Andrea Schuler, a Swiss snowboarder, appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc Division after being excluded from the Swiss team for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. She argued that the selection process was unfair and arbitrary, challenging the validity of an "Additional Selection Concept" introduced late in the process and questioning the discretionary power of coaches. The CAS panel, comprising Massimo Coccia, Maidie Oliveau, and Dirk-Reiner Martens, confirmed its jurisdiction, as the dispute arose within the required timeframe—ten days before the Opening Ceremony. The selection process involved Swiss Olympic and Swiss-Ski, with the latter proposing team members and the former making the final decision. Criteria included both objective performance metrics and subjective evaluations like competition results and coach assessments. Schuler met the objective criteria but was not selected due to limited spots and considerations like medal potential and competition density. The panel found no evidence of bad faith, discrimination, or irrationality in the decision-making process. It emphasized that subjective judgment is inherent in selection processes unless rules are entirely objective. Schuler failed to prove misconduct or that her exclusion was arbitrary, and her claims were dismissed. The CAS upheld the decision of Swiss Olympic and Swiss-Ski, concluding that the selection process, though involving discretionary elements, was conducted fairly and within the agreed criteria. The case highlights the challenges of balancing objective and subjective criteria in athlete selection and the limited scope for judicial intervention absent clear evidence of wrongdoing. The panel expressed sympathy for Schuler but affirmed that its role was not to overturn decisions made properly under the established guidelines. The dispute underscores the complexities of team selection in competitive sports and the legal mechanisms available for resolving such conflicts under Olympic regulations.