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ANTI DOPING GUIDELINES

Contents

PRINCIPLES AND VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH CLEAN SPORT.

THE ANTI-DOPING LANDSCAPE.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CODE.

THE PRINCIPLE OF STRICT LIABILITY.

ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS.

SUBSTANCES AND METHODS ON THE PROHIBITED LIST.

USE OF MEDICATIONS & RISKS OF SUPPLEMENTS USE.

THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS (TUEs).

TESTING PROCEDURES – URINE, BLOOD & THE ABP.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGISTERED TESTING POOL.

CONSEQUENCES OF DOPING.

REVEALING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY.

DATA PRIVACY.

CLEAN SPORT EDUCATION.

INTRODUCTION TO ANTI-DOPING

The use of doping substances or doping methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an athlete’s health and to other athletes competing in the sport. It severely damages the integrity, image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance.

To achieve integrity and fairness in sport, a commitment to a clean field of play is critical. The International Bowling Federation seeks to maintain the integrity of bowling by running a comprehensive anti-doping program that focuses equally on education/prevention and on testing, with consequent sanctioning of those who break the rules.

PRINCIPLES AND VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH CLEAN SPORT

The Anti-Doping Rules were adopted and implemented in conformance with IBF’s responsibilities under the Code and are in furtherance of IBF’s continuing efforts to eradicate doping in the sport of bowling.

Anti-Doping programs seek to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as the “Spirit of Sport”; it is the essence of Olympism; it is how we play true. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body, and mind, and is characterized by the following values:

Ethics, fair play, and honesty

Health
Excellence in performance
Character and education
Fun and joy
Teamwork
Dedication and commitment
Respect for rules and laws
Respect for self and
other participants
Courage
Community and solidarity

Doping is fundamentally
contrary to the spirit of sport.

THE ANTI-DOPING LANDSCAPE

WADA, International Bowling Federation the ITA and the National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) coordinate all anti-doping efforts within the sport of International Bowling Federation.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CODE

Rights and Responsibilities

Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other groups who are subject to anti-doping rules all have rights and responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). Part Three of the Code outlines these for each stakeholder in the anti-doping system.

It is especially important that athletes and Athlete Support Personnel know and understand Code Art. 21 (Additional Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes and Other Persons), particularly Art. 21.1 (Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes), Art. 21.2 (Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel) and Art. 21.3 (Roles and Responsibilities of Other Persons Subject to the Code).

Athletes’ Rights

This section presents a summary of the key athlete rights. It is important that both athletes and Athlete Support Personnel know and understand these.

Ensuring that athletes are aware of their rights, and these are respected is vital to the success of clean sport. Athlete rights exist throughout the Code and International Standards, and they include:

Equality of opportunity
Equitable and Fair Testing programs
Medical treatment and protection of health rights
Right to justice
Right to accountability
Whistleblower rights
Right to education
Right to data protection
Rights to compensation
Protected Persons Rights
Rights during a Sample Collection Session
Right to B sample analysis
Other rights and freedoms not affected
Application and standing

The Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act sets out these rights and responsibilities. For more information, you can refer directly to the document here: Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act.

Athletes’ Responsibilities

It is equally important that athletes are aware of their anti-doping responsibilities. Athlete Support Personnel should also familiarise themselves with these in order to be able to support their athletes. These include:

Not working with coaches, trainers, physicians or other Athlete Support Personnel who are ineligible on account of an ADRV, or who have been criminally convicted or disciplined in relation to doping (see WADA’s Prohibited Association List)

Further details of these roles and responsibilities can be found in Code Art. 21.1.

Athletes also have specific rights and responsibilities during the Doping Control Process. Please refer to this section TESTING PROCEDURES – URINE, BLOOD & THE ABP for more information on this.

Rights and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel and other groups

Like athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and others under the jurisdiction of International Bowling Federation also have rights and responsibilities as per the Code. These include:

Being knowledgeable of anti-doping policies and rules which are applicable to you or the athlete(s) you support
Using your influence on athlete values and behaviours to foster anti-doping attitudes
Complying with all anti-doping policies and rules which are applicable to you and the athlete(s) you support
Cooperating with the athlete testing program
Disclosing to International Bowling Federation and their NADO whether you have committed any Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) within the previous ten years
Cooperating with anti-doping organisations investigating ADRVs

Further details of these roles and responsibilities can be found in Code Art. 21.2 and 21.3.

