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How Sport and Government synchronizeefforts to wage a comprehensive andglobal fight against doping.

Harmonization

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R.W. PPound eeditorial:Remembering wwhy

Richard Pound reflects on the fundamentalframework adopted bystakeholders several yearsago to combat doping, anddiscusses the essentialimportance of thepartnerships and tools that have been put in place to achieve thecommon mission.

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Cover sstory aand sspecial ffeature: Harmonization

An overview of the motives, agreements, and organizational developments that have helpedgovernment and sport develop a comprehensive effort to address the scourge of doping.

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A summary of some of the mechanisms now beingused to help harmonize global anti-doping efforts(sidebars to the Harmonization feature story).

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Harmonization:An hhistoric cconvention

Delegates at the recent UNESCOGeneral Conference unanimouslyadopt the International Conventionagainst Doping in Sport.

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Department pprofile: WADA SStandards aand HHarmonization

The WADA personnel responsible for thisarea of activity and their key areas ofspecialization.

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Overview: The WWorld AAnti-ddoping PProgram ((WADP)

A look at the three levels of the WorldAnti-doping Program: the World Anti-doping Code, International Standards, and Models of Best Practice.

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Harmonization. The theme of thisissue of Play True is an importantreminder of the reasons for which theworld embarked on this path severalyears ago, as well as the policies andmeasures we agreed to adopt in orderto work together to achieve ourcommon purpose. We also hope tohelp those who may be new to anti-doping understand how the manypieces fit together.

Within these pages we show how theWorld Anti-doping Code (Code) and itsrelated International Standards, alongwith the combined efforts of WADA,Governments and Sport, weave togetherto build an intricate net to protectathletes' fundamental right to cleansport, to catch cheaters, and to promote health, fairness, and equality for athletes worldwide.

Harmonization. We are reminded timeand again since our beginnings in1999 that harmonization is not amatter of choosing amongalternatives. It's not an "us" versus"them." Rather, it is a creative,problem-solving process, involvingcoming up with plans and solutionsto deal fairly with common concerns.

This was true in the crafting of theCode—the result of an extensive andexhaustive consultation process overthe course of three years. This iscertainly true of the List of ProhibitedSubstances and Methods—updatedevery year based on comprehensivescientific analysis and stakeholderreview. And you'll find this to beespecially true with the Model Rules—models of best practice in anti-dopingwork that are developed inpartnership with stakeholders andconsistently refined for optimalapplication by anti-dopingorganizations in their daily operations.

Of course, the most recent and strikingillustration of collective problem-solving for the common good is the

UNESCO International Conventionagainst Doping in Sport (Convention)which enables governments to aligndomestic legislation with the Code,thereby harmonizing sport and publicpolicy in the fight against doping insport. The Convention was developedthrough extensive drafting andconsultation involving representativesfrom over 95 countries, underwentexpert group analysis (including activeparticipation by WADA) and intergov-ernmental review, and culminatedwith its unanimous adoption by theUNESCO General Conference onOctober 19.

It's important to understand thesignificance of the Government side ofthe harmonization in anti-dopingequation in light of recent events.Real progress is made when theenablers, or the "up-stream" ofdoping, are targeted and heldaccountable—whether they becoaches, doctors, agents, suppliers,manufacturers or "chemists." TheBALCO indictments and convictionsillustrate this well.

Consider too that rampant abuse andflimsy or non-existent policies amongprofessional leagues have beenbrought into the public spotlight overthe past year thanks to governmentinquiry. Public awareness and debatemay be the only immediate positiveoutcomes of the U.S. Congressionalhearings. But with time and persistentefforts, serious reform may come. Orit may be imposed through legislation.

In other areas, WADA is working withGovernment and Sport to fill the gapsand build the anti-doping networkworldwide. With the establishment ofour Latin American regional office inMontevideo (Uruguay), importantpartnerships and activities will beforged to disseminate harmonizedanti-doping education and programsin that vast and important region.

Similarly, our Regional Anti-dopingDevelopment program extendsharmonization to underserved regions,so that athletes benefit from the sameanti-doping protocols and proceduresthroughout the world, no matter whatthe sport, nationality, or country.

We look at ADAMS too, the innovativesolution to harmonization throughtechnology, that will eventuallyconnect all members of the globalanti-doping network in a highlyefficient and streamlined system.

Also in keeping with any eye on thisfuture and harmonization are thescientific research programs andsymposia organized by WADA and itsmany stakeholders worldwide, aimedat stemming the practice of newdoping technologies before theybecome widespread, particularly the threat of genetic doping.

Clearly, significant steps have beenmade toward global harmonization of anti-doping.

But, lest we become complacent withpartial success or allow fragmentationto trip up our collective progress, letme remind everyone of something wealready know too well. Doping isseldom—very seldom—an accident.Most doping activity is carefully anddeliberately planned and carried out,often with the assistance of medicaldoctors, scientists, coaches, trainersand others, all of whom know thatwhat they are doing is contrary totheir professional ethical responsi-bilities, their moral responsibilities, is cheating and that the cheating maywell be dangerous to the health of the athletes involved.

