JULY 2019 I VOLUME 06 I ISSUE 03
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JADCO RECOGNISES STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS AT 10TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY
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JADCO’s 10th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony
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2018-2019 JADCO Jingle Competition Guidelines
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JADCO’s Nutrition Corner
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2019 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops
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WADA’s International Standards Alexander Williams (right), Chairman and June Spence-Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, both of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) share lens with Tajae Smith (left), Sample Collection and Testing Manager, JADCO and recipient of the Employee of the Year Award and Dawn Henry (2nd left), Executive Secretary, JADCO and recipient of the Executive Director’s Award for Excellence. The occasion was JADCO’s 10th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
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EDITORIAL Jamaica is known worldwide for its significant accomplishments in the field of sport. This summer, the debut of the Reggae Girlz in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup has once again demonstrated that the nation has what it takes to compete internationally. To be truly successful, Jamaican athletes who compete both locally and internationally need to excel in their sport of choice. However, all their hard work and accomplishments will be in vain, if athletes and their support personnel do not familiarise themselves with the World Anti-Doping
Code and the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) six International Standards. We will tell you more about these standards in this edition of the True Spirit. We will also share highlights from the JADCO 10th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony and provide you with nutrition tips for footballers. If you have queries or wish to share your feedback on this publication, send an email to truespirit@jadco.gov.jm.
JADCO’s 10th Anniversary Banquet
and Awards Ceremony
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) recognised staff and stakeholders at its 10th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony which was held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. This event culminated a yearlong series of celebratory activities, as the Commission celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Throughout the year, JADCO hosted several commemorative activities under the theme, “Keeping Sport Clean, Forging Better Partnerships.” Speaking at the 10th Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange said, “I am pleased with the efforts of the Commission to rebrand its image. The theme of these celebrations Alexander Williams (right), Chairman and June Spence-Jarrett (2nd is, ‘Keeping Sport Clean, Forging Better left), Executive Director, both of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Partnerships’ and JACDO has been making a (JADCO) pose for our lens with the Honourable Olivia Grange (2nd right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) concerted effort to forge those partnerships that and Denzil Thorpe (left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, will assist them in achieving JADCO’s mandate as Gender, Entertainment and Sport. The occasion was JADCO’s 10th well as build greater awareness to promote the Anniversary Banquet and Awards Ceremony held at the Terra Nova ethics and spirit of sport in Jamaica.” All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
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JADCO staff members pose for our lens.
Also speaking at the event, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Akshai Mansingh, Dean, Faculty of Sport, University of the West Indies (UWI) said, “There is no shame in forging partnerships. As a region we must build capacity through partnerships rather than trying to reinvent the wheel and these partnerships should be made with external and internal partners.” Chairman of JADCO, Alexander Williams said, “We have had a successful year and tonight we are happy to close the curtains on our yearlong celebrations by honouring our staff and stakeholders for their contribution to the Commission. Without the effort of the management and staff of JADCO and all our stakeholders the Commission would not be where it is today.” JADCO’s Executive Director, June SpenceJarrett said, “The Commission decided to end the celebrations with a bang. As a result, tonight we are hosting this event to recognise Continued on page 4
Alexander Williams (left), Chairman, JADCO and the Honourable Olivia Grange (right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) engage in dialogue with Dr. Akshai Mansingh (centre), Keynote Speaker and Dean, Faculty of Sport, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona.
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the Commission’s outstanding employees, supportive Board of Directors, clubs, federations and associations. Presenting the awards is a way of encouraging high standards of work, promoting good conduct, boosting staff morale and fostering partnerships. This evening’s proceedings will set the precedence for years to come as the JADCO team continues to strive for excellence.” Among the awardees were Tajae Smith, Sample Collection and Testing Manager who received the award for Employee of the Year and Dawn Henry, Executive Secretary who received the Executive Director’s Award for Excellence. Long service awards and other special awards were also presented to employees and members of the board. Representatives of the federations and associations were also recognised.
Members of the audience listen as the Keynote Speaker delivers his presentation.
Sample Collection and Testing Manager, Tajae Smith recipient of the Employee of the Year Award said, “Receiving the Employee of the Year Award is a true accomplishment. I am excited that I was awarded such a prestigious title and it just shows that hard work really does pay off.” Executive Secretary, Dawn Henry, recipient of the Executive Director’s Award for Excellence said, “It is a great feeling to receive one of the most prestigious awards for the night. I will continue to excel and strive to improve each day.”
Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, JADCO engages in dialogue with the Hon. Alando Terrelonge, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information.
