Education is a core component of any anti-doping program. The introduction to the 2021 Code includes education in the prevention of intentional and unintentional doping, along with deterrence, detection, enforcement and the rule of law. We believe that as an athlete, your first experience with anti-doping should be through education. Before you are subject to doping control, and before you leave your country for your first competition. Education is everyone’s responsibility.The Oceania Anti-Doping Organization (ORADO), in conjunction with various partners and stakeholders in member countries facilitates provision of education and awareness to athletes and athlete support personnel.
Implementing Education Programs
5.1 Values-Based Education should remain a focus, particularly in children and youth through school and/or sports club programs, and in cooperation with the relevant public authorities and other stakeholders.
5.2 Signatories shall include the following topics in their Education Program as also outlined in Code Article 18.2.
Topics and content should be adapted and tailored to meet the needs of the target audience.
Information regarding these topics shall be made publicly available:
These refer to the ethical standards and beliefs that promote fair play, integrity, and respect in sports. Clean sport emphasizes the importance of competing without the use of performance-enhancing drugs or methods, ensuring a level playing field for all athletes. Lets take a look at why clean sport is important, watch the video here.
This outlines the entitlements and obligations of athletes, coaches, trainers, and support staff as defined by anti-doping regulations. It includes the right to fair treatment, access to information, and the responsibility to comply with anti-doping rules and to ensure a clean sporting environment. Read more here.
This principle holds athletes accountable for any prohibited substances found in their bodies, regardless of intent or knowledge. Athletes are responsible for what they ingest, and they cannot defend themselves by claiming they were unaware of the substance.
Doping can have severe physical effects, including health risks, addiction, and organ damage. Mentally, it can lead to anxiety, depression, and loss of self-esteem. Socially and economically, doping can tarnish reputations, lead to loss of sponsorships, and result in bans from competition. Here is more information from our partners at Sports Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui.
These are breaches of anti-doping regulations, which can include the presence of prohibited substances in an athlete's system, evading testing, or tampering with sample collection. Violations lead to penalties and suspensions. Watch it right here. Download a copy of the ADRVs from our partners at Sports Integrity Australia.
This list identifies specific drugs and techniques that athletes are prohibited to use in competition. It is updated annually and includes anabolic agents, hormones, stimulants, and methods like blood doping. You can download the updated List here.
Supplements can pose risks such as contamination with banned substances, inaccurate labelling, and potential health risks. Athletes may unknowingly consume prohibited substances and face consequences as a result. Read more here.
Athletes may require medications for legitimate medical conditions. You can Check your Medication using GlobalDro. A Therapeutic Use Exemption allows athletes to use specified prohibited substances if they have a medical need, provided they follow the proper application process. You can find more information here.
Testing for doping can occur through urine or blood samples, and the Athlete Biological Passport is a method that tracks biological markers over time to detect doping. These procedures ensure that athletes are competing fairly. Here is a video from the Japan Anti-Doping Agency that will take you through the Testing process, click here to watch.
Athletes in the Registered Testing Pool must provide their whereabouts to facilitate unannounced testing. They are required to submit information through the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) to ensure they can be located for testing. Learn more here.
This encourages individuals to report suspicious behavior or concerns related to doping. It promotes a culture of integrity and accountability in sports, allowing for the identification and prevention of doping practices. ORADO Speak Up contact us here.
You can also email ORADO Speak Up on speak.up.orado@oceanianoc.org
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