NADC Anti-Doping Rules

Introduction

Preface

These Anti-Doping Rules are adopted and implemented in accordance with the NADC’s responsibilities under the Code, and in furtherance of the NADC’s continuing efforts to eradicate doping in sport in Barbados.

These Anti-Doping Rules are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport is played.

Aimed at enforcing anti-doping rules in a global and harmonized manner, they are distinct in nature from criminal and civil laws. They are not intended to be subject to or limited by any national requirements and legal standards applicable to criminal or civil proceedings, although they are intended to be applied in a manner which respects the principles of proportionality and human rights. When reviewing the facts and the law of a given case, all courts, arbitral tribunals and other adjudicating bodies should be aware of and respect the distinct nature of these Anti-Doping Rules, which implement the Code, and the fact that these rules represent the consensus of a broad spectrum of stakeholders around the world as to what is necessary to protect and ensure fair sport.

As provided in the Code, the NADC shall be responsible for conducting all aspects of Doping Control. Any aspect of Doping Control or anti-doping Education may be delegated by the NADC to a Delegated Third Party, however, the NADC shall require the Delegated Third Party to perform such aspects in compliance with the Code, International Standards, and these Anti-Doping Rules.

The NADC shall always remain fully responsible for ensuring that any delegated aspects are performed in compliance with the Code.

Italicized terms in these Anti-Doping Rules are defined terms in Appendix 1.

Unless otherwise specified, references to Articles are references to Articles of these Anti-Doping Rules.

Fundamental Rationale for the Code and the NADC’s Anti-Doping Rules

Anti-doping programs are founded on the intrinsic value of sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as “the spirit of sport”: the ethical pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each Athlete’s natural talents.

Anti-doping programs seek to protect the health of Athletes and to provide the opportunity for Athletes to pursue human excellence without the Use of Prohibited Substances and Methods.

Anti-doping programs seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport to the world.

The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:

Health
Ethics, fair play and honesty
Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code 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

The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true.

Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.

The National Anti-Doping Program

The NADC was established with the objective of acting as the National Anti-Doping Organization for Barbados. As such, and in accordance with Article 20.5.1 of the Code, the NADC notably has the necessary authority and responsibility to be independent in its operational decisions and activities from sport and government. Without limitation, this includes the prohibition of any involvement in its operational decisions or activities by any Person who is at the same time involved in the management or operations or any International Federation, National Federation Major Event Organization, National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, or government department with responsibility for sport or anti-doping.

Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules

These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to:

The NADC, including its board members, directors, officers, and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control,
National Federations of Barbados, including their board members, directors, officers, and specified employees, and Delegated Third Parties and their employees, who are involved in any aspect of Doping Control,
1. the following Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons (including Protected Persons), in each case, whether or not such Person is a national or resident of Barbados:
2. all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members or license holders of any National Federation in Barbados, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation in Barbados (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues)
3. all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who participate in such capacity in Events, Competitions, and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by any National Federation in Barbados, or by any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation in Barbados (including any clubs, teams, associations or leagues), wherever held;
4. any other Athlete or Athlete Support Person or other Person who, by virtue of an accreditation, a license or other contractual arrangement, or otherwise, is subject to the authority of any National Federation in Barbados, or of any member or affiliate organization of any National Federation in Barbados (including any clubs, teams, associations or leagues), for purposes of anti-doping; and
5. all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who participate in any capacity in any activity organized, held, convened or authorized by the organizer of a National Event or of a national league that is not affiliated with a National Federation.