FIH – Template Master Briefing for Tournament Chaperones

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

FIH – Template Master Procedure for dope testing A draw is made at half-time by the FIH Sport Manager 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 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 delay

FIH – Template Master Example of pre- notification form 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

FIH – Template Master Example of full notification form

FIH – Template Master Role of the Chaperone 1 Be at the pitch-side with the notification form at least 10 minutes before the end of the match Contact the player Confirm player’s identity and have notification signed Stay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhere Escort 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 dismissed If not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to produce another sample

FIH – Template Master Role of the Chaperone 2 Be courteous at all times The player is entitled to confidentiality about being identified for testing If there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH Sport Manager or the DCO – but do not leave the player to do so

FIH – Template Master The player is not allowed to Go to the toilet Take a shower Have an ice-bath ( this is to ensure that the first urine after notification is tested )

FIH – Template Master The player is allowed to Go anywhere Eat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive re- hydration Obtain medical treatment or warm down Change their clothes Participate in ceremonies or interviews Obtain necessary identification or locate an interpreter/representative

FIH – Template Master The chaperone is not allowed to To give or advise the player on food or drinks To give medication or treatment even if the player asks for it

FIH – Template Master Technical Officials Seminar Utrecht 15 – 17 July 2011 Chaperonning at the Olympics Case report

FIH – Template Master Final action DCO, FIH Sport Manager and chaperones should exchange names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult each other Thank you and good luck