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The Athlete ’s National Anti-DopingOrganization and International Federation and WADA shallalso be notified not later than the completion of theprocess described in Articles 7.1 and 7.2. |
Notification shallinclude: the Athlete’s name, country, sport and disciplinewithin the sport, whether the test was In-Competition orOut-of-Competition , the date of Sample collection and theanalytical result reported by the laboratory. |
The samePerson s and Anti-Doping Organizations shall be regularlyupdated on the status and findings of any review orproceedings conducted pursuant to Articles 7 (ResultsManagement), 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing) or 13 (Appeals),and, in any case in which the period of Ineligibility iseliminated under Article 10.5.1 (No Fault or Negligence ),or reduced under Article 10.5.2 (No Significant Fault orNegligence ), shall be provided with a written reasoneddecision explaining the basis for the elimination orreduction. |
The recipient organizations shall not disclosethis information beyond those persons within theorganization with a need to know until the Anti-DopingOrganization with results management responsibility hasmade public disclosure or has failed to make publicdisclosure as required in Article 14.2 below.14.2Public DisclosureThe identity of Athletes whose Samples have resulted inAdverse Analytical Findings , or Athletes or other Person swho were alleged by an Anti-Doping Organization to haveviolated other anti-doping rules, may be publicly disclosedby the Anti-doping Organization with results managementresponsibility no earlier than completion of theadministrative review described in Articles 7.1 and 7.2. |
Nolater than twenty days after it has been determined in ahearing in accordance with Article 8 that an anti-dopingrule violation has occurred, or such hearing has beenother Athletes to the national level reviewing bodydescribed in Article 13.2.2. |
If the national level reviewingbody reverses the decision to deny a therapeutic useexemption, that decision may be appealed to CAS by WADA .13.4Appeals from Decisions Imposing Consequences underPart Three of the CodeWith respect to consequences imposed under Part Three(Roles and Responsibilities) of the Code , the entity uponwhich consequences are imposed under Part Three of theCode shall have the right to appeal exclusively to CAS inaccordance with the provisions applicable before such court.13.5Appeals from Decisions Suspending or Revoking LaboratoryAccreditationDecisions by WADA to suspend or revoke a laboratory’sWADA accreditation may be appealed only by thatlaboratory with the appeal being exclusively to CAS.ARTICLE 14 CONFIDENTIALITY AND REPORTINGThe Signatories agree to the principles of coordination of anti-doping results, public transparency and accountability andrespect for the privacy interests of individuals alleged to haveviolated anti-doping rules as provided below:14.1Information Concerning Adverse Analytical Findings andOther Potential Anti-Doping Rule ViolationsAn Athlete whose Sample has resulted in an AdverseAnalytical Finding , or an Athlete or other Person who may113..5 Comment: The object of the Codeis to have anti-doping mattersresolved through fair and transparentinternal processes with a final appeal.Anti-doping decisions by Anti-DopingOrganizations are made transparentin Article 14. |
Specified Persons andorganizations, including WADA, arethen given the opportunity to appealthose decisions. |
Note, that thedefinition of interested Persons andorganizations with a right to appealunder Article 13 does not includeAthletes, or their federations, whomight benefit from having anothercompetitor disqualified.World Anti-Doping Code 2003115 Comment: To be effective, the anti-doping effort must involve many Anti-Doping Organizations conducting strongprograms at both the international andnational levels. |
Rather than limiting theresponsibilities of one group in favor ofthe exclusive competency of the other,the Code manages potential problemsassociated with overlappingresponsibilities, first by creating a muchhigher level of overall harmonizationand second, by establishing rules ofprecedence and cooperation in specificareas. |
115..11 Comment: The Anti-DopingOrganization “initiating and directingtesting” may, if it chooses, enter intoagreements with other organizationsto which it delegates responsibility forSample collection or other aspects ofthe Doping Control process.43World Anti-Doping Code 200342Paralympic Committee, National Anti-Doping Organization ,International Federation, and the International OlympicCommittee or International Paralympic Committee. |
