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 [sport] 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
NEW UNIFORMS
From the 8th June 2020 Sport Integrity Australia Field Staff will be wearing a new uniform when conducting doping control testing. Photos of the new uniforms can be found here.
WRESTLING AND SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA
Wrestling Australia Ltd (WA Ltd) is committed to educating athletes, parents, coaches and support staff about the risks associated with the use of prohibited substances and doping methods in sport.
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) is responsible for coordinating Australians Anti-Doping Programs which helps and protects your rights to compete on a level playing field, free from banned doping practices. It is imperative that all athletes and coaches understand the requirements when it comes to sample collection by SIA.
CLEAN SPORT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Did you know, as a member of Wrestling Australia, you can be subject to anti-doping testing and investigation- anytime, anywhere.
Keep up to date with all things ‘Anti-Doping’ by downloading the ASADA Clean Sport App (free from the App store) and by completing SIA’s online courses at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/resources/education
#CleanSport
CONTACT WITH A BANNED ATHLETES OR COACH
Prohibited association is one of the ten anti-doping rule violations.
Wrestlers can not associate with anyone serving an anti-doping ban in a sport related capacity.
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES AND METHODS
A full list if prohibited substances and methods can be found on the Sports Integrity Australia website (www.sportsintegrity.gov.au). All athletes and coaches should check any substances that they are taking to ensure that they are not a banned substance. Please check the Sports Integrity Australia website or contact the Sports Integrity Australia Hotline on 13000 27232 for further clarification.
THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS (TUE)
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) allow an athlete to use, for therapeutic use only, an otherwise prohibited substance or method which may be present during competition. Where an athlete is required by their doctor to take a substance which is listed as a prohibited substance, they must first seek a Therapeutic Use Exemption from the Australian Sport Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC). TUE applications must be submitted to ASDMAC and may take up to 30 days to process.
To check substances and apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions please visit – www.asdmac.gov.au
ANTI-DOPING ORGANISATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information on anti-doping please contact one of the following organisations:
Sports Integrity Australia – www.sportsintegrity.gov.au 13000 272 32
Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC) – www.asdmac.gov.au
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – www.wada-ama.org
August Training Camp. Photo by Alex Bogatyrev