to all Doping Controls over which the IF and its National Federations have jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 1DEFINITION OF DOPING

Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the anti-doping rule violations set forth in Article 2.1 through Article 2.82.10 of these Anti-Doping Rules.

ARTICLE 2ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

The purpose of Article 2 is to specify the circumstances and conduct which constitute anti-doping rule violations. Hearings in doping cases will proceed based on the assertion that one or more of these specific rules have been violated.

Athletesandor other Persons shall be responsible for knowing what constitutes an anti-doping rule violation and the substances and methods which have been included on the Prohibited List.

The following constitute anti-doping rule violations:

[Comment to Article 2: The purpose of Article 2 is to specify the circumstances and conduct which constitute violations of anti-doping rules. Hearings in doping cases will proceed based on the assertion that one or more of these specific rules has been violated.]

2.1The presencePresence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’sSample

2.1.1 It is each Athlete’s personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his or her body. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples. Accordingly, it is not necessary that intent, faultFault, negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part be demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1.

[Comment to Article 2.1.1: For the purposes of anti-doping violations involving the presence of a Prohibited Substance (or its Metabolites or Markers), these Anti-Doping Rules adopt the rule of strict liability which was found in the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code (“OMADC”) and the vast majority of pre-Code anti-doping rules. Under the strict liability principle, an Athlete is responsible, and an anti-doping rule violation occurs, whenever a Prohibited Substance is found in an Athlete’s Sample. The violation occurs whether or not the Athlete intentionally or unintentionally used a Prohibited Substance or was negligent or otherwise at fault. If the positive Sample came from an In-Competition test, then the results of that Competition are automatically invalidated (Article 9 (Automatic Disqualification of Individual Results)). However, the Athlete then has the possibility to avoid or reduce sanctions if the Athlete can demonstrate that he or she was not at fault or significant fault (Article 10.5 (Elimination or Reduction of Period of Ineligibility Based on Exceptional Circumstances)) or in certain circumstances did not intend to enhance his or her sport performance (Article 10.4 (Elimination or Reduction of the Period of Ineligibility for Specified Substances under Specific Circumstances)).An anti-doping rule violation is committed under this Article without regard to an Athlete’s Fault. This rule has been referred to in various CAS decisions as “Strict Liability”. An Athlete’s Fault is taken into consideration in determining the Consequences of this anti-doping rule violation under Article 10. This principle has consistently been upheld by CAS.]

The strict liability rule for the finding of a Prohibited Substance in an Athlete's Sample, with a possibility that sanctions may be modified based on specified criteria, provides a reasonable balance between effective anti-doping enforcement for the benefit of all "clean" Athletes and fairness in the exceptional circumstance where a Prohibited Substance entered an Athlete’s system through No Fault or Negligence or No Significant Fault or Negligence on the Athlete’s part. It is important to emphasize that while the determination of whether the anti-doping rule violation has occurred is based on strict liability, the imposition of a fixed period of Ineligibility is not automatic. The strict liability principle set forth in these Anti-Doping Rules has been consistently upheld in the decisions of CAS.]

2.1.2 Sufficient proof of an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1 is established by eitherany of the following: presence of a ProhibitedSubstance or its Metabolites or Markers in the Athlete’s A Sample where the Athlete waives analysis of the B Sample and the B Sample is not analyzed; or, where the Athlete’s B Sample is analyzed and the analysis of the Athlete’s B Sample confirms the presence of the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the Athlete’s A Sample; or, where the Athlete’s B Sample is split into two bottles and the analysis of the second bottle confirms the presence of the Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found in the first bottle.

[Comment to Article 2.1.2: The Anti-Doping Organization with results management responsibility may in, at its discretion, choose to have the B Sample analyzed even if the Athlete does not request the analysis of the B Sample.]

2.1.3 Excepting those substances for which a quantitative threshold is specifically identified in the Prohibited List, the presence of any quantity of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete’sSample shall constitute an anti-doping rule violation.

2.1.4 As an exception to the general rule of Article 2.1, the Prohibited List or International Standards may establish special criteria for the evaluation of Prohibited Substances that can also be produced endogenously.