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REGULATION 21 SCHEDULE 1 (g) Players should attend the Doping Control Station as soon as possible following notification that they have been selected for Doping Control. In any event, the Player shall arrive at the Doping Control Station as soon as they have completed their post Match activities which may consist of any activities as outlined in section 6(b) in this Schedule which must be completed within one (1) hour of being notified. The time of arrival to the Doping Control Station should be recorded by the Chaperone or DCO on the Doping Control form. (h) If an In Competition session cannot be completed after a Match (see definition of In Competition) the formal notification to the Player of the extension of the In Competition period up to a maximum of 24 hours shall be made in the comments section of the Doping Control form or on a supplementary form. The Doping Control Officer shall agree a time and place for Sample collection from the Player during the subsequent 24-hour period and shall record such time and place in the comments section of the Doping Control form or on a supplementary form. The Player shall acknowledge such notification and agreement by signing the appropriate form. Failure to appear for Sample collection at the agreed time and place shall constitute a breach of Regulation 21.2.3. 6. Players Rights and Responsibilities (a) The Player has the right to: (i) Have a representative and if available an interpreter present in the Doping Control Station (except for when the Player is passing a urine Sample); (ii) Request additional information about the Sample collection process; (iii) Request a delay in reporting to the Doping Control Station for valid reasons which may result in the Player arriving after the initial one hour period has expired. The DCO and/or Anti- Doping Commissioner shall decide on whether to approve such request. (b) Under the direct supervision of a Chaperone and within one (1) hour of notification a Player may complete any of the following before arriving to the Doping Control Station: (i) Attend a victory ceremony; (ii) Fulfill media commitments; (iii) Perform a warm-down or take an ice bath; (iv) Be medically assessed and receive any necessary medical attention either in the Team change room or Match medical room; Last update: 14 January, 2015 415


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