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U SPORTS Doping Control Program

U SPORTS Doping Control Program

What is the U SPORTS Doping Control Program?

• U SPORTS, in cooperation with Sport Integrity Canada (formerly CCES), coordinates a doping control program that incorporates both “in-season” and “out-of-season” testing.
• Student-athletes are tested in accordance with Sport Integrity Canada rules and regulations

Who’s eligible for testing and when can I be tested?
• Every U SPORTS student-athlete is eligible for testing, both in and out of competition, throughout the year.
What’s permitted and what’s prohibited?
• The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List is applied in Canada by Sport Integrity Canada
• The Global Drug Reference Online (DRO), at https://www.globaldro.com/Home provides athletes and their support personnel with information about which prescription and non-prescription medications are prohibited or not by WADA.
• You can also contact the CCES at 1-800-672-7775 for any inquiries

Are prescribed medications permitted?
• Many medications are prohibited, regardless of a prescription from a physician.
• Athletes must verify the status of any medication before it is consumed or used.
• If you are required to take a medication that is considered prohibited by WADA to treat an illness or condition, please consult your Athletic Department.

Are herbal products and nutritional supplements prohibited?
 • Athletes are responsible for any prohibited substance found in their sample. Unlike foods and medications, the supplement industry is subject to little government regulation making it impossible for Sport Integrity Canada to confirm whether or not a supplement contains prohibited substances. 
• After a number of anti-doping violations related to supplement use, Sport Integrity Canada stresses to the Canadian sport community the extreme risk an athlete runs when using supplements.
• Under no circumstances can Sport Integrity Canada confirm whether or not a supplement contains prohibited substances.

Recommended precautions include:
• Make a direct inquiry to the manufacturer. Get a written guarantee that the product is free of any substances on the current WADA Prohibited List.
• Ask if the manufacturer makes any products that contain prohibited substances at the plant where the supplement is produced.
• Ask if the manufacturer is prepared to stand behind their product. If not, don’t use the product.
• Select a product that has NSF Certified for Sport™ approval. To minimize the risk of inadvertent doping, this program helps athletes identify products that have been tested and certified. Go to: www.nsfsport.com
 
For More Information: contact Sport Integrity Canada at 1-800-672-7775 or visit their FAQ website at https://sportintegrity.ca/supplements

U SPORTS Drug Education and Doping Control Policy - CLICK HERE


Sport Integrity Canada Anti-Doping Learning Course

Sport Integrity Canada (formerly CCES) is pleased to invite U SPORTS athletes and support personnel to complete their online learning course for the upcoming season.

New student-athletes and staff are able to create accounts on the Sport Integrity Canada website 
Enter the Enrollment Key and Password that you received from STFX Athletics - CLICK HERE
Login and troubleshooting information can be found on the Sport Integrity Canada website.

Returning student-athletes and staff can log into their accounts at Sport Integrity Canada website and complete their course, either Clean Sport or Clean Sport Review, depending on their eligibility. Returning users can use the following enrollment key received from STFX Athletics -CLICK HERE. Similar to previous years, all U SPORTS student-athletes will be using this single enrollment key to create accounts. Please don't use the enrollment key below to create a new account, your username is your email address. If you have forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot Password' function to retrieve it. 

Attention StFX student-athletes:  
Please complete this e-learning course as soon as possible. You must complete this online course to be eligible to play in a U SPORTS game. Fall athletes (football, rugby, soccer, cross country) must complete this prior to their first regular season game and winter sport athletes (hockey, basketball, track & field) must complete it prior to their first exhibition game. All StFX athletes must have their Clean Sport E-Learning certificate of completion approved by StFX athletic therapists via our STFX Athletics online registration system. If anyone has questions, please do not hesitate to contact Diane Ouimet.