Privateinformation regarding an Athlete shall be maintained byWADA in strict confidence. |
WADA shall, at least annually,publish statistical reports summarizing such information. |
ARTICLE 15: CLARIFICATION OF DOPING CONTROLRESPONSIBILITIES15.1Event TestingThe collection of Samples for Doping Control does and shouldtake place at both International Events and National Events .However, only a single organization should be responsible forinitiating and directingTesting during an Event . |
AtInternational Events , the collection ofDoping Control Samplesshall be initiated and directed by the international organizationwhich is the ruling body for the Event (e.g., the IOC for theOlympic Games, the International Federation for a WorldChampionship, and PASO for the Pan American Games). |
Ifthe international organization decides not to conduct any Testing at such an Event , the National Anti-DopingOrganization for the country where the Event occurs may, incoordination with and with the approval of the internationalorganization or WADA , initiate and conduct such Testing . |
AtNational Events , the collection ofDoping Control Samplesshall be initiated and directed by the designatedNational Anti-Doping Organization of that country.waived, or the assertion of an anti-doping rule violation hasnot been timely challenged, the Anti-Doping Organizationresponsible for results management must publicly report thedisposition of the anti-doping matter. |
14.3Athlete Whereabouts InformationAthletes who have been identified by their InternationalFederation or National Anti-Doping Organization for inclusionin an Out-of-Competition Testing pool shall provide accurate,current location information. |
The International Federationsand National Anti-Doping Organizations shall coordinate theidentification of Athletes and the collecting of current locationinformation and shall submit it to WADA . |
WADA shall makethis information accessible to other Anti-DopingOrganizations having authority to test the Athlete as providedin Article 15. |
This information shall be maintained in strictconfidence at all times; shall be used exclusively for purposesof planning, coordinating or conducting Testing ; and shall bedestroyed after it is no longer relevant for these purposes.14.4Statistical ReportingAnti-Doping Organizations shall, at least annually, publishpublicly a general statistical report of their Doping Controlactivities with a copy provided to WADA . |
14.5Doping Control Information Clearing HouseWADA shall act as a central clearing house for Doping ControlTesting data and results for International-Level Athletes andnational-levelAthletes that have been included in theirNational Anti-Doping Organization’s Registered Testing Pool .To facilitate coordinated test distribution planning and to avoidunnecessary duplication in Testing by the various Anti-DopingOrganizations , each Anti-Doping Organization shall report allIn-Competition and Out-of-Competition tests on such Athletesto the WADA clearinghouse as soon as possible after suchtests have been conducted. |
WADA shall make thisinformation accessible to the Athlete , the Athlete’s NationalFederation, National Olympic Committee or NationalWorld Anti-Doping Code 200345World Anti-Doping Code 2003 115..2 Comment: Additional authority toconduct Testing may be authorized bymeans of bilateral or multilateralagreements among Signatories andgovernments. |
115..3 Comment:In some cases, theprocedural rules of the Anti-DopingOrganization which initiated anddirected the Sample collection mayspecify that results management will behandled by another organization (e.g.,the Athlete’s national federation). |
Insuch event, it shall be the Anti-DopingOrganization’s responsibility to confirmthat the other organization’s rules areconsistent with the Code. |
115..3..11 Comment: No absolute rule isestablished for managing results and44or resident of that country shall be administered asdirected by the rules of the applicable InternationalFederation. |
Results management and the conductof hearings from a test by the International OlympicCommittee, the International ParalympicCommittee, or a Major Event Organization , shall bereferred to the applicable International Federationas far as sanctions beyond Disqualification from theEvent or the results of the Event . |
15.4Mutual RecognitionSubject to the right to appeal provided in Article 13, theTesting , therapeutic use exemptions and hearing results orother final adjudications of any Signatory which areconsistent with the Code and are within that Signatory’sauthority, shall be recognized and respected by all otherSignatories . |
