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World Anti-Doping CodeDesigned to meet the challenges of its day

Association of National Olympic Committees

Sir Craig Reedie, WADA President7 November 2014, Bangkok

Johannesburg Declaration adopted

2015 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards ratified

Renewed commitment to protect clean athletes and shape anti-doping’s future

2013 World Conference on Doping in Sport

1,000 leading figures from the sport movement, public authorities, anti-doping community, athlete community and the media

Doping goes against an athlete’s health and is contrary to the spirit of sport

Awareness and education at the very heart of WADA’s vision

WADA supports NOCs with implementing awareness and educational initiatives

Ensure the protection of the rights of the clean athlete

Preserving the Integrity of Sport

Doping remainsthe greatest threat facing sport

REVISED WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE

Longer periods of ineligibility for real cheats and more flexibility in sanctioning in other specific circumstances

Emphasis on the principles of proportionality and human rights

Increased focus on prevention and values-based education

2015 World Anti-Doping Code

STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR

Assistance with the increasingly important information gathering & sharing, and investigations in the fight against doping

Increased focus on sanctioning entourage / athlete support personnel involved in doping

2015 World Anti-Doping Code

STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR

Emphasis on the concepts of smart test distribution planning, smart menus for sample analysis, and smart sample storage

Clearer and fair in balancing the interests of International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations

2015 World Anti-Doping Code

STRONGER, CLEARER AND FAIR

WADA’s role is to assist and guide signatories in becoming Code compliant

Model Rules on 2015 Code available

Guidelines & Protocols

Technical Document for Sport-Specific Analysis

Webinars

From 1 January 2015: monitor compliance by signatories

2015 Code: WADA’s role with implementation

WADA IS ON HAND TO ASSIST SIGNATORIES AND ENCOURAGE FULL CODE COMPLIANCE BY 1 JANUARY 2015

NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NOCS)

2015 Code – Impact on NOCs

All NOCs must have rules in line with the 2015 Code by 1 January 2015 – NOC Declaration created alongside ANOC to be signed

Some NOCs have already implemented the 2015 Code in their rules

Those NOCs in countries that do not have a NADO should work with their government to establish a NADO

NOC Declaration – Implementation of the 2015 Code

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NOC Declaration - Implementation of the 2015 Code

The undersigned organization agrees to be bound by the present declaration and is

responsible for the implementation and the enforcement of these provisions.

National Olympic Committee

Authorized Representative’s Name

Authorized Signature Date

Support anti-doping programs

Ensure National Federations, Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel are bound by anti-doping rules

Have in place rules that sanction the entourage

Responsibilities of NOCs, Governments and NADOs

Withhold support to those who committed anti-doping rule violations

Cooperation with all stakeholders

RADO member countries – support Board Member and RADO activities

All NOC responsibilities are under Art. 20.4 of 2015 Code

Responsibilities of NOCs, Governments and NADOs

Under article 20.3 of the 2015 Code, IFs have the obligation to ensure that National Federations comply with the Code

IFs have direct jurisdiction over National Federations and close contact with them

In many countries, NADOs and government also work with National Federations to ensure that they comply with the Code

In some countries, NOCs also work with National Federations to ensure that they comply with the Code

National Federations under the 2015 Code

123 countries are members of a RADO

– As member of a RADO, the NOC & Government must maintain an active & supportive role with RADO

131 countries (RADO and non-RADO member) have existing NADOs

If your country does not have a NADO or is not a member of a RADO

– Work with Government to establish a NADO

– In the interim operate as NADO by default

– Join a RADO, where applicable

Current Scenario

WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE: DESIGNED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF ITS DAY