VADA

The following is a general overview of the doping control process. Departures from these procedures will not invalidate a test result unless it is determined that the integrity of the sample has been compromised.

> STEP 1: ATHLETE SELECTION

> STEP 2: NOTIFICATION

> STEP 3: REPORTING TO THE DOPING CONTROL STATION

> STEP 4: SELECTION OF A URINE COLLECTION VESSEL

> STEP 5: PROVIDING THE URINE / BLOOD SAMPLE

> STEP 6: SELECTION OF A URINE SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT

> STEP 7: SPLITTING AND SEALING THE URINE / BLOOD SAMPLE

> STEP 8: MEASURING SPECIFIC GRAVITY

> STEP 9: COMPLETING THE DOPING CONTROL FORM

> STEP 10: SECURING AND TRANSPORTING THE SAMPLE

> MODIFICATIONS FOR MINORS AND ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY

STEP 1: ATHLETE SELECTION

You can be selected for doping control at any time and anyplace without advance notice and are subject to random and planned selectionmethods

STEP 2: NOTIFICATION

A Doping Control Officer (DCO) or Chaperone will notify youof selection for doping control to provide either a urine sample, blood sampleor both. You are required to present a photo identification to confirm youridentity. The DCO or Chaperone will inform you of your rights andresponsibilities. You will be asked to sign the Doping Control Notificationform confirming that you have been notified for doping control. A copy of theform will be provided to you for your record. You may also request an athleterepresentative to accompany you throughout the doping control process.

STEP 3: REPORTING TO THE DOPING CONTROL STATION

You are required to report to the doping control stationimmediately unless you request a delay in reporting for valid reasons. Pleasevisit the Rights and Responsibilities section for more information. The DCO orChaperone will accompany you from the time of notification until the completionof the sample collection process.

At the doping control station, you will be given a chance tohydrate. Individually sealed beverage will be available.

STEP 4: SELECTION OF A URINE COLLECTION VESSEL

You are given a choice of at least 3 individually sealedsample collection kits, and you will select one. You should verify that theequipment is intact and has not been tampered with. You should maintain controlof the collection vessel at all times.

STEP 5: PROVIDING THE URINE SAMPLE

Only you and a DCO or Chaperone of the same gender arepermitted in the washroom when you provide the urine sample. The first urinesample that you are able to provide following notification must be collected.

Minors and athletes with a disability must have theirrepresentative present. The representative is not permitted to view the sampleprovision, but to ensure that the DCO or Chaperone is observing the sampleprovision correctly. The representative will not witness you providing thesample unless you specifically request them or require their assistance.

Before providing the urine sample, you are required to washyour hands with water, remove any clothing from the knees to the mid-torso andfrom the hands to the elbows. This provides the DCO or Chaperone with a directview of the urine leaving your body and into the collection vessel.

You are responsible for controlling your sample and keepingit in view of the DCO or Chaperone until it is sealed in a sample collectionkit.

If you provide a sample less than the required volume of90ml, you are required to temporarily seal it and wait until you are ready toprovide more urine until the minimum volume is attained

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PROVIDING THE BLOOD SAMPLE

Prior to providing a blood sample, the Blood CollectionOfficer (BCO) or DCO must ensure that you have been seated and relaxed for atleast 10 minutes. If a blood sample isbeing collected for the Athlete Biological Passport, you must have been restedfor at least 2 hours.

When providing a blood sample, you will be asked to selectfrom at least 3 sets of blood collection kits, blood sample storage andtransportation kits. Checks should be made to ensure they are empty, clean andthe seal is intact.

A trained BCO will perform the blood collection procedure inthe presence of a DCO or Chaperone and, if applicable, the athleterepresentative.

The BCO shall assess the most suitable vein for samplecollection and clean the site. They will then unseal the hypodermic needle andattach the vaccutainers (self-sealing secure containers) and withdraw blood tofill the required number of tubes. No more than 3 attempts will be made persession.

STEP 6: SELECTION OF A URINE SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT

You are given a choice of at least 3 individually sealedsample collection kits from which to choose one. You should verify that theequipment is intact and has not been tampered with. You will open the kit andconfirm that the sample code numbers on the bottles, the lids, and thecontainer all match. Also verify that the bottles are intact and has not beentampered with.

STEP 7: SPLITTING AND SEALING THE URINE SAMPLE

You will split and pour the urine yourself, unlessassistance is required and you provide consent for your representative or theDCO to do so on your behalf. Pour at least 30ml of urine into the B bottle andpour the remaining urine into the A bottle. You will be asked to leave a smallamount in the collection vessel so that the DCO can measure the specificgravity. You will then seal the ‘A' and ‘B' bottles tightly ensuring there isno leakage.

SEALING AND STORING THE BLOOD SAMPLE

After withdrawing the needle the BCO or athlete will placeone vaccutainer into each of the ‘A' and ‘B' sample bottles. These should bechecked for any leakage. The sealed blood sample shall be kept in the DopingControl Station, at a cool but not freezing temperature, prior to dispatchingfor analysis.

STEP 8: MEASURING SPECIFIC GRAVITY

The DCO will check the specific gravity of the residualurine left in the collection vessel to ensure it is suitable for analysis, andwill record the value on the Doping Control Test Form.

If the sample falls outside the required range for specificgravity, the DCO will request additional samples to be provided until onewithin the required range for Specific Gravity is provided, or until the DCOdetermines that, due to exceptional circumstances, the session should end.

You should avoid drinking too much fluid, as it may diluteyour urine sample.

STEP 9: COMPLETING THE DOPING CONTROL FORM

You will be asked to provide information on the dopingcontrol form about any medication or supplements taken recently. You should also indicate if there is anygranted Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for any prohibited substance or methodsused.

You also have the right to note comments on the formregarding the conduct of the doping control session. Be sure to confirm thatall of the information is correct, including the sample code number. You willreceive a copy of the doping control form. Ensure that the laboratory copy ofthe form does not contain any information that could identify you.

The DCO will record the A Sample and B Sample bottle numberson the Doping Control Form.

At this point you will be asked to:

Declare any prescription or non-prescription medication,vitamins, food supplements, herbal products and any other substance you havetaken within the past 7 days.

Declare the use of Beta-2 agonists or non-systemicglucocorticosteroids (intraarticular, periarticular, peritendinous, epidural,intradermal and inhalation) on the Doping Control Form.

Provide details of any Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

Include any comments from the procedure on the DopingControl Form.

There is no obligation to make a declaration, but it may behelpful in explaining an adverse analytical or atypical finding.

Your representative, if present, and you will be invited tocheck that the information recorded on the Doping Control Form is correct, andto sign it if satisfied.

The DCO will provide a copy of the Doping Control Test Formto you for your records.

STEP 10: SECURING AND TRANSPORTING THE SAMPLE

Once the samples are placed in a security sealed transit bagthey are sent to a WADA accredited laboratory, by a secure chain of custody,for analysis. This ensures that every step of the process is fully documentedand only those authorised to handle the sample do so.

The copy of the Doping Control Form that the laboratoryreceives does not contain any information that could identify you.

MODIFICATIONS FOR MINORS AND ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY

Minors

Minors must be notified of their selection for dopingcontrol in the presence of an adult representative (eg, coach, team manager,team doctor, guardian, etc). Under the ADS Anti-Doping Rules, a Minor is anyindividual below 16 years old. You may be accompanied by your representative atall times during the sample collection procedure, including in the washroomarea during sample provision. However, the representative will not witness thepassing of the sample. If you decide not to have a representative, the DCO mayask a third party to be present.

Athletes with a Disability