About Anti-Doping Clean Sport
Introduction
The International Confederation of Sport Fishing (CIPS) believes in clean sport and is committed to ensuring the integrity of the discipline is preserved.
Just as every sport has rules that define how it is played or performed, anti-doping rules exist to protect fair play. CIPS has established a set of anti-doping regulations that all athletes and their support personnel must follow. If you are a member of CIPS, these rules apply to you regardless of your level of involvement.
The anti-doping policy adopted by CIPS aligns with the World Anti-Doping Code.
All athletes have the right to compete knowing that they and their opponents are clean. The use of performance-enhancing substances or other doping practices seriously undermines the credibility of sport and the principle of fair competition.
Doping has no place in CIPS.
It poses a risk to the athlete’s health, compromises the integrity of sport, and is both ethically and morally unacceptable. All athletes participating in CIPS events are required to adhere to our Anti-Doping Rules.
Principles and values of clean sport
Anti-doping initiatives aim to preserve the integrity of sport by upholding respect for the rules, fellow competitors, fair play, equal opportunity, and the fundamental value of clean sport in the global arena.
The spirit of sport celebrates the harmony of human spirit, body, and mind. It represents the heart of Olympism and is reflected in the core values sport embodies, including:
1. Health
2. Ethics, fair play, and integrity
3. Athletes’ rights as outlined in the Code
4. Excellence in performance
5. Character and education
6. Enjoyment and passion
7. Team spirit
8. Commitment and perseverance
9. Respect for rules and regulations
10. Respect for oneself and fellow Participants
11. Courage
12. Community and unity
The spirit of sport is shown in the way we play clean and true. CIPS upholds these principles the CIPS stands for fair competition and clean practice. Doping directly opposes everything of sport stands for.
CIPS encourages not only athletes but everyone involved in sport: coaches, officials, medical staff, and all members of the support team to take the time to read this section and stay informed.
Why is anti-doping important?
Anti-doping regulations are in place to guarantee fairness in competition. These rules and the systems used to monitor and enforce them exist to ensure that no participant gains an unfair edge over another.
The use of performance-enhancing substances or methods is not only unethical, but also poses serious risks to the mental and physical well-being of athletes.
What is doping?
Doping is not just a positive test. Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) outlined in the World Anti-Doping Code https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/world-anti-doping-code these are:
1. Presence of a prohibited substance, its metabolites or markers in an athlete’s sample
2. Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or method by an athlete
3. Refusing, evading or failing to submit to sample collection by an athlete
4. Failure to file whereabouts information and/or missed tests by an athlete
5. Tampering or attempted tampering with the doping control process by an athlete or other person
6. Possession of a prohibited substance or method by an athlete or athlete support personnel
7. Trafficking or attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance or method by an athlete or other person
8. Administering or attempting to administer a prohibited substance or method to an athlete
9. Complicity or attempted complicity in an ADRV by an athlete or other person
10. Prohibited Association by an athlete or other person with a sanctioned athlete support personnel
11. Acts to discourage or retaliate against reporting to authorities
Why is doping in sport prohibited?
The use of doping substances or doping methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an athlete’s health and to other athletes competing in the sport. It severely damages the integrity, image, and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance. To achieve integrity and fairness in sport, a commitment to clean sport is critical.
What does ‘Strict Liability’mean?
1. The principle of strict liability applies to all athletes who compete in any sport with an anti-doping program. It means that athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance, or its metabolites or markers found to be present in their urine and/or blood sample collected during doping control, regardless of whether the athlete intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance or method. Therefore, it is important to remember that it is each and every athlete’s ultimate responsibility to know what enters their body.
2. The rule which provides that principle, under Article 2.1 and Article 2.2, states that it is not necessary that intent, fault, negligence, or knowing use on the athlete’s part be demonstrated by the Anti-Doping Organization to establish an anti-doping rule violation.
Why is doping dangerous?
Doping carries serious health risks and a range of sport-related, social, financial, and legal consequences. For athletes, it can mark the abrupt end of a career, tarnish their reputation, and eliminate future opportunities both in and out of sport.
Sport Consequences
Sanctions for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) may include:
1. Provisional Suspension: Temporary ban from competition and related activities while results are being processed.
2. Ineligibility: Disqualification from competing, coaching, training, and receiving funding. This can range from two years to a lifetime ban.
3. Disqualification of Results: Nullification of results during a specific timeframe, including forfeiture of medals, points, and prizes.
4. Public Disclosure: Notification to the public by the Anti-Doping Organization (ADO).
5. Fines: Monetary penalties imposed by the ADO.
Health Consequences
1. Physical Health: Substances developed for medical conditions may cause harm when used by healthy athletes, depending on dosage and frequency.
2. Mental Health: Certain substances may lead to anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or even psychosis.
Social Consequences
1. Permanent damage to personal and professional reputation.
2. Reduced career opportunities.
3. Social isolation from the sporting community.
4. Strained personal relationships.
5. Emotional distress and psychological harm.
6. Loss of respect and credibility.
Financial Consequences
1. Fines and legal costs.
2. Loss of financial support, including government and sponsor funding.
3. Requirement to repay sponsors and prize money.
4. Long-term damage to earning potential due to reputational harm.
Legal Consequences
1. In some countries (e.g., Austria, Italy, France), doping is a criminal offense.
2. Possession, trafficking, or administration of prohibited substances can lead to criminal charges.
What do athletes and support personnel need to know?
Under the World Anti-Doping Code, athletes and their support teams have specific rights and responsibilities.
Athletes’ Rights
WADA’s Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act outlines:
1. Equal opportunity in clean sport
2. Fair and transparent testing
3. Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process
4. Right to a fair hearing and appeal
5. Anonymity in reporting ADRVs
6. Access to anti-doping education
7. Protection of personal data under ISPPPI
8. Right to attend and request B sample analysis
Athletes’ Responsibilities
1. Comply with the CIPS Anti-Doping Rules
2. Be available for no-notice testing
3. Remain under observation during the collection process
4. Present valid identification
5. Avoid all prohibited substances and methods (WADA Prohibited List)
6. Apply for TUEs when necessary
7. Report for testing immediately when notified
8. Ensure all information on the Doping Control Form (DCF) is accurate
9. Cooperate with ADO investigations
10. Avoid associations with banned individuals (Prohibited Association List)
Support Personnel Rights and Responsibilities
Rights:
1. Fair hearing and appeal
2. Data protection per ISPPPI and local law
Responsibilities:
1. Promote clean sport
2. Adhere to anti-doping rules
3. Cooperate with doping control programs
4. Report previous ADRVs
5. Avoid possession or distribution of prohibited substances unless medically justified
Recommendations for Support Personnel
1. Share the Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act
2. Enroll in courses on the ADEL platform
Organizations Involved in Clean Sport
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Founded in 1999, WADA coordinates anti-doping policy and education globally. For more information:
• WADA Website
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I8h6W53o8c&ab_channel=WADA
International Federations (IFs) Responsible for implementing Code-compliant programs, including:
1. Education
2. Testing
3. TUE management
4. Results management and sanctions
National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) Handle:
1. National anti-doping rules
2. Education and testing
3. Violations adjudication
Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs) Support countries with limited resources by providing:
1. Education
2. Testing
3. Personnel training
4. Administrative support
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/anti-doping-partners/regional-anti-doping-organizations-rados