Tournament Chaperones Why a Chaperone sometimes known as steward attendant escort To verify that antidoping regulations have been followed To improve the quality of the Doping Control process ID: 183974
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Briefing for
Tournament
ChaperonesSlide2
Why a Chaperone ?
( sometimes known as steward, attendant, escort )
To verify that anti-doping regulations have been followed
To improve the quality of the Doping Control process
As a convenience for the athlete
… an important and responsible role – so chaperones must be at least 18 years oldSlide3
Procedure for dope testing
A draw is made at half-time by the FIH Sport Manager and Doping Control Officer (DCO) to identify athletes to be tested
At the end of the match, the manager of the team receives a pre-notification and assists with the timely notification of the player
After signing and writing down the time of notification the player should report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for delaySlide4
Example of pre-notification
form
Team: ………………………… Player: ………………………… Shirt no: ……… Has been identified for doping control Please follow the instructions of the escort If desirable, an interpreter or representative may accompany the playerSlide5
Example of full notification formSlide6
Role of the Chaperone 1
Be at the pitch-side with the notification form at least 10 minutes before the end of the match
Contact the player
Confirm player’s identity and have notification signed
Stay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhere
Escort the player to the Doping Control Station Wait in the Doping Control Station while the player is having the test until the DCO tells you everything is complete and you are dismissed If not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to produce another sampleSlide7
Role of the Chaperone 2
Be courteous at all times
The player is entitled to confidentiality about being identified for testing
If there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH Sport Manager or the DCO – but do not leave the player to do so Slide8
The player is
not
allowed to
Go to the toilet
Take a shower
Have an ice-bath ( this is to ensure that the first urine after notification is tested )Slide9
The player
is
allowed to
Go anywhere
Eat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive re-hydration
Obtain medical treatment or warm downChange their clothesParticipate in ceremonies or interviews Obtain necessary identification or locate an interpreter/representativeSlide10
The chaperone is
not
allowed to
To give or advise the player on food or drinks
To give medication or treatment even if the player asks for itSlide11
Technical Officials Seminar
Utrecht 15 – 17 July 2011
Chaperonning at the Olympics
Case reportSlide12
Final action
DCO, FIH Sport Manager and chaperones should exchange names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult each other
Thank you and good luck