JADCO True Spirit April 2020

APRIL 2020 I VOLUME 07 I ISSUE 02

JADCO HOSTS SIXTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOR SUPPORT PERSONNEL

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The Honourable Olivia Grange CD, MP (centre), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, June Spence-Jarrett (2nd left), Executive Director at JADCO and Suzette Ison (left), Director of Sport Policy at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) engage in dialogue with Michael Bisnott (right), Council Member and Beverley Baugh (2nd right), 2nd Vice President both of the Jamaica Badminton Association. The occasion was the 2020 JADCO Symposium held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) on Thursday, January 23.

EDITORIAL

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JADCO’s Nutrition Corner ...................................................

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Athlete Rights and Responsibilities ...................................................

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2020 JADCO School Tour ..................................................

JADCO and You ...................................................

Free Creative Corner 10 Dope ..................................................

Out and About 10 JADCO ..................................................

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Did you know that there are instances in which athletes test positive for a prohibited substance even though they were not intentionally trying to dope? The Strict Liability principle states that athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their sample, whether or not they intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance.

This means that even if an athlete was not intentionally trying to dope, the possibility exists that they can still test positive and receive a sanction.

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EDITORIAL

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To reduce the likelihood of athletes testing positive because of a lack of information the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) continues to place great emphasis on prevention in the fight against doping in sport. As a result, education programmes are frequently organised with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure that Jamaican athletes and support personnel are knowledgeable of anti-doping rules and procedures.

In this edition of the True Sprit we will share highlights from education programmes organised by the Commission such as the 2020 JADCO Symposium and the JADCO School Tour. We will also share information on supplements and the rights and responsibilities of athletes.

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

2020 JADCO SYMPOSIUM Over 90 athlete support personnel turned out to support the sixth annual JADCO Symposium hosted by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) in Kingston on Thursday, January 23, 2020. The event was held under the theme, “Protecting Clean Sport, Moving Forward Together”.

Alexander Williams (2nd right), Chairman, Peter Chin (right), Board Director and June Spence-Jarrett (2nd left), Executive Director all of JADCO engage in dialogue with Derrick Crooks (left), Vice President of the Arnett Gardens Football Club at the 2020 JADCO Symposium held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) on Thursday, January 23.

Speaking at the event, keynote speaker, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport The Honourable Olivia Grange said, “Protecting clean sport is not JADCO’s job, it is the prerogative of everyone who is involved in sport, even those who are only interested in the entertainment value that sports creates. I want to emphasize that it is going to be even more important that a collaborative and unified approach be taken to protect clean sport. It is everybody’s business and in everybody’s best interest to ensure that sport is free of doping.”

Chairman of JADCO, Alexander Williams said, “Over the years JADCO has continued to work assiduously to keep Jamaica free

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from doping, but we have realised that to accomplish this goal we will need support from all stakeholders involved in the business of sport. Some of the most important stakeholders in the business of sport include athlete support personnel such as parents, teachers and coaches.” He further added, “Coaches you are very influential and we cannot truly reach the athletes without your support. Teachers as you mould young minds you can encourage them to play fair and make ethical decisions. Parents, you also have a crucial role to play and that is why we continue to host workshops with Parent Teacher Associations within the secondary schools to provide you with vital information on anti-doping to share with your children.”

Also speaking at the symposium, Team General Manager at Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Howard Bell said, “Over the years the JADCO Symposium has always been educational and as an administrator you can always take back the information to the athletes. There is always something new coming out that JADCO shares with us and we have to impart this information to the athletes for them to be on

the right track.”

Also speaking at the symposium, 2nd Vice President of the Badminton Association, Beverly Baugh, said, “The JADCO Symposium was very informative, as a team manager it opened my eyes some more on how to be able to share with athletes so that they can be equipped with the requisite information to keep sport clean. It was an eye-opener for me, I have learnt a lot and I am prepared to go and impart the information with my team.”

A wide cross section of athlete support personnel attended the symposium, including members of sporting associations and federations, professional groups, school principals, coaches and sport administrators. The symposium included presentations on the functions and responsibilities of JADCO and the doping control process. JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spence-Jarrett led the afternoon session which focused on the role that athlete support personnel can play to protect clean sport. The next JADCO Symposium will be held during January 2021.

Athlete support personnel endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2020 JADCO Symposium.

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JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER Supplements The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission does not endorse the use of supplements because their ingredients may contain prohibited substances. Supplements are not subject to the same quality control requirements as food or pharmaceutical drugs. It is highly recommended that athletes refrain from using supplements, to avoid the risk of an unintentional Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

The JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes recommends alternatives to taking protein supplements.

One recommended alternative is fat free milk which can be used as a recovery drink after resistance exercise. In fact, fat free milk is a much cheaper option than a protein supplement and shakes.

Also athletes who are lactose intolerant can choose lactose free milk and vegetarian athletes can choose soy protein instead. Soy protein has been proven to increase lean muscle mass gains, but not as rapidly as milk or whey protein.

JADCO recommends that you get your nutrition from food because supplements are not always safe to consume and can affect your health.

To learn more about supplements from the JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaica Athletes, click on the link below: http://ow.ly/930j30hfBWo.

