Anti-doping education and training

As part of our commitment to fair play, education and awareness for athletes, athlete support personnel (coaches, medical staff, mentors) and administrators are strongly advised to take responsibility and make themselves aware of the anti-doping process. This is best done through prevention and education workshops are offered which cover the following areas:

Principles and Values Associated with Clean Sport

Sport plays a critical role in the socio-economic, community and cultural development. It is therefore important that sport continues to have a positive impact on society. This is characterized by the following core values which underpin sport and particularly anti-doping:

Health
Ethics, Fair Play and Honesty
Athlete Rights
Excellence

Character and Education
Fun and enjoyment
Teamwork
Dedication and commitment

Respect for rules and laws
Respect for Self and Other Participants
Courage
Community and solidarity

The Roles & Responsibilities of Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and Other Groups

Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes

To be knowledgeable of and comply with existing Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) and the World Anti-doping Code .
To be available for providing a sample (urine or blood) at all times.
Strict Liability – to take responsibility, in the context of anti-doping, for what you put in your body.
To alert any medical personnel you consult of their obligation not to prescribe Prohibited Substances or use Prohibited Methods as you are an athlete and make sure that any medical treatment received does not violate the anti-doping policies, ADR and the Code .
To disclose to your National Anti-Doping Organization and International Federation any decision by a non-Signatory finding that you committed an anti-doping rule violation at any time during the previous 10 years.
To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping rule violations – this is in any country, not just Solomon Islands.
To disclose the identity of your Athlete Support Personnel upon request by any Anti-Doping Organization with authority over the Athlete i.e. you.
To speak up and speak out at any time you have a concern about anti-doping.

Roles and Responsibilities of other Persons Subject to the Code

To be knowledgeable with and comply with all anti-doping policies and rules adopted pursuant to the Code and which are applicable to them.
To disclose to their National Anti- Doping Organization and International Federation any decision by non-Signatory finding that they committed an anti-doping rule violation within the previous years.
To cooperate with Anti-Doping Organizations investigating anti-doping rule violations – this is in any country, not just Solomon Islands.

For more information, please follow this link: WADA ADEL Programme for Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel

Online Learning

Whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, team manager, medical professional, or other support person, your first introduction to the world of anti-doping should be through education.

WADA provides an education and learning platform called ADEL , that hosts webinars, online courses, guides, checklists, factsheets and other resources for anti-doping education. ADEL is free to use and suitable for anyone who wants to learn about clean sport.

To register for ADEL, follow the instructions for new users , or contact anti-doping@nsc.gov.sb if you need assistance.

In-person training

From time to time, SINADO runs in-person training sessions on anti-doping. If you would like to register your interest to participate in an upcoming training, please contact anti-doping@nsc.gov.sb.