Do you box at national or international level?

Have you been thinking it might be time to freshen up your knowledge on AIBA Anti-Doping rules? Even if you have never knowingly taken a prohibited substance, ignorance is not a credible defence.

However, keep reading.

This article is a serious one and it will help you or members of your coaching team to understand with confidence the rationale and rules governing the AIBA’s position on doping

It should also be required reading for your own preparation within the sport.

Download a copy the AIBA Anti-Doping Rules

#1: All International and national calibre athletes are subject to the anti-doping rules of the Code

So if you box at national or international level you must conform and adhere to the rules and that means knowing and understanding them.

Additionally, each National Anti-Doping Organization, if it chooses to do so, can expand its anti-doping control program beyond national-calibre athletes to competitors at lower levels of competition.

Competitors at all levels of competition should receive the benefit of anti-doping information and education.

#2: The Consequences of Anti-Doping Rule Violations

An Athlete’s or other Person’s violation of an anti-doping rule may result in one or more of the following:

(a) Disqualification means the Athlete’s results in a particular Competition or Event are invalidated,  with all resulting consequences including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes;

(b) Ineligibility means the Athlete or other Person is barred for a specified period of time from participating in any Competition or other activity or funding as provided in Article 10.9;

(c) Provisional Suspension means the Athlete or other Person is barred temporarily from participating in any Competition prior to the final decision at a hearing conducted under Article 8 (Right to a Fair Hearing).

#3: What’s the Rationale for the Code and AIBA’s Anti-Doping Rules?

The fundamental reason for the Anti-doping program is to seek to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as “the spirit of sport”; it is the essence of Olympics’; it is how we play true.

“The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and is characterized by the following values:

• Ethics, fair play and honesty
• Health
• Excellence in performance
• Character and education
• Fun and joy
• Teamwork
• Dedication and commitment
• Respect for rules and laws
• Respect for self and other participants
• Courage
• Community and solidarity

Do you understand the Rules? Don’t leave anything to chance. Take a moment know to refresh yourself or members of your team.

Download a copy the AIBA Anti-Doping Rules

Effective from January 1, 2009

What’s inside the Rules?

PREFACE

DEFINITIONS

FUNDAMENTAL RATIONALE FOR THE CODE AND AIBA’S ANTI-DOPING RULES

SCOPE

AIBA ANTI-DOPING ORGANISATION

ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITION OF DOPING

ARTICLE 2 - ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

ARTICLE 3 - PROOF OF DOPING

ARTICLE 4 - THE PROHIBITED LIST

ARTICLE 5 - TESTING

ARTICLE 6 - ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES

ARTICLE 7 - RESULTS MANAGEMENT

ARTICLE 8 - RIGHT TO A FAIR HEARING

ARTICLE 9 - AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

ARTICLE 10 - SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS

ARTICLE 11 - CONSEQUENCES TO TEAMS

ARTICLE 12 - SANCTIONS AND COSTS ASSESSED AGAINST NATIONAL FEDERATIONS

ARTICLE 13 - APPEALS

ARTICLE 14 - NATIONAL FEDERATIONS’ INCORPORATION OF AIBA RULES, REPORTING AND RECOGNITION

ARTICLE 15 - RECOGNITION OF DECISIONS BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS

ARTICLE 16 - STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

ARTICLE 17 - AIBA COMPLIANCE REPORTS TO WADA

ARTICLE 18 - AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF ANTI-DOPING RULES

APPENDIX I - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AGREEMENT

We’ve highlighted three key reasons why you should fully understand and comply with an anti-drug policy in sport. Now it’s your turn. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this matter too.

What do you think? Is there sufficient education and understanding at grass roots level? Do you think boxing is a clean sport compared with other high profile events? Please leave your thoughts, comments and any suggestions in the comments box below.

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