MEET THE COMMISSIONERS

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JADCO OUT AND ABOUT

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CHANGES TO THE WADA

PROHIBITED LISTPage 4

junior AthletesAnti-Doping EDucAtion

WorkshopsPage 4

the role of thE JAmAicA Anti-Doping commission

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July 2014 l Volume 01 l Issue 04

(L-r) Karine Henrie, Manager, Business Development, CCES, Nadia Vassell, Director, Technical Services, JADCO and Kerwin Clarke, Manager, Programme Development, WADA, discuss the WADA 2015 Code.

JADCO PARTNERS WITH CCES AND WADA

EDITORIAL

The sporting games of summer are off to an exciting start, as eyes around the world focus on Brazil, to witness what is often described

as the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup. It’s exhilarating to witness the euphoria and camaraderie of football fans, as they support their favourite teams and enjoy the event which occurs every four years.

Sport events, such as these games, demonstrate that sport is truly a unifying force and highlights the importance of having organisations, such as JADCO, to protect the integrity of sport. Without a body to deter the use of doping practices and promote the ethics and spirit of sport, it would be more difficult to encourage fair play.

The True Spirit team reminds Jamaican athletes that it is important to refrain from engaging in activities which will result in an adverse analytical finding. The eyes of the world are constantly scrutinising athletes and if you test positive for a prohibited substance, you will let down yourself and the entire nation. JADCO is always available to assist you if you require further guidance. Please read this newsletter and share your comments with us at truespirit@jadco.gov.jm.

JADCO AND THE CANADIAN CENTRE

FOR ETHICS IN SPORT SIGN JOINT INITIATIVE

AGREEMENT

It’s now official, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to

improve the anti-doping programme being pursued by JADCO. In May, both organisations signed a 15-month Joint Initiative Agreement that will enable JADCO to benefit from the guidance of CCES, an organisation, with more than two decades of anti-doping expertise. The Agreement, to run through August 2015, will enhance JACDO’s capacity to implement its anti-doping programme locally and meet the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code.

Carey Brown, Executive Director of JADCO, said that “The Commission is pleased to consolidate its partnership with CCES and its guidance will be central in the further development of the national anti-doping programme. We look forward to growing and strengthening the information exchange between our organisations and to adopt the positive examples of our international partner as we seek to maintain integrity in sport.” 1

“We are pleased to lend our expertise to JADCO and assist them with the develop-ment of their anti-doping programme,” said Paul Melia, President and CEO of the CCES. “Not only are we proud to be sup-porting JADCO’s efforts, this partnership also helps to ensure our Canadian ath-letes have confidence that all

competitors continue to strive to play fair.” In March, representatives of the CCES and WADA met with the JADCO Commissioners and staff in Kingston to discuss the project and identify specific areas for cooperation.

JADCO will also receive guidance and technical assistance to ensure that the Commission can implement all the new requirements under the World Anti-Doping Code 2015; as well as the mandatory International Standards that are due to come into effect on January 1, 2015.

MEET THE COMMISSIONERS

In January 2014, The Hon. Natalie Neita Headley,

Minister without Portfolio, Sport, officially announced that The Hon.

R. Danny Williams was appointed Chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission. Mr. Williams is hailed locally as a Jamaican visionary in business and philanthropy. His patriotism and sound business acumen makes him a tremendous asset to the Commission.

He was born in Kingston, Jamaica and is the third of three children to parents, whom he describes as being of modest means. His mother was a Dressmaker and his father was an Accounting Clerk. Mr. Williams is a past student of Sutheremere Preparatory School and Jamaica College (JC).

At an early age he sought to set himself apart from the rest and at age 18, he went into the life insurance business as a Life Insurance Agent. By age 26, he was appointed Supervisor and later Country Manager. In 1970, he founded Life of Jamaica, now Sagicor.

True Spirit recently spoke with Mr. Williams and this is what he shared with us:

TS: Tell us about your interest in sport?

RW: I always loved sport. At school I participated in every sport but I was not very good at any of them. I was just an average bloke doing sport for my House. In those days there was a lot of House rivalry at the Secondary School level. Every single boy had to do sport four

days a week. Everyone in the school was on a team.

TS: What philosophy do you live by?

RW: There are several things that I believe passionately in. In business terms, I do my best to act decisively and I avoid delaying until tomorrow what can be done today. In personal terms, I believe that we should do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In other words always treat people the way you would like to be treated and above all, try and maintain your integrity.

TS: What is your vision for the Commission?

RW: As you will appreciate, I was not involved in drug testing or anything to do with drug testing before I got involved here at JADCO. I have been to several Olympic and Commonwealth Games and track meets at the Stadium. When the Prime Minister invited me to take over the Chairmanship of the Commission, she said, Danny I want you to set up an organisation that we can all be proud of.