All the clean athlete wants to know isthat the competition is fair. We are notso far removed from sport to see thatthe example we set will beremembered by those who put theirtrust in us. Let us not lose sight of ourpurpose before the end of the race.

Remembering why

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Global concerns for athlete health andfairness in sport were grave enough tolead the Sport Movement andGovernments of the world to unite in1999 to develop a uniform approachto ridding sport of doping. It wasagreed then, and is consistentlyreconfirmed today, that worldwideharmonization and coordination of

anti-doping activities by allstakeholders is the only sure way toaddress athlete health and preservethe spirit of sport.

Consider the laundry list of problemsthat arise in a world without aharmonized anti-doping program.Without harmonization, it is extremely

difficult to know just what substancesand procedures are being used and towhat degree. Without harmonization,the financial resources necessary toconduct research and testing,especially out-of-competition testing,are extremely scarce and inadequate.In some cases, the desire forcontinued "progress" in a sport may

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Working togetherGreat victories are about teamwork, and the global fight againstdoping is a remarkable example of how Government and Sportwork together to take cheaters out of competition and level theplaying field for clean athletes. Play True reveals the underlyingframework that makes it possible for stakeholders to deliverthese global anti-doping achievements—the inner workings of "harmonization."

The World Anti-doping Code (Code) isdestined to harmonize the rules in allsports and all countries, and animportant part of this work is tied tothe harmonization of the List ofProhibited Substances and Methods(List), the granting of Therapeutic UseExemptions (TUEs), and the work ofthe anti-doping laboratories.

In 2004, WADA took over the annualdevelopment and updating of the Listfrom the International OlympicCommittee (IOC). One of thecornerstones of the Code and one ofthe four International Standards thatsignatories of the Code must adopt, the List identifies the substances andmethods that are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition, as well as in specific sports.

The use of a prohibited substance byan athlete for medical reasons mayhowever be allowed if the athleterequests and is granted a TUE. Overthe years, the procedure to follow inorder to obtain a TUE varied a greatdeal from sport to sport. Today, withthe Code in place, there now exists anInternational Standard for grantingTUEs. This standard stipulates that all International Federations (IFs) andNational Anti-Doping Organizations(NADOs) should establish a processfor athletes to request a TUE based on a documented medical condition.WADA monitors this procedure andmay, of its own initiative or at therequest of the athlete, review thegranting or refusal of a TUE by an IF or NADO.

Anti-doping laboratories are also animportant aspect to the harmonizationintended by the Code. Not only hasWADA developed the InternationalStandard for Laboratories, but also it issues technical documents forlaboratory harmonization in theirprocedures and criteria for analysis as well as their reporting of results.Further, as of 2004, WADA isresponsible for monitoring anti-dopinglaboratory competency worldwide, aswell as accrediting and re-accreditingthem each year.

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go unchecked. Similarly, the"underground" and clandestine use ofdrugs and methods proliferateswithout threat of serious penalty. In aworld without harmonization, certainorganizations may actually participatein doping, if not tacitly approve of it.The perception that a positive resultconstitutes a "failure" or anembarrassment to the sport persistsand may even influence decisions.

These risk factors played an importantrole in the creation of the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) and the WorldAnti-doping Code (Code). Until thattime, it was primarily the sportsorganizations which led the fightagainst doping within their ownrespective realms of influence. Theperception then was that—with thepropagation of conflicting definitions,policies and sanctions—too many

mixed messages were being sent. The somewhat isolated and disjointedefforts to combat doping, while wellintentioned, did not help to stem the scourge of doping.

The turning point came in 1998when a large number of prohibitedmedical substances were found in apolice raid during the Tour de France.This led Government and Sport to join

Under the World Anti-doping Code(Code), WADA has an obligation tocoordinate anti-doping activities and toprovide a mechanism to assiststakeholders with theirimplementation of the Code. ADAMS(short for Anti-Doping Administration& Management System) wasdeveloped for this purpose. It is a web-based database management systemthat coordinates anti-doping activitiesworldwide under the Code.

"This is a significant step forward forglobal efforts to rid sport of doping,"said WADA director general DavidHowman. "ADAMS simplifies theprocess for everyone. It helps us allbecome even more efficient atcatching the cheaters and levelling the playing field for clean athletes around the globe."

With ADAMS in place, all partiesinvolved in anti-doping activities arenow able to coordinate informationwithin one secure system, from athletesproviding whereabouts information, to anti-doping organizations (ADOs)ordering tests, and from laboratoriesreporting results, to ADOs managingresults. The four modules making upADAMS are integral to the global anti-doping system:

• Athlete Whereabouts: Athletesupdate their information online, fromanywhere in the world; stakeholdersshare whereabouts information,crucial for maximizing the surpriseeffect and efficiency of unannouncedout-of-competition testing.

• Doping Control Platform: ADOs useADAMS to plan and conduct dopingcontrol on a daily basis, includingmanaging a registered testing pooland its results, as well as the processfor hearings, sanctions, and appeals.

• Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)Management: ADOs and athletesmanage TUE requests online, aswell as notification of those involvedin the process. Approved TUEs canbe linked with abnormal test results.