JADCO was formally established in 2008 to execute the national anti-doping programme in accordance with the standards stipulated by the international governing body, the World Anti-Doping Agency. JADCO’s mission is to foster a dope free environment in Jamaica that promotes the ethics and spirit of sport through education, testing, advocacy and coordination of an effective anti-doping programme in Jamaica.
Nekorah Phillips Brown and Rushaun Lee, Saxophonist entertain the audience.
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Alexander Williams (right), Chairman and June Spence-Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, both of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission engage in dialogue with Dr. Paula Daley-Morris (2nd left), President, Netball Jamaica and Jerry Benzwick (left), Chairman of the Jamaica Rugby Football Union.
Alexander Williams (right), Chairman and June Spence-Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, both of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) pose for our lens with Godfrey Lothian (2nd left), President, Table Tennis Jamaica and Jean Jordan (left), Player Development Manager, West Indies Players’ Association.
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2018-2019 JADCO JINGLE COMPETITION GUIDELINES Prizes
1st Place: Trophy and $40,000.00 2nd Place: Trophy and $30,000.00 3rd Place: Plaque and $25,000.00 VOTING PERIOD: June 6-July 19, 2019 1. Like the JADCO Facebook page. 2. Visit JADCO’s Facebook page to view the entries in the 2018-2019 Jingle Competition. 3. Vote for your favourite by liking or sharing the jingle entry. 4. Each entry will receive one point for every like and two points for every share. 5. The top five (5) entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges. 6. A combination of points from Facebook and the judges scores will determine the winner and runners-up in the 2018-2019 JADCO Jingle Competition.
NB: VOTERS MUST LIKE THE JADCO FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THEIR VOTES TO BE COUNTED.
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JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER Nutrition Tips for Footballers
Did you know that the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes provides nutrition tips for specific events? Each sport is unique in its nutritional demand and there is no one-size-fits-all nutrition programme. Therefore, depending on the sport, some athletes may require more energy or nutrients than others for optimal performance. JADCO’s Nutrition guide recommends that the diet of a footballer should consist mostly of carbohydrates, because football players demonstrate great agility during a match as they change position, speed or direction at least every four to five seconds. On average an elite female player burns 1,000 kilocalories per game and an elite male player burns 1, 500 kilocalories. Even though football is a team sport, each player has to focus on his or her specific diet to gain optimal performance. Click on the link below to get more nutrition tips for footballers and other sporting disciplines: http://ow.ly/930j30hfBWo.
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JUNIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Venues: KINGSTON MANCHESTER ST. JAMES ST. ANN
MEET THE WINNERS OF THE JINGLE COMPETITION Jamaica Conference Centre Golf View Hotel The Wexford Hotel The Cardiff Hotel & Spa
October 2, 2019 October 9, 2019 October 16, 2019 October 23, 2019
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Secondary School Athletes • Support Personnel for Secondary School Athletes
Participants will increase their knowledge of:
Refreshments will be provided
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Programme The World Anti-Doping Agency The doping control process The health consequences of doping
Fair play and ethical practices in sport
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WADA’S INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The drafting and acceptance of the World AntiDoping Code is often described as one of the most significant achievements in the fight against doping in sport. It has been accepted and implemented by many National Anti-Doping Organisations across the world. The World Anti-Doping Code is the document that harmonises regulations regarding anti-doping across all sport and all countries of the world. The World Anti-Doping Code works in conjunction with six International Standards, which are guidelines that aim to bring harmonisation among anti-doping organisations in various technical areas. The International Standards are: • The Prohibited List • Testing and Investigations (ISTI) • Laboratories (ISL) • Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) • Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI) • Code Compliance by Signatories
THE PROHIBITED LIST Since 2004, as mandated by World Anti-Doping Code, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. The Prohibited List identifies the substances and methods that are prohibited in-competition and out-of-competition and in particular sporting disciplines. This list is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA.
TESTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (ISTI) The International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI) was first adopted in 2003 and came into effect 1 January 2004. Further revisions were made to the standard in subsequent years and the current document came into effect during March 2019. The International Standard for Testing
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and Investigations (ISTI) provides rules aimed at facilitating effective sample collection, testing and investigation initiatives. The first purpose of the International Standard for Testing and Investigations is to plan for intelligent and effective Testing, both in-competition and out-of-competition and to maintain the integrity and identity of the samples collected from the point the athlete is notified of the test, to the point the samples are delivered to the laboratory for analysis. The second purpose of the International Standard for Testing and Investigations is to establish mandatory standards for the efficient and effective gathering, assessment and use of anti-doping intelligence and for the efficient and effective conduct of investigations into possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations. The International Standard for Testing and Investigations has been drafted giving due consideration to the principles of respect for human rights, proportionality and other applicable legal principles.