THE PRINCIPLE OF STRICT LIABILITY

In anti-doping, the principle of Strict Liability applies – if it is in the athlete’s body, the athlete is responsible for it.

This means that every athlete is strictly liable for the substances found in their urine and/or blood sample collected during doping control, regardless of whether the athlete intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance or method. Therefore, it is vital that athletes and Athlete Support Personnel know the rules and understand their responsibilities under the Code.

Athletes must know and understand the Prohibited List and with the risks associated with supplement use. More information on the Prohibited List, medications and supplements is available in the Prohibited List, Medications & Supplements section.

ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATIONS

Presence of a prohibited substance in an Athlete’s sample
Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or method
Refusal to submit to sample collection after being notified
Failure to file Athlete Whereabouts information & missed tests
Tampering with any part of the doping control process
Possession of a prohibited substance or method
Trafficking a prohibited substance or method
Administering or attempting to administer a prohibited substance or method to an Athlete
Complicity in an ADRV
Prohibited association with sanctioned Athlete Support Personnel
Discourage or Retaliate other Persons from reporting relevant Anti-Doping information to the authorities.

SUBSTANCES AND METHODS ON THE PROHIBITED LIST

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) produces a list of substances and methods that are banned in sport in the form of the Prohibited List. It is updated at least annually, with the new list taking effect on January 1 of each year.

It is important that athletes and Athlete Support Personnel are familiar with the Prohibited List and know how to check whether medications are prohibited in sport.

A substance or method can be added to the Prohibited List if it meets at least two of the following three criteria:

It has the potential to enhance or enhances sport performance.
Use of the substance or method represents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete.

Use of the substance or method violates the spirit of sport.

The Prohibited List includes substances and methods that are categorised into three groups:

Substances and methods prohibited at all times
Substances and methods prohibited in-competition
Substances prohibited in particular sports

According to the Code, the in-competition is the period commencing at 11:59 p.m. on the day before a Competition in which the Athlete is scheduled to participate through the end of such Competition and the Sample collection process related to such Competition

The in-competition period is very important to understand when it relates to substances that are prohibited in-competition. When a substance is prohibited in-competition, it must leave the athlete’s system by the time the said competition begins. It does not mean that the athlete must stop taking the substance by the time the in-competition period begins. Different substances take different amounts of time to leave the system – athletes must be extremely careful to make sure that they are not caught with a positive test as a result of taking a substance prohibited in-competition.

The most up-to-date version of the Prohibited List can be found here.

USE OF MEDICATIONS & RISKS OF SUPPLEMENTS USE

Checking Medications

We recommend using Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) to check all medications. Global DRO provides athletes and Athlete Support Personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help athletes and Athlete Support Personnel navigate the Prohibited List and to be able to select medications that are safe to take within the context of sport:

Only the medical ingredient names are listed on the Prohibited List – not the brand names
Always check dosage restrictions, route administration of the medicine and any limitations for the use of the drug based on gender
Check both over-the-counter and prescription medications before using them
Inform your medical professional that you are an athlete and subject to anti-doping regulations
Different substances take different amounts of time to leave your system – take that into account when taking substances prohibited in-competition
Be careful when substituting one brand of medication for another – they may contain different medical ingredients
Be careful when travelling – the same brand of a medication may contain different medical ingredients abroad
Regularly check for updates to the Prohibited List

Risks of Supplements

Extreme caution is recommended regarding supplement use. A number of positive tests have been attributed to the misuse of supplements, poor labelling or contamination of dietary supplements, and there is no guarantee that a supplement is free from prohibited substances.

Risks of supplements include:

Manufacturing standards, which are often less strict compared with medicines. These lower standards often lead to supplement contamination with an undeclared prohibited substance;
Fake or low-quality products which may contain prohibited substances – and be harmful to health;
Mislabelling of supplements with ingredients wrongly listed and prohibited substances not identified on the product label;
Misleading and false claims that a particular supplement is endorsed by Anti-Doping Organisations or that it is “safe for athletes”. Anti-Doping Organisations do not certify supplements.