• Information Clearing House: To ensure that all tests and results are coordinated and receive theappropriate follow-up, all data isstored and protected, including labresults, TUEs and anti-doping rulesviolations. Sharing informationamong relevant organizationsguarantees that anti-doping activitiesare performed with the highest levelof efficiency and transparency.

ADAMS first went online in mid-2005for the initial pilot phase. The systemhas since been introduced to 30 ADOsand 10 anti-doping laboratories.

"The Canadian Centre for Ethics inSport (CCES) officially implementedADAMS into its anti-doping program inOctober this year," said Jeremy Luke,general manager of CCES' anti-dopingprogram. "Already, we are beginning tonotice the benefits of ADAMS—it hasincreased our efficiency and allowedmore economic use of our resources,all in a secure online environment. Theoverall implementation has beenrelatively smooth and the feedback weare receiving from Canadian athletesand sport administrators has beenpositive."

ADAMS training and adoption isprogressing rapidly, with a vision ofbringing 85 ADOs and all anti-dopinglaboratories online in 2006.

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forces to fight against doping in anorganized and coordinated manner on an international level. And inFebruary 1999, the first WorldConference on Doping in Sport wasconvened with the participation ofgovernment representatives andcertain intergovernmentalorganizations, alongside sportsorganizations. The Conference led tothe creation of WADA to act as the

independent international agency tocoordinate efforts to rid sport ofdoping. WADA's first order of businesswas to set about working with Sportand Government stakeholders to drafta consensus document for all sportsand all governments to combat dopingin sports. This process culminated inthe unanimous acceptance by allstakeholders of the World Anti-dopingCode in 2003.

Clearly, one of the most importantachievements to date in the fightagainst doping in sport has been theacceptance and adoption of the Code.The Code outlines the World Anti-doping Program (WADP), clarifyingthe responsibilities of stakeholdersand bringing harmonization whererules or policies varied before amongdifferent sports and countries.Harmonization is achieved through


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Level 1: The World Anti-ddoping Code

The Code is the document that harmonizes anti-doping in all sports andin all areas of the world. It provides the framework for anti-dopingpolicies, rules, and regulations within sport organizations and amongpublic authorities.

In the area of Doping Control, the Code sets forth specific anti-doping rulesand principles for anti-doping organizations (ADOs). While these rules donot replace or eliminate the need for comprehensive anti-doping rulesadopted by ADOs, many of the provisions establish mandatory guidingprinciples to follow.

Some of the aspects specifically addressed in the Code include: definitionof doping, what constitutes rule violations, proof of doping, the prohibitedlist, testing, analysis of samples, results management, sanctions, appeals,confidentiality, reporting, and statute of limitations.

The Code establishes that anti-doping education should aim to preservethe spirit of sport and to dissuade athletes from using prohibitedsubstances and methods, and calls upon ADOs to educate athletes aboutthe Prohibited List, health consequences of doping, doping controlprocedures, and their rights and responsibilities under the Code.

Research, both scientific and sociological, is highlighted as an importantkey to the development and implementation of efficient programs indoping control and education.

The Code's definition of stakeholder roles and responsibilities ensurecoordination and harmonization. It entered into force on January 1, 2004.

Level 3: Models of Best Practice

WADA offers Models of Best Practice to its stakeholders to facilitate theirimplementation of the Code into their own rules and regulations. TheModel Rules and Guidelines, making up the Models of Best Practice, arerecommended as solutions in different areas of anti-doping.

A: Model RulesTwo Model Rules have been developed, one for InternationalFederations (IFs) and another for National Anti-Doping Organizations(NADOs). Written in collaboration with stakeholders, the Model Rulesallow for great flexibility in their use by organizations.

For example, clauses that are mandatory under the World Anti-DopingCode and that should be "incorporated without any substantivechanges" are highlighted in the text. And, it is at the discretion of eachindividual NADO or IF how the organization wishes to incorporate thenon-mandatory articles into its current rules and regulations. Thesenon-mandatory articles can be incorporated in whole, or in part, andcan be amended or reworded to best fit the organization's needs andthe requirements. Further, when appropriate, alternative approachesare offered.

B: GuidelinesWADA also publishes guidelines relating to doping control activities. Theseare developed based on the Code and with the input of stakeholders. Whilenot mandatory, they are intended to facilitate stakeholders' activities inareas including results management, out-of-competition testing, athletewhereabouts, and urine and blood sample collection.

In addition, in cooperation with WADA, the International Anti-DopingArrangement (IADA) has developed guidelines for Anti-Doping Organizationsthat have already obtained an ISO certification or that wish to be ISO-certified. These include guidelines for transition and for certification.

The Guidelines, available on WADA's Web site, are subject to ongoingreview and reassessment. WADA encourages feedback on their contentand recommends that stakeholders always consult this Web site for thelatest version.

C: FormsSample forms and instructions also facilitate harmonization, providingstakeholders ready-made tools to adopt and use in their doping controlprocesses. Some examples include the forms and instructions forDoping Control, Chain of Custody, and Athlete Whereabouts.


Level 2: International Standards

International Standards bring harmonization among ADOs responsiblefor specific technical and operational aspects of anti-doping programs.The four International Standards addressing the Prohibited List ofSubstances and Methods, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), testing,and laboratories, have been the subject of lengthy consultation amongWADA's stakeholders.

