All athletes have the right to compete in sports knowing that they, and their competitors, are clean. We believe in clean sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and our International Federation (ILS) to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected.

 

Anti-Doping Rules

The anti-doping rules of SLSA Wales are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time. If you are a member of SLSA Wales then the anti-doping rules apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at. You can find the UK Anti-Doping Rules here.

 

Breaking the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all sports. The Code outlines the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs).  Athletes and athlete support personnel need to make sure they are fully aware of these violations, and the consequences of breaking them. For more information and what this means for those individuals, click here.

 

Top Tips for Clean Sport

An athlete is responsible for anything found in their system, regardless of how it got there or whether there is any intention to cheat.

 

UKAD’s 100% me Clean Sport App can also be downloaded from  iTunes, Google Player Windows Live Store, for essential anti-doping information.

 

The Prohibited List

All prohibited substances and methods in Code-compliant sports are outlined in the Prohibited List. The Prohibited List is managed and coordinated by WADA, found on the WADA website here. The List is updated each year, coming into effect on 1st January. It is possible for WADA to make changes to the List more than once a year, but they must communicate such changes three months before they come into effect.

 

Checking Medications

Before taking any medication (whether from a doctor or purchased over the counter), athletes must check to make sure it doesn’t contain any prohibited substances. Medications (ingredients or brand name) can be checked online at Global DRO. For more information on checking medications, visit UKAD’s website here.

 

Taking Nutritional Supplements

UKAD always advises a food-first approach to nutrition, as there are no guarantees that any supplement product is free from prohibited substances. Visit the Informed-Sport website to check whether supplements have been batch-tested. More advice on managing supplement risks can be found on UKAD’s Supplement Hub.

 

Applying for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)

If an athlete with a legitimate medical condition needs to use a prohibited substance or method, they will need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). This is only accepted if there are no other suitable permitted medications or treatments that can be used, and there is a strict, detailed process to determine this. Athletes can find out more information about the TUE process on the UKAD website here and use the TUE Wizard to find out whether they need to apply for a TUE and to whom to submit their application.

 

Protect Your Sport

Speak out if you feel there’s something wrong - no matter how small. UKAD guarantee that your identity will always be kept 100% confidential.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the anti-doping rules. As well as asking SLSA Wales athletes may also contact UKAD directly, who will be able to answer any questions and provide guidance. They can be contacted at ukad@ukad.org.uk or +44 (0) 207 842 3450.

 

Regular updates from UKAD can also be found in the news section of their website, or on their Twitter account: @ukantidoping