JADCO True Spirit January 2019

JANUARY 2019 I VOLUME 06 I ISSUE 01

Jadco hosts panel discussion AT 2018 SENIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

June Spence-Jarrett (right), Executive Director, JADCO discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Patrick Dawson (2nd left), coach at Racers Track Club, Dontre Williams (left) and Devaughn Ellington (2nd right), both senior athletes at Racers Track Club. The occasion was the 2018 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for athletes and support personnel at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) in Kingston on Saturday, November 17.

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EDITORIAL

2018 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop 2018 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops 2018-2019 JADCO Jingle Competition JADCO’s Nutrition Corner 2019 JADCO Symposium 2019 Prohibited List JADCO and You Dope Free Creative Corner JADCO Out and About

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) celebrated an important milestone during 2018, its 10th Anniversary.

The celebration will continue during 2019 under the theme “Keeping Sport Clean, Forging Better Partnerships”. We look forward to your support for the upcoming activities, such as the 2019 JADCO Symposium which will be held for athlete support personnel on Thursday, January 24, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.

In keeping with the theme, throughout 2018 a special emphasis was placed on forging better partnerships. As a result the management of the Commission made courtesy calls to several federations, associations and professional groups. These visits will continue throughout 2019.

In this edition of the True Spirit we will show highlights from the 2018 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Continued on page 2

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EDITORIAL CONTINUED Kingston and the 2018 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops which was held in four regions across the island. We will also highlight the 2019 Prohibited List which came into effect on January 1, 2019.

If you have queries or wish to share your feedback on this publication, send an email to truespirit@jadco.gov.jm.

2018 SENIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP (L-r) Dr. Kevin Jones, Chairman of the JADCO Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) and Dr. Jodi-Ann Smith, a representative from the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) discuss the benefits of athletes acquiring a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) with Shauna-Kay Hines, senior athlete from the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA).

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission hosted a panel discussion at the fifth annual Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop, which was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

The panel discussion which focused on Keeping Sport Clean in Jamaica highlighted the importance of applying for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) and emphasised the health consequences of doping. The members of the panel were Dr. Kevin Jones, Chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee and Dr. Jodi-Ann Smith, a representative from the Jamaica Medical Doctors’

Association. The workshop also included presentations on the functions and responsibilities of JADCO and the doping control process.

Speaking at the workshop, June Spence-Jarrett, Executive Director of JADCO said, “In recent months, the Commission has adopted a new approach to improve your experience. We have been making several courtesy calls to federations and associations.

The Commission knows that keeping sport clean requires collaboration, so we are not only maintaining partnerships that already exist but we aim to improve them. As our mandate evolves, we too must make the necessary changes.”

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Also speaking at the workshop, Anntoneo Haughton, senior athlete at Racers Track Club said, “The workshop was very informative, particularly the section about the Therapeutic Use Exemption. I think that a lot of athletes did not have this information at their disposal, but now it is very accessible and the workshop was a great experience. The speakers were very informative. They spoke about visiting schools and all the workshops that they host on a yearly basis. These initiatives are basically keeping all athletes and coaches informed and helping to keep sport clean.”

Cheryl Reid-Skeen, athlete support personnel said, “The workshop was very good, it educated and informed everyone. The panel discussion was very informative,

it gave information about the health consequences of doping. JADCO is doing a great job, the workshops are educating people about the different types of prohibited substances and this helps to keep sport clean.”

Several senior athletes and their support personnel including members of sporting associations and federations, professional groups, coaches and sport administrators supported the event which was held as part of JADCO’s 10th Anniversary celebration. JADCO celebrated this milestone on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 by hosting a Decennial Gala at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Senior athletes from Racers Track Club endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2018 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

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2018 JUNIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOPs

During the month of October the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission hosted the fifth annual Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops, in four regions across the island.

The first of the series was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston for secondary schools within the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas and St. Catherine. The second of the series was held at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester for secondary schools within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The third of the series was held at The Wexford Hotel and Spa in St. James for secondary schools within the parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and sections of Trelawny and the final in the series was held at The Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann for secondary schools within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland and sections of Trelawny.

Participants at the workshop were provided with values-based education, as well as information on the role and responsibilities of JADCO, the doping control process and the social and health consequences of doping.

The Commission also used the workshops to launch and promote the 2018-2019 Jingle Competition. The competition is designed to increase awareness of JADCO’s role in the fight against doping in sport within secondary schools and by extension, the public. The competition will engage secondary school athletes across the island in a contest which will enable them to demonstrate their musical talents. See highlights of the 2018 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops below:

JAMAICA CONFERENCE CENTRE

June Spence-Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, JADCO and Dionne Blair (right), Acting Director of Sport Policy in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport engage in dialogue with Chakira Airey (left), coach and Jevera Prendergast (2nd left) student athlete both of Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls. The occasion was the first workshop in the 2018 series of JADCO’s Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) in Kingston on Wednesday, October 3.