The List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List)Since 2004, as mandated by the Code, WADA is responsible for theannual preparation and publication of the List. It is a cornerstone of theCode and a key component of harmonization, identifying substancesand methods prohibited in-competition, out-of-competition, and inparticular sports.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)Athletes, like all others, may have illnesses or conditions that requirethem to take particular medications. If the medication an athlete isrequired to take to treat an illness or condition happens to fall under theList, a TUE may give that athlete the authorization to take the neededmedicine. The International Standard for TUEs helps to ensure that theprocess of granting TUEs is harmonized across sports and countries.

TestingThe International Standard for Testing harmonizes the planning foreffective testing, with the intent to maintain the integrity and identity ofsamples, from notifying the athlete to transporting samples for analysis.

LaboratoriesThe International Standard for Laboratories and their related TechnicalDocuments help to ensure production of valid test results and evidentiarydata and to achieve uniform and harmonized results and reporting fromaccredited laboratories.

Harmonization through the World Anti-doping ProgramHarmonization in the global fight against doping in sport is achieved by the adherence of stakeholders to the World Anti-doping Program (WADP). There are three levels to the WADP: the World Anti-doping Code (Code), the International Standards, and Models of Best Practices. The Code and International Standards (Levels 1 and 2) are mandatory for those participating in the WADP.

The Three Levels of the World Anti-doping ProgramTo download the documents below and to learn more about harmonization in the fight against doping in sport, visit WADA's Web site at: www.wada-ama.org

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As the organization fundamentallyresponsible for the development ofthe World Anti-doping Code (Code),WADA has as an important part ofits mission to monitor compliancewith the Code by those organizationsthat have adopted it.

The Agency has a duty therefore toreport those signatories that are notCode-compliant to the parties havingthe jurisdiction to impose sanctions,notably the International OlympicCommittee (IOC) and theInternational Paralympic Committee(IPC), whose charters were amended

to require that sports in the Olympicand Paralympic Movements adoptthe Code. Now, only the sports thathave adopted and implemented theCode are allowed to participate inthe Olympic and Paralympic Games.

WADA will also deliver a report tothe IOC and IPC regardinggovernments' activity relating to theCode prior to the first day of theWinter Olympic Games in Torino, inFebruary 2006. If a country does notratify the International Conventionagainst Doping in Sport, the IOC andother sports organizations maydecide to take appropriate measures.

But harmonization on the legal frontis also carried out on a day-to-daybasis in the monitoring of sanctions.WADA closely monitors the dopingcases set before the disciplinarypanels of organizations that applythe Code. If the final ruling taken bya Code signatory does not respectthe principles of the Code, then theAgency has the right of appeal beforethe Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS), who will make a final decision.

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stakeholder adherence to the WADP,which consists of three levels: theCode, the International Standards,and Models of Best Practice. (See diagram, page 6.)

Today, there are 575 signatories tothe Code, including InternationalFederations of Olympic sports, theInternational Olympic Committee, theInternational Paralympic Committee,all National Olympic Committees, allNational Paralympic Committees, and

many other sports organizations. Thelist of signatories extends well beyondthe original list of Olympic sports, andnow encompasses many professionalleagues and international sports suchas cricket, Australian football, rugby,gaelic football, and kickboxing, thusattesting to the broad internationalbacking of the principles of the Code.Sports organizations and anti-dopingorganizations that are signatories tothe Code agree to ensure that theirown rules and policies are in

compliance with the mandatoryarticles and other principles of the Code.

For governments, harmonization is being achieved through a two-stepprocess. First, there is the adoption of the Copenhagen Declaration, the political document signaling a government's commitment to theprinciples of the Code. And second,through the drafting and adoption ofan International Convention, to be

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In 2004, WADA launched an anti-doping development programconsistent with its harmonizationefforts. Through the establishment of Regional Anti-dopingOrganizations (RADOs), WADAcontributes to the development ofanti-doping programs by countriesand organizations in regions of theworld where doping control is eithernon-existent or underdeveloped, and where human and financialresources are limited.

This approach aims to enhance anti-doping capacity worldwide and to promote understanding andacceptance of anti-doping in sport by grouping and economizing limitedresources. The ultimate goal is toensure that athletes are subject tothe same anti-doping protocols andprocedures throughout the world,

no matter the sport, the nationalityor the country where they are tested. WADA's role in this respect is that ofinitiator and coordinator. "In creatingpartnerships among the differentorganizations in these regions, we can help educate and develop anti-doping representatives and setup different types of anti-dopingprograms," explained Rob Koehler,responsible for WADA's RADO program.

The first such program—OceaniaRADO—was established in 2004 inSuva (Fiji) through a partnershipwith the anti-doping agencies ofAustralia and New Zealand, theNational Olympic Committees of theOceania region, and the InternationalRugby Board, and covers the Pacificislands of Oceania.