All athletes should do a risk-benefit assessment if they are considering the use supplements. The first step of such an assessment is to consider whether a “food-first” approach meets the athlete’s needs. Whenever possible, such assessment should be done with a support of a certified nutritionist or other qualified professional who is familiar with the global and International Bowling Fedeeration anti-doping rules.

Checking Supplements

If, after careful consideration, an athlete chooses to use supplements, they must take the necessary steps to minimise the risks. This includes:

Thorough research on the type and dose of the supplement, preferably with the advice of a certified nutritionist or other qualified professional who is familiar with the global and International Bowling Federation anti-doping rules.
Selecting only those supplements that have been batch-tested by an independent company. Companies that batch-test supplements include Informed Sport, Certified for Sport or Kölner Liste.

Remember, no supplement is 100% risk-free but athletes and Athlete Support Personnel can take certain steps to minimise these risks.

For more information, please watch this ITA webinar on nutritional supplements.

THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS (TUEs)

What Is a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)?

Athletes may have illnesses or conditions that require them to take medications or undergo procedures. If the medication or method an athlete is required to use to treat an illness or condition is prohibited as per the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List a TUE may give that athlete the authorization to use that substance or method while competing without invoking an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) and applicable sanction. Applications for TUEs are evaluated by a panel of physicians, the TUE Committee (TUEC).

What are the Criteria for Granting a TUE?

All of the four following criteria must be met (for more details, please refer to the WADA International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) Article 4.2):

The athlete has a clear diagnosed medical condition which requires treatment using a prohibited substance or method;
The therapeutic use of the substance will not, on the balance of probabilities produce significant enhancement of performance beyond the athlete’s normal state of health;
The prohibited substance or method is an indicated treatment for the medical condition, and there is no reasonable permitted therapeutic alternative;
The necessity to use that substance or method is not a consequence of the prior use (without a TUE), of a substance or method which was prohibited at the time of use.

Who Should Apply for a TUE? Where and When to Apply?

The International Bowling Federation (IBF) has delegated responsibility for all TUE applications to the International Testing Agency (ITA). This means that the ITA is now fully responsible for the TUE application process for all international-level athletes that fall under IBF’s jurisdiction.
Athletes who are subject to anti-doping rules would need a TUE to take a prohibited substance or use a prohibited method. You should verify with the ITA to know to whom you need to apply and if you can apply retroactively.
First, check if the required medication or method you intend to take, or use is prohibited as per the Prohibited List.
You may also use a ‘check your medication’ online like globalDRO (https://globaldro.com) or ask your NADO if it has one.
You have a responsibility to inform your physician(s) that you are an Athlete bound to anti-doping rules. You and your physician(s) should check the Prohibited List for the substance/method you are prescribed. If the substance/method is prohibited, discuss non-prohibited alternatives, if there are none, apply for a TUE. Remember Athletes have the ultimate responsibility. Contact your NADO or the ITA if you are having difficulties in assessing the status of a substance.

Then, verify below your status, to determine your competition level and TUE application requirements:

International Level Definition

(a) athletes included in the International Bowling Federation Registered Testing Pool, Testing Pool and any other Pool if established by International Bowling Federation;

(b) Athletes who participate in World Championships and World Cups.

If it is determined that you are an International-Level Athlete you must apply to the ITA in advance, as soon as the need arises, unless there are emergency or exceptional circumstances.

For substances prohibited in-competition only, you should apply for a TUE at least 30 days before your next competition, unless one of the exceptions on retroactive TUEs (see below) apply.

Please refer to the section “How to apply to the ITA for a TUE?” below.

If you already have a TUE granted by your National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO):

ITA’s TUEC will automatically recognise it for purposes of international-level Competition without the need to review the relevant clinical information.

If you are NOT an International-Level Athlete and you have been tested by IBF, ITA’s TUEC recognizes a valid TUE granted by your NADO (i.e., it satisfies the ISTUE criteria for granting a TUE); unless you are required to apply for recognition of the TUE because you are competing in an international event.