LABORATORIES (ISL) The International Standard for Laboratories first came into effect in November 2002. Further revisions were made after that date. The current document came into effect during June 2016. The main purpose of the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) is to ensure laboratory production of valid test results and evidentiary data and to achieve uniform and harmonised results and reporting from all Laboratories. The International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) includes requirements for obtaining and maintaining WADA accreditation of Laboratories, operating standards for laboratory performance and a description of the accreditation process.
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THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS (ISTUE)
The International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) was first adopted in 2004 and came into effect January 1, 2005. Further revisions were made to the standard in subsequent years and the current document came into effect on January 1, 2019. The purpose of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions is to establish the conditions that must be satisfied in order for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to be granted to an athlete. A TUE allows an athlete to use a prohibited substance or method for the treatment of a legitimate medical condition.
PROTECTION OF PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION (ISPPPI) The International Standard for Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI) was first adopted on May 9, 2009 and came into effect June 1, 2009. The current document was revised and came into effect on June 1, 2018. The main purpose of the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information is to ensure that Anti-Doping Organisations apply appropriate, sufficient and effective privacy protections to the personal information they process when conducting anti-doping programmes. The Code, in particular, requires athletes and athlete support personnel to provide a significant amount of personal information to Anti-Doping Organisations. As a result, it is essential that Anti-Doping Organisations appropriately protect the personal information that they process, both to meet legal standards and to ensure the continued confidence and trust of those involved in organised sport.
CODE COMPLIANCE BY SIGNATORIES The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS) came into effect on April 1, 2018. The purpose of the International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories (ISCCS) is to ensure that strong, Code-Compliant Anti-Doping Rules and programmes are applied and enforced consistently and effectively across all sports and all countries, so that clean athletes can have confidence that there is fair competition on a level playing field and public confidence in the integrity of sport can be maintained. The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories outlines: • Code Signatories’ rights and responsibilities • The ways WADA supports Signatories in achieving, maintaining and where applicable, regaining Code compliance; and • A range of graded, predictable and proportionate sanctions for cases of non-compliance by Signatories and, a process for determining non-compliance and consequences. The Code makes WADA responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance by Signatories with the Code and the International Standards. The Code also requires Signatories to report on their compliance to WADA. JADCO adheres to the International Standards and failure to comply with these standards will result in sanctions being imposed by WADA. To view WADA’s International Standards you may visit: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/ international-standards.
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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, July 31, 2019 at 9:30 p.m. JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, July 25, 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.
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DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER Po e me l g n i J
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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 April 2019. JADCO SUPPORTS UTECH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN CONFERENCE ON SPORT SCIENCE
Shakiel Rochester (right), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO presents a token to a participant for correctly answering a question about anti-doping. The occasion was the 9th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sport Sciences held at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica on Friday, April 12, 2019.
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JADCO SUPPORTS THE JAMAICA DARTS ASSOCIATION SHOOTING STARS RANKING TOURNAMENT
Representatives of the Jamaica Darts Association endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the Jamaica Darts Association Shooting Stars Ranking Tournament held at St. Jago High School on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
JADCO CONDUCTS ANTI-DOPING WORKSHOP FOR 2019 CARIFTA GAMES ATHLETES
Tajae Smith (right), Sample Collection and Testing Manager, JADCO discusses Doping Control with Glenroy Morgan (left), Assistant Manager, CARIFTA team, Briana Williams (2nd right), student athlete and Antonio Watson (2nd left), student athlete. The occasion was the 2019 CARIFTA Games Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the office of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) on Thursday, April 18.
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JADCO/JABBFA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Athletes and support personnel from the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/JABBFA Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Sports Development Foundation on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
JADCO LABOUR DAY PROJECT
Representatives of JADCO, the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) and the Randolph Lopez School of Hope pose for our lens at the institution. On this occasion JADCO partnered with the PBCJ to paint sections of the Randolph Lopez School of Hope on Labour Day, Thursday, May 23, 2019. The theme for Labour Day 2019 was, “Child Safety…It’s You, It’s Me, It’s All Ah We.”
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JADCO SUPPORTS JAAA NATIONAL SENIOR AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Student athletes from Edwin Allen High School endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) National Junior and Senior Championships held at the National Stadium from June 20-23, 2019.
JADCO/JRFU ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Athletes from the Jamaica Rugby Football Union (JRFU) endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/JRFU Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at Emmet Park, St. George’s College on Friday, June 28, 2019.
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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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