Signatories may recognize the same actions ofother bodies which have not accepted the Code if the rules ofthose bodies are otherwise consistent with the Code .ARTICLE 16: DOPING CONTROL FOR ANIMALS COMPETING IN SPORT16.1In any sport that includes animals in competition, theInternational Federation for that sport shall establish andimplement anti-doping rules for the animals included inthat sport. |
The anti-doping rules shall include a list of Prohibited Substances , appropriate Testing proceduresand a list of approved laboratories for Sample analysis.conducting hearings where a NationalAnti-Doping Organization tests aforeign national athlete over whom itwould have had no jurisdiction but forthe Athlete’s presence in the NationalAnti-Doping Organization’s country.Under this Article, it is left to theInternational Federation to determineunder its own rules whether, forexample, management of the caseshould be referred to the Athlete’sNational Anti-Doping Organization,remain with the Anti-DopingOrganization that collected theSample, or be taken over by theInternational Federation.15.2Out-of-Competition TestingOut-of-Competition Testing is and should be initiated anddirected by both international and national organizations.Out-of-Competition Testing may be initiated and directedby: (a) WADA ; (b) the IOC or IPC in connection with theOlympic Games or Paralympic Games; (c) the Athlete’sInternational Federation; (d) the Athlete’s National Anti-Doping Organization; or (e) the National Anti-DopingOrganization of any country where the Athlete is present.Out-of-Competition Testing should be coordinated throughWADA in order to maximize the effectiveness of thecombined Testing effort and to avoid unnecessaryrepetitive Testing of individual Athletes .15.3Results Management, Hearings and SanctionsExcept as provided in Article 15.3.1 below, results managementand hearings shall be the responsibility of and shall be governedby the procedural rules of the Anti-Doping Organization thatinitiated and directed Sample collection (or, if no Sample collectionis involved, the organization which discovered the violation).Regardless of which organization conducts results managementor hearings, the principles set forth in Articles 7 and 8 shall berespected and the rules identified in the Introduction to Part One tobe incorporated without substantive change must be followed.15.3.1 Results management and the conduct of hearingsfor an anti-doping rule violation arising from a testby, or discovered by, a National Anti-DopingOrganization involving an Athlete that is not a citizenWorld Anti-Doping Code 20034616.2With respect to determining anti-doping rule violations,results management, fair hearings, Consequences , andappeals for animals involved in sport, the InternationalFederation for that sport shall establish and implementrules that are generally consistent with Articles 1, 2, 3, 9,10, 11, 13 and 17 of the Code .ARTICLE 17: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONSNo action may be commenced against an Athlete or other Personfor a violation of an anti-doping rule contained in the Code unlesssuch action is commenced within eight years from the date theviolation occurred. |
117 Comment: This does not restrictthe Anti-Doping Organization fromconsidering an earlier anti-dopingviolation for purposes of thesanction for a subsequent violationthat occurs more than eight yearslater. |
In other words, a secondviolation ten years after a firstviolation is considered a secondviolation for sanction purposes.EDUCATION & RESEARCHPART TWO ARTICLE 19: RESEARCH19.1Purpose of Anti-Doping ResearchAnti-doping research contributes to the development andimplementation of efficient programs within DopingControl and to anti-doping information and education. |
19.2Types of ResearchAnti-doping research may include, for example,sociological, behavioral, juridical and ethical studies inaddition to medical, analytical and physiologicalinvestigation. |
19.3CoordinationCoordination of anti-doping research through WADA isencouraged. |
Subject to intellectual property rights, copiesof anti-doping research results should be provided to WADA . |
19.4Research PracticesAnti-doping research shall comply with internationallyrecognized ethical practices.19.5Research Using Prohibited Substances and ProhibitedMethodsResearch efforts should avoid the administration ofProhibited Substances or Prohibited Methods to Athletes .19.6Misuse of ResultsAdequate precautions should be taken so that the resultsof anti-doping research are not misused and applied fordoping. |
