BOOK 1 FITA CONSTITUTION AND RULES
FITA ANTI-DOPING RULES This document is a copy of Appendix 5 of the 2004 edition of the FITA C&R Book. The document underlines FITA’s support of WADA its fight against Doping. Following the Congress decision in New York in 2003 to adopt the World Anti-Doping Code these rules adjust the Code to the sport of Archery. The following new rules refer to the ‘FITA Anti-Doping’ Rules as laid down in Appendix5 (see pages 93 and following). Particular attention should be paid to Article 20 of these rules: ‘The FITA Anti-Doping Agreement’.
2.1
ADMISSION
2.1.5
No athlete or official who has been declared ineligible may, during the period of ineligibility, participate in any capacity in an Event or activity authorized or organized by FITA or any Member Association.
2.2
ELIGIBILITY CODE (see Appendix7 of Book1)
2.2.2
Athletes will refrain from using substances and procedures prohibited by the laws of FITA, the IOC and WADA and will respect and comply in all aspects with the FITA and the World Anti-Doping Code.
2.3
MEDICAL PROVISIONS (see Appendix5 of Book1)
2.3.1
Athletes competing in or preparing for Championships, Games, International and National Tournaments recognized, controlled and directed by FITA must agree to submit to a duly authorized doping control or any other medical test or examination decided by FITA. The FITA medical provisions are intended to safeguard the health of the athlete, and to ensure respect for the ethical concepts implicit in fair play, the Olympic spirit and medical practice. All participants in FITA Championships and International Tournaments have a right to medical care, to at least the standard received in the home country.
2.3.2
2.3.3
3.7
ENTRIES (see Appendix8.1 - 8 of Book1 – Entry forms)
3.7.2
The submission of entry forms implies a declaration that the MA is in good standing (see Appendix1 of Book1, article 3.1.6 definition) and that all athletes' and officials' expenses will be covered by the respective Member Association in case of illness or accident. All athletes and officials must have signed the FITA Anti-Doping
April 1st, 2004
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