Anti-Doping Control – Drug Testing

WMA, through the Kamloops LOC has engaged the services of the Canadian Anti-Doping Agency to undertake drug testing as part of the WMA Indoor Championships. Drug testing will be conducted under the IAAF/WMA Rules that comply with the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

• Testing Procedures:
The selection of athletes for testing is randomly made and any athlete regardless of their age and sex and the type of event in which they are participating may be chosen. The Procedural Guidelines established by WADA are strictly adhered to in the testing of all athletes.

If you are selected for a test you will be advised of this fact by a drug testing official who will be clearly identified and accredited as part of the testing team. You will be informed of your selection to undergo a doping test and the drug testing official will then escort you to the testing control area. The testing procedure will be fully explained to you and you may request information on any matter about the drug testing procedure.


• Athlete’s Rights:
An athlete is normally advised of their selection for a drug test immediately after they have completed an event. The drug testing official who advises you of the selection will then remain with you until such time as you are presented at the testing control area.

You may nominate another person (one only) to accompany you to the drug testing process.

With the consent of your drug testing official, and at all times in full view of the official , you may:
• Attend a victory ceremony
• Compete in future events
• Receive necessary medical attention
• Fulfill media commitments
• Warm down (cool off) or recuperate



• Athlete’s Responsibilities:
  It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that the following is done during the sample collection process:

  • You are aware of and comply with the IAAF/WMA/WADA doping control regulations
  • You comply with the drug testing procedure
  • You control the urine sample until it is sealed in the sample collection kit
  • The sealed sample collection kit is secured and identified
  • All appropriate documentation is accurate, complete and signed

  
  
  

Note: If any part of the drug testing procedure concerns you it is recommended that you record your concern on the drug testing form and notify your Team Manager or Federation.

If you have been granted a TUE (abbreviated) you should provide details on the drug testing form.

Test Results and Sanctions
If your test result is negative you will hear nothing further

If your test sample “A” returns a positive result you will be immediately contacted and given the opportunity to provide an explanation and to have the “B” sample tested (at your expense). You may waive your rights to supply this information or to have the “B” sample tested.

It should be noted that should you be selected for a test and do not comply with a request to provide a sample that sanctions may be applied.

NOTE: The LOC does not conduct hearings or apply sanctions. Positive tests will be reported to your National Federation/Association for their follow up within the provisions of the Anti-Doping Rules. In some circumstances the WMA will be responsible for this process.

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