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SQUASH WALES ANTI DOPING RULES & REGULATIONS

All athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that they, and their competitors are clean. Squash Wales believe in clean squash and work in partnership with UK ANTI-DOPING www.ukad.org.uk/ and our International Federation https://www.worldsquash.org/ to ensure that the integrity of our sport is always protected. The use of performance-enhancing drugs and other doping behaviour severely damages the legitimacy of sport and undermines the integrity of clean athletes everywhere.

ANTI-DOPING RULES

Squash Wales has in place a set of anti-doping rules that all athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel must abide by. The anti-doping rules for Squash Wales are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code (2021 Code) https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/the-code the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally
The anti-doping rules of Squash Wales are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor) as amended from time to time. Such rules shall take effect and be construed as the rules of Squash Wales.
If you are a member of Squash 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 https://www.ukad.org.uk/anti-doping-rules

2021 World Anti-Doping Code

From 1st January 2021, a new version of the Code is in effect and its important that all athletes and athlete support personnel are aware of how this impacts them.
For more information on the changes within the 2021 Code visit UKDA website https://www.ukad.org.uk/2021Code

Under the 2021 Code an athlete may be classified as being “International Level” “National Level” or a “Recreational Athlete” based on their competition level. Further information on these different categories is available on the UKAD website. https://www.ukad.org.uk/about/anti-doping-rules

Anti-Doping Rule Violations

Breaking the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all sport. The Code outlines the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADVRs). 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. https://www.ukad.org.uk/anti-doping-rules

For more information on individuals serving a ban from sport visit UKADS sanction page on their website. https://www.ukad.org.uk/sanctions

The Big Picture – 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. All athletes and athlete support personnel should make themselves aware of the risks, so they don’t receive an unintentional ban from sport. Useful information for athletes can be found on the UKAD website. https://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes

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. https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/science-medicine/prohibited-list-documents 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. As this List is updated annually, athletes and athlete support personnel should make sure they check it ahead of it coming into effect. More information can be found on UKAD’s website here. https://www.ukad.org.uk/violations/whats-banned-sport-prohibited-list

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. https://www.globaldro.com/Home It is important to note that medications bought in one country may contain different ingredients to the same branded medication in another country. For more information on checking medications visit UKAD’s website here. https://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes/checking-medications

Check out the video below from UKAD’s Athlete Commission member and British Paralympic Powerlifter Ali Jawad on using Global DRO.
VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLbo20B-3Q

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. Athletes can support their training and progress towards their targets by eating and enjoying nutritious food. With a bit of planning, it is possible to eat a delicious and healthy diet made up of a variety of food types at the right time and in the right quantities.

Athletes should assess the need, the risks and the consequences before deciding to take a supplement and if they need to use one, visit the informed Sport website https://www.informed-sport.com/ to check whether supplements have been batch tested. More advice on managing supplement risks can be found on UKAD’s Supplement Hub here https://www.ukad.org.uk/supplements-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 https://www.ukad.org.uk/medicine and use the TUE Wizard https://www.ukad.org.uk/tue-wizard to find out whether they need to apply for a TUE and who to submit their application to.

What happens in a Test

Athletes should feel prepared and know their rights and responsibilities when they are notified to be tested by a Chaperone or Doping Control Officer. Check out this video below on the testing process from start to finish

VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzOnQBK_YZo

Athletes can find out more in the Introduction to Testing section of UKAD’s website. https://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes/introduction-testing

100% me – Supporting athletes to be clean

100% me is UKAD’s values-based education and information programme, helping athletes meet their anti-doping responsibilities throughout their sporting journey. We want all athletes to be clean, stay clean and believe all others are clean.

For more information on what this means visit UKAD’s website here. https://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes/100-me UKAD’s 100% me Clean Sport App can also be downloaded from iTunes, Google Play or windows Live Store, for essential anti-doping information.

Protect Your Sport

Protecting clean sport depends on everyone playing their part – athletes, coaches or parents – whether on centre stage or behind the scenes. Speak out if you feel there’s something wrong – no matter how small UKAD guarantee that your identity will always be kept 100% confidential.

There are different ways to speak out

  • Email – When you feel somethings wrong send an email UKAD guarantee that your name and email address will be kept confidential. Email at [email protected]
  • WhatsApp – Message on WhatsApp at +44 (0) 7587 634711 – no matter how small UKAD guarantee that your name and number will be kept confidential.

Find out more about speaking out and Protect Your Sport here https://www.ukad.org.uk/protect-your-sport

*WhatsApp is an encrypted platform. This number is not open to receiving calls.

For further information

Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the anti-doping rules. As well as asking Squash Wales and athlete support personnel, athletes may also contact UKAD directly, who will be able to answer any questions and provide guidance. They can be contacted at [email protected] 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

Contact Squash Wales Anti-Doping Lead: [email protected]

Contact World Squash: [email protected]

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