If you are NOT a National-Level Athlete as defined by your NADO and you have been tested by IBF, you must apply for a retroactive TUE to the ITA.

Can I Get a Retroactive TUE?

You may only apply retroactively for a TUE to the ITA’s TUEC if:

You required emergency or urgent treatment of a medical condition.
There was insufficient time, opportunity or other exceptional circumstances that prevented you from submitting the TUE application, or having it evaluated, before getting tested.
You are a lower level athlete who is not under the jurisdiction of the IAF or NADO and were tested.
You tested positive after using a substance Out-of-Competition that is only prohibited In-Competition (for example glucocorticoids).

In rare and exceptional circumstances and notwithstanding any other provision in the ISTUE, you may apply for and be granted retroactive approval for a therapeutic use of a prohibited substance or method, if considering the purpose of the Code, it would be manifestly unfair not to grant a retroactive TUE.

This unique retroactive TUE will only be granted with the prior approval of WADA (and WADA may in its absolute discretion agree with or reject the ITA’s TUEC decision).

Important note:

Using a prohibited substance or method without a TUE could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

In case an application for a retroactive TUE is necessary following sample collection, you are strongly advised to have a medical file prepared and ready to submit for evaluation.

How to apply to the ITA for a TUE?

IBF encourages to submit TUE applications via ADAMS, together with the required medical information. If you do not have an ADAMS account yet, please contact tue@ita.sport to have it set up.

Otherwise, please download the TUE Application Form (found on https://ita.sport/TUE), and once duly completed and signed, gather the required medical file and contact tue@ita.sport.

Your TUE application must be submitted in legible capital letters or typing.

The medical file must include:

A comprehensive medical history, including documentation from the original diagnosing physician(s) (where possible);
The results of all examinations, laboratory investigations and imaging studies relevant to the application.

Any costs incurred by the Athlete in making the TUE application and in supplementing it as required by the TUEC are the responsibility of the Athlete.

Any TUE application that is not complete or legible will not be dealt with and will be returned for completion and re-submission.

To assist you and your doctor in providing the correct medical documentation, we suggest consulting the WADA’s Checklists for TUE applications for guidance and support, and Medical Information to Support the Decisions of TUECs for guidance on specific common medical conditions, treatments, substances, etc.

Keep a complete copy of the TUE application form and all medical information submitted in support of your application, and proof that it has been sent.

How To Submit a Request For Recognition Of My NADO’s TUE To The ITA?

ITA’s TUEC will automatically recognise your TUE for purposes of international-level Competition without the need to review the relevant clinical information. If the TUE is correctly entered in ADAMS, there is no need to contact us. Nevertheless, should you require a confirmation, you can submit your request to the ITA in writing quoting your ADAMS TUE reference number.

You can download your TUE certificate directly from ADAMS.

What happens at major events?

You must verify with the Major Event, what are its TUE requirements.

Before the Period of the Games

You should follow the normal process and submit new requests to your IF or NADO. Pre-existing TUEs will follow the recognition process provided they are entered in ADAMS.

During the Period of the Games.

All Athletes participating in a Major Event should visit the dedicated webpage that describes the process for each Event.

When Will I Receive a Decision On My Tue Application [Or Request For Recognition]?

The ITA’s TUEC must render a decision as soon as possible, and usually within 21 days from the date of receipt of the complete TUE application, or request for recognition, unless in exceptional circumstances.

What If I Need to Renew My Tue?

Each TUE has a specific duration, at the end of which it expires automatically. Should you need to continue to use the prohibited substance or method, it is your responsibility to submit a new application for a TUE with updated medical information ahead of the expiry date, so that there is sufficient time for a decision to be made prior to the expiry of the current TUE.

Important note:

The presence (following sample collection), use, possession or administration of the prohibited substance or method must be consistent with the terms of your TUE. Therefore, if you require a materially different dosage, frequency, route or duration of administration, you should contact the ITA, as you may be required to apply for a new TUE. Some substances and dosages, e.g. insulin, are often modified during treatment and these possible fluctuations should be mentioned by the treating physician in the TUE application and would usually be accepted by the ITA’s TUEC.

