S12 The CAS sets in operation Panels which have the task of providing for the resolution by arbitration and/or mediation of disputes arising within the field of sport in conformity with the Procedural Rules (Articles R27 et seq.).
To this end, the CAS attends to the constitution of Panels and the smooth running of the proceedings. It places the necessary infrastructure at the disposal of the parties.
The responsibilities of such Panels are, inter alia :
- to resolve the disputes that are referred to them through ordinary arbitration ;
- to resolve through the appeals arbitration procedure disputes concerning the decisions of federations, associations or other sports-related bodies, insofar as the statutes or regulations of the said sports-related bodies or a specific agreement so provide ;
- to give non-binding advisory opinions at the request of the IOC, the IFs, the NOCs, WADA, the associations recognized by the IOC and the Olympic Games Organizing Committees (“OCOGs”).
