The final week of the Anti-Doping educational videos is to educate the athletes on what happens during a drug test.
It is essential that athletes learn their rights and responsibilities as athletes during these tests and what to expect.
Rights
- Request to see the testers ID cards
- Bring a representative with you e.g. parent, team doctor, coach
- Request to have an interpreter (if necessary)
- Request information regarding the sample collection procedure
- Request necessary modifications to the sample collection procedure if you have an impairment.
- Request a delay in reporting to the Doping Control Station (DCS), where the tester will remain with you, for valid reasons such as:
- In-Competition: Participation in a victory ceremony; Fulfillment of media commitments; Competing in further competitions; Performing a warm down; Receiving necessary medical treatment; Locating a representative and/or interpreter; Obtaining photo identification; Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and which shall be documented
- Out-of-Competition: Locating a representative and/or interpreter; Completing a training session; Receiving necessary medical treatment; Obtaining photo identification; Any other exceptional circumstances which can be justified, and which shall be documented
- Be provided with a choice of a minimum of 3 sample collection equipment including sample collection vessels and kits.
- Record comments about the sample collection procedure on the Doping Control Form
- Receive copies of all documentation you have signed
Responsibilities
- Co-operate with the DCO and Chaperones during the sample collection procedure
- You must stay within the sight of the DCO/Chaperone at all times until you have provided your sample and are released by the DCO
- You must comply with the sample collection procedures; the first sample that you provide, after notification, must be at the DCS; you must retain control of your urine sample until it is securely sealed.
- You should avoid excessive re-hydration as a there is a requirement to produce a sample with a suitable Specific Gravity for analysis.
- Report immediately to the Doping Control Station (DCS) for a test unless there is a valid reason for a delay.
- Produce photo identification, when requested, to the DCO/Chaperone
- Ensure all applicable documentation is accurate, complete and signed off
- If you choose to consume food or fluids prior to providing a sample it is at your own risk.
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