COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2018 ANTI-DOPING CHECKLIST ARE YOU READY? HERE IS SOME USEFUL INFORMATION ON ANTI-DOPING THAT WILL HELP YOU AS YOU PREPARE TO COMPETE ON THE WORLD STAGE 1. TESTING PERIOD •All Commonwealth athletes are under the International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI) from the day the Commonwealth Games begins (March 25, 2018) to the day of the closing ceremony (April 18, 2018) •Athletes can be tested anytime, anywhere during the period of the Games, whether in- or out-of-competition •In-Competition is the period commencing 12 hours before a competition in which an athlete is scheduled to participate through to the end of the competition and the sample collection process related to the particular competition •Out-of-Competition refers to any other period during an athlete’s participation in the Games NB: Competition means a single race, match, game or singular sport contest. 2. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Athletes selected for sample collection whether in- or out-of-competition have certain rights and responsibilities. Ensure you know yours. Rights: •To be accompanied by a representative and/or interpreter during the entire sample collection process •To request additional information regarding the sample collection process •To request modification to the sample collection process •To request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons, including: In-Competition Testing: •Participating in a medal ceremony •Fulfilment of media commitment •Cooling/Warming Down •Locating a representative and/or interpreter •Obtaining photo ID •Competing in further competitions •Obtaining necessary medical treatment •Any other exceptional circumstance which may be justified and approved by the Doping Control Officer (DCO)
Out-Of-Competition Testing: •Locating a representative •Completing a training session •Receiving necessary medical treatment •Obtaining photo ID •Any other exceptional circumstance which may be justified and approved by the Doping Control Officer (DCO) Responsibilities: •To be knowledgeable of and comply with the Anti-Doping Standard established by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) •To produce appropriate identification •To comply with the sample collection procedures (Failure to do so could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation) •Remain within sight of the sample collection personnel throughout the doping control process •Report to the doping control station immediately unless delayed for valid reasons •To remain within direct observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the sample collection procedure is completed
3. KNOW THE PROHIBITED LIST The Prohibited List is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. •Ensure that you have a copy of the 2018 Prohibited List, specifying the substances and methods prohibited in-and out-of-competition. The 2018 List is valid from January 1 to December 31, 2018 •Remember the strict liability principle, which states that all athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their sample, whether or not they intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance
4. FILING WHEREABOUTS •Athletes are still required to file and/or update their whereabouts information during their participation in the Commonwealth Games. The CGF requires that all athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games are available for Testing at all times throughout the period of the Games, March 25, 2018 to April 18, 2018 •Athletes must respect any time-limit imposed by the CGF for the provision of any information requested regarding their whereabouts during the Games •Upon the request of the CGF, athletes must directly provide information regarding their location during the period of the Games in the manner requested by the CGF NB: All rules governing whereabouts filing and missed tests are still applicable during the Commonwealth Games. 5. APPLYING FOR A TUE A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) allows an athlete to use a prohibited substance or method for the treatment of a legitimate medical condition. Athletes, it is your responsibility to find out whether any substance or method that you are using to treat an illness or condition is found on the 2018 Prohibited List. If so, you will need a TUE during the period of the Games. •It is customary for athletes to apply for a TUE at least 30 days before Major Games. It is recommended that if an athlete is required to use a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method and they do not already have a TUE, they should apply directly to the CGF Medical Commission TUEC especially in the case of an emergency •TUEs granted by the CGF Medical Commission will be valid only during the period of the 2018 Commonwealth Games 6. DOPING IS COSTLY •Athletes who are deemed to have committed Anti-Doping Rule Violations during the Games will have the right to attend a hearing convened by the CGF’s Disciplinary Commission •Violations committed during the period of the Commonwealth Games can be sanctioned with any or all of the following depending on the circumstances: •Disqualification of results •Financial Sanction •Public Disclosure •Forfeiture of medals, points and other prizes •Disqualification from further competing in the Games •A period of ineligibility from sport All decisions are subject to appeal, which can be made to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).
Should any athlete or CGA representative wish to make a comment or complaint about the conduct of any part of the anti-doping process, they are invited to do so in writing, in person, or anonymously to the CGF Medical Commission Secretary by emailing: m.verroken@thecgf.com.