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SCHEDULE 1 (viii) He controls the Sample until it is sealed in the urine Sample collection kit save where he gives his representative or the DCO approval to carry out the division and sealing process; (ix) The sealed urine Sample collection kit is secure and the Sample kit/bottle numbers are identified correctly on the Doping Control form; (x) He receives a copy of the notification and/or the Doping Control form. 7. Testing of Minors (a) Players who are Minors may be accompanied by a representative throughout the entire Sample collection session. The Player’s representative shall not witness the passing of a urine Sample unless requested to do so by the Minor. The objective is to ensure that the DCO is observing the Sample provision correctly. Even if the Minor declines a representative the DCO/Anti-Doping Commissioner shall consider whether a third party should be present during notification and/or the collection of the Sample from the Player. (b) Should a Minor decline to have a representative present during the Sample collection session, this should be clearly documented by the DCO on the Doping Control form. Such decline does not invalidate the test. If a Minor declines the presence of a representative, a representative of the Sample collection Team in addition to the DCO must be present. (c) Should a Minor be subject to Out of Competition Testing, the preferred venue for Testing to take place is a location where the presence of an adult is most likely, e.g. training venue or Player’s place of residence. (d) If no adult is present at the Testing of a Player Out of Competition who is a Minor, the DCO shall accommodate the Player by locating a representative in order to proceed with Testing. 8. Failure to Comply With a Request for Doping Control (a) If a Player refuses to sign the notification/Doping Control form confirming that he has been notified, and/or evades the notification and/or refuses to report to the Doping Control Station after notification, the Chaperone/DCO shall use his best endeavours to inform the Player of the consequences of refusing or failing to comply. If the Player still refuses after being advised of the consequences, the Chaperone should then immediately report this to the DCO/Anti-Doping Commissioner who shall use his best endeavours to further inform the Player of his obligation to submit to Doping Control and attempt to collect a Sample. (b) If the Player still fails or refuses to sign the notification form and/or fails to report to the Doping Control Station he shall be deemed to Last update: 14 January, 2015 418


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