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ATHLETE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Did you know that all athletes have rights and responsibilities?

When selected for doping control, athletes have the right to: • A representative.

• An interpreter, if available.

• Ask for additional information about the sample collection process.

• Request modifications to the sample collection process.

• Request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons.

Athletes can request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for the following reasons (providing they remain in sight of the Chaperone/ DCO at all times):

FOR IN-COMPETITION TESTING: • • • • • • • •

Participation in a medal ceremony.

Fulfilment of media commitments.

Performing a warm down.

Competing in further competitions.

Obtaining necessary medical treatment.

Obtaining photo identification.

Locating a representative and/or interpreter.

Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified and as approved by the Doping Control Officer (DCO).

FOR OUT-OF-COMPETITION TESTING: • • • • •

Locating a representative.

Completing a training session.

Receiving necessary medical treatment.

Obtaining photo identification.

Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified and as approved by the DCO.

When selected for doping control, athletes have the responsibility to: • Comply with the sample collection procedure (failure to do so could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation).

• Provide appropriate photo identification to the DCO or Chaperone.

• Report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for a delay.

• Remain within direct observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the sample collection procedure is complete.

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2020 JADCO SCHOOL TOUR

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The 2020 series of the JADCO School Tour focused on disseminating anti-doping information to secondary schools within the parish of St. Thomas during the months of February to April. Already, the workshops have impacted over 200 junior athletes and support personnel.

However, due to the closure of schools the Commission has suspended the 2020 JADCO School Tour. JADCO will be visiting Paul Bogle High School and St. Thomas Technical High School in the parish when schools reopen.

Participants were able to receive values-based education and information about the roles and responsibilities of JADCO and the Doping Control Process.

The following are highlights of the schools visited during the 2020 JADCO School Tour: MORANT BAY HIGH SCHOOL

Colleen Cohen (left), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, discusses the importance of fair play with Mackaliah Ford (right), Head of the Physical Education Department, Santeno Spence (2nd left) and Mohem Amaya (2nd right), student athletes all of Morant Bay High School during the first stop on the 2020 JADCO School Tour held at the institution on Wednesday, February 5.

YALLAHS HIGH SCHOOL

Student athletes of Yallahs High School endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign during the second stop on the 2020 JADCO School Tour held at the institution on Wednesday, February 12.

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SEAFORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Representatives of Seaforth High School endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign during the third stop on the 2020 JADCO School Tour held at the institution on Wednesday, February 19.

ROBERT LIGHTBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

Shakiel Rochester (right), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, discusses Jamaica’s anti-doping programme with Kerron Sealey (left), Physical Education teacher, Alessandro Lewis (2nd left) and Jenniel Fraser (2nd right), student athletes all of Robert Lightbourne High School during the fourth stop on the 2020 JADCO School Tour held at the institution on Wednesday, March 11.

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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, April 29, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.

JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, April 30, 2020: KLAS ESPN: 5:30 a.m.

NCU FM: 5:50 a.m.

Hot 102 FM: 5:55 a.m.

Mello FM: 7:15 a.m.

Free I Radio: 11:30 a.m.

Suncity Radio: 12:35 p.m.

Irie FM: 1:40 p.m.

Roots FM: 1:55 p.m.

Music 99 FM: 2:48 p.m.

Talk Jamaica Radio: 3:05 p.m.

Newstalk 93 FM: 4:55 p.m.

TBC Radio: 10:00 p.m.

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DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER

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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 OUTOUT ANDAND ABOUT JADCO 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 January 2020.

JADCO SUPPORTS JAMAICA COLLEGE PUREWATER/ R. DANNY WILLIAMS TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEET .......................................................................

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Colleen Cohen (Right), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with athlete support personnel. The occasion was the Jamaica College Purewater/R. Danny Williams Track and Field Invitational Development Meet held at the institution on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

JADCO SUPPORTS THE CALABAR MCKENLEY/WINT TRACK AND FIELD CLASSIC ......................................................................................

Kimalie Hylton, student athlete of Bridgeport High School and winner of the 2018-2019 JADCO Jingle Competition endorses the Say No To Doping Campaign at the Calabar Wint/McKenley Track and Field Classic being held at the institution on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

JADCO/UTECH ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP ..................................................

Athlete support personnel from the University of Technology, Jamaica endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign during an anti-doping education workshop held at the institution on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

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JADCO/DEAF SPORTS JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP ..................................................................

Davian Walters, (left) Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Antoinette Aiken, (2nd left) Interpreter, Andre Witter, (2nd right) President and Malik Morgan, (right) a senior athlete both of Deaf Sports Jamaica during an anti-doping education workshop held at the Sports Development Foundation on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

JADCO SUPPORTS THE UWI MONA SPORTS DAY ......................................................

Representatives from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at a Sports Day held at the institution on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

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JADCO SUPPORTS THE VI JAMAICA INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP ............................................................

Participants in the VI Jamaica International Badminton Championship endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign on Friday, March 6, 2020.

JADCO SUPPORTS JAAA CARIFTA TRIALS ......................................................

Student athletes from Cornwall College endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign on day 3 of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) CARIFTA Trials held at the National Stadium from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8, 2020. JADCO participated in this event for the first time.

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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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