Doping in Sport Flashcards
what is doping defined by canadian anti-doping program (CADP)
one or more of following violations
- presence of prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers in sample
- use or attempted use
- evading, refusing, or failing
- whereabouts failure
whats a whereabouts failure
any combination of 3 missed tests and/or filing failures within a 12 month period by athlete registered in testing pool
when can athletes be tested
anytime and anywhere
who can be tested
CCES has right to test any athlete who is member of national sport organization and provincial organizations
examples of national and provincial organizations
canada games, national championships, provincial championships, USport events
what must be met for a substance to be on prohibited list
2 of 3 criteria
what are 3 criteria for a substance or method to be included on prohibited list
- has potential to enhance or enhances sport performance
- represents an actual or potential health risk
- violates the spirit of sport
examples of how the world anti-doping agency (WADA) defines the spirit of sport
- ethics, fair play and honesty
- health
- excellence of performance
- character and education
- fun and joy
what does CCES follow for prohibited list
the WADA (world anti doping agency) prohibited list
- published every year, always changing
Is alcohol on WADA prohibited list
-no
negative effect on performance (slows RT, decreases balance, decrese hand-eye coordination)
short term effects of alcohol
dehydration
decreased recovery post exercise
long term effects of alcohol
- increased caloric intake from empty sources (7cals per g)
- increase body fat storage
- poor food choices
- decrease desire to train
- negative sleep patterns
where can athletes verify the prohibited status of their medication
global dro (CCES ressource)
what to do if taking a prescribed medication that is banned in sport
must apply for therapeutic use exemption (TUE) to the CCES
- Valid for one year
examples of prescriptions meds that are banned
- inhaled beta-2 agonists
- glucocorticosteroids
What do Usport and canada games athletes have to do if need to submit TUE
Retroactive submission now in effect
- don’t need to submit prior to testing
common reasons for inadvertent doping offenses
- over the counter cold remedies, decongestants, and cough preparations
- meds provided by well meaning friends and fam
- precriptions provided by docs who are unaware of sport testing policies
- nutritional supplements and herbal products
CCES position on supplement use
does not promote use
- recognizes some athletes choose to use
what does CCES recognize they need to do for supplements
need to assist athletes in making informed decisions to reduce risk of inadvertent doping
strict liability
anti doping violation occurs whenever a prohibited substance is found in an athletes body, whether intentionally or unintentionally
ignorance is never an excuse