During my stay here I hope that we can establish a well-oiled, efficient and well managed organisation. At the present time we are in the process of putting all the staff in place and trying to improve the way things are done at all levels. You are aware that we have entered in to a contract with the Canadians who will be guiding us through this initial period.

TS: On a broader scale, what’s your vision for Jamaica?RW: I am cautiously optimistic and I look forward to the country achieving its objectives and believe that by 2030, Jamaica will be a great place to live and raise our families. I love my country and anything I can do to help Jamaica I will do. I have never lived outside of

Jamaica for any protracted period of time. However, I have travelled all over the world and still regard Jamaica as one of the nicest places in the world. We have a lot going for us and I just hope we come to grips with our problems and that everyone will try and do what they can do, even if it is keeping the road on which they live free of garbage in order to make Jamaica a better place.

TS: How will you use your experience to add value to the Commission?RW: I have been successful at running businesses and know the systems and things that need to be put in place in order to run an efficient organisation. I will apply my business acumen and experience to the running of this organisation. This does not mean that I am going to be in here operating as an Executive. A board member’s job is not to run the business but to make sure that you put in place Executives and staff who can run the business on a day to day basis. Our job as Commissioners is to try and develop a well-oiled organisation using our business experience, hiring the right staff, encouraging the staff and guiding the staff so they can achieve the objectives of the organisation.

TS: What advice do you have for coaches and athlete support personnel?RW: I would like to encourage coaches and athlete support personnel to lead our athletes down the right path. We all know that testing is conducted worldwide. It’s only a matter of time, before an athlete who tries to cheat gets caught. I urge them to help our athletes to achieve their maximum potential through honest means such as developing good eating habits, training properly and getting adequate rest.

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THE ROLE OF THE JAMAICA ANTIDOPING COMMISSION

On July 25 2008, the Government of Jamaica passed the Anti-Doping in Sport Act. The Act

established four independent bodies, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), the JADCO Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC), which is appointed by the Commissioners, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (JADDP) and the Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal (JADAT), which are appointed by the Minister of Sport. All four entities operate independently and the Commission does not have the legal authority to vary any

penalty imposed, by the Disciplinary Panel or the Appeals Tribunals; or to overrule any decision made by JADCO TUEC.

JADCO was created to execute the national anti-doping programme, in accordance with the standards stipulated by the international governing body, the World Anti-Doping Agency. JADCO is responsible for ensuring that Jamaican athletes comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, which is the document that harmonises regulations regarding anti-doping across all sport and all countries around the world. JADCO is also governed by the JADCO Anti-Doping Rules.

The main functions of JADCO are to encourage deterrence of doping through communication and education initiatives; detection of doping, through

testing activities and investigations; as well as, enforcement of anti-doping rules, by presenting cases of possible anti-doping rule violations to the JADDP.

JADCO is funded by the Government of Jamaica and is governed by a Board of Directors, referred to as Commissioners, who are appointed by the Minister of Sport. The Commissioners appoint an Executive Director, who oversees three divisions: Human Resource Management and Administration; Technical Services and Communication and Education.

In the next edition of the True Spirit, we will tell you more about the purpose of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.

Organisational Chart

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JUNIOR ATHLETES

ANTIDOPING EDUCATION WORSHOPS

During 2014, JADCO has opted to turn the spotlight on Jamaica’s junior athletes. As a result, JADCO

collaborated with the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to host five anti-doping workshops for junior athletes and athlete support personnel, between February and March.

The first series of workshops, held in Kingston, St. Catherine, Manchester, St. James and Portland, featured presentations from representatives of JADCO, JAAA, the Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine, Western Branch and medical practitioners.

The workshops enabled participants to update their knowledge about the role of JADCO, WADA and the overall Jamaica Anti-Doping Programme. Athletes and their support personnel were also advised about the Doping Control Process, banned substances and the role of support staff.

Additional Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops will be held during the current year.

(L-r) Dr. The Hon. R. Danny Williams, Chairman of JADCO, The Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, Minister without Portfolio for Sport and Carey Brown, Executive Director, JADCO, engage in dialogue with Amique Willis, student, St. Hugh’s High School and Beresford Sweeny, student, Ardenne High School.

(L-r) Carey Brown, Executive Director, JADCO and Dr. Warren Blake, President of the JAAA discuss anti-doping with Ian Mantock, coach, Mishka McCarthy, student and Lynval Whyte, student, all of Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston.

Nadia Vassell (l), Director, Technical Services, JADCO, demonstrates the sample collection process with the assistance of Kirk Goldson (r), student, Charlemont High School at the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop, held at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport during the month of February.

(L-r) Vilma Charlton, 4th Vice President, JAAA and Vanessa Reid, Director, Communication and Education, JADCO, has a conversation with Shanice Webster, student, St. James High and Savion Reid, student, Spot Valley High in Montego Bay and Dr. Garfield Campbell, Medical Practitioner at the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop, held at The Wexford Hotel during March.