Based on the experience acquiredthrough the Oceania RADO, andthanks to the financial supportprovided by such partners as theSecretariat of the Commonwealth,WADA launched similar RADOprojects in Africa (Zone V, with thesupport of the South African Anti-Doping Agency and the InternationalAthletics Federation-IAAF), in theCaribbean, in Central America, andin the Gulf States. A similar projectis also underway to combine theresources of the smaller sportsfederations. The development ofmore RADOs is expected in 2006 for other regions of the world(Anglophone Africa Zone VI, SouthAmerica, Central Asia, SoutheastAsia, Francophone West Africa). By the end of 2006, the goal is toinvolve more than 70 countries inthe development of 10 RADOs.

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ratified (or accepted, approved,acceded, according to the government'sown internal procedures).

In many cases governments cannotbe legally bound by a non-governmental document such as theCode, and therefore the InternationalConvention against Doping in Sport(Convention) was created under theauspices of UNESCO. ThisConvention enables Governments toalign their domestic policy with the

Code and thereby harmonize sportand public policy in the fight againstdoping in sport. (See UNESCOarticle, page 10.)

The Code, Copenhagen Declaration,and the Convention are the principletools Sport and Government use toharmonize anti-doping policies, rules, and activities. These arecomplemented and supported bymany other important programsmarshalled by WADA and its

stakeholders. Within these pages,several of WADA's key priorities, such as science and anti-dopingdevelopment, are highlighted asstrong examples of the progress made in harmonization of globalefforts to advance clean sport.



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Rune Andersen, Director, Standards and Harmonization • Norwegian • Overall responsibility for the Standards and Harmonization

Department including Testing programs, Clearing House, and the World Anti-doping Code (Code).

Rob Koehler, Deputy Director, Doping Control Policy, and Development • Canadian • Primarily responsible for the Anti-doping Program Development; also

manages anti-doping symposia and assists with the Code, modelrules, ADAMS, and testing programs.

Karen Parr, Manager, Testing• British • Manages WADA's out-of-competition testing (OOCT) program including

agreements, test distribution planning, and quality monitoring. In theOOCT program, coordinates for the IPC (International ParalympicCommittee), UCI (cycling), WCF (curling), AIBA (boxing), andRecognized Federations. Other projects include ADAMS and developing Code-related guidelines.

Tom May, Manager, Doping Control Policy and Development • Canadian • Works with the Anti-doping Program Development. In the OOCT

program, coordinates for the IAAF (athletics), UIPM (modernpentathlon), IBAF (baseball), IIHF (ice hockey), ITF (tennis), IHF(handball), WTF (taekwondo), and FEI (equestrian sports).

Janie Soublière, Manager, Legal and Results Management • Canadian • Manages results for the OOCT program, coordinates with the

Legal Department in the review of anti-doping rules and sanctions.

Natalie Grenier, Project Coordinator • Canadian • In the OOCT program, coordinates for FIBT (bobsleigh and

toboganning), FIE (fencing), FIG (gymnastics), FIL (luge), FILA (wrestling), FISA (rowing), ICF (canoe), IJF (judo), ISU (skating),and ITU (triathlon).

Ying Cui, Project Coordinator • Chinese • In the OOCT program, coordinates for FINA (aquatics),

IWF (weightlifting), FIS (Skiing), IBU (biathlon), FITA (archery),FIBA (basketball), ISSF (shooting), ITTF (table tennis), FIH (field hockey), ISF (softball), and IBF (badminton).

Marilyn Malenfant, Executive Assistant • Canadian • Executive Assistant to the Director, monitors the status of Code

acceptance, provides administrative and program assistance to allmembers of the Standards and Harmonization team.


Harmonization: Department Profile

WADA’s Standards and Harmonization Department isresponsible for the acceptance, implementation, andcompliance of the World Anti-doping Code (Code) as wellas the development of International Standards andGuidelines focused on the doping control process. TheDepartment also manages and coordinates anindependent and targeted out-of-competition program.

To ensure transparency, accountability, and harmonization,the Department is responsible for the overall monitoring ofthe worldwide tests results management processes. Tofacilitate global harmonization and implementation of theCode, the Department is assisting countries in theestablishment of anti-doping programs by way of Regional Anti-doping Organizations (RADOs).

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Following the 5th of March 2003(acceptance of the World Anti-dopingCode at the World Conference onDoping) and the 1st of January 2004(the date when the Code and itsInternational Standards becameeffective), the 19th of October 2005marks a fundamental step forward inthe harmonization of the fight againstdoping. On that day, in Paris, the UNESCO General Conferenceunanimously adopted theInternational Convention againstDoping in Sport (Convention).

Until now, many governments could not be legally bound by a non-governmental document such as theCode, the document harmonizingregulations regarding anti-doping inall sports and all countries of theworld. Governments accordinglyhave undertaken a two-step processto align their domestic policies withthe principles of the Code. First is theCopenhagen Declaration (Declaration)on Anti-doping in Sport whichgovernments sign to indicate theircommitment to the principles of theCode. Some 182 nations have signedthe Declaration. Second is thedrafting and adoption of theConvention under the auspices of

UNESCO, giving them the practicaltool to align domestic policy with theCode, thereby putting into practice theharmonization of sport and publicpolicy in the fight against doping.