What If My IBF’s TUE Application Is Denied?

A decision to deny a TUE application will include a written explanation of the reason(s) for the denial. If it is not clear to you, please contact the ITA to understand exactly why the TUE was denied. Sometimes, there may be a critical piece of information, diagnostic test, laboratory results missing, etc. In which case, you should re-apply to us.

You and/or your NADO may refer the matter to WADA for review no later than 21 days after notification of the ITA’s TUEC decision. You should send the same information that you submitted to us, and on which the decision to deny the TUE was based on, via a secure on-line method or by registered mail at:

WADA Medical Department
World Anti-Doping Agency
Stock Exchange Tower
800 Place Victoria (Suite 1700)
P.O. Box 120
Montreal (Quebec) H4Z 1B7
Canada

The email address to enquire and/or send the request for review is: medical@wada-ama.org

It should be noted that WADA is not obliged to proceed with a request for a review. In that case, you and/or your NADO may appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

What If My NADO’s TUE Is Not Recognized By IBF?

You and/or your NADO have 21 days from the date of decision to refer the matter to WADA for review. The email address to enquire and/or send the request for review is: medical@wada-ama.org. Alternatively, you may send to:

WADA Medical Department
World Anti-Doping Agency
Stock Exchange Tower
800 Place Victoria (Suite 1700)
P.O. Box 120
Montreal (Quebec) H4Z 1B7
Canada

The same information that was provided to your NADO should be submitted to WADA. Please use a secure on-line method unless sending by registered mail.

Pending WADA’s decision, your NADO TUE remains valid for national-level competition and out-of-competition testing only.

If the matter is not referred to WADA for review, your NADO must determine whether the original TUE that was granted should remain valid for national-level Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing.

Will My Medical Information Be Treated in a Confidential Manner?

All the information contained in a TUE application, including the supporting medical information and any other information related to the evaluation of your TUE request is kept strictly confidential and treated in accordance with the Athlete’s Declaration contained in the ADAMS TUE and in the TUE Application Form which can be found here. All members of the TUEC and any other authorized recipients of your TUE request and related information (as described in the Athlete’s Declaration) are subject to a professional or contractual confidentiality obligation.

Please review the terms of the Athlete’s Declaration carefully. In particular, note that should you wish to revoke the right of the ITA’s TUEC to obtain the information related to your TUE in accordance with the Athlete’s Declaration, your TUE application will be deemed withdrawn without approval [or recognition] being granted.

Your TUE request-related information will be retained by IBF, ITA’s TUEC and any other authorized recipients for no longer than necessary for the purposes stated in the Athlete’s Declaration, in accordance with the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information.

Contact information

For any further information and questions in relation to personal information practices, please contact the ITA at privacy@ita.sport or IBF.

If you have a doubt as regards to which organization you should apply for a TUE, or as to the recognition process, or any other question about TUEs, please contact: tue@ita.sport.

TESTING PROCEDURES – URINE, BLOOD & THE ABP

Introduction to Doping Control

The aim of testing is to detect and deter doping amongst athletes and to protect clean athletes. Any athlete under the testing jurisdiction of International Bowling Federation may be tested at any time, with no advance notice, in or out of competition, and be required to provide a urine or a blood sample.

Athletes can be tested by International Bowling Federation, NADOs or Major Event Organisers. Certain International Federations and Major Event Organisers delegate part or all of their anti-doping programs to independent organisations like the International Testing Agency (ITA). For more information on International Bowling Federation’s collaboration with the ITA, please visit https://ita.sport/partners/#

What to expect during the Doping Control Process

The doping control process is clearly defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency. This means that no matter where and when an athlete is tested, the process should remain the same.

The key steps of the doping control process are listed out in this Doping Control resource prepared by the International Testing Agency (also available in Arabic (عربى), Chinese (中文), French (français), German (deutsche), Italian (italiano), Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), Portuguese (português), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).

To learn more about the doping control process, please watch this ITA webinar on urine and blood sample collection.

Rights & Responsibilities during Sample Collection

Athletes have a number of rights and responsibilities during sample collection.