World Anti-Doping Code 200351World Anti-Doping Code 200350ARTICLE 18: EDUCATION18.1Basic Principle and Primary GoalThe basic principle for information and educationprograms shall be to preserve the spirit of sport asdescribed in the Introduction to the Code , from beingundermined by doping. |
The primary goal shall be todissuade Athletes from using Prohibited Substances andProhibited Methods .18.2Program and ActivitiesEach Anti-Doping Organization should plan, implementand monitor information and education programs. |
Theprograms should provide Participants with updated andaccurate information on at least the following issues: • Substances and methods on the Prohibited List• Health consequences of doping• Doping Control procedures• Athletes ’ rights and responsibilitiesThe programs should promote the spirit of sport in orderto establish an anti-doping environment which influencesbehavior among Participants .Athlete Support Personnel should educate and counselAthletes regarding anti-doping policies and rules adoptedpursuant to the Code .18.3Coordination and CooperationAll Signatories and Participants shall cooperate with eachother and governments to coordinate their efforts in anti-doping information and education. |
PART THREE ROLES &RESPONSIBILITIES20.2.3To withhold some or all Paralympic funding of sportorganizations that are not in compliance with theCode .20.2.4To take appropriate action to discourage non-compliance with the Code as provided in Article23.5. |
20.2.5To authorize and facilitate the Independent ObserverProgram .20.3Roles and Responsibilities of International Federations20.3.1To adopt and implement anti-doping policies andrules which conform with the Code . |
20.3.2To require as a condition of membership that thepolicies, rules and programs of NationalFederations are in compliance with the Code . |
20.3.3To require all Athletes and Athlete SupportPersonnel within their jurisdiction to recognize andbe bound by anti-doping rules in conformance withthe Code . |
20.3.4To require Athletes who are not regularly membersof the International Federation or one of its memberNational Federations to be available for Samplecollection and provide accurate and up-to-datewhereabouts information if required by theconditions for eligibility established by theInternational Federation or, as applicable, the MajorEvent Organization .20.3.5To monitor the anti-doping programs of NationalFederations.World Anti-Doping Code 200320..3..4 Comment: This would include,for example, Athletes fromprofessional leagues.55ARTICLE 20: ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SIGNATORIES20.1Roles and Responsibilities of the International OlympicCommittee20.1.1To adopt and implement anti-doping policies andrules for the Olympic Games which conform withthe Code .20.1.2To require as a condition of recognition by theInternational Olympic Committee, that InternationalFederations within the Olympic Movement are incompliance with the Code . |
20.1.3To withhold some or all Olympic funding of sportorganizations that are not in compliance with the Code . |
20.1.4To take appropriate action to discourage non-compliance with the Code as provided in Article 23.5.20.1.5To authorize and facilitate the Independent Observe rProgram .20.2Roles and Responsibilities of the International ParalympicCommittee20.2.1To adopt and implement anti-doping policies andrules for the Paralympic Games which conform withthe Code .20.2.2To require as a condition of recognition by theInternational Paralympic Committee, that NationalParalympic Committees within the OlympicMovement are in compliance with the Code .World Anti-Doping Code 20035420 Comment: Responsibilities forSignatories and Participants areaddressed in various articles in theCode and the responsibilities listed inthis part are additional to theseresponsibilities.World Anti-Doping Code 200357World Anti-Doping Code 20035620.5Roles and Responsibilities of National Anti-DopingOrganization s20.5.1To adopt and implement anti-doping rules andpolices which conform with the Code .20.5.2To cooperate with other relevant nationalorganizations and other Anti-Doping Organizations . |
20.5.3To encourage reciprocal testing between NationalAnti-Doping Organizations .20.5.4To promote anti-doping research. |
20.6Roles and Responsibilities of Major Event Organizations20.6.1To adopt and implement anti-doping policies andrules for their Events which conform with the Code .20.6.2To take appropriate action to discourage non-compliance with the Code as provided in Article23.5. |
20.6.3To authorize and facilitate the Independent ObserverProgram .20.7Roles and Responsibilities of WADA20.7.1To adopt and implement policies and procedureswhich conform with the Code . |
