Canadian Anti-Doping Program

Anti-Doping Policy

Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) has adopted the 2021 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) as its primary domestic anti-doping policy.  Administered on behalf of Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), the 2021 CADP is fully compliant with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards and Guidelines as they may exist from time to time.  To view or download the 2021 CADP, please visit http://cces.ca/canadian-anti-doping-program. 

In addition, Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC), as a member federation of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF), must also be fully compliant with the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)anti-doping rules. The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) anti-doping rules may apply to certain members of the Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) in certain situations. The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)anti-doping rules are fully compliant with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code, International Standards and Guidelines as they may exist from time to time.  To view or download the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)anti-doping rules, please visit https://www.iwrf.com/?page=anti-doping . 

In the event of a conflict between other anti-doping policies established by Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) and the 2021 CADP and/or the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) anti-doping rules, the rules of the 2021 CADP or the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) shall prevail, as applicable. 

 

Anti-Doping Code of Conduct

Every athlete and other person participating in the sport shall reasonably cooperate with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) or another anti-doping organization investigating anti-doping rule violations and a failure to do so may be the basis for disciplinary action within the sport. 

 

Canadian Anti-Doping Program

As a member of Wheelchair Rugby Canada, or as a participant in Wheelchair Rugby, the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) applies to you.  It is important to know that by participating in activities sanctioned by Wheelchair Rugby Canada, you are subject to the CADP and, accordingly, may be selected for doping control.

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the custodian of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. The CADP consists of several components such as in- and out-of-competition testing, education, medical exemptions, and the consequences of doping violations. The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards.

Wheelchair Rugby Canada has adopted the CADP which means that you can be confident that you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s anti-doping policy and code of conduct reflect and support the CADP.

While the CCES administers anti-doping for the Canadian sport community, you may also be subject to the rules of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The CCES recommends that athletes take the following actions to ensure they don’t commit an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation:

DOPING CONTROL

• Review the sample collection procedures. [link to: http://cces.ca/sample-collection-procedures]

• Know your anti-doping rights and responsibilities. [link to: http://cces.ca/athletes-rights-and-responsibilities]

• Always comply with a testing request if you are notified for doping control. [link to: http://cces.ca/sample-collection-procedures]

 PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES & METHODS

• Check all medications and products before taking them to ensure they do not contain ingredients that are banned in sport. [link to: http://cces.ca/checkmeds]
• Verify your medical exemption requirements: http://cces.ca/medical-exemptions]
• Learn about the doping risks associated with supplement use and how to minimize them: http://cces.ca/supplements]

 NEWS

• Sign up to receive CCES media releases and advisory notes and get the latest anti-doping news: http://cces.ca/subscribe]
• Follow the CCES on social media on Facebook and Twitter

REPORT DOPING

• Report doping activity. Call the hotline at 1-800-710-CCES or fill in the online form: http://cces.ca/reportdoping]

 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION

• Read more about the Canadian Anti-Doping Program [link to: http://cces.ca/canadian-anti-doping-program]
• The World Anti-Doping Agency works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment: http://wada-ama.org/]
• Become a member of the True Sport Movement – a movement that is based on the simple idea that good sport can make a great difference: www.truesport.ca]

Report doping activity.

CONTACT

For additional resources and more about anti-doping, please contact the CCES:

• Email: info@cces.ca
• Call toll-free: 1-800-672-7775
• Online: cces.ca/athletezone