JADCO True Spirit January 2020

JANUARY 2020 I VOLUME 07 I ISSUE 01

JADCO HOSTS SIXTH ANNUAL SENIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

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2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop ..............................................................

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2019 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops ..............................................................

Nutrition Corner 10 JADCO’s ..............................................................

JADCO Symposium 11 2020 ..............................................................

Prohibited List 12 2020 .............................................................. and You 13 JADCO ..............................................................

Free Creative Corner 14 Dope ..............................................................

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(L-r) June Spence-Jarrett, Executive Director, JADCO discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Deana Wheatle, Stephaney Baker and Suzette McPhail, all athletes of the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) at the sixth annual Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop held on Saturday November 16, 2019 at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.

EDITORIAL The dawn of each New Year brings with it an opportunity for a fresh start. This is the time of year when we say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. We also assess our accomplishments and shortcomings. What are some of the things that we did well during the past year that we Continued on page 2

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EDITORIAL need to continue throughout the new year? Are there old attitudes and habits that we need to eliminate to facilitate our improvement? Do we need to change our mindset? Do we need to train harder? Do we need to improve our eating habits? These questions and more often occupy the minds of both athletes and support personnel as they begin the start of a brand new year.

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) also uses the opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges experienced during 2019. We constantly evaluate our programmes and assess how we can improve the service we provide to all our stakeholders. We welcome your feedback and use your opinions as a guide to improve both our testing and education programmes. Athlete support personnel

you will have an opportunity to share your views at the Annual JADCO Symposium which will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) on Thursday, January 23, 2020. We look forward to seeing you there.

In this edition of the True Spirit we will share hydration tips with you and tell you about the 2020 Prohibited List. We wish you all the best for 2020 and beyond and encourage you to continue to partner with us as we strive to become the premier world class anti-doping organisation. If you have queries or wish to share your feedback on this publication, send an email to truespirit@jadco.gov.jm.

2019 SENIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP Over 80 athletes and support personnel turned out to support the sixth annual Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop hosted by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The workshop was held under the theme, “Protecting Clean Sport, Moving Forward Together”.

Vanessa Reid-Ledford, (right) Director, Communication and Education, JADCO discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Bertland Cameron, (left) Head Coach at Cameron Blazers Track and Field Club, Roneisha McGregor, (2nd left) and Tiffany James-Rose,(2nd right) representatives from the Cameron Blazers Track and Field Club and Mico University College track team at the 2019 Senior Athletes Workshop.

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Speaking at the workshop, Executive Director of JADCO, June Spence-Jarrett said, “We urge you to familiarise yourselves with the information disseminated and to learn more about the World Anti-Doping Code, Anti-Doping Rule Violations and your rights and responsibilities, as you strive to

adhere to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) six international standards.” She further added, “Athletes who commit Anti-Doping Rule Violations not only tarnish their own reputation, but that of our country. I want to encourage you all to make wise decisions which are aligned to the values associated with fair play in sport.”

Also speaking at the workshop, Tiffany James-Rose, a representative of Cameron Blazers Track and Field Club and Mico University College track team said “I think it was a very good workshop, the presenters were very informative and they stated all the rules clearly and explained it in a way which we could understand fully.

Normally you see JADCO advertising on television or issuing brochures, but not many people take the time to read the brochures, so I think the workshop was a good idea.”

Athlete representing the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA), Malene Carr-Mullings said, “I think the workshop was very detailed and informative. I believe it provided the framework for us to understand exactly what is required of us as athletes. It enabled us to understand the procedures, our rights and made us aware of the substances that are included on the Prohibited List. It was definitely beneficial for me.”

Head Coach at Cameron Blazers Track and Field Club, Bertland Cameron, said “It was a very informative workshop and it taught us a lot of things that we thought that we already knew that we are really unaware of. It is easy for athletes, coaches and even managers to get information at this workshop, instead of assuming that we know everything. Sometimes it is the simple things that we believe are ok that are not.

Coming to this seminar teaches you that you have to be more careful and you should never take things for

granted.” He further added, “When people tell you to use this and that, don’t just try it. Education is the key and once you educate yourself you will be on the right side of the sport.” General Secretary of the Jamaica Badminton Association, Antonio Bell said, “I think the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission had a very good workshop today. I think the information gathered here augured well not just for our badminton athletes, but for athletes in general as it informed them of not only what happens locally, but also what occurs on the international scene. If all the sports work together with JADCO, it will help the athletes in the long run. I think workshops such as these help to demystify the role of JADCO in anti-doping.”

Secretary of the Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine Audrey Brown said, “This workshop was well needed because athletes tend to fear the doping control process and when you have these seminars it assists to alleviate some of their fears. The quiz showed that the athletes were more knowledgeable than the athlete support personnel and we need the athletes to have all the answers and to be in a position to share the information with others.”

Participants at the event included senior athletes and their support personnel such as members of sporting associations and federations, tertiary institutions, coaches and sport administrators.

The workshop included a quiz, presentations on the functions and responsibilities of JADCO and the doping control process. Dr. Jodi-Ann Smith, a representative of the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), also delivered a presentation on the health consequences of doping. After the workshop, a whereabouts help desk was set up to assist athletes in JADCO’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) to file their whereabouts information.

