True Spirit l Volume 2 l Issue 03 l July 2015

July 2015 | Volume 02 | Issue 03

INSIDE

JADCO BEGINS BLOOD TESTING

JADCO BEGINS BLOOD TESTING

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MEET THE DIRECTORS

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JADCO, JAAA and IAAF COLLABORATE TO HOST ANTIDOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

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ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS: OVERVIEW OF THE 10 ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

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JADCO SCHOOL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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JADCO OUT AND ABOUT

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EDITORIAL Imagine a world in which athletes compete dope free, where the spirit of sport is protected at all times and fair play is at the forefront of the minds of all athletes regardless of age, race, or status. This is the vision of the team at the Jamaica AntiDoping Commission (JADCO) and in 2015, JADCO has taken another important step to bring this dream closer to a reality.

JADCO has improved its doping control process and the organisation is now conducting blood testing, in addition to urine testing. Learn more about this important development in this edition of the True Spirit.

As this historic development unfolds, True Spirit would like to use this opportunity to remind athletes and athlete support personnel of the importance of being knowledgeable about anti-doping. Acquiring this knowledge can prevent an athlete from committing an anti-doping rule violation and ruining their reputation. continued on page 2

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Protect yourselves by becoming familiar with the World Anti-Doping Code, the 2014 Anti-Doping in Sport Act and the 2015 Jamaica Anti-Doping Rules.

You can access this information easily, by visiting

the JADCO website at www.jadco.gov.jm.

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

JADCO BEGINS BLOOD TESTING “The ability to collect blood samples, in addition to urine samples, is an integral component of an effective testing program which protects the integrity of sport and the right of clean athletes to compete in a sport system free of doping,” said Paul Melia, President and CEO of the CCES. “The CCES congratulates JADCO on this important development in its anti-doping efforts. We are proud to collaborate with our Jamaican colleagues in the fight against doping.”

JADCO conducted training of Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) as part of a broader training session for sample collection personnel in November 2014. This training session was funded by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

JADCO has officially included blood sample collection in their doping control process, starting in June 2015. The Commission will carry out the blood collection sessions in collaboration with Central Medical Laboratories Limited, a reputable phlebotomy company in Jamaica.

According to Carey Brown, Executive Director of JADCO now employs a total of 18 Doping Control JADCO, “We began blood testing during the month Officers (DCOs) and 49 Chaperones. of June with the assistance of our international partner, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport The addition of blood testing is another (CCES). The CCES was instrumental in guiding improvement to Jamaica’s testing programme us through the process of training the relevant to ensure the organisation is compliant with personnel and setting up the appropriate the International Standards. In March 2014, the mechanisms to ensure blood sample collection Commission started an Athlete Biological Passport is done according to the International Standard Management System, with assistance from the for Testing and Investigations.” He further INRS - Institut Armand-Frappier in Montreal, added, “The implementation of blood testing Canada. They are Jamaica’s Athlete Passport is a step in the right direction for anti-doping Management Unit (APMU) for the steroidal module. in Jamaica, as this will further ensure the This enables JADCO to monitor the samples given protection of our clean athletes.” by athletes over time for changes in their biological parameters which could suggest doping and provide material for further investigation.

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MEET THE DIRECTORS In this issue of the True Spirit, we speak with Mr. Gary Peart, a member of the JADCO Board of Directors and Chairman of the board’s Finance Committee to learn more about his upbringing and professional background as well as his vision for the Commission. Here is what he told us: Tell us about your family.

I was born in Mandeville, Manchester and raised in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica. In 1980, I moved to Kingston. I had a fairly normal childhood much like many children from rural areas. I used to pick and eat mangoes with my friends and neighbours.

I have been married for the past 11 years and we have a son.

My background is primarily in finance.

Therefore, I am Chairman of the Finance Committee. This Committee works assiduously to ensure that the funds of the Commission are spent in the most reasonable way. We are also seeking to create new revenue streams. Going forward, this will help to secure the financial success of the entity.

What advice do you have for athlete and athlete support personnel in sport?

Simply, I would encourage them to train hard and compete fairly.

Do you have an interest in sport?

Fundamentally, in sport, it is all about unlocking the potential of the individual athlete. So my vision for sport is to identify the right athletes for the right sport. We need to determine early whether this person will be a better footballer as opposed to a better runner. Ultimately, I think a lot of people are gravitating towards football and athletics primarily because that is what is being pushed in the schools. But, Jamaica has wider interests and ultimately the vision should be Jamaica participating at the highest level in all sporting disciplines.

How will you use your education and experience to add value to the Commission?