Athlete rights during sample collection are to:

Have a representative accompany them during the process
Request an interpreter, if one is available
Ask for Chaperone’s/Doping Control Officer’s identification
Ask any questions
Request a delay for a valid reason (e.g., attending a victory ceremony, receiving necessary medical attention, warming down or finishing a training session)
Request special assistance or modifications to the process
Record any comments or concerns on the Doping Control Form

Athlete responsibilities during sample collection are to:

Report for testing immediately if selected
Show valid identification (usually a government-issued ID)
Remain in direct sight of the Doping Control Officer or Chaperone
Comply with the collection procedure

Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)

The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) was introduced in 2009 and is a pillar method in the detection of doping. It is an individual electronic profile that monitors selected athlete biological variables that indirectly reveal the effects of doping. ABP is integrated directly into ADAMS.

If you wish to learn more about ABP, you can this ITA webinar recording.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE REGISTERED TESTING POOL

Registered Testing Pool (RTP)

The Registered Testing Pool (RTP) is the pool of highest-priority athletes established separately at the international level by the International Bowling Federation and at the national level by National Anti-Doping Organisations.

Athletes included in the International Bowling Federation RTP are subject to both in-competition and out-of-competition testing as part of International Bowling Federation’s test distribution plan and are therefore required to provide Whereabouts information as provided in Code Art. 5.5 (Athletes Whereabouts Information) and the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.

The International Bowling Federation updates the composition of the RTP on a regular basis. Athletes are included in the RTP based on a set of criteria and are notified by the International Bowling Federation upon inclusion.

Inclusion in the RTP is done via the International Bowling Federation Inclusion Letter – this document contains all the key information, deadlines and athlete’s responsibilities as it relates to athletes’ RTP obligations.

Whereabouts Requirements

RTP Athletes must regularly provide whereabouts and contact information in ADAMS, WADA’s online anti-doping administration and management system. This information helps Anti-Doping Organisations with testing jurisdiction over the athlete to plan out-of-competition testing.

The Whereabouts requirements include but are not limited to:

An up-to-date mailing address and phone number
One daily specific 60-minute time slot between 5am and 11pm when the athlete is available and accessible for testing
Athlete’s overnight accommodation for each day
Information about training and regular activities that are part of the athlete’s regular routine (training at the gym, regular physio sessions, school, work, etc.)
Competition, training and travel schedule
Any additional relevant information that helps the Doping Control Officer locate the athlete (e.g., buzzer number or directions to a remote location)

Submitting late, inaccurate, or incomplete whereabouts information may result in a Filing Failure.

An athlete may receive a Missed Test if they are not available for testing during the 60-minute timeslot indicated in ADAMS. Three Whereabouts Failures (any combination of a Filing Failure and a Missed Test) occurring within a 12-month period will lead to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation and a potential two-year ban from sport.

It is important to note that under the Principle of Strict Liability, the athlete remains responsible for the information submitted, even if they have delegated this task to a member of their support team.

Below are some helpful whereabouts tips for athletes:

Set a calendar reminder of the key dates/deadlines to submit quarterly Whereabouts information
Set an alarm for the start of the 60-minute time slot
Be as specific as possible when submitting your Whereabouts information
When in doubt, ask for help via the ADAMS Help Centre
Make use of the Athlete Central app to submit your Whereabouts information on a mobile device

Retirement and Return to Competition

All international level athletes who decide to retire from competition must give written notice to the ITA via email Please note that your retirement is effective only once the ITA has received your written notice.

For RTP/TP Athletes, as soon as the retirement is officially confirmed to the ITA, the athlete will be immediately withdrawn from the RTP. The ITA will send a written communication to acknowledge that this information has been received.

If the athlete then wishes to return to competition, this athlete cannot compete in international or national events until they have given six months prior written notice to the International Bowling Federation and the ITA (Code Art. 5.6: Retired Athletes Returning to Competition).

CONSEQUENCES OF DOPING

The Consequences of Doping

There are many risks associated with doping. From negative effects on mental and physical health, to loss of sponsorship or prize money, to permanent damage to an athlete’s image and relationships, it is important to understand and consider all consequences of doping. Below is a list of some of the common consequences of not competing clean.

