Motorcycling Ireland
Seminar of the Irish
Anti-Doping Programme
Substances/Methods are banned
for 3 reasons:
Performance Enhancement
Endangers the Health of Athletes
Against the Spirit of Sport
Spirit of Sport
Ethics
Fair Play
Honesty
Health
Respect
Rules and Laws
Strict Liability
Your Body
Your Responsibility
Consequences of not adhering to
Anti-Doping Procedures
Suspension from sport – 2 years to life
Financial implications
Invalidity of Results
Other Consequences – Time, Media .
Important
If a rider/coach is sanctioned for a positive test
they will not be allowed to train with a club,
participate, coach or administer any other sport
that is signed up to the WADA Code, while
under sanction.
Sample Collection Procedures
Rider Selection
Random draw
Draw made before Event
Rider Notification
•AFTER a Rider finishes training or race a tester
will verbally inform the rider that they need to
do a drugs test
•They will be asked to sign the Doping Control
Form.
•Failure to comply with these request have the
same implication as a positive test result.
An rider is entitled to:
Request to see the Doping Control Officer and
Chaperone’s ID card
Nominate a representative of their choice to
accompany them during the sample collection
Request a delay in reporting to the Doping
Control Station (DCS) for a valid reason
Valid reasons for a delay in reporting for
testing:
Locating a representative
Obtaining photo I.D. ( License )
Competing in further Competitions
Obtaining necessary medical treatment
Rider Responsibilities
•Produce identification, when requested, to the
DCO/Chaperone
•Stay within sight of the DCO/Chaperone
assigned to them at all times until they have
provided their sample and signed the Doping
Control Form
Riders Responsibilities
•Comply with the sample collection procedures
- the first sample they provide, after notification
is at the DCS
•Retain control of their urine sample until it is
securely Sealed
Report to Doping Control Station
Before providing a sample
Riders should avoid excessive re-hydration
Consuming food or fluids prior to providing a
sample it is at Rider’s own risk – strict liability
Bottled water may be provided for Riders,
ensure the bottle is sealed before opening
Before selecting a sample
collection vessel
OR
Selecting a Sample Collection Vessel
Providing a Sample
A chaperone of the same gender
directly witnesses the athlete
provide a sample
The athlete must remove all
clothing from the knees to
mid-chest and from the hands
to the elbows
Minors – U18
90mls
Partial Sample
•The partial sample is put in the ‘A’ Bottle until
further urine is provided to reach a total of
90mls
•The partial sample is sealed with a ‘partial
sample seal’ with an individual number
Selecting a Sample Collection Kit
•A selection of kits
•Check the tamper
evident seal, all seals
Five-Point Check
Dividing/Sealing the Sample
Sample is split between bottles
Lids secured on bottles
From time of passing the urine until it is
securely sealed , only the RIDER must handle
the sample
Checking the Suitability of the Sample
Specific Gravity checked –
must meet laboratory
requirements
≥1.005
Declaration of Medications/
Supplements used in past 14 days
Confirmation of Procedure for
Urine and/or Blood Testing
The Lab
Results Management
•Motorcycling Ireland will issue negative
results to the athlete within 6-8 weeks
•Positive Result – Contacted via Phone/ Letter
by Anti- Doping officer in Motorcycling
Ireland/ISC
•License will be suspended until hearing is held
The Prohibited List and Checking
Medications
WADA Prohibited List
‘the banned list’
Drug tests check for
categories of substances
and methods on this list
Available at:
www.wada-ama.org
Recreational Drugs
(including Cannabis) are
on the Prohibited List
The Simple Advice…
Riders must check all your
prescribed and over-the-counter
medications
Republic of Ireland
www.eirpharm.com
ISC Medication Checker
App
Northern Ireland, UK, USA, Canada
www.globaldro.com
GUESS which are prohibited?
And could cause you a problem
Prohibited
GUESS which are prohibited?
Prohibited
The Same?
Republic of Ireland
America
PROHIBITED!!!!!!
What happens if your
medication is prohibited?
If you are competing at
International Level, you may
need to apply for a TUE
Advice for Riders
Know what goes into your body
Check your medication every time
Remember the principle of ‘Strict Liability’
Advice for Riders cont.…
When competing abroad
Bring a supply from home of any prescribed or
over-the-counter medications you may need
If you need to purchase medication overseas –
you need to check if it is permitted in the
country where it is purchased
Advice for Riders cont.…
If your medication is prohibited, read the TUE
Policy to see if you need to apply
Supplements – seek professional advice,
research the product and company and weigh
up the risk
For More Information
Contact your Anti-Doping Officer
Bernard Keller
Email:
mciantidoping@gmail.com
or
www.irishsportscouncil.ie/antidoping
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