I want Jamaicans to be happy. The key point is that the country needs to grow. The quicker the country grows, the less people we will have living in poverty. Ultimately, you want to ensure that each Jamaican is able to achieve their potential.

I believe in doing things that make me happy and anything that makes me unhappy, I try to eliminate it from my life.

Tell us about your vision for sport in Jamaica, the Caribbean and worldwide.

My vision for JADCO is to have the highest level of testing in sport, so that the international body and the local constituents understand and appreciate that all of the athletes out there who are competing are doing so fairly.

What is your vision for Jamaica and all Jamaicans?

What philosophy do you live by?

I have an interest in sport and there are few sport that I do not follow. I enjoy the NBA, American football, tennis, squash, football and athletics to name a few. My favourite however is football.

What is your vision for the Commission?

What would you say to athletes to encourage them to stay clean?

I would tell them to simply, stay clean, it is not worth it. With hard work, you will get the results you desire.

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JADCO, JAAA and IAAF collaborate to host Anti-Doping Education Workshop this nature that will allow for dialogue that will ultimately improve JADCO’s service delivery.”

Speaking at the workshop, JAAA President, Dr. Warren Blake, expressed his satisfaction with the timeliness of the workshop as it was delivered just in time for the Jamaica International Invitational Meet which was held on May 9, 2015 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

Carey Brown (r), Executive Director, JADCO, engages in a discussion about the importance of proper nutrition as an alternative to supplements with Thomas Capdevielle (2nd right), Senior Anti-Doping Manager, in the Medical and AntiDoping Department at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Dr. Warren Blake (2nd left), President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) and Sandor Pennicott (l), a physical therapist at the Racers Track Club.

JADCO, JAAA and the IAAF, on Friday, May 8, 2015 collaborated to host an anti-doping education workshop for elite athletes and their support personnel at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston.

The workshop was geared towards helping the athletes and their support personnel understand their rights and responsibilities under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, as well as educating them about nutrition and the use of supplements.

Carey Brown, Executive Director, JADCO, who delivered a presentation on athletes’ rights and responsibilities under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, said that the organisation is positioning itself to cater to the needs of its target audience through educational initiatives of this nature. “The Commission is committed to ensuring that athletes are aware of their rights and associated responsibilities and JADCO will continue to facilitate forums of

“We at the JAAA see the education of athletes and their support personnel as a very important part of the continued fight against doping in sport and we really appreciate the coming together of the IAAF and JADCO to organise this session for our athletes and support personnel. We intend to use every opportunity to have more of these joint sessions going forward.”

Also speaking at the workshop, IAAF Senior Anti-Doping Manager, Thomas Capdevielle, who delivered a presentation on nutrition and the use of supplements, said he was pleased with the workshop and commended JADCO and the JAAA for organising the event.

“The IAAF has a special duty of care with respect to Jamaican athletes who, for many, define the sport of track & field. It was of paramount importance for us to work hand in hand with JADCO and contribute to the education of Jamaican athletes and support personnel in what was an interactive and passionate session. We particularly appreciated the commitment and dedication of the JADCO team and JAAA in the organisation of this session. It is critical for the IAAF to have the opportunity to interact directly with National Agencies, Federations, athletes and their coaches, particularly in pivotal countries such as Jamaica.”

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Anti-Doping Rule Violations: Overview of The 10 Anti-Doping Rule Violations

The World Anti-Doping Code defines doping as the occurrence of one or more of the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) outlined in the Code.

‘Doping’ is more than simply using a prohibited substance or method. Currently there are 10 AntiDoping Rule Violations.

6. Possession of prohibited substance or a prohibited method.

7. Trafficking or attempted trafficking in any prohibited substance or prohibited method.

8. Administration or attempted administration to an athlete of prohibited substances or methods.

Anti-Doping Rule Violations

9. Complicity

Athletes and their athlete support personnel are responsible for knowing what constitutes an ADRV and the substances and methods which have been included on WADA’s Prohibited List.

Under the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, Complicity is a new anti-doping violation.

This occurs when an athlete or support personnel assists, encourages, aids, abets, conspires, covers up or has any other type of intentional involvement in an ADRV or an attempted ADRV.

The following constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation: 1. Presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites or markers) in an athlete’s sample.

10. Prohibited Association Another new ADRV, Prohibited Association refers to association in a professional or sport-related capacity with a person serving a period of ineligibility for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation, or a person who has been convicted in a criminal, disciplinary or professional proceeding.

2. Use or attempted use by an athlete of a prohibited substance or 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).

