Doping in Sport

Question 1

what is doping defined by canadian anti-doping program (CADP)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

whats a whereabouts failure

Answer 2

any combination of 3 missed tests and/or filing failures within a 12 month period by athlete registered in testing pool

Question 3

when can athletes be tested

Answer 3

anytime and anywhere

Question 4

who can be tested

Answer 4

CCES has right to test any athlete who is member of national sport organization and provincial organizations

Question 5

examples of national and provincial organizations

Answer 5

canada games, national championships, provincial championships, USport events

Question 6

what must be met for a substance to be on prohibited list

Answer 6

2 of 3 criteria

Question 7

what are 3 criteria for a substance or method to be included on prohibited list

Answer 7

• has potential to enhance or enhances sport performance
• represents an actual or potential health risk
• violates the spirit of sport

Question 8

examples of how the world anti-doping agency (WADA) defines the spirit of sport

Answer 8

• ethics, fair play and honesty
• health
• excellence of performance
• character and education
• fun and joy

Question 9

what does CCES follow for prohibited list

Answer 9

the WADA (world anti doping agency) prohibited list
- published every year, always changing

Question 10

Is alcohol on WADA prohibited list

Answer 10

-no
negative effect on performance (slows RT, decreases balance, decrese hand-eye coordination)

Question 11

short term effects of alcohol

Answer 11

dehydration
decreased recovery post exercise

Question 12

long term effects of alcohol

Answer 12

• increased caloric intake from empty sources (7cals per g)
• increase body fat storage
• poor food choices
• decrease desire to train
• negative sleep patterns

Question 13

where can athletes verify the prohibited status of their medication

Answer 13

global dro (CCES ressource)

Question 14

what to do if taking a prescribed medication that is banned in sport

Answer 14

must apply for therapeutic use exemption (TUE) to the CCES
- Valid for one year

Question 15

examples of prescriptions meds that are banned

Answer 15

• inhaled beta-2 agonists
• glucocorticosteroids

Question 16

What do Usport and canada games athletes have to do if need to submit TUE

Answer 16

Retroactive submission now in effect
- don’t need to submit prior to testing

Question 17

common reasons for inadvertent doping offenses

Answer 17

• 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

Question 18

CCES position on supplement use

Answer 18

does not promote use
- recognizes some athletes choose to use

Question 19

what does CCES recognize they need to do for supplements

Answer 19

need to assist athletes in making informed decisions to reduce risk of inadvertent doping

Question 20

strict liability

Answer 20

anti doping violation occurs whenever a prohibited substance is found in an athletes body, whether intentionally or unintentionally
ignorance is never an excuse