JADCO True Spirit October 2020

OCTOBER 2020 I VOLUME 07 I ISSUE 04

JADCO ACQUIRES MOBILE TESTING UNIT

The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd right) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Denzil Thorpe (left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport share lens with Alexander Williams (2nd right), Chairman, June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, both of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) and Megan Tapper (3rd left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

WHAT’S INSIDE

EDITORIAL

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JADCO Unveils Mobile Testing Unit

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JADCO and the Coronavirus

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JADCO’s Nutrition Corner

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Virtual Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops

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Virtual Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop

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Social Consequences of Doping

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JADCO and You

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Dope Free Creative Corner

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JADCO Out and About

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EDITORIAL It was Charles Darwin who said, “It is not the strongest, nor the smartest who survive, but those who can best adapt to change.”

Since March 2020 when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people worldwide have been forced to change the way they live.

Adapting to change during COVID-19 is necessary, especially when we hear talk of “the new normal”, implying that the situation has irreversibly changed the world as we know it. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted sport worldwide negatively. In that, several sport have been cancelled, rescheduled or played without spectators in order to reduce the spread of the virus. Sports enthusiasts, players and other key administrators have been forced to observe

safety protocols as we all wait for life to return to what we know as normal.

Although some sporting activities have come to a halt, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) continues to work assiduously to test athletes and educate athletes and their support personnel.

In this edition of the True Spirit we will tell you more about this. We will also provide you with healthy eating tips which are beneficial during this pandemic. If you have queries or wish to share your feedback on this publication, send an email to truespirit@jadco.gov.jm.

JADCO UNVEILS MOBILE TESTING UNIT The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has acquired a mobile testing unit to increase the testing capacity of the organisation. The newly retrofitted unit was officially handed over to the Commission, by the Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in a ceremony held at JADCO on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

The mobile testing unit which is disabled-friendly consists of wheelchair ramps, support railings, restrooms for doping control, waiting areas to accommodate athletes and support personnel and storage areas.

The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd left), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport along with Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) unveils the mobile testing unit. Looking on is Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the unveiling and handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

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The unit will allow the Commission to conduct more In-Competition and Out-of-Competition tests in remote locations and will increase the efficiency of the national anti-doping programme.

Speaking at the event, the Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport said, “This has been a dream for us and today our dream is a reality. I am going to be unveiling and launching this mobile

unit that will be one of two such anti-doping mobile units that exists in the world, operated by a National Anti-Doping Organisation. So Jamaica has now introduced the unit and the only other National Anti-Doping Organisation in the world that has a similar unit is the Japan Anti-Doping Agency, so we are very proud to be one of two.”

Chairman of JADCO, Alexander Williams also said, “I am pleased to announce that the deployment of this mobile unit will expand the testing capacity of the Commission. It will also improve the service we provide and enable us to travel across the island to test Jamaican athletes in a secure environment that meets the required international standards.”

Member of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Megan Tapper said, “I am super impressed with the JADCO bus. I am happy that our government and our anti-doping agency is looking to the future and making us world leaders not only on the track but in anti-doping.”

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.

JADCO AND THE CORONAVIRUS As we continue to adapt to the changes occurring worldwide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission has implemented several measures to protect athletes and support personnel. Earlier in the year we were forced to cancel and postpone several face to face workshops and booth set up at sporting events.

During the month of September we began implementing virtual anti-doping education workshops via the Zoom platform.

Already we have educated over 60 persons from federations and associations including, Jamaica Cricket Association, SprinTec Track Club, Jamaica Amateur Softball Association, Jamaica Football Federation and the Jamaica Baseball Association.

Throughout the remainder of the year we will be conducting more of these sessions. If you are interested in participating in these workshops send us an email at commed@jadco.gov.jm.

In regards to doping control, the Commission has implemented several safety measures to protect the health and safety of all athletes and support personnel, as we continue to execute the sample collection process during the coronavirus pandemic.

JADCO’s Sample Collection Personnel adhering to safety protocols by wearing Personal Protective Equipment on a doping control mission.

All our Sample Collection Personnel have been equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for conducting doping control missions and are now required to do the following: y Complete the JADCO COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire y Follow the general COVID-19 Testing Guidelines y Wear Personal Protective Equipment such as face masks and gloves throughout the sample collection process y Sanitise surfaces used for testing y Practice social distancing during testing, when practical and possible y Wash/sanitise their hands

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Requirements for missions include the following: y JADCO COVID-19 Athlete Information Letter y JADCO COVID-19 Athlete Questionnaire y Disposable gloves, hand sanitiser, handheld thermometer y Disinfectant wipes and/or disinfectant spray and/or disposable tablecloth y Disposable medical face masks y Eye protection (face shields or goggles) y New and unused pens y Isolation gowns

PRE-NOTIFICATION DURING COVID-19 The Sample Collection Personnel must: y While adhering to social distancing protocols introduce themselves and inform the athlete that they have been selected for doping control. y Show their accreditation, authorisation letter (i.e. ‘standard’ JADCO authorisation letter and the ‘COVID-19 Athlete Information Letter’.) y Try to remain outside athlete’s home. y Inform the athlete that their body temperature will be taken.

Once the Sample Collection Personnel arrives at the mission location, he/she must clean hands using the ‘hand rub’ technique before notification. Also, the Sample Collection Personnel must put a disposable face mask on and disposable gloves.

As we continue to fulfil our mandate we encourage you to partner with us and visit the JADCO website at www.jadco. gov.jm for additional information.

JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER It is very important for athletes to continue to maintain a proper diet during the coronavirus pandemic. The disruption of sporting activities is no excuse for developing poor eating habits. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes provides several recommendations to stay healthy.

Athletes should maintain a balanced diet by eating a variety of foods from all the food groups. This includes eating a mixture of fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, staples, protein and healthy fats. Additionally, athletes must manage their fat, oil, salt and sugar intake to remain healthy.

The Nutrition Guide also recommends including exercise in one’s daily routine which will help to keep the muscles active.

Athletes should also maintain fluid balance with adequate fluid intake before, during and after exercise.

Although there may be significant changes or interruptions to your daily routine due to the coronavirus, it is important to remain healthy to maintain optimum performance.

To get more healthy tips from the JADCO Nutrition Guide for Jamaica Athletes, click on the link below: http:// ow.ly/930j30hfBWo.

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THE SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF DOPING Athletes take a huge risk when they use prohibited substances or prohibited methods. A positive test result can have an extremely negative impact on an athlete’s life. Not only is doping dangerous to the health of an athlete, it is also cheating and can affect the athlete’s reputation and lead to the loss of respect and credibility.

Doping is not just merely using a prohibited substance or prohibited method. According to the World Anti-Doping Code, doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV). Currently there are ten ways in which athletes can commit an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. These include the following: 1. Presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites or markers) in an athlete’s sample 2. Use or attempted use by an athlete of a prohibited substance or prohibited method 3. Evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection 4. Whereabouts failures (Any combination of three ‘Filing Failures’ and/or ‘Missed Tests’ in a 12-month period) 5. Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control 6. Possession of prohibited substance or prohibited method 7. Trafficking or attempted trafficking in any prohibited substance or prohibited method 8. Administration or attempted administration to an athlete of any prohibited substance or prohibited method 9. Complicity 10. Prohibited Association The athlete’s guide to avoiding prohibited substances and prohibited methods is the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List, one of six WADA International Standards. This list is updated on an annual basis and comes into effect on January 1. The list indicates the substances that are prohibited at all times, the substances that are prohibited in competition and out-of- competition and the substances prohibited in particular sport.

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Some of the social consequences of doping include the following: 1. Loss of sponsorship deals 2. Loss of income 3. Athlete and or teammates may be stripped of previous achievements 4. Damage to future career prospects 5. Isolation from peers and sport 6. Damaged relationships with friends and family 7. Effects on emotional and psychological well-being 8. Permanent damage to reputation from bad media publicity which can lead to public contempt 9. Loss of standing, respect and credibility and lastly 10. Pressure placed on athlete as well as persons close to athlete e.g. family members and support personnel An athlete runs a very high risk when they commit an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. Being branded as a cheater can have a lasting negative impact on their career. Therefore, to avoid being faced with the social consequences of doping athletes can take the following steps: 1. Be aware of your rights and responsibilities as athletes 2. Always have a copy of the Prohibited List 3. Advise your doctor or pharmacist that you are a professional athlete and you cannot take prohibited substances Most importantly, always be aware of what you consume and remember the Strict Liability Principle, which states that athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their sample, whether or not they intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance.

Visit the JADCO website at www.jadco.gov.jm for additional information on the health and social consequences of doping.

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, October 28, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.

JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, October 29, 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 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 in order to obtain credit for your submission.

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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 during the quarter.

JADCO/Legacy Athletics Limited Anti-Doping Education Workshop

Vanessa Reid-Ledford, Director of Communication and Education at JADCO, delivers a presentation on the functions and responsibilities of JADCO to members of Legacy Athletics Limited during an anti-doping workshop held at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

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Athletes and support personnel of Legacy Athletics Limited listen to a presentation being delivered by a JADCO representative at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Nadia Vassell (right), Director of Technical Services, JADCO demonstrates the sample collection process with the assistance of Dejour Russell (left), athlete of Legacy Athletics Limited at an anti-doping education workshop held at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

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Nadia Vassell (right), Director of Technical Services, presents a token to Dejour Russell (left), athlete of Legacy Athletics Limited for responding correctly to a question about the doping control process at an anti-doping education workshop held at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Vanessa Reid-Ledford (right) Director of Communication and Education at JADCO, presents a token to Andrea Hardware (left), President of Legacy Athletics Limited for responding correctly to a question about the Jamaica Anti-Doping Programme at an anti-doping education workshop held at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

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Dejour Russell, athlete of Legacy Athletics Limited endorses the Say No To Doping Campaign during an anti-doping education workshop held at the Jamaica Baptist Union on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

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Handing over of the JADCO Mobile Unit

The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport cuts the ribbon to open the mobile unit. Looking on are Alexander Williams (2nd left), Chairman, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd right), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Megan Tapper (right), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

The Hon. Olivia Grange (right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport activates the ramp on the mobile unit while Alexander Williams (centre), Chairman, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) shares in the experience.

Looking on are Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and June Spence Jarrett (left), Executive Director, JADCO. The occasion was the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

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The Hon. Olivia Grange (right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Alexander Williams (left), Chairman, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission engage in dialogue at the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

The Hon. Olivia Grange (2rd right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport greets Everton Millwood (centre), Director, Intelligence and Investigation, JADCO. Looking on are Alexander Williams (left), Chairman, JADCO, June Spence Jarrett (2nd left), Executive Director, JADCO and Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.

The occasion was the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

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The Hon. Olivia Grange (right), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) pose for our lens at the handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

The JADCO Mobile Unit for Testing

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