A CHANGE IS COMING SOON

CHANGES TO THE WADA PROHIBITED LIST, EFFECTIVE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014.

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List outlines which substances and methods

are prohibited in-competition and out-of-competition in sport. This list is updated annually and a new version of the list comes into effect on January 1st. However, the list may be revised during the course of the year. Once a revision has been made to the list, the change will become effective following a required three month notice period.

In May, WADA confirmed an amendment to Section S2.1 of the 2014 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. As is customary, the change will be effective following the required three month notice period and therefore, the revised 2014 Prohibited List will take effect on September 1, 2014.

It is important to note that Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF) activators Xenon and Argon will be added to the 2014 Prohibited List. Also, having recently been alerted to the substance of Xenon and its potential performance enhancing characteristics, the WADA List Committee recommended adding the two noble gases – Xenon and Argon – to the Prohibited List.

The changes to the WADA List includes the following:

S2. PEPTIDE HORMONES, GROWTH FACTORS AND RELATED SUBSTANCESThe following substances, and other substances with similar chemical structure or similar biological effect(s), are prohibited:

1. Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents [e.g. erythropoietin (EPO), darbepoetin (dEPO), hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) stabilizers and activators (e.g. xenon, argon), methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA), peginesatide (Hematide)].

Source: http://playtrue.wada-ama.org

Visit: http://www.wada-ama.org/en/ Science-medicine/Prohibited-List/ to learn more about the 2014 List of Prohibited Methods.

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(L-r) Rosemarie Nelson, Head of Department, Physical Education, Bishop Gibson High and students from the school examine sample collection kits at the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop, held at Church Teachers’ College during February.

(L-r) Dr. Paula Dawson, Medical Practitioner, discusses prohibited substances with Shavel Brown and Davion Reid, both of Tacky High school in St. Mary, Marcia Swyer-Forbes, Chairperson, Education Sub-Committee, JAAA and Vanessa Reid, Director, Communication and Education, JADCO. The occasion was the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop, which was held at Tropical Lagoon Resort in Portland in March.

JADCO OUT AND ABOUTJADCO remains committed to the fight against doping in sport and has been sharing the True Spirit and the anti-doping message across the island. Following are highlights of events we have hosted and supported since the start of 2014.

JADCO CONDUCTS ANTI-DOPING WORKSHOP FOR THE JAMAICAN SUPER50 TEAM

Members of the Jamaican Super50 cricket team listen attentively to the information shared by Dr. Rhonda Hutson (r), Doping Control Officer, JADCO, in an anti-doping workshop held at Sabina Park during the month of January.

JADCO SUPPORTS DIGICEL/ MVP’S GRASSROOTS ATHLETIC PROGRAMME

(L-r) Andrew Williams, St. Jago High and Amique Willis, St. Hugh’s High, share a light moment with Carey Brown, Executive Director, JADCO and Bruce James, President, MVP Track Club at the National Stadium during the month of January.

JADCO AT JAAA/PUMA DEVELOPMENT MEET

Nadia Vassell (l), Director, Technical Services, JADCO, shares information on anti-doping with athletes from The Queens School during February, at the JAAA/PUMA Development Meet which was held at JAMALCO Employees’ Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon.

JADCO CONDUCTS ANTI-DOPING WORKSHOP FOR TAEKWON-DO ATHLETES

(L-r) Hakeem Dunkley and Alexia Webb, both Taekwon-Do athletes, share their perspective on the WADA Prohibited List with Dr. Alfred Dawes, Medical Practitioner and Vanessa Reid, Director, Communication and Education, JADCO, at workshop held by the Commission at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville during the month of March.

JADCO EXPOSES SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSES TO ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION

Nadia Vassell (r), Director, Technical Services, discusses the Anti-Doping Rule Violations with nurses at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay, during the month of April.

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Prepared by the Communication and Education Department of JADCO.

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The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission

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5 - 9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10

Tel (876)960-3572 | 929-3500

Toll Free: 1-888-429-5232

Fax: (876)929-6006

Email: truespirit@jadco.gov.jm

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JADCO AT ISSA BOYS AND GIRLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Marsha Williams (r), Doping Control Results Manager and Co-ordinator, JADCO, distributes brochures to athletes at the ISSA Boys and Girls Athletics Championships, which was held from March 25-29 at the National Stadium.

Junior athletes pose for our lenses with Champsy, the mascot for Boys and Girls Athletics Championships.

Junior athletes enjoy WADA’s Play True Quiz.

JADCO CONDUCTS ANTIDOPING WORKSHOP FOR CARIFTA ATHLETES

Michael O’Hara (r) wins off the track when he responds accurately to a question at an anti-doping workshop which was held for Junior Athletes at the National Stadium, during the month of April, ahead of the Carifta Games.

Junior athletes listen attentively to a presentation on anti-doping.

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