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Great Britain Luge Association Anti-Doping Code<\/h1>\n

Introduction<\/h1>\n

All athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that they, and their competitors, are clean.
We believe in clean sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and The International
Luge Federation FIL to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected.<\/p>\n

Anti-Doping Rules<\/h1>\n

The Great Britain Luge Association] has in place a set of anti-doping rules that all athletes and
athlete support personnel must abide by. The anti-doping rules for the Great Britain Luge
Association are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code), the core document that
harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally.<\/p>\n


The anti-doping rules of The Great Britain Luge Association are the rules published by UK Anti-
Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time.<\/p>\n


If you are a member of The Great Britain Luge Association then the anti-doping rules apply to you,
regardless of what level you participate at. You can find the UK Anti-Doping Rules here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2021 World Anti-Doping Code<\/h1>\n


From 1 January 2021, a new version of the Code is in effect and it\u2019s important that all athletes and
athlete support personnel are aware of how this impacts them.<\/p>\n


For more information on the changes within the 2021 Code, visit UKAD\u2019s website here.<\/a><\/p>\n


Under the 2021 Code, an athlete may be classified as being \u201cInternational-Level\u201d, \u201cNational-Level\u201d
or a \u201cRecreational Athlete\u201d based on their competition level. Further information on these different
categories is available on the UKAD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anti-Doping Rule Violations<\/h1>\n

Breaking the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all sport. The Code outlines the Anti-Doping
Rule Violations (ADRVs). Athletes and athlete support personnel need to make sure they are fully
aware of these violations, and the consequences of breaking them. For more information and what
this means for those individuals, click here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n


For information on individuals serving a ban from sport, visit UKAD\u2019s sanction page on their website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Big Picture – Top Tips for Clean Sport<\/h1>\n

An athlete is responsible for anything found in their system, regardless of how it got there or
whether there is any intention to cheat. All athletes and athlete support personnel should make
themselves aware of the risks, so they don\u2019t receive an unintentional ban from sport. Useful
information for athletes can be found on the UKAD website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Prohibited List<\/h1>\n

All prohibited substances and methods in Code-compliant sports are outlined in the Prohibited List. The Prohibited List is managed and coordinated by WADA, found on the WADA website <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. The List is updated each year, coming into effect on 1st January. It is possible for WADA to make changes to the List more than once a year, but they must communicate such changes three months before they come into effect. As this list is updated annually, athletes and athlete support personnel should make sure they check it ahead of it coming into effect. More information can be found on <\/span>UKAD\u2019s website here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Checking Medications<\/h2>\n

Before taking any medication (whether from a doctor or purchased over the counter), athletes must check to make sure it doesn\u2019t contain any prohibited substances. Medications (ingredients or brand name) can be checked online at <\/span>Global DRO<\/span><\/a>. It is important to note that medications bought in one country may contain different ingredients to the same branded medication in another country. For more information on checking medications, visit <\/span>UKAD\u2019s website here.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check out the video below from UKAD\u2019s Athlete Commission member and British Paralympic Powerlifter, Ali Jawad, on using Global DRO. <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABLbo20B-3Q<\/span><\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taking Nutritional Supplements<\/h2>\n

UKAD always advises a food first approach to nutrition, as there are no guarantees that any supplement product is free from prohibited substances. Athletes can support their training and progress towards their targets by eating and enjoying nutritious food. With a bit of planning, it is possible to eat a delicious and healthy diet made up of a variety of food types at the right time, and in the right quantities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Athletes should assess the need, the risks and the consequences before deciding to take a supplement, and if they need to use one, visit the <\/span>Informed Sport website<\/span><\/a> to check whether supplements have been batch-tested. More advice on managing supplement risks can be found on <\/span>UKAD\u2019s Supplement Hub here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)<\/h2>\n

If an athlete with a legitimate medical condition needs to use a prohibited substance or method, they will need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). This is only accepted if there are no other suitable permitted medications or treatments that can be used, and there is a strict, detailed process to determine this. Athletes can find out more information about the TUE process on the <\/span>UKAD website here<\/span><\/a> and use the <\/span>TUE Wizard<\/span><\/a> to find out whether they need to apply for a TUE and who to submit their application to. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What Happens in a Test<\/h2>\n

Athletes should feel prepared and know their rights and responsibilities when they are notified to be tested by a Chaperone or Doping Control Officer. Check out this video below on the testing process from start to finish. <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XzOnQBK_YZo<\/span><\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Athletes can find out more in the <\/span>Introduction to Testing<\/span><\/a> section of UKAD\u2019s website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

100% Me – Supporting athletes to be clean<\/h2>\n

100% me is UKAD\u2019s values-based education and information programme, helping athletes meet their anti-doping responsibilities throughout their sporting journey. We want all athletes to be clean, stay clean and believe all others are clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on what this means, visit UKAD\u2019s website <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. UKAD\u2019s 100% me Clean Sport App can also be downloaded from <\/span>iTunes<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Google Play<\/span><\/a> or Windows Live Store, for essential anti-doping information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Protect Your Sport<\/span><\/p>\n

Protecting clean sport depends on everyone playing their part – athletes, coaches, or parents – whether on centre stage or behind the scenes. Speak out if you feel there\u2019s something wrong – no matter how small. UKAD guarantee that your identity will always be kept 100% confidential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are different ways to speak out:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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