Anti-doping Codes and Practices
History and Anti-doping Initiatives Athletes commonly used drugs up until the late 1960’s when drug testing was introduced Drugs started being used by as early as 400BC, drugs then were classified as plant extracts and herbs Modern doping began in 1935 when the Nazi’s used testosterone injections in their athletes Drug use was wide spread at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and countries spoke out against the performance aids and their side effects Anti-doping development took place in the early 1960’s
History and Anti-doping Initiatives cont. First drug tests were conducted at the 1968 Olympics Drugs were still being used in the 1970/80/90’s because athletes and coaches found ways to beat the system In 1999, the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) was established In 2003, all major federations and governments signed the anti-doping code that’s still in place today
Doping Is the use of a prohibited substance or method to enhance sporting performance Doping control is the testing of athletes, using blood, hair and urine samples
Anti-Doping Codes Anti-Doping codes World Anti-Doping Agency International Sporting Organisations Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency
Anti-Doping Codes The rationale behind most anti-doping codes around the world is to uphold the basic idea that ‘fair play’ should exist in sport Some of the values that sport governing bodies base their anti-doping codes on include: Health and safety Fairness Role modelling for children Maintenance of the spirit of the sport Respect for the rules and laws
Question Many of the drugs on the anti-doping list are not considered to be performance enhancing. What other reasons would drugs fit into this category be on the list?
Values that underpin WADA Ethics, fair play and honesty Health Excellence in performance Character and education Fun and joy Teamwork Dedication and commitment Respect for the rules and laws Respect for self and other participants Courage Community and solidarity Although aims, objectives and rationales may slightly differ between international sporting organisations, all anti-doping policies reflect the values of WADA