Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones BriefingforTournamentChaperones

Why a Chaperone ? ( sometimes known as steward, attendant, escort ) To verify that anti-doping regulations have been followedTo verify that anti-doping regulations have been followed To improve the quality of the Doping Control processTo improve the quality of the Doping Control process As a convenience for the athleteAs a convenience for the athlete … an important and responsible role – so chaperones must be at least 18 years old… an important and responsible role – so chaperones must be at least 18 years old

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Procedure for dope testing A draw is made at half-time by Tournament Director/FIH Medical Officer (MO) and Doping Control Officer (DCO) to identify athletes to be testedA draw is made at half-time by Tournament Director/FIH Medical Officer (MO) and Doping Control Officer (DCO) to identify athletes to be tested At the end of the match, the manager of the team receives a pre-notification and assists with the timely notification of the playerAt the end of the match, the manager of the team receives a pre-notification and assists with the timely notification of the player After signing and writing down the time of notification the player should report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for delayAfter signing and writing down the time of notification the player should report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for delay

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Team: ………………………… Player: ………………………… Shirt no: ……… Has been identified for doping control Please follow the instructions of the escort If desirable, an interpreter or representative may accompany the player Example of pre-notification form

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Example of full notification form

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Role of the Chaperone 1 Be at the pitch-side with the notification form at least 10 minutes before the end of the matchBe at the pitch-side with the notification form at least 10 minutes before the end of the match Contact the playerContact the player Confirm player’s identity and have notification signedConfirm player’s identity and have notification signed Stay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhereStay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhere Escort the player to the Doping Control StationEscort the player to the Doping Control Station Wait in the Doping Control Station while the player is having the test until the DCO tells you everything is complete and you are dismissedWait in the Doping Control Station while the player is having the test until the DCO tells you everything is complete and you are dismissed If not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to produce another sampleIf not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to produce another sample

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Role of the Chaperone 2 Be courteous at all timesBe courteous at all times The player is entitled to confidentiality about being identified for testingThe player is entitled to confidentiality about being identified for testing If there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH MO or the DCO – but do not leave the player to do soIf there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH MO or the DCO – but do not leave the player to do so

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones The player is not allowed to Go to the toiletGo to the toilet Take a showerTake a shower Have an ice-bathHave an ice-bath ( this is to ensure that the first urine after notification is tested )

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones The player is allowed to Go anywhereGo anywhere Eat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive re-hydrationEat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive re-hydration Obtain medical treatment or warm downObtain medical treatment or warm down Change their clothesChange their clothes Participate in ceremonies or interviewsParticipate in ceremonies or interviews Obtain necessary identification or locate an interpreter/representativeObtain necessary identification or locate an interpreter/representative

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones The chaperone is not allowed to To give or advise the player on food or drinksTo give or advise the player on food or drinks To give medication or treatment even if the player asks for itTo give medication or treatment even if the player asks for it

Tournament Medical Briefing: Chaperones Final action DCO, FIH MO, chaperones should exchange names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult each otherDCO, FIH MO, chaperones should exchange names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult each other Thank you and good luckThank you and good luck