20.7.2To monitor the processing of Adverse Analytical Findings .20.7.3To approve International Standards applicable to theimplementation of the Code .20.7.4To accredit laboratories to conduct Sample analysisor to approve others to conduct Sample analysis. |
20.3.6To take appropriate action to discourage non-compliance with the Code as provided in Article 23.5.20.3.7To authorize and facilitate the Independent Observerprogram at International Events . |
20.3.8To withhold some or all funding to its memberNational Federations that are not in compliancewith the Code .20.4Roles and Responsibilities of National OlympicCommittees and National Paralympic Committees20.4.1To ensure that their anti-doping policies and rulesconform with the Code .20.4.2To require as a condition of membership orrecognition that National Federations’ anti-dopingpolicies and rules are in compliance with theapplicable provisions of the Code .20.4.3To require Athletes who are not regular members ofa National Federation to be available for Samplecollection and provide accurate and up-to-datewhereabouts information on a regular basis ifrequired during the year before the Olympic Gamesas a condition of participation in the Olympic Games.20.4.4To cooperate with their National Anti-DopingOrganization .20.4.5To withhold some or all funding, during any periodof his or her Ineligibility , to any Athlete or AthleteSupport Personnel who has violated anti-dopingrules. |
20.4.6To withhold some or all funding to its member orrecognized National Federations that are not incompliance with the Code .World Anti-Doping Code 200359World Anti-Doping Code 20035821.2.3To use their influence on Athlete values andbehavior to foster anti-doping attitudes.ARTICLE 22: INVOLVEMENT OF GOVERNMENTSEach government’s commitment to the Code will be evidenced byits signing a Declaration on or before the first day of the AthensOlympic Games to be followed by a process leading to a conventionor other obligation to be implemented as appropriate to theconstitutional and administrative contexts of each government onor before the first day of the Turin Winter Olympic Games.It is the expectation of the Signatories that the Declaration and theconvention or other obligation will reflect the following major points:22.1Affirmative measures will be undertaken by each governmentin support of anti-doping in at least the following areas:• Support for national anti-doping programs;• The availability of Prohibited Substances and ProhibitedMethods ;• Facilitate access for WADA to conduct Out-of-CompetitionDoping Controls ;• The problem of nutritional supplements which containundisclosed Prohibited Substances ; and• Withholding some or all financial support from sportorganizations and Participants that are not in compliancewith the Code or applicable anti-doping rules adoptedpursuant to the Code .20.7.5To develop and approve Models of Best Practice.20.7.6To promote, conduct, commission, fund and coordinateanti-doping research.20.7.7To conduct an effective Independent Observer Program .20.7.8To conduct Doping Controls as authorized by otherAnti-Doping Organizations . |
ARTICLE 21: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPANTS21.1Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes21.1.1To be knowledgeable of and comply with allapplicable anti-doping policies and rules adoptedpursuant to the Code .21.1.2To be available for Sample collection. |
21.1.3To take responsibility, in the context of anti-doping,for what they ingest and use. |
21.1.4To inform medical personnel of their obligation not toUse Prohibited Substance s and Prohibited Methodsand to take responsibility to make sure that any medicaltreatment received does not violate anti-doping policiesand rules adopted pursuant to the Code .21.2Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel21.2.1To be knowledgeable of and comply with all anti-doping policies and rules adopted pursuant to theCode and which are applicable to them or theAthletes whom they support.21.2.2To cooperate with the Athlete Testing program.22 Comment:Most governments cannotbe parties to, or be bound by, privatenon-governmental instruments such asthe Code. |
For that reason,governments are not asked to beSignatories to the Code. |
However, theeffort to combat doping through thecoordinated and harmonized programreflected in the Code is very much ajoint effort between the sportmovement and governments. |