For more information on the Anti-Doping Rule Violations, you may visit www.jadco.gov.jm.

5. Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of the doping control process.

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JADCO SCHOOL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS In an effort to sensitise junior athletes and their support personnel about anti-doping, the Commission implemented the JADCO School Tour during March 2015. This series impacted more than 400 junior athletes and their support personnel.

The tour focused on conducting anti-doping education workshops with persons from schools in Eastern Jamaica, which comprised Kingston and St. Andrew and St. Thomas.

The schools visited were, Jamaica College on March 2, Calabar High School on March 4, Camperdown High School on March 11, Ardenne High School on March 16 and Morant Bay High School on March 18.

Topics presented at the workshop included the Functions and Responsibilities of JADCO, the Doping Control Process, Testing of Minors and the Results Management Process. Look out for another series of the JADCO School Tour in 2016. Following are highlights of the 2015 JADCO School Tour :

Students from Jamaica College SAY NO TO DOPING!

Student athletes at Calabar High School raising their hands to answer questions based on the presentations for a chance to win tokens from JADCO.

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Samantha Allen (2nd right), Public Relations and Education Officer, JADCO, explains the importance of the WADA Prohibited List to the fight against doping in sport to Jennifer Reece (2nd left), Dean of Students and Coordinator for the Sport Programme and student athletes, Kevon Plummer (l) and Antorie McFarlane (r), all of Camperdown High School.

Ollyvia Anderson (second left), Public Relations and and Education Officer, JADCO, explains the importance of the doping control process with (from left) Donald Dwyer, Adonieka Comrie and Paul Beckford, all of Morant Bay High School, during the JADCO School Tour.

Morant Bay High School students SAY NO TO DOPING!

Ardenne High School students SAY NO TO DOPING!

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JADCO OUT AND ABOUT JADCO remains committed to preserving the spirit of sport and has been sharing the True Spirit across the island. Following are highlights of education outreach activities that the Commission has facilitated since April 2015.

JADCO Conducts Workshop for UWI Games Athletes

JADCO Supports G.C. Foster College Anti-Doping Seminar

Samantha Allen (l), Public Relations and Education Officer, JADCO, explains the importance of the Therapeutic Use Exemption Certificate to Conrad Parks (2nd left), Sports Coordinator at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Sports Department, Vanessa Jones (2nd right) and Odail Todd (r), both student athletes at the UWI. The occasion was the JADCO/UWI Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at UWI on April 16, 2015, for athletes participating in the 2015 UWI Games, which was held in Trinidad and Tobago.

Vanessa Reid (c), Director of Communication and Education, JADCO, explains JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements to Jason Henry (l) and Stephanie Parke (r), both students at G.C. Foster College. The occasion was the G.C. Foster College Anti-Doping Seminar held at the school’s gymnasium on April 30, 2015.

JADCO/Netball Jamaica AntiDoping Education Workshop

Dr. Jason Blankson (standing), from the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association, makes a presentation on banned substances to participants at the JADCO/ Netball Jamaica Anti-Doping Education Workshop held on May 16, 2015.

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JADCO Supports Caribbean Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships

JADCO/JRFU Anti-Doping Education Workshop

Vanessa Reid (2nd left), Director of Communication and Education at JADCO, explains the importance of becoming familiar with the Therapeutic Use Exemption application process to James Bailey (l) Coach and rugby players Carole Killy (2nd right) and Takeem Creary (r), all of the Jamaica Rugby Football Union (JRFU). The occasion was the JADCO/ JRFU Anti-Doping Education Workshop held on June 9, 2015 at the G.C. Foster College in St. Catherine.

Ollyvia Anderson (r), Public Relations and Education Officer, JADCO, discusses the importance of becoming familiar with the substances and methods on the 2015 WADA Prohibited List with athletes from Barbados who were participating in the Caribbean Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships held at the Ocho Rios Bay Beach in St. Ann on May 1, 2015.

National Junior Championships

Vanessa Reid (r), Director of Communication and Education at JADCO, assists a student athlete from St. Jago High School to take the WADA Play True Quiz at the 2015 National Junior Championships. The event was held at the National Stadium from June 20-21.

Ollyvia Anderson (l), Public Relations and Education Officer at JADCO presenting a token to an athlete from St. Jago High School who successfully completed the WADA Play True Quiz at the 2015 staging of the National Junior Championships at the National Stadium which was held from June 20-21.

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

JADCO/JRFU Anti-Doping

Website: jadco.gov.jm Tel (876)960-3572 | 929-3500 Toll Free: 1-888-429-5232 Fax: (876)929-6006

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