"The adoption of the Convention byUNESCO is a strong signal of thecommitment of the governments ofthe world to the fight against dopingin sport," said David Howman,WADA's Director General. "Thedrafting of this Convention in just two years was a world record forinternational treaties. We warmlycommend and thank UNESCO forfacilitating the process, and we look forward to the treaty coming into force."

Illustrating the importance of thepartnership between Government and Sport, the significance of theConvention's adoption relates to thefact that while sport can take somesteps to eradicate cheating—bytesting athletes in individual sports for example—Governments have abroader realm of influence that, when used appropriately, will greatlyadvance the ability to protect youthand athletes from the scourge ofdoping. States can, for example,

take measures against the trafficking ofprohibited drugs, or withdraw financialsupport to athletes or members of theathlete support group that are foundguilty of doping violations.

However, the adoption of theConvention is only one step. TheConvention will enter into force 30 days after its ratification (or acceptance,approval, accession, depending on each government's process) by at least 30 countries, and the deadlineestablished by the Code for theConvention's becoming effective is thefirst day of the Winter Olympic Gamesin Torino in February 2006.

"Governments have reached animportant milestone," said WADApresident Richard W. Pound. "But it isalso a crossroads. The Convention doesnot mean anything unless it is ratifiedby 30 countries."

All eyes are now on the 182 nationsthat have publicly committed to theCode through the CopenhagenDeclaration, governments, with theexpectation that they will fulfill theircommitment through the second and final step—implementation of the Convention.

An historic convention: how governments willharmonize domestic policy with global anti-doping policy

Delegates at the UNESCO General Conference held this past October (above) unanimously adopted the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

Photo: UNESCO/Andrew Wheeler

In an effort to promote thecommitment to clean sport in theU.S. Olympic movement, the U.S.Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and theU.S. Olympic Committee (USOC)launched in October 2005 a newanti-doping campaign featuring ten2006 U.S. Olympic and ParalympicTeam hopefuls.

The "Celebrating the Value of FairPlay" campaign includes a series oftelevision, radio, and movie theater

public service announcements (PSAs)aimed to promote fair play, respect,and integrity in sport.

The TV PSAs feature short trackspeedskater Apolo Anton Ohno(Seattle, Wash.); bobsledder VonettaFlowers (Birmingham, Ala.); lugeathlete Mark Grimmette (Muskegon,Mich.); sled hockey goalie MannyGuerra (Minneapolis, Minn.); longtrack speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez(Miami, Fla.); and U.S. Women's

National Ice Hockey Team playersAngela Ruggiero (Harper Woods,Mich.); Jenny Potter (Eagan, Minn.),and Julie Chu (Fairfield, Conn.). In afirst for USADA, one PSA, featuringGuerra and Rodriguez, was recordedin both English and Spanish.

Figure skater Michelle Kwan(Manhattan Beach, Calif.), freestylemoguls skier Jeremy Bloom(Loveland, Colo.) along with Ohno,Flowers, and Rodriguez are featured

USADA & USOC unveil anti-doping campaign featuring 2006 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic hopefuls


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By Nirva Milord, USADA Communications & Public Affairs Director

Stills from four of the USADA/USOC PSA advertisements. The "Celebrating the Value of Fair Play" campaign includes aseries of television, radio, and movie theater public service announcements (PSAs) aimed to promote fair play, respect,and integrity in sport. In a first for USADA, the PSA featured above, featuring Guerra and Rodriguez, was recorded inboth English and Spanish.

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in movie theater advertisementsslated for release in Denver, Chicago,Los Angeles, New York City, andDallas. The movie theater PSAs ran for 28 weeks beginning in November.

"Participating in this campaign givesme the opportunity to promote what Ibelieve a majority of U.S. athletesshare and embrace," said two-timeOlympic medalist Ohno. "I wantyoung people to understand how

important it is to respect your sportand compete with integrity."

USADA has a tradition ofcollaborating with U.S. athletes aspart of its outreach efforts. In advanceof the Athens Olympic Games,USADA launched a series of anti-doping PSAs featuring 2004 U.S.Olympic athletes.

To view the TV and movie theaterPSAs, visit www.usantidoping.org.

USADA is responsible for the testing and results managementprocess for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and ParalympicMovement. USADA is equallydedicated to preserving the integrityof sport through research initiativesand educational programs.

Setting no limits


The new generation of one of New Zealand’s great cyclingfamilies, Olympic Gold Medalist and WADA Athlete Committeemember Sarah Ulmer talks candidly about her sport andchallenges her peers to speak out for clean competition.

Setting no limits has always been theforce behind Olympic Gold medalistand WADA Athlete CommitteeMember Sarah Ulmer. As a trackcyclist one needs explosive power,speed, and fierce determination. After12 years of training and competing inthe three-kilometre individual pursuit,Sarah's determination helped herreach the pinnacle of her athleticcareer by winning gold at the 2004Olympic Games in Athens Greece inworld record time. Her medal wasalso the first cycling gold medal forNew Zealand.

"Nothing is more satisfying in anevent where everything is done bythe stopwatch, and you spendmonths and years trying to get nano-second improvements," Ulmer said."Words can't even describe how itfelt, to be honest, but it was thehighlight of my career."