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GOLF VIEW HOTEL

THE WEXFORD HOTEL

Representatives from Belair High School endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the second in the 2018 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester on Wednesday, October 10.

Representatives from Cornwall College endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the third in the 2018 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at The Wexford Hotel in St. James on Wednesday, October 17.

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THE CARDIFF HOTEL AND SPA

Representatives from Brimmer Vale High School deliver a remix of JADCO’s theme song. The occasion was the final in the 2018 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at The Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann on Wednesday, October 24.

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2018-2019 JADCO JINGLE COMPETITION

Prizes

1st Place: Trophy and $40,000.00 2nd Place: Trophy and $30,000.00 3rd Place: Plaque and $25,000.00 Deadline for submission:

Friday, February 15, 2019 Entrants will be asked to fill out an entry form with their name, date of birth, email address, school and completed JADCO slogan to be submitted with both written and voiced lyrics to the jingle.

Visit: http://jadco.gov.jm/sites/default/files/documents/jingle-competition-rules-and-entry-form.pdf to download the competition rules and your entry form.

Conditions apply

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jadco’s nutrition corner

Dr. Christine Fray-Aiken,

Sports Nutritionist and co-author of the JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes

1. Why do athletes need to pay attention to what they eat during 2019?

For athletes, the shape they are in can affect their livelihood. Although there are rest periods, for example during off-season, it is important that there is a level of self-control in eating. That way, they do not lose the fitness that they have worked hard for during the previous year. As athletes get older it becomes easier to gain weight. So it is important that they get nutritional reassessment if they notice some weight gain or if they are finding it difficult to lose weight they may have gained.

2. How would you recommend that professional athletes eat during 2019 to maintain optimal athletic performance?

All professional athletes know the importance of proper nutrient timing. They have to remember to follow their regular eating schedule and stick to their nutrition plan.

Athletes must have adequate food and fluid before training and must allow enough time for digestion.

You should not be training with a full stomach as it may make you uncomfortable and may affect your performance.

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3. Can you give us examples of healthy meals that athletes can prepare during 2019?

Breakfast Athletes can consider porridge for example corn meal, oats, banana, etc. with low fat milk/soy milk or any milk of his or her choice. Sandwiches can be made from sardines/tuna/chicken with whole wheat bread and vegetables.

Lunch Soup can be considered with ground provisions and meat such as chicken or beef. If you are a light eater, you can choose to eat a sandwich. If you prefer a heavier meal, you can choose meat or poultry for example baked chicken with rice and peas or ground provisions for example yam, bananas or potatoes with vegetables.

Dinner Dinner choices can be similar to the lunch suggestions depending on your training schedule and whether you prefer to eat heavier or lighter.

Snack An athlete may need snacks in between meals, especially on training days. Therefore, you may decide to add yogurt or crackers to your meal schedule. In addition, fruits should be eaten throughout the day.

Fruits are very good choices for snacking on to ensure that you get your vitamins and minerals. Athletes should remember to keep hydrated and water is an excellent choice.

4. What are some of the foods that athletes should avoid during 2019 and why?

As best as possible, athletes should avoid: • High fat foods for example fried foods and gravy ➤➤ These foods are high in calories and therefore make weight gain easy • High sugar foods e.g. cakes, ice cream and drinks ➤➤ These foods are high in calories and therefore make weight gain easy

• Alcohol ➤➤ Can result in dehydration and muscle cramping ➤➤ Can delay recovery of the body after exercise by making carbohydrate repletion and muscle repair more difficult to occur • Energy drinks ➤➤ May have a lot of unknown ingredients 5. What role does water play in an athlete’s diet and how important is it for athletes to top up on water during 2019?

If an athlete does not consume enough water, then dehydration can occur. Dehydration can lead to early fatigue, increased sensitivity to heat and decreased performance. Athletes need to be adequately hydrated because it enhances their athletic performance. It is best to be properly hydrated before, during and after exercise.

For the athlete to be adequately hydrated before exercise, he/she needs to be drinking water throughout the day and within an hour before exercise. The athlete will be sweating during exercise and therefore needs to drink during exercise. After exercise, the athlete must rehydrate.

6. What would you say to encourage athletes to stay fit and healthy during 2019 and beyond?

You have chosen a career in sport. This means that your body is your professional instrument. Keep your goals in mind and remember that nutrition works hand in hand with the training from your coach.

