June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) presents five desktop computers to Marvin Clowson (2nd right), Principal of Ocho Rios High School. Sharing in the moment are Rev. Father Richard Tucker (left), Chairman, Davado Campbell (2nd left), student and Niessia Henry (centre), student, all of Ocho Rios High School. The occasion was the handover of desktop computers to the school, on Monday, May 29, 2023. For the third consecutive year, the institution received the top prize for region four for having the most participants online.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM COMPUTERS PROVIDED BY JADCO ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION AND LEARNING PLATFORM ATHLETES RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER 2 4 5 6 JULY 2023 I VOLUME 10 I ISSUE 03 What’s Inside JADCO 15TH ANNIVERSARY UPCOMING EVENTS JADCO AND YOU DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER JADCO OUT AND ABOUT 8 10 11 11
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JADCO CONTINUES DISTRIBUTION OF DESKTOP COMPUTERS
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. To celebrate this milestone, the Commission will be hosting several commemorative activities throughout the year under the theme “Protecting Brand Jamaica Through Clean Sport”.
The activities will commence on Sunday, July 23, 2023, with a church service to be held at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, starting at 8:00 a.m. This will be followed by the JADCO Crystal Gala on Wednesday, July
25, 2023, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston beginning at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to celebrating with our stakeholders at these events.
In this edition of the True Spirit Newsletter, we highlight the steps taken by the Commission to provide secondary schools with technological devices. We will also remind athletes of their rights and responsibilities and share tips on hydration. To share your thoughts on this publication, send an email to truespirit@jadco.gov.jm
SECONDARY SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM COMPUTERS PROVIDED BY JADCO
June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, presents five desktop computers to Orrett Wallace (2nd left), Principal, Foga Road high School. Sharing in the moment are Tiquan Galbert (right) and Amanda Mastant (2nd right), both students of the institution. The occasion was the handover of desktop computers to the school on Tuesday, May 19, 2023.
The ninth annual staging of the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops were held via the Zoom platform for four regions across the island in October 2022. In 2023, JADCO presented 20 desktop computers to four secondary schools from each region for outstanding participation in the series of workshops.
Guy’s Hill High School were the champions for region one. They had the most participants online. As a result, the institution was awarded five desktop computers on
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at a handover ceremony, held at JADCO’s office. Region one includes secondary schools from Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas and St. Catherine. Guy’s Hill High School was declared the winner for the third consecutive year.
The Hon. Alando Terrelonge, former Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, who spoke at the event, believes the workshops, hosted annually, are not only beneficial to the participating
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schools, but also prove influential islandwide. “Anti-Doping education is really important, so as Minister, it is always important that we are here to support our state agency, JADCO. JADCO has the task of educating our student athletes, because how they perform now in terms of maintaining clean sport and handling the rules of fair play, it not only affects them, but affects Jamaica.”
In May 2023, the Commission journeyed across the island to present desktop computers to the remaining schools which had the most participants online. During a handover ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2023, Foga Road High School in Clarendon, was presented with five desktop computers, declaring them the winner for region two. Region two includes schools from Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.
Petersfield High School in Westmoreland was also presented with five desktop computers on Friday, May 26, 2023, for being the winners for region three which includes schools from Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and sections of Trelawny.
Speaking at the event, Roan Green, Principal of Petersfield High School, said “It is the age for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and based on our need at Petersfield High School, we take the opportunity to say thank you. We are in need of these equipment and our students learning is paramount. Right now, we are at a point where we want to improve our students learning and ICT as you know is the way to go.” He added that, “This contribution that you have given to us will go a far way in impacting our students positively and we hope that through their interaction and education they will show appreciation by using them for the reasons intended to improve their learning.”
For the third consecutive year, Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann had the highest number of participants online for region four. As a result, the school
was presented with five desktop computers on Monday, May 29, 2023 during a handover ceremony at the institution. Region four includes schools from St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland and sections of Trelawny.
In addition to the distribution of the desktop computers, JADCO branded memorabilia were also given to all the participants in the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops. Over 1000 junior athletes and their support personnel from the four regions attended the workshops.
Executive Director at JADCO, June Spence Jarrett said, “Each year that we have our workshop, it gets bigger and better. The children are eager to learn about anti-doping and we believe it should not start at the high school level, so we are now moving into the primary schools to do that and I am very excited.”