Growing up in Auckland, NewZealand, a country with just over four million people, Sarah didn't start cycling until the age of 16, even though she came from a familyof cyclists. Her father cycled for NewZealand and grandfather competed atthe Empire Games and managed NewZealand's 1956 Olympic Team.

Sarah was a natural athlete whoplayed plenty of different sports as ayoungster and who only by chancefound cycling. Both her potential andlove for competition were quicklyrecognized and she speedily rose tothe national ranks.

Today, at 29 years old, Sarahspends plenty of time living andtraining in Europe, but counts herroots in New Zealand as herprimary reason for success.

"New Zealand is a great place. Bybeing so far away from the rest of theworld it allows you to concentrate onyour own program and performance,without getting stressed out aboutwhat your competition is up to. Theother positive is that because we haveopposite seasons we get back to backsummers. I haven't seen winter innearly 13 years!" she exclaimed.

Instilled with the knowledge aboutdrugs in sport at a young age, Sarahhas always made herself available topromote clean sport. She began heranti-doping work as an ambassadorfor Drug Free Sport New Zealandtalking with groups and young athletes.

"As athletes we have to play a farmore vocal role in promoting drug-free sport, and promoting a total lackof tolerance to cheats and doping. Weowe it to younger athletes to educatethem. So often we hear from theauthorities, we hear from the sportsbodies, the drug testers, WADA,doctors, and the media, but rarely dowe hear from athletes. Clean athletesneed to take a far more vocal stanceon the whole issue," she said.

"It would also be great if we could getto the cheats before they becomecheats and try and change theirmindset so it never becomes a choice."

percent drug free.But we can get itdown to an excellentminimum and makeit a better situationthan what it currentlyis. Athletes just wantto know that we areon a level playingfield," she said.

Today Sarah continues to take on newchallenges. Still training in the sportshe loves, she has changed her discipline from track to road. The challenge, not always one thatmost elite athletes undertake, willallow her to bring fresh views andenthusiasm to her day-to-day training.

"I have switched to the road for a newmotivation and a new challenge," saidSarah. "I hope to qualify for the 2006Commonwealth Games in Melbournenext year and then continue trainingfor the World Championships."

Clean athletes are the greatestambassadors for clean sport andSarah has never been shy to voice herthoughts. "The negative perceptionsaround cycling are justified, based onthe number of positive tests thatoccur. It is a big problem in oursport," she continued. "The worstimplication is that clean cyclingperformances are not immune fromsuspicion. This suspicion comes fromthe cycling world and from the publicand this is just wrong."

"It may be a bit idealistic to believethat sport will one day be 100

Outside of that Sarah is lookingtoward the future and is launchingher own bike brand which will offerlong term goals of growing abusiness while staying close to the sport she loves.

"As a sportsperson, your life is full ofextremes. You have extreme lows; butyou also have extreme highs," shesaid with a smile. "It's an amazingride, it's an incredible life."

Athlete Profile: Sarah Ulmer


Sarah’s grandfather.

As athletes we have to play a far morevocal role in promoting drug-free sport,and promoting a total lack of toleranceto cheats and doping. We owe it toyounger athletes to educate them onthe whole issue.

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WADA Updates

In partnership with the Swiss FederalOffice of Sports, WADA has published a brochure and educational videodemonstrating urine sample collection forin- and out-of-competition doping control,according to the International Standard for Testing and the Guidelines for UrineSample Collection. The brochure andvideo give a step-by-step account of the doping control process, from athleteselection to sample analysis.

The video is available in five languages(Arabic, English, French, German, andSpanish) and the leaflet is available in two (English and French). Both may beaccessed online at www.wada-ama.org.

New video and leaflet explain doping controls

WADA launches upgraded Web site, interactive Doping Quiz

WADA recently launched its newWeb site, a vital component ofWADA's efforts in the fight againstdoping in sport. The redesigned siteprovides instant and user-friendlyaccess to key information, includingthe World Anti-doping Code, theProhibited List, operational materialsfor anti-doping organizations,educational materials for athletes,and the latest news about WADAactivities and programs. Visitwww.wada-ama.org.

The Agency also launched its newDoping Quiz, an online interactivetool to educate athletes about thedangers and consequences ofdoping. The Doping Quiz, an integralpart of WADA's Athlete OutreachProgram, can be played in ninedifferent languages, includingEnglish, French, Spanish, Italian,German, Greek, Chinese, Portuguese,and Russian. Soon it will be availablein Arabic, Finnish, Japanese,Korean, and Polish.

A delegation from WADA, including its Director of Standardsand Harmonization Rune Andersen,Director of the Asia/Oceania RegionalOffice Kazuhiro Hayashi, and ProjectCoordinator Ying Cui, was present atthe China National Games in Octoberin Nanjing. These WADArepresentatives met with theorganizers from China to explorepartnership opportunities inpreparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

The delegation observed the dopingcontrol procedures during the eventsand will provide recommendations tothe Chinese anti-doping authorities.During the Games, the Anti-dopingCommission of the Chinese OlympicCommittee also led an AthleteOutreach program in partnership withWADA. More than 10,000 athletesparticipated in the event.

