2021 New Rules Around Glucocorticoid (GC) Injections in Competition
From 1 January 2022, all Glucocorticoid (GC), “cortisone”, injections will be prohibited in-competition. This is a new ruling, making their classification consistent with oral GC preparations.
GC injections are permitted out of competition, however, most commonly used GCs have a wash-out (clearance from the body) period of between three and five days while some types of GCs can stay in a person’s system for up to 60 days for intra-muscular injection. This means that some injections given before competition can be detected in an in-competition sample.
If an athlete requires a GC injection for legitimate medical purposes, they’ll need to check the Sport Integrity App for their Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) requirements and keep good medical records to enable a TUE application. Please remind your athletes to always discuss any treatment with their doctor and check any medications they are taking on GlobalDRO.
Click here for a factsheet about about the changes.
2021 Anti-Doping Policy
The Wrestling Australia Anti-Doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport of Wrestling are bound by these rules.
Fact sheet
Click here for a Fact Sheet that shows the major changes to the Anti-Doping Policy.
Athlete Testing
Athletes can be tested ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Make sure you are ready.
EDUCATION
Clean Sport 101
An introduction to Anti-Doping rules written in plain English. Designed for pathway athletes early in their careers, unlikely to be tested, and community/grassroots levels.
Course Length: 15 minutes
Available here through the Sports Integrity Australia website
Level 1 Anti-Doping Course
This course provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge of anti-doping. The interactive course comprises of six modules and an assessment. Total time to complete this course is approximately 70 minutes.
A badge is issued upon completion of the course and the final survey. This badge will show on your certificate which can be can be downloaded from the New Badges Certificate option the main menu bar.
Available here through the Sports Integrity Australia website
Level 2 Anti-Doping Course (2020)
This course is for athletes and support personnel who need to stay up to date on the latest information on anti-doping. This course is updated annually to reflect current trends in anti-doping. A certificate is issued upon completion and expires on 31st December each year.
Pre-requisite for this course is the successful completion of the Level 1 course.
Available here through the Sports Integrity Australia website
Introduction to Match Fixing
This e-learning program is designed to help you understand what match-fixing is, its consequences, how to recognise it and report it.
There are four different modules to complete. At the end of each, there will be a knowledge check to help you understand each section.
Course Length: 20 minutes
Available here through the Sports Integrity Australia website
