EDUCATION

Every athlete has the right to clean sport.
 
The principle of strict liability applies in anti-doping – If it is in the athlete’s body – the athlete is responsible for it.
 
Athletes’ responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
 

• complying with the IIHF’s Anti-Doping Rules (in line with the WADC);
• being available for sample collection (urine or blood), whether in-competition or out-of-competition at all times;
• ensuring that no prohibited substance enters his body and that no prohibited method is used;
• making sure that any treatment is not prohibited according to the Prohibited List in force and checking this with the prescribing physicians, or directly with the IIHF if necessary;
• applying to the IIHF for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) if no alternative permitted treatment is possible and a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) is required
• reporting immediately for sample collection after being notified of a doping control;
• ensuring the accuracy of the information entered on the doping control form during sample collection (including stating any medications and supplements taken within the seven days prior to sample collection, and where the sample collected is a blood sample, blood transfusions within the previous three months);
• cooperating with anti-doping organizations investigating anti-doping rules violations (ADRVs); and
• not working with coaches, trainers, physicians or other athlete support personnel who are ineligible on account of an ADRV or who have been criminally convicted or professionally disciplined in relation to doping (see WADA’s Prohibited Association List).

 
Note: during doping control, the athlete must remain within direct observation of the Doping Control Officer (DCO) or chaperone at all times from when the initial contact is made until the completion of the sample collection procedure. The athlete must also produce identification upon request.
 
Athletes’ rights include (but are not limited to):

• during the doping control:
  • bringing a representative and, if available, an interpreter;
  • asking for additional information about the sample collection process;
  • requesting a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons (International Standard for Testing and Investigations Art. 5.4.4); and
  • requesting modifications for athletes with impairments (if applicable).
• requesting and attending the B sample analysis (in the case of an Adverse Analytical Finding); and
• in the case of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) being asserted, the athlete has the right to a fair hearing and the right to appeal the hearing decision.

 
Coaches, trainers, managers, agents and other support personnel have a role in defending clean sport and supporting the athletes in the anti-doping processes.
 
Athlete Support Personnels’ obligations include (but are not limited to):

• knowing and complying with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules, including the IIHF’s Anti-Doping Rules [and relevant policies if applicable] (in line with the WADC); and
• refraining from possessing a prohibited substance (or a prohibited method)*, administering any such substance or method to an athlete, trafficking, covering up an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) or other forms of complicity and associating with a person convicted of doping (prohibited association). These are ADRVs applicable to Athlete Support Personnel under Article 2 of the WADC and Article 2 of the IIHF’s Anti-Doping Rules.

* unless the Athlete Support Personnel can establish that the possession is consistent with a TUE granted to an athlete or other acceptable justification. Acceptable justification would include, for example, a team doctor carrying Prohibited Substances for dealing with acute and emergency situations.
 
Athlete Support Personnel’s rights include (but are not limited to):

• In the case of an ADRV being asserted, the Athlete Support Personnel has the right to a fair hearing and the right to appeal the hearing decision.

Education Tools

Doping is not hOcKey!

The message of the green puck campaign is simple and clear. “Doping is not hockey” is the slogans written on the green pucks that were used for the warm-up and that are supported by prominent players, coaches, referees and other hockey personalities from around the globe that can be seen on the video below this text.
 
The IIHF believes in the true spirit of sports and rejects any use of doping and drugs. This message is emphasized in the campaign in co-operation with the WADA.
 
Effective prevention and clean sport values-based education programs are important to create a strong doping-free culture. WADA has developed resources for athletes, coaches, doctors and any other person who wishes to know more about anti-doping. Click here to access the tools.
 

ADEL - eLearning Tool for Athletes

ALPHA was developed by WADA with the input of eLearning specialists, athletes, anti-doping specialists and social scientists. It is currently available in 7 languages. The aim of this tool is to modify attitudes and have an impact on intentions to dope. It provides factual information about anti-doping (Ethical Reasons not to Dope, Medical Reasons not to Dope, the Doping Control Process, Rights and Responsibilities, TUEs, Whereabouts) and values-based activities.
 

Play True Quiz

WADA's Play True Quiz is an interactive computer game that tests athletes and their entourage’s knowledge about anti-doping. It is currently available in 36 languages. As an integral element of its Outreach Program, WADA devoted considerable resources to the development of this interactive computer game which has been showcased at major events including the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and many international events.
 

CoachTrue

CoachTrue is an online learning tool that enables coaches to learn more about the fight against doping, and thus to be more effective in preventing it. This software was developed by WADA. It provides separate platforms for elite athlete coaches and recreational sport coaches.
 

Coach’s Tool Kit

The Coach’s Tool Kit provides anti-doping organizations, coaching associations and universities with material that can be integrated directly into existing coach education curricula or used as a stand-alone workshop.
 

Sport Physician’s Tool Kit (SPTK) – download version/ online version

The SPTK is designed to inform sport physicians and team doctors of their specific responsibilities relating to anti-doping to ensure they are fully informed and understand issues specific to them. It also includes information on specific policies relating to Major Games such as needle policies, bringing and prescribing medication at Games.

Speak Up !

Whistleblowers

WADA has launched the “Speak-up” Program which is a secured whistleblower platform for everybody who would like to report detected, identified, witnessed, know of or has reasonable grounds for suspecting doping misconduct. The Speak-up team is experienced in intelligence and investigations and treats all information that is shared with utmost confidentiality.

If you like to report doping misconduct, please visit the Speak-up! Webpage or get in contact with the IIHF.