Anexample of one type of obligationreferred to above is the conventiondiscussed in the Final Communiqué ofthe UNESCO Round Table of Ministersand Senior Officials Responsible forPhysical Education and Sport held inParis on 9/10 January 2003.World Anti-Doping Code 200322.2All other governmental involvement with anti-doping willbe brought into harmony with the Code .22.3Ongoing compliance with the commitments reflected inthe convention or other obligation will be monitored asdetermined in consultation between WADA and theapplicable government(s).PART FOUR ACCEPTANCE,COMPLIANCE, MODIFICATION& INTERPRETATION23.2.2In implementing the Code , the Signatories areencouraged to use the Models of Best Practicerecommended by WADA . |
23.3Acceptance and Implementation Deadlines23.3.1Signatories shall accept and implement the Code onor before the first day of the Athens Olympic Games.23.3.2The Code may be accepted after the above-referenced deadlines; however, Signatories shallnot be considered in compliance with the Code untilthey have accepted the Code (and that acceptancehas not been withdrawn).23.4Monitoring Compliance with the Code23.4.1Compliance with the Code shall be monitored byWADA or as otherwise agreed by WADA . |
23.4.2To facilitate monitoring, each Signatory shall reportto WADA on its compliance with the Code everysecond year and shall explain reasons fornoncompliance. |
23.4.3WADA shall consider explanations for non-compliance and, in extraordinary situations, mayrecommend to the International OlympicCommittee, International Paralympic Committee,International Federations, and Major EventOrganizations that they provisionally excuse thenon-compliance. |
World Anti-Doping Code 200365World Anti-Doping Code 200364ARTICLE 23: ACCEPTANCE, COMPLIANCE AND MODIFICATION23.1Acceptance of the Code23.1.1The following entities shall be Signatories acceptingthe Code : WADA , The International OlympicCommittee, International Federations, TheInternational Paralympic Committee, NationalOlympic Committees , National ParalympicCommittees, Major Event Organizations , andNational Anti-Doping Organizations . |
These entitiesshall accept the Code by signing a declaration ofacceptance upon approval by each of theirrespective governing bodies. |
23.1.2Other sport organizations that may not be under thecontrol of a Signatory may, upon WADA’s invitation,also accept the Code .23.1.3A list of all acceptances will be made public by WADA .23.2Implementation of the Code23.2.1The Signatories shall implement applicable Codeprovisions through policies, statutes, rules orregulations according to their authority and withintheir relevant spheres of responsibility.23..11..11 Comment:Each acceptingSignatory will separately sign anidentical copy of the standard formcommon declaration of acceptanceand deliver it to WADA. |
The act ofacceptance will be as authorized bythe organic documents of eachorganization. |
For example, anInternational Federation by itsCongress and WADA by itsFoundation Board.23..11..2 Comment: Those professionalleagues that are not currently underthe jurisdiction of any government orInternational Federation will beencouraged to accept the Code.23..4..3 Comment: WADA recognizesthat amongst Signatories andgovernments, there will be significantdifferences in anti-doping experience,resources, and the legal context inwhich anti-doping activities arecarried out. |
In considering whetheran organization is compliant, WADAwill consider these differences.World Anti-Doping Code 200367World Anti-Doping Code 20036623.6.3Amendments to the Code shall, after appropriateconsultation, be approved by a two-thirds majorityof the WADA Foundation Board including a majorityof both the public sector and Olympic Movementmembers casting votes. |
Amendments shall,unless provided otherwise, go into effect threemonths after such approval. |
23.6.4Signatories shall implement any applicableamendment to the Code within one year of approvalby the WADA Foundation Board. |
23.7Withdrawal of Acceptance of the Code23.7.1Signatories may withdraw acceptance of the Codeafter providing WADA six-month’s written notice oftheir intent to withdraw.ARTICLE 24: INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE24.1The official text of the Code shall be maintained by WADAand shall be published in English and French. |
In the eventof any conflict between the English and French versions,the English version shall prevail.24.2The comments annotating various provisions of the Codeare included to assist in the understanding andinterpretation of the Code .24.3The Code shall be interpreted as an independent andautonomous text and not by reference to the existing lawor statutes of the Signatories or governments.23.4.4WADA shall, after dialogue with the subjectorganization, make reports on compliance to theInternational Olympic Committee, the InternationalParalympic Committee, International Federations,and Major Event Organizations . |