The 2023 series of the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops will be held face to face in October.
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June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, presents five desktop computers to Roan Green (centre), Principal, Petersfield High School. Sharing in the moment is George Wright (right), Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Central. The occasion was the handover of desktop computers to the school on Friday, May 26, 2023. Petersfield High School was awarded the devices for outstanding participation in the 2022 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for region three.
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ATHLETES RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample collection is an integral part of the doping control process and athletes selected for sample collection whether in-competition or out-of-competition have rights and responsibilities. Once notified of selection for doping control, athletes have the right to:
y A representative
y An interpreter, if available
y Ask for additional information about the sample collection process
y Request modification to the sample collection process
y 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 proving they maintain in sight of the Chaperone/ Doping Control Officer (DCO) at all times:
For In-Competition Testing:
y Participation in a medal ceremony
y Fulfilment of media commitments
y Performing a warm down
y Competing in further competitions
y Obtaining necessary medical treatment
y Obtaining photo identification
y Locating a representative and/or interpreter
y Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and as approved by the DCO
For Out-of-Competition Testing:
y Locating a representative
y Completing a training session
y Receiving necessary medical treatment
y Obtaining photo identification
y Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and as approved by the DCO
When selected for doping control, athletes have the responsibility to:
y Comply with the sample collection procedure; failure to do so could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV)
y Provide appropriate photo identification to the DCO or Chaperone
y Report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for a delay
y Remain within continuous 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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JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER
Facts about dehydration:
y The causes of dehydration include diarrhoea, vomiting and sweating
y Individuals more at risk of dehydration include athletes, people at higher altitudes and older adults
y Early symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth, lethargy and dizziness
The first symptoms of dehydration include thirst, darker urine and decreased urine production. In fact, urine colour is one of the best indicators of a person’s hydration level. Clear urine means you are well hydrated and darker urine means you are dehydrated. However, it is important to note that, particularly in older adults, dehydration can occur without thirst. This is why it is important to drink more water when ill, or during hotter weather.
Complications
If dehydration is not checked, it can lead to serious complications; these include:
y Low blood volume - less blood produces a drop in blood pressure and a reduction in the amount of oxygen reaching tissues
Dehydration occurs when more water and fluids leave the body than entering it. Even low levels of dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy and constipation. The human body is roughly 75 percent water. Without this water, it cannot survive. Water is found inside cells, within blood vessels and between cells.
A refined water management system keeps our water levels balanced and our thirst mechanism tells us when we need to increase fluid intake. Although water is constantly lost throughout the day as we breathe, sweat, urinate and defecate, we can replenish the water in our body by drinking fluids. The body can also move water around to areas where it is needed most if dehydration begins to occur. While most cases of dehydration can be easily reversed by increasing fluid intake, severe cases require immediate medical attention.
y Seizures - due to an imbalance of electrolytes
y Kidney problems - including kidney stones, urinary tract infections and eventually kidney failure
y Heat injury - ranging from mild cramps to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke
Treatment
Underlying conditions that cause dehydration should be treated with the appropriate medication. This can be done by consuming clear fluids such as water, clear broths, frozen water or ice pops. Some dehydrated patients, will however require intravenous fluids in order to rehydrate. People who are dehydrated should avoid drinks containing caffeine such as coffee, tea and sodas.
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Underlying conditions that are causing dehydration should also be treated with the appropriate medication.
Prevention
Prevention is really the most important treatment for dehydration. Consuming plenty of fluids and foods that have high water content (such as fruits and vegetables) should be enough for most people to prevent dehydration. People should be cautious about
doing activities during extreme heat or the hottest part of the day and anyone who is exercising should make replenishing fluids a priority. Since the elderly and very young are most at risk of being dehydrated, special attention should be given to them to make sure they are receiving enough fluids.
Get more information on hydration from the JADCO Nutrition Guide which can be accessed in the publications section of the JADCO website at jadco.gov.jm.
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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 Television Jamaica (TVJ) and monthly on 13 radio stations.
The JADCO and You television programme will be aired on TVJ on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:30 p.m.
JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, July 27, 2023:
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.
Love 101 FM: 9:35 p.m
TBC Radio: 10:00 p.m.
