The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Emma Woodhouse, an alpine skier, has committed an anti-doping rule violation and has received a sanction of a reprimand. The athlete’s urine sample, collected during in-competition doping control on March 28, 2016, revealed the presence of methylphenidate, a prohibited stimulant.

Methylphenidate is classified as a ‘specific substance’ on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List, banned in-competition. Under the rules of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), an athlete facing a first violation involving a ‘specified substance’ can seek to have the sanction reduced to a reprimand. Based on factors assessed, including the athlete’s degree of fault, the CCES proposed a sanction of a reprimand and no period of ineligibility.

In response to the CCES’ notification of the adverse analytical finding, Ms. Woodhouse waived her right to a hearing, acknowledged the anti-doping rule violation, and accepted the sanction of a reprimand proposed by the CCES. In compliance with rule 7.10 of the CADP, a copy of the CCES’ file outcome summary can be found at:  http://cces.ca/sites/default/files/content/docs/pdf/cces-case-fileoutcomesummary-3908884-e.pdf.

• This media release was originally published by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) on 28 July 2016. To access the original, please click here.