These reports shallalso be made available to the public.23.5Consequences of Noncompliance with the Code23.5.1Noncompliance with the Code by either thegovernment or National Olympic Committee of acountry may result in consequences with respect toOlympic Games, Paralympic Games, WorldChampionships or the Events of Major EventOrganizations as determined by the ruling body foreach Event . |
The imposition of such consequencesmay be appealed by the National OlympicCommittee or government to CAS pursuant toArticle 13.4.23.6Modification of the Code23.6.1WADA shall be responsible for overseeing theevolution and improvement of the Code . |
Athletesand all Signatories and governments shall beinvited to participate in such process. |
23.6.2WADA shall initiate proposed amendments to theCode and shall ensure a consultative process toboth receive and respond to recommendations andto facilitate review and feedback from Athletes,Signatories and governments on recommendedamendments. |
World Anti-Doping Code 2003 24..5 Comment: For example, conductwhich is an anti-doping rule violationdescribed in the Code, but which isnot a violation under an InternationalFederation's pre-Code rules, wouldnot be a violation until theInternational Federation's rules arechanged. |
Pre-Code anti-doping rule violationswould continue to count as "Firstviolations" or "Second violations" forpurposes of determining sanctionsunder Article 10 for subsequent post-Code violations.6824.4The headings used for the various Parts and Articles of theCode are for convenience only and shall not be deemedpart of the substance of the Code or to affect in any way thelanguage of the provisions to which they refer.24.5The Code shall not apply retrospectively to matterspending before the date the Code is accepted by aSignatory and implemented in its rules. |
24.6APPENDIX I Definitions shall be considered an integralpart of the Code .APPENDIX 1DEFINITIONSWorld Anti-Doping Code 200373World Anti-Doping Code 200372Attempt:Purposely engaging in conduct that constitutes asubstantial step in a course of conduct planned to culminate inthe commission of an anti-doping rule violation. |
Provided,however, there shall be no anti-doping rule violation based solelyon an Attempt to commit a violation if the Person renunciates theattempt prior to it being discovered by a third party not involved inthe Attempt .Code:The World Anti-Doping Code .Competition:A single race, match, game or singular athleticcontest. |
For example, the finals of the Olympic 100-meter dash.For stage races and other athletic contests where prizes areawarded on a daily or other interim basis the distinction betweena Competition and an Event will be as provided in the rules of theapplicable International Federation. |
Consequences of Anti-DDoping Rules Violations:An Athlete’s orother Person’s violation of an anti-doping rule may result in oneor more of the following: (a) Disqualificationmeans the Athlete’sresults in a particular Competition or Event are invalidated, withall resulting consequences including forfeiture of any medals,points and prizes; (b) Ineligibilitymeans the Athlete or otherPerson is barred for a specified period of time from participatingin any Competition or other activity or funding as provided inArticle 10.9; and (c)Provisional Suspensionmeans the Athlete orother Person is barred temporarily from participating in anyCompetition prior to the final decision at a hearing conductedunder Article 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing). |
Disqualification:See Consequences of Anti-Doping RulesViolations above.Doping Control: The process including test distribution planning,Sample collection and handling, laboratory analysis, resultsmanagement, hearings and appeals. |
Event:A series of individual Competitions conducted togetherunder one ruling body (e.g., the Olympic Games, FINA WorldChampionships, or Pan American Games).Adverse Analytical Finding: A report from a laboratory or otherapproved Testing entity that identifies in a Specimen thepresence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers(including elevated quantities of endogenous substances) orevidence of the Use of a Prohibited Method . |
Anti-DDoping Organization: A Signatory that is responsible foradopting rules for initiating, implementing or enforcing any partof the Doping Control process. |
This includes, for example, theInternational Olympic Committee, the International ParalympicCommittee, other Major Event Organizations that conduct Testingat their Events , WADA , International Federations, and NationalAnti-Doping Organizations. |