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DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER
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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 in order to obtain credit for your submission.
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JADCO OUT AND ABOUT
JADCO remains committed to the fight against doping in sport, as we continue to share the anti-doping message across the island. Here are highlights of some of the outreach activities that the Commission has facilitated recently.
2023 CARIFTA GAMES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, JADCO shares a moment with Annelies Denny (left), Swim Team Manager of the Aquatics Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ). The event was the 2023 CARIFTA Games Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for members of the ASAJ on Saturday, April 1 at the Aquatics Centre, National Stadium.
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Aladden Love (left), Public Relations and Education Officer, JADCO, discusses the use of supplements with Melissa Sanderson (centre) and David Richards (right), both lecturers of the University of Technology, Jamaica at the Annual Caribbean Conference on Sport Sciences held at the institution on Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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SPORT SCIENCES
2023 CARIFTA GAMES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, JADCO, engages in dialogue with Garth Gayle (2nd right), President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Alana Reid (left), student of Hydel High School and Bouwahjgie Nkrumie (2nd left) student of Kingston College. The occasion was the 2023 CARIFTA Games Anti-Doping Education Workshop held for members of the JAAA on Thursday, April 6 at the office of the JAAA.
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June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director JADCO, engages in conversation with Michael Blair (2nd right), President, National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ). Sharing in the moment are Sami Depass (left) and Dr. Scott Jennings (2nd left), both athletes of the NPAJ. The event was an anti-doping education workshop held for members of the NPAJ at the Mona High School in St. Andrew on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
JADCO/ NATIONAL POWERLIFITNG ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
JADCO SUPPORTS
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POWERLIFITNG ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA CLUB LEAGUE
June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, JADCO, gives Michael Blair (centre), President of the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), a tour of the mobile unit during a club league held at Fit Farm Fitness Club in St. Andrew on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Sharing in the moment is Angela Rose-Lee (left), Lead Doping Control Officer.
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JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP
JADCO PRESENTS MEMORABILIA TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Members of JADCO visited several secondary schools to distribute memorabilia to participants who supported the 2022 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops, which were held virtually for the third time during October. See highlights below:
June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, shares a moment with Tricia Robinson (right), President of Netball Jamaica. The event was an anti-doping education workshop held for members of Netball Jamaica at Netball House in St. Andrew on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO presents a token to Vernon Morrison (right), Vice-Principal, Kemps Hill High School on Tuesday, May 19, 2023.
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June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO presents a token to Erica Ewbanks (right), Principal, Garvey Maceo High School on Tuesday, May 19, 2023.
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June Spence Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, JADCO, presents tokens to Jonathan Campbell (left), Head Boy, Danielle Charlton (2nd left) and Stefan Kerr (right), all students of Bustamante High School on Tuesday, May 19, 2023.
June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO presents a token to Joan Higgins (right), Vice-Principal, Marcus Garvey High School on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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June Spence Jarrett, Executive Director, JADCO, presents tokens to Heather Reid-Johnson, Principal, St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School on Monday, May 29, 2023. Sharing the moment are students from the institution.
June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, presents tokens to Maureen Johnson (right), Vice-Principal, Westwood High School on Monday, May 29, 2023. Sharing in the moment are Lacine Riley (2nd left) and Reahana Thompson (2nd right), both students at the institution.
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June Spence Jarrett (2nd left), Executive Director, JADCO, presents tokens to Sharon Thorpe (centre), Lower School Vice-Principal, Feona Kerr (2nd right), Upper School Vice-Principal, Keisha Livingston (right), Physical Education Teacher and Courtney Hughes (left), Coach, all of Manning’s School. Members of JADCO visited the institution on Friday, May 26, 2023.
June Spence Jarrett (2nd left), Executive Director, JADCO, shares a moment with Juliet Sadaar (2nd right), Principal, Dwayne Williams (left), Physical Education Teacher and Ryana Dennis (right), student, all of St. Mary High School. Members of JADCO visited the institution on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, presents tokens to Evorine Henry Tracey (2nd left), Principal, Alkeno Anderson (3rd left), Shevoy Johnson (3rd right), Physical Education Teacher, Sanya Ricketts (2nd right) and Steve Bailey (right), all of Wycliffe Martin High School. Members of JADCO visited the institution on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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