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(L-r) June Spence-Jarrett, Executive Director, JADCO discusses the Prohibited List with Jean Jordan, Ramoan Hines and Albert Divon, all representatives of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

June Spence-Jarrett, Executive Director, JADCO shares a light moment with Kasonia Smith, Keresa Richardson and Marney Musseden, all athletes of the University of the West Indies, (UWI) Mona Campus at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

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Athletes from the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

Representatives from Sprintec Track Club endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

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Representatives from the G.C. Foster College endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

Representatives from the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the 2019 Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop.

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2019 JUNIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

June Spence-Jarrett (3rd left), Executive Director, JADCO poses for our lens with Kimalie Hylton (left) of Bridgeport High School who received the top prize of $40,000.00 and a trophy, Kristen Lewis (2nd left) of Belmont Academy who received $30,000.00 and a trophy for placing second and Marviann Ellis, Romario Henry, Howie Collash and Dwayne Wright all of Winston Jones High School who received $25,000.00 and trophies for placing third. The occasion was the first in the 2019 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) in Kingston on Wednesday, October 2.

During the month of October, over 500 junior athletes and their support personnel turned out to support the sixth annual Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops, which was held in four regions across the island.

The first workshop of the 2019 series was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) 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

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Manchester for secondary schools within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The third of the series was held at SeaGarden Beach Resort in St. James for secondary schools within the parishes 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 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 award the winners of the 2018-2019 Jingle Competition.

Kimalie Hylton a sixth form student of Bridgeport High School received the top prize of $40,000.00 and

a trophy, Kristen Lewis of Belmont Academy walked away with $30,000.00 and a trophy for placing second in the competition and Marviann Ellis, Dwayne Wright, Romario Henry and Howie Collash all of Winston Jones High School received $25,000.00 and trophies for placing third. The competition ran from October 3, 2018 to April 26, 2019 and was 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 engaged secondary school students island-wide in a contest which enabled them to demonstrate their musical talents.

JADCO will host its seventh annual Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops during 2020 in four locations across the island.

See highlights of the 2019 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops below:

Tajae Smith (left), Sample Collection and Testing Manager at JADCO, discusses the doping control process with Kathryann Brown (right), teacher at Troy High School, Reneil Spencer (2nd right) and Davaskia Pindling both student athletes of Troy High School. The occasion was the second in the 2019 series of the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the Golf View hotel in Manchester on Wednesday, October 9.

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Representatives from Irwin High School in St. James endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the third in the 2019 series of the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the SeaGarden Beach Resort in St. James on Wednesday, October 16.

Nadia Vassell (right), Director of Technical Services, JADCO, demonstrates the sample collection process with the assistance of Chrisan Lewis (left) student athlete of Brimmer Vale High School. The occasion was the fourth and final workshop in the 2019 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at The Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann on Monday, October 28.

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JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER Hydration Whether you are a professional athlete or simply exercising for recreation, it is extremely important to stay hydrated.

Good hydration means getting the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise. Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy.

According to Dr. Christine Fray-Aiken, Sports Nutritionist and co-author of the JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes, 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. 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.

Click on the link below to access the JADCO Nutrition Guide for additional guidelines for hydration. https://www.slideshare.net/JADCOEducation2014/jadconutrition-guide-81525157

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SAVE THE DATE

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2020 PROHIBITED LIST

Did you know that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes a revised List of Prohibited Substances and Methods on January 1, each year? In fact, since 2004 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 2020 Prohibited List and it 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.

It is important to remember that failure to comply with the Prohibited List can result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. When an athlete tests positive for a prohibited substance, the sanction can range from a reprimand to a lifetime ban. Therefore, athletes are advised to be vigilant in monitoring the substances that they consume.

It is also important to note that consuming or using substances on the Prohibited List can lead to severe health consequences.

Athletes and support personnel are advised to ensure they are knowledgeable of the Prohibited List, so they can make informed decisions.

Click on the link below to view the 2020 Prohibited List: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/ wada_2020_english_prohibited_list_0.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 29, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.

JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, January 30, 2020: 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

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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 October 2019.

JADCO SUPPORTS EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF JAMAICA REGIONAL JUMPING CHALLENGE ....................................................................

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Colleen Cohen (standing), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO, supervises a junior athlete as he takes the WADA Play True Quiz. The occasion was the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica Regional Jumping Challenge held at the Kingston Polo Club on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

JADCO/JAMAICA CYCLING FEDERATION ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP ......................................................................

Athletes and support personnel from Jamaica Cycling Federation endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) on Friday, October 11, 2019.

JADCO SUPPORTS MVP GRASSROOTS TRAINING CAMP ......................................................................

Vanessa Reid-Ledford, Director of Communication and Education at JADCO (right), presents a token to Racquil Broderick (left), a representative of St. Mary High School and junior athlete at the MVP Grassroots Training Camp for responding correctly to a question about anti-doping. The occasion was the MVP Grassroots Training Camp held at the National Stadium on Friday, November 22, 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

Website: jadco.gov.jm Tel (876)960-3572 | 929-3500 Toll Free: 1-888-429-5232

Email: truespirit@jadco.gov.jm JamaicaAntiDopingCommission Ja_antidoping Ja_antidoping

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