Athlete: For purposes of Doping Control , any Person whoparticipates in sport at the international level (as defined by eachInternational Federation) or national level (as defined by each National Anti-Doping Organization ) and any additional Personwho participates in sport at a lower level if designated by thePerson’s National Anti-Doping Organization . |
For purposes ofanti-doping information and education, any Person whoparticipates in sport under the authority of any Signatory ,government, or other sports organization accepting the Code .Athlete Support Personnel:Any coach, trainer, manager, agent,team staff, official, medical or para-medical personnel workingwith or treating Athletes participating in or preparing for sportscompetition. |
Athlete Comment: This definitionmakes it clear that all internationaland national-calibre athletes aresubject to the anti-doping rules of theCode, with the precise definitions ofinternational and national level sportto be set forth in the anti-doping rulesof the International Federations andNational Anti-Doping Organizations,respectively. |
At the national level,anti-doping rules adopted pursuant tothe Code shall apply, at a minimum, toall persons on national teams and allpersons qualified to compete in anynational championship in any sport.The definition also allows eachNational Anti-Doping Organization, ifit chooses to do so, to expand its anti-doping control program beyondnational-calibre athletes to athletes atlower levels of competition. |
Athletesat all levels of competition shouldreceive the benefit of anti-dopinginformation and education.World Anti-Doping Code 200375World Anti-Doping Code 200374Major Event Organizations: This term refers to the continentalassociations of National Olympic Committee s and otherinternational multi-sport organizations that function as the rulingbody for any continental, regional or other International Event . |
Marker:A compound, group of compounds or biologicalparameters that indicates the Use of a Prohibited Substance orProhibited Method. |
Metabolite: Any substance produced by a biotransformationprocess. |
Minor: A natural Person who has not reached the age of majorityas established by the applicable laws of his or her country ofresidence. |
National Anti-DDoping Organization:The entity(ies) designated byeach country as possessing the primary authority andresponsibility to adopt and implement anti-doping rules, directthe collection of Samples , the management of test results, andthe conduct of hearings, all at the national level. |
If thisdesignation has not been made by the competent publicauthority(ies), the entity shall be the country’s National OlympicCommittee or its designee.National Event:A sport Event involving international or national-level Athletes that is not an International Event .National Olympic Committee: The organization recognized by theInternational Olympic Committee. |
The term National OlympicCommittee shall also include the National Sport Confederation inthose countries where the National Sport Confederationassumes typical National Olympic Committee responsibilities inthe anti-doping area. |
No Advance Notice: A Doping Control which takes place with noadvance warning to the Athlete and where the Athlete iscontinuously chaperoned from the moment of notificationthrough Sample provision.In-CCompetition:For purposes of differentiating between In-Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing , unless providedotherwise in the rules of an International Federation or otherrelevant Anti-Doping Organization , an In-Competition test is atest where an Athlete is selected for testing in connection with aspecific Competition .Independent Observer Program: A team of observers, under thesupervision of WADA , who observe the Doping Control process atcertain Events and report on observations. |
If WADA is testing In-Competition at an Event , the observers shall be supervised by anindependent organization. |
Ineligibility: See Consequences of Anti-Doping Rules Violationsabove. |
International Event: An Event where the International OlympicCommittee, the International Paralympic Committee, anInternational Federation, aMajor Event Organization, or anotherinternational sport organization is the ruling body for theEvent orappoints the technical officials for the Event.International-LLevel Athlete:Athletes designated by one or moreInternational Federations as being within the Registered TestingPool for an International Federation.International Standard:A standard adopted by WADA in supportof the Code . |
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