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Are you representing Australia at the London Olympics 2012?

If you are, then you must make yourself aware of the The International Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London.

London 2012

ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Be aware of the London Olympic Games Anti-Doping Requirements 2012

All Australian Olympic Team athletes and their support personnel bound for the London Games must be aware of the requirements set out in the International Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012.

Below you will find a brief overview of what you need to know for the London Olympics 2012 but you must read the rules in order to fully inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities.

The International Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012 applies for the Games Period, being 16 July 2012 (the day the athlete village opens) and 12 August 2012 (the day of the closing ceremony).

 

Know your rights and responsibilities!

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Anti-Doping Rules will be in effect for all athletes during the entire Games Period.

Throughout the Games period, athletes will be subject to doping control at any time, and at any place (whether or not they are in London), with no advance notice, under the authority of the IOC.

Please click below to access the WADA Prohibited List, an IOC summary of the major changes and the rules applicable to the London 2012 Olympics:

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Testing during the Games

Athletes can be tested at any time and any location (worldwide) during the Games Period. Athletes notified for testing can be asked to provide a urine sample, blood sample or both. All tests conducted during the Games Period will be deemed to be in-competition tests, and screened against the full World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2012 Prohibited List.
The drug testing process is designed to be safe and as comfortable as possible for athletes, while maintaining the integrity of the sample. The process at the Games is very similar to ASADA's process and is also consistent with the WADA Code and International Standard for Testing (IST). However, please make note of these few differences to the drug testing process during the Games:

  • During the Games Period, the Games Accreditation (official London Olympic Games Identification) can serve as appropriate identification when notified for testing.

  • In addition to the athlete, the sample collection personnel, and the athlete representative, an interpreter, an IOC representative, and an International Federation representative, WADA Independent Observer or LOCOG management team may be present (see International Standard for Testing for conditions) during a Sample Collection Session.       

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Education

ASADA has provided athletes with the opportunity to learn about their anti-doping obligations. Athletes and support personnel can quickly ensure they are aware of where to find information by completing the short e-learning course (Pure Performance Online) available at www.asada.gov.au/education.

Further information and an e-learning update will be provided to athletes through Pure Performance Online, to ensure they understand their Olympic Games anti-doping requirements.

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Checking the status of medications and substances

You are responsible for any substances found in your system. Always check the status of medications and other related products (prior to use) by:

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Supplements

Athletes are advised to use caution when using supplements as it puts them at risk of a positive test.

There is no way to guarantee that any supplement is free of prohibited substances – even those that do not list a prohibited substance on the label. If you have concerns about a supplement, do not consume the supplement without conducting further checks.

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Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

Athletes who have been prescribed a substance or method which is included on the WADA Prohibited List to treat a documented medical condition must ensure they have a valid TUE in place for the Games.

TUEs from international federations

Athletes who already have a TUE from their international federation must check the expiry date to ensure that it is still valid and that it will remain in effect through the Games. They must also provide a copy of their TUE certificate to the AOC team Medical Director.

TUEs from the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC)

Athletes who already have a TUE from the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC) must check the expiry date to ensure that it is still valid and that it will remain in effect through the Games. They must also provide a copy of their TUE certificate to the AOC team Medical Director, Dr. Susan White.

Athletes who need to apply for a TUE

Athletes who need to apply for a TUE should contact the AOC Medical Director as soon as possible for assistance with submitting their TUE application.

For assistance go to www.olympics.com.au or contact:

Dr. Susan White
email: susanwhite@optusnet.com.au; or

email: asdmac@asada.gov.au; or

go to the ASDMAC website: www.asdmac.org.au

In the event that an athlete needs an emergency TUE during the Games period, a TUE application can be submitted to the IOC TUE Committee on site.

 

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TUE checklist

 
I am currently taking medication or supplements to assist with a medical issue but I do not have a TUE.
  1. Check the WADA Prohibited List to ensure that nothing in your medication is on the Prohibited List.
  2. Check with your doctor to confirm whether your medication or supplement contains a substance on the WADA Prohibited List.
  3. If your medication or supplement contains a substance that is on the WADA Prohibited List you will need to apply for a TUE.
  4. You should contact Dr White to find out what you need to do to apply for a TUE.
I have a TUE approved by my International Federation
  1. Check that is current and covers the entire Games Period.
  2. Provide a copy to the AOC Team Medical Director (Dr. White).
I have a TUE approved by ASDMAC
  1. Check that is current and covers the entire Games Period.
  2. Provide a copy to the AOC Team Medical Director (Dr. White).
I need to apply for a TUE for the Games period (16 July to 12 August 2012)

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Whereabouts

Athletes who already submit whereabouts should continue to do so.

 
ADAMS

If you currently submit whereabouts in ADAMS you must continue to do so and update it fully for the Games Period.

 

ASADA whereabouts (AWOS)

If you currently submit whereabouts to ASADA (AWOS) you must continue to do so and update it fully for the Games Period.

Missed tests at the location submitted during your specified one hour time slot will be investigated by the IOC and may result in suspension from the Games.

 

Athletes who do not currently submit whereabouts

Athletes who do not currently submit whereabouts will need to submit a reduced whereabouts filing in the ASADA online system (AWOS) that includes:

  • overnight addresses for the Games Period
  • training locations and times
  • competition schedule.

Athletes submitting reduced whereabouts will not be subject to missed tests but should ensure their whereabouts filing is accurate for the complete Games Period.
Once team selections are made, ASADA will provide instructions on how to submit and update whereabouts information using the AWOS system.

Whereabouts submissions are mandatory for all athletes named to the Olympic Games team.

Watch a video on submitting whereabouts [MP4 - 17.4MB]

Watch the video on YouTube

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For further information, please contact:

AOC
www.olympics.com.au

ASADA
asada@asada.gov.au
13 000 ASADA (13 000 27232) or +61 (0) 6222 4200

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