Our Jamaican foods can go a far way in providing good nutrition. Make sure that you have adequate carbohydrate in your diet. You can find this in ground provisions for example yam, bananas, breadfruit, potatoes, etc. Your protein sources for example meat, poultry, and fish should not be fried. If however, you choose to eat foods that are fried, please avoid consuming gravy and avoid fried foods for as long as you can. If you are vegetarian, the preparation of vegetarian “meats” should be done with very little fat as well. Make fruits and vegetables a part of your daily diet. These are your sources of vitamins and minerals.

Keep hydrated and make it a habit to drink water throughout the day.

The JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes can be accessed at: http://ow.ly/930j30hfBWo

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SAVE THE DATE

THE JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION will host a

SYMPOSIUM Under the theme: “Keeping Sport Clean, Forging Better Partnerships”

Invitations open to support personnel from: •Sporting Federations and Associations •Professional Sporting Clubs •Secondary School Principals

Location: Jamaica Conference Centre Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019 Starting at 9:00 a.m.

Come enjoy prizes and surprises!

Refreshments will be provided.

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2019 PROHIBITED LIST

Since 2004 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been publishing an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code. The Prohibited List identifies the substances and methods prohibited in- and out-of-competition and in particular sports.

WADA recently published the 2019 Prohibited List which took effect on January 1. The Prohibited List is vital in acquiring consistency to anti-doping policies and regulations within sport organisations and governments worldwide.

Click on the link below to view the 2019 Prohibited List: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/wada_2019_english_prohibited_list.pdf

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JADCO and You Television and Radio Programmes

JADCO and You, is a series of television and radio features which disseminates important information on anti-doping to the general public. The feature is aired quarterly on TVJ and monthly on 12 radio stations.

The JADCO and You television programme will be aired on Television Jamaica on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.

JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, January 31, 2019: Mello FM: 7:15 a.m.

KLAS ESPN: 5:30 a.m.

Irie FM: 1:40 p.m.

Free I Radio: 11:30 a.m.

Hot 102 FM: 5:55 a.m.

Newstalk 93 FM: 4:55 p.m.

Music 99 FM: 2:48 p.m.

Suncity Radio: 12:35 p.m.

Roots FM: 1:55 p.m.

NCU FM: 5:50 a.m.

TBC Radio: 10:00 p.m.

Talk Jamaica Radio: 3:05 p.m.

To watch previously aired JADCO and You television programmes, tune in to PBC Jamaica Tuesdays to Fridays at 1:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

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DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER Po e me l Ji ng

Are you a creative writer?

Do you want to be featured in the

Dope Free Creative Corner?

If so, write a poem, song or creative piece on anti-doping and submit via email to commed@jadco.gov.jm.

Be sure to include your name and contact information so we can give you credit for your submission.

JADCO OUT and ABOUT

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) remains committed to the fight against doping in sport. The Commission continues to share the anti-doping message with athletes and their support personnel. Here are highlights of the education outreach activities that the Commission has facilitated since September 2018.

JADCO SUPPORTS KAIZEN INVITATIONAL SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Student athletes from the Kaizen Swim Club endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the inaugural staging of the Kaizen Invitational Swim Championships held at the National Aquatic Centre (Stadium Swimming Pool) from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7, 2018.

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JADCO SUPPORTS JAMAICA COLLEGE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETING

Colleen Cohen (left), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, discusses the importance of fair play with Wayne Robinson (right), Principal of Jamaica College, Jacqueline Robotham (2nd right), President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and Jacqueline Walker-Richards (2nd left), a parent. The occasion was the Jamaica College Parent-Teacher Association meeting held at the institution on Monday, November 12, 2018.

JADCO/UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP Representatives from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/UWI Mona Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for senior athletes and their support personnel at the institution on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

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JADCO SUPPORTS MVP GRASSROOTS TRAINING CAMP

Vanessa Reid-Ledford (2nd right), Director of Communication and Education at JADCO, discusses the importance of fair play with Bruce James (right), President of MVP Track and Field Club, Kaniellia Hunter (left) and Maurice Thompson (2nd left) both student athletes. The occasion was the MVP Grassroots training camp held at the National Stadium on Friday, November 23, 2018.

JADCO/JAMAICA CRICKET ASSOCIATION ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP Representatives from the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/JCA Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for senior athletes and their support personnel at the Sabina Park Club Lounge on Monday, November 26, 2018.

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Prepared by the Communication and Education Department of JADCO. Contact us at: The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission PBCJ Complex, Building 2 5 - 9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10

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