Health

Social

Financial

Sanctions

It is also a violation of the Code to work with Athlete Support Personnel who have been sanctioned by an ADO, as well as any coaches, trainers, physicians or other Athlete Support Personnel who are ineligible on account of an ADRV, or those who have been criminally convicted or professionally disciplined in relation to doping.

A full list of sanctioned athletes and Athlete Support Personnel in the sport of bowling can be found below in accordance with Code Art. 14.3 (Public Disclosure).

Table of Sanctions

Date of decision	Name	Role (e.g., Athlete/ coach)	Rule violation	Substance	Sanction	Ban commenced	Ban ends	Full decision (link to case)

Note: if the athlete or other person is a minor, no publication is required.

A full list of all Athlete Support Personnel who are currently suspended from working with athletes or other persons can be found on WADA’s Prohibited Association List.

REVEALING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Every piece of information is important in the fight for clean sport. Your information helps us to uncover doping and catch cheaters.

REVEAL is a platform where you can share information about doping suspicion in a

completely anonymous and secure manner – managed independently by the International Testing Agency (ITA). As well, REVEAL includes the ability to provide information about doping in sport via WhatsApp and via secure email. Every piece of information is important in the fight for clean sport and through REVEAL you can support the investigation of anti-doping rule violations or criminal behaviour.

https://www.reveal.sport/frontpage

DATA PRIVACY

The International Bowling Federation (IBF) may collect, store, process or disclose personal information relating to Athletes and other Persons where necessary and appropriate to conduct its Anti-Doping Activities under the Code, the International Standards (including specifically the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information), these Anti-Doping Rules, and in compliance with applicable law.

Without limiting the foregoing, the IBF will:

(a) only process personal information in accordance with a valid legal ground;

(b) notify any Athlete or other Person subject to these Anti-Doping Rules, in a manner and form that complies with applicable laws and the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, that their personal information may be processed by the IBF and other Persons for the purpose of the implementation of these Anti-Doping Rules;

(c) ensure that any third-party agents (including any Delegated Third Party) with whom the IBF shares the personal information of any Athlete or other Person is subject to appropriate technical and contractual controls to protect the confidentiality and privacy of such information.

CLEAN SPORT EDUCATION

With the enactment of the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code and the new International Standard for Education, anti-doping education has become a key step towards ensuring a clean and fair field of play. Effective education and clean sport values-based education programs are important to create a strong doping-free culture.

The International Bowling Federation supports this principle, and it is strongly recommended that all International Bowling Federation athletes, coaches and other Athlete Support Personnel take the time to get educated and informed using the many available anti-doping educational tools and resources. Topic-specific resources are included as direct links within that topic, other, more general resources and materials are listed below.

WADA ADEL Platform

ADELis WADA’s global Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform. ADEL welcomes anyone who wants to learn about clean sport – the e-learning courses are free for all.

There are courses for athletes of different levels, as well as for coaches, and other support personnel. These include:

Athlete’s Guide to the 2021 Code
Athlete Support Personnel Guide to the 2021 Code
ADEL for Registered Testing Pool Athletes
International-Level Athletes Education Program
National-Level Athletes Education Program
Parents of Elite Athletes Education Program
High Performance Coaches’ Education Program
Medical Professional’s Education Program

ADEL courses are available in many different languages. If your language is not available at the time of login, make sure to check the ADEL Roadmap section of the website to see what courses are currently being translated and to which languages.

ITA Athlete Hub

The International Bowling Federation recommends regularly visiting the International Testing Agency’s Athlete Hub for the latest news, articles and informational resources. The Resources section is also helpful if you are looking for a specific document.

ITA Monthly Webinars

All members of the International Bowling Federation community are invited to take part in the ITA webinar series. Each month, anti-doping experts or athlete guests discuss key anti-doping topics relevant to athletes and Athlete Support Personnel. All webinars are free and accessible to any interested member of the global sport community. The webinars are delivered in English with simultaneous translation to Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish.

Registration for each webinar opens 2-3 weeks prior to the live session on the ITA Athlete Hub and on the ITA social media channels. Previous webinars can also be viewed on the Athlete Hub.

IBF Anti-Doping Guidelines