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Overview of the Irish Anti-Doping Programme
Slide2WADA 2015 Code
What you need to know
Slide3Sanctions
Consequences/sanctions
The minimum sanction for intentional cheating is now 4 years for the first offence
To get any reduction in sanction from 2 years, athletes must have substantial proof that they were not at fault or intending to cheat
Slide4Anti-Doping Rule Violations
There are now 10 ADRVs (previously there were 8). The new ADRVs are:
Complicity:
e.g. helping to cover up an ADRV or avoid detection
Prohibited Association
: e.g. working with a person such as a coach, doctor,
physio
or agent who is currently serving a ban or has been convicted in criminal or disciplinary proceedings that would constitute doping
Slide5Whereabouts
From 1 January 2015, if you receive 3 whereabouts failures (missed tests and/or filing failures) within a 12-month period you will receive a 2-year ban. It was previously 18 months.
Any current Whereabouts strikes remain valid when the 2015 Code comes into effect.
Important:
Athletes charged with a Whereabouts violation will not be considered for a reduction in their ban if they have a pattern of last minute Whereabouts updates.
The 60 minute time slot from 1
st
of January 2015 can be from 5am to 11pm.
Slide6Contaminated Product
The issue of contaminated products has been acknowledged.
If an athlete can establish no significant fault or negligence then the sanction can range from a reprimand to a maximum of 2 years.
Slide7TUE’S
If you are an International athlete (as defined by your International Federation) and you require a TUE then you must apply to your International Federation. If you compete at National level then apply to the Irish Sports Council.
Slide8Case Management
From January 2015 the Irish Sports Council may prosecute the case of any ADRV’S if your NGB has signed an agreement with the Sports Council to do so.
Slide9Anti-Doping Programmes
Slide10Strict Liability
Your Body.
Your Responsibility.
Slide11Doping Violations
Presence of a
Prohibited Substance
in an
Athlete’s
Sample
Use
or
Attempted Use
by an
Athlete
of a
Prohibited Substance
or a
Prohibited Method
Refusing or failing to do a drug test after notification
Committing Three
Whereabouts Failure
s (Filing Failures or Missed Tests) in 12 months
Slide12Doping Violations cont…
Tampering
Possession
of
Prohibited Substances
and/or
Prohibited Methods
Trafficking
in any
Prohibited Substance
or
Prohibited Method
Administration to an
Athlete
of any
Prohibited Method
or
Prohibited Substance
; assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up
Slide13Two New Anti-Doping Violations
9.
Complicity
-
Involvement in an ADRV committed by another person
, such as helping to cover up that ADRV or avoid detection, will be sanctioned in the same way as that violation.
10.
Prohibited Association
-
Associating with a person such as a coach, doctor or physio who has been found guilty of an ADRV
or equivalent offence to a doping violation will be sanctioned with a ban of up to 2 years
.
Slide14Consequences of not adhering to Anti-Doping Procedures
Suspension from sport – 4 years to life
Other Consequences – Time, Media etc
Slide15Sanctions
If an athlete/coach is sanctioned for a positive test they will not be allowed to train with a club, participate, coach or administer the sport , or any other sport that is signed up to the WADA Code, while under sanction.
Slide16Coaches or Athlete Support Team
Can be sanctioned under the Irish Anti-Doping Rules
Tampering or Attempted Tampering
Possession
Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking
Administration or Attempted Administration, or assisting, encouraging, aiding, abetting, covering up or any other type of complicity
Slide17Athlete Notification
AFTER an athlete competes/finishes training a tester will verbally inform them that they need to do a drugs test
They will be asked to sign the Doping Control Form
Slide18The WADA Prohibited List
Slide19WADA Prohibited List
‘
the banned list’
Drug tests check for
categories
of substances and methods on this list
Slide20Substances/Methods are banned for 3 reasons:
Performance Enhancement
Endangers the Health of Athletes/Players
Against the Spirit of Sport
Slide21Recreational Drugs (including Cannabis) are on the Prohibited List
Slide22The Simple Advice…
Your players must check all their prescribed and over-the-counter medications
Slide23Republic of Ireland
www.eirpharm.com
Slide24ISC Medication Checker App
Links to www.eirpharm.com
Slide25Northern Ireland, USA, UK
www.globaldro.com
Slide26Pseudoephedrine
Talk to a pharmacist about the use of alternative permitted medications for therapeutic use during in-competition periods
Slide27GUESS which are prohibited?
Slide28Which of the following are prohibited?
Slide29Which of the following are prohibited?
Slide30Which of the following are prohibited?
Slide31The Same?
Republic of Ireland
America
PROHIBITED!!!!!!
Slide32Travelling Abroad…advice to players
Bring a supply from home of any prescribed medications or over-the-counter medications you may need
If your player needs to purchase a medication overseas – you need to check if it is permitted in the country where it is purchased
Slide33TUE Advice
Ring/Email the Irish Sports Council or the TUE Secretariat
01 860 8818, tue@irishsportscouncil.ie
The player’s PRESCRIBING doctor needs to sign the form, and give the MEDICAL FILE details
Slide342014 ISC Testing Statistics
National Testing Programme increased by 186 tests (an increase of 18%)
- Blood Testing figures increased by 31%
- In Competition tests accounted for 25% of National Testing Programme, Out of Competition tests accounted for 75% of National Testing Programme
- Whereabouts Mobile App was launched for all Registered Testing Pool (RTP) athletes
- In 2014, 35% of whereabouts submissions by athletes were provided through this website based app.
- Whereabouts Failures decreased by 80% (18 Whereabouts Failures in 2013 and 4 in 2014)
- Unsuccessful attempts on team sports decreased by 29%
- Unsuccessful attempts on the Registered Testing Pool increased by 12%
Slide35Resources
Real winner online programme
Play True Quiz
2015 Wallet card
www.irishsportscouncil.ie
www.wada.org
Slide36
Online Submission Form
Slide37Contact
ADO-contact details
michaelmoloney@olympichandball.org
ioha@olympichandball.org
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Overview of the Irish Anti-Doping Programme
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