Incoming Changes to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program for 2009

Julie Vallon, Athlete Services ManagerMegan Cumming, Athlete Services Coordinator

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What in the world is going on?

In 2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency implemented the first World-Anti-Doping Code (The Code)

The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that provides the framework for harmonized anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sports organizations and among public authorities

The current World Anti-Doping Code has undergone a thorough review and consultation

The revised Code will come into effect January 1, 2009

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So why do we have to change?

CCES administers the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) The CADP is the set of rules that govern doping control in

Canada The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and

all international standards

Therefore:When The Code changes, the CAPD must follow to stay compliant.

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

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Athlete Whereabouts

The CADP will proceed with two tiers of Registered Testing Pool (RTP) athletes, each with a different set of requirements:• National (NRTP)• General (GRTP)

Lists of NRTP and GRTP athletes will be posted on the CCES website prior to December 1.

I’ll be at the track from

8:30 to 9:30.

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Athlete Whereabouts - NRTP

National Registered Testing Pool (NTRP) athletes must: Participate in mandatory anti-doping education Submit quarterly and maintain accurate Whereabouts Provide general Whereabouts for the day and a “one hour

compliance window” Be available for testing at any time, not only during the “one hour”

Athletes who fail to be in the “one hour” location during a testattempt will be required to provide an explanation and willpotentially be given a missed test or ‘strike’.

Keep your Whereabouts information up to date!

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Athlete Whereabouts - GRTP

General Registered Testing Pool (GRTP) athletes: Must submit Whereabouts quarterly and ensure they are accurate Are not required to provide a “one hour compliance window”

GRTP athletes who fail to provide accurate Whereaboutsinformation will be elevated to the NRTP and one-hour reporting.

And again… Keep your Whereabouts information up to date!

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

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Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)

A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may be granted by theCCES to an athlete permitting the use of a substance or method contained on the WADA Prohibited List.

And how will this process change with the new International Standard for Therapeutic Exemption (ISTUE)…

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Therapeutic Use Exemption for Asthma

TUE application requirements for Beta2-agonist asthma medications will be similar to that of the current Standard TUE process

The minimum requirements for Beta2-agonist asthma medications, and its clinical variants, when applying for a TUE must reflect current best medical practice to include:• Complete medical history• Comprehensive report of the clinical examination• Spirometry report • Contact info for examining physician

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Therapeutic Use Exemption for Asthma

Who applies to whom?

Athletes in the IF RTP IF

Athletes in CCES RTP only CCES

Athletes not in an RTP Apply after an AAF

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Therapeutic Use Exemption for GCS

Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) are used to treat conditions common in the athlete population.

There will be a simple declaration of use on ADAMS instead of the ATUE.

Example: GCS asthma inhalers Intraarticular injections to reduce

joint inflammation

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

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Results Management and Sanctions

Sanctions will be within a range, rather than a set time• Specified substances• Substantial assistance• Aggravated sanctions

Mandatory provisional suspensions for steroid and hormone and other non-specified substances

Emphasis on investigations Athletes will be less likely to be given a

‘warning’ as a result of Cannabis use Athletes will be given 1-2 year sanctions for

Whereabouts violations

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Results Management and Sanctions

Whereabouts Sanctions:

Athletes in the IF or CCES RTP are subject to anti-doping rule violations for not complying with Whereabouts requirements.• The resulting sanction can range from the one-year

minimum to two years. Athletes in the CCES National RTP are subject to missed tests

if they are not available during the “one-hour” compliance window. • In addition, they are subject to quarterly filing failures.

Athletes in the CCES General RTP are subject to filing failure strikes only.

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Results Management and Sanctions

Whereabouts Sanctions:

The CCES and IFs will share athlete Whereabouts information submitted by: • Athlete Location form ; and • ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration and Management

System)

When an athlete fails to provide Whereabouts information or receives a missed test, this information is shared between jurisdictions. • The athlete is always given an opportunity to explain.

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

I can’t wait to learn more about

anti-doping!

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Education

Athletes are encouraged to take advantage of all available anti-doping resources:

Take E-learning courses Visit the CCES web site regularly Subscribe to info@cces.ca for advisories Check all medications before use and again at the beginning

of every year Read the CADP rules Know your rights and responsibilities

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use

Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and

Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

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The Prohibited List

BIG classification change: “All Prohibited Substances shall be Specified Substances except

substances in the classes of anabolic agents and hormones and those substances identified on the Prohibited List.”

Which means:Anti-doping rule violations will be subject to more flexible

sanctions. BUT are still anti-doping rule violations.

But don’t forget:An athlete is held to strict liability which means that he/she will be

held responsible for everything that is found in his/her system.

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The Prohibited List

Infusion Confusion

Definition has been updated:Intravenous infusions are prohibited

except in the management of surgical procedures, medical emergencies or clinical investigations.

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The Prohibited List

Supplements

Athletes should know that supplements: Are not subject to strict manufacturing regulations May be contaminated with prohibited substances May be counterfeit or made by an unauthorized source May be incorrectly or misleadingly labeled

Strict liability also extends to supplement and sport nutrition supplement use.

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The Prohibited List

Still not sure? Check before you use it!

Call 1-800-6728-7775 or email substanceinquiries@cces.ca

Oh, hi CCES. What can you tell me about

Ondansetron?

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Mandatory Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection Process CADP Adoption

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Sample Collection Process

1. New minimum volume requirement is 90ml2. Minors (under 18) must have a representative

with them during the doping control session 3. The athlete will be required to wash and rinse

their hands thoroughly prior to sample provision 4. The athlete will open the collection vessel

package after hand washing5. Once the sample is split between glass bottles

and sealed, the DCO will place the bottles in plastics bags. This is transportation requirement.

Changes athletes may notice in the Sample Collection Process:

90ml

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How will this affect you?

Athlete Whereabouts Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) Results Management and Sanctions Education The Prohibited List Sample Collection

Process CADP Adoption CADP WADA

Code Chad

Incoming Changes to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program for 2009

Julie Vallon, Athlete Services ManagerMegan Cumming, Athlete Services Coordinator

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CADP Adoption

Revised CADP release date – October 15, 2008 CADP signatories (NSO/MSOs) must adopt by Dec. 31, 2008 Adoption = formal NSO/MSO acceptance (e.g. board motion)

with copy to CCES An adoption package will be directed to each NSO/MSO

signatory to be completed and returned by the deadline CCES will acknowledge all Canadian adoptions and file

compliance reports with WADA New CADP comes into force on January 1, 2009.

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How can you help?

Be aware of the changes to the CADP that are forthcoming Encourage other athletes in your sport to be aware and to

know their rights and responsibilities Advise your committees and Board of Directors that adoption

of the new CADP by the deadline is important to ensuring a strong anti-doping program in Canada• Tell them to watch for the Adoption package• Encourage them to particpate

Know where to direct athletes, volunteers and/or staff for more information on the CADP and the changes forthcoming:• http://www.cces.ca/cadp2009

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Know your Rights and Responsibilities!