WADA at ChinaNational Games

The Doping Control video isavailable to athletes and other

interested parties on DVD(shown here). The leaflet is

available as a text download .Both are accessible online at

www.wada-ama.org.

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WADA Updates


At its meeting in September, WADA'sExecutive Committee approved theProhibited List of Substances andMethods for 2006 (List). Aftersignificant changes made to the Listin 2004 and 2005, the 2006 List isa consolidation list and includes onlyminor modifications. The 2006 Listgoes into effect on January 1, 2006,and is published online atwww.wada-ama.org.

A booklet with the 2006 List, aswell as a new (4th) edition of theAthlete Guide, both published as tri-lingual English, French, and Spanishversions, are available from WADA.

2006 Prohibited List and Athlete Guide

The Director of WADA's EuropeanRegional Office Tom Dielen left theAgency in September to rejoin theInternational Archery Federation (FITA)as its Secretary General. Dielen played a key role in the development andadoption of the World Anti-doping Code,as well as in WADA's day-to-day relationswith the Sport Movement. Casey Wade,WADA's Education Director, left theAgency in November. Wade played animportant role in the development ofseveral WADA activities, includingeducation projects and the IndependentObservers program. WADA expresses itsgratitude to both Dielen and Wade fortheir stellar work and wishes them the best in their new ventures.

WADA wishes to welcome Jean-PierreMoser who replaces Dielen as the head of the Lausanne office. A Swiss national,Moser has spent the last nine years withFIM (Fédération Internationale deMotocyclisme) and currently serves as theorganization's Financial Director. Moser willtake on his new role with WADA in early2006 and will assume the role of directorof the Lausanne office and director ofrelations with International Federations.

WADA also has appointed Diego TorresVillegas as director of WADA's LatinAmerica Regional Office, located inMontevideo (Uruguay). Villegas joinsWADA after serving a number of years with the Colombian Institute of Sports(Coldeportes) as manager of itsInternational Affairs office.

New directors for regional offices

At its meeting in September, WADA'sExecutive Committee approved arecord US$ 6.5 million to scientificresearch in 2005. The Committeeconsidered more than 60 proposedand peer-reviewed research projectsfrom all five continents and is

supporting 22. This brings WADA'stotal scientific research commitment toapproximately US$ 21 million since 2001.

Recognizing the comprehensiveapproach to the fight against doping in

sport, WADA also committedUS$ 100,000 to social behaviouralresearch to investigate the motivationbehind the use of doping.

WADA devotes record sum to scientific research

Jean-Pierre Moser (top) will be headingup WADA’s European regional office,while Diego Torres Villegas (below) willtake over in Latin America.


WADA Calendar

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED. FOR FREQUENT UPDATES AND ADDITIONS, VISIT WWW.WADA-AMA.ORG

IF/NADO ANTI-DOPING SYMPOSIUM

ATHLETE OUTREACH

INDEPENDENT OBSERVERS

Symposium for IFs and NADOs to discuss anti-doping issues and coordination. March 30–31, 2006. Lausanne, Switzerland.

EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM

Symposium to broaden the reach of anti-doping education messages to athletes, coaches, and other key supportpersonnel in developing regions of the world. May 26–28, 2006. Greece.

GENE DOPING SYMPOSIUM

WADA, in collaboration with the Swedish authorities, is co-organizing a second expert meeting on the topic of"Genetic Enhancement of Athletic Performance." This conference will provide the opportunity for leading scientistsand ethicists in the field to monitor the progress since the 2002 meeting in Banbury, and to envisage the futuretrends in prevention and detection. December 4–5, 2005. Stockholm, Sweden.

WADA's Athlete Outreach program raises awareness and encourages doping-free sport through direct interaction andexhibits at major sporting events worldwide.

The Independent Observer (IO) program helps enhance athlete and public confidence at major events by randomlymonitoring and reporting on all phases of the doping control and results management processes in a neutral andunbiased manner.

December 2005February 2006March 2006March 2006

Francophone GamesOlympic GamesParalympic GamesCommonwealth Games

Niamey, NigerTurin, ItalyTurin, ItalyMelbourne, Australia

February 2006March 2006March 2006

Olympic GamesParalympic GamesCommonwealth Games

Torino, ItalyTorino, ItalyMelbourne, Australia

ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Through the Anti-doping Program Development, WADA works with stakeholders in regions throughout the world tofacilitate the establishment of Regional Anti-doping Organizations (RADOs). The following are meetings of variousRADO project teams for the development of these programs.

February 2006February 2006

March 2006April 2006

April 2006 May 2006 (TBC)June 2006 (TBC)July 2006 (TBC)Sept. 2006 (TBC)

Central American RADO-project team meeting involving 8 countries, Panama City, PanamaCaribbean RADO-project team meeting, board meeting and doping control officer training from 11 countries, GranadaGulf States RADO-project team meeting involving 6 countriesCentral American RADO-board meeting and doping control officer training

involving 11 countries, Bogota, ColombiaAfrica Zone V RADO-board meeting involving 6 countriesSouth America RADO-project team meeting involving 8 countriesCentral Asia RADO-project team meeting involving 5 countriesSouth East Asia RADO-project team meeting involving 8 countriesWest Africa RADO-project team meeting involving 9 countries

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