England Hockey proudly supports Clean Sport and believes that all athletes have the right to participate in hockey knowing that they, their teammates and their opposition do so without the use of prohibited or recreational substances.
England Hockey, and its affiliated clubs, organisations and their members, comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and all associated Standards. England Hockey works closely with both WADA and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to conduct a comprehensive anti-doping programme that covers education, testing and results management. The following links provide information to players, coaches and support staff to enable sensible and informed decision making with regards to Clean Sport.
The anti-doping rules of England Hockey are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time. If you are a member of England Hockey then the anti-doping rules apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at. You can find the UK Anti-Doping Rules here
Please see below all key information for Clean Sport
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Clean sport and your responsibilities
All Athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that they and their fellow competitors are clean. We believe in clean sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected.
The Anti-Doping Rules
England Hockey has in place a set of anti-doping rules that all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel are bound to and must abide by. These anti-doping rules are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code, the global rulebook for anti-doping in sport.
The anti-doping rules of England Hockey are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time.
If you are an Athlete or Athlete Support Person participating under the jurisdiction
of England Hockey, then the anti-doping rules of England Hockey apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at.
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The World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) is the global rulebook for anti-doping in sport. It is managed and coordinated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This core document harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally.
The Code is supported by a number of International Standards. Together they make sure there is a consistent approach to anti-doping around the world.
Visit UKAD’s website for more information on:
• The Code and International Standards
• The Global Anti-Doping Framework and Governance
The Code classifies Athletes as “International-Level”, “National-Level” or “Recreational-Level” based on their level of competition. Athletes can check their level of competition on UKAD’s website. -
Breaching the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all Code-compliant sport.
The Code outlines the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) and who they apply to.
Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel need to make sure they are fully aware of
these violations, and the consequences of breaking them.Visit UKAD’s website for more information on:
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An important principle of the Code is Strict Liability. Athletes are 'strictly liable'
irrespective of intent, Fault, or Negligence for any Prohibited Substance or Method they use. An Athlete is always responsible for what is found in their body - even if the substance was not taken on purpose.
It is essential that Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel are aware of their
responsibilities at all times and of the risks of unintentional doping.
For more information, visit UKAD’s website:
• Athletes - Rights and Responsibilities
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The Prohibited List is one of the International Standards that support the Code. The
Prohibited List indicates what substances and methods are prohibited in sport and
when.
View the Prohibited List on WADA’s website.
The Prohibited List is updated each year, coming into effect on 1 January. It is
possible for WADA to make changes to the Prohibited List more than once a year, but
it must communicate such changes three months before they come into effect.
Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel should make sure they check the Prohibited
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Before taking any medication (whether prescribed by a doctor or purchased over the
counter), Athletes must check to make sure it doesn’t contain any Prohibited
Substances.
Medications (ingredients or brands) can be checked online at Global DRO.It is important to note that medications bought in one country may contain different
ingredients to the same branded medication in another country.
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If an Athlete has an illness or medical condition that requires them to use a Prohibited
Substance or Method, a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) permits them to use it
whilst continuing to compete in sport.
Athletes should follow the steps: Search. Check. Apply. below before taking any
medication:- Search for your medication on Global DRO to find out if it is banned in sport.
Ask your doctor whether you can use an alternative medication or treatment
that is permitted in sport. - Check whether you need to apply for a TUE using UKAD's TUE Wizard and
follow the applicable guidance. - Apply, if necessary, for a TUE and await the outcome before starting treatment.
For all medication and TUE enquiries, visit UKAD’s dedicated Medicine and TUE Hub.
- Search for your medication on Global DRO to find out if it is banned in sport.
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UKAD’s stance on supplement use is that Athletes should start with a food-first
approach, before considering if, and when, supplements may be appropriate, due to
the following issues that can arise:- Products may become contaminated with prohibited substances during the
manufacturing process - The ingredients label on products might be misleading or inaccurate
As a result, Athletes are advised to be thorough when determining their need to use a
supplement in the first instance, as well as when selecting a specific product.
Learn more about the anti-doping risks associated with dietary supplement use, and
ways to minimise these risks, on UKAD’s website.
- Products may become contaminated with prohibited substances during the
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Athletes can be tested any time, any place. Testing is intelligence-led and risk-based,
and it will always be conducted with ‘no advance notice’.
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- Information specific to Athletes on UKAD’s website
- Information specific to Athlete Support Personnel on UKAD's website
Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the anti-doping rules and process. As
well as asking England Hockey and Athlete Support Personnel,
Athletes may also contact UKAD directly, who will be able to answer any questions
and provide guidance. They can be contacted at ukad@ukad.org.uk
Visit www.ukad.org.uk to learn about anti-doping in the UK.
Follow @ukantidoping on social media
Direct anti-doping contacts in England Hockey
Contact the NGB Anti-Doping Lead: antidoping@englandhockey.co.uk
