Education

Anti-Doping

Online Learning

WADA’s Anti-Doping e-Learning Platform (ADEL) contains key information on anti-doping that can be accessed by athletes, coaches, doctors, administrators, parents and anyone interested in learning more about clean sport.

All athletes registering for an IBU event must prove they have successfully completed an accredited Anti-Doping Education Programme. Further details can be obtained from the Biathlon Integrity Unit.

11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations

WADA defines the 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations. The most typical violation for an athlete is a positive test, but not all violations are about taking prohibited substances or only apply to athletes. Also Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) can receive rule violations.

Learn here what the 11 ADRVs are and who they apply to.

Consequences of Doping

When athletes dope there are consequences, and these consequences can be wide-reaching – perhaps more than you thought. Learn more about how doping can also affect your career and personal life here.

Risk of Supplement Use

A balanced diet should always come first.

If you really need to take supplements because of any insufficiencies, make sure to check the product thoroughly!

Find you more about nutritional supplements here.

How to Check Medication

Medication prescribed by your doctor or bought directly over the counter might contain prohibited substances. As an athlete, it is your responsibility to check the medication before you use it.

Click here to learn more about it.

For more information about prohibited substances and methods click here.

Doping Control Process

Doping control (testing) is one tool that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Anti-Doping Organisations use to protect clean sport.

Learn more about the various steps of the Doping Control Process here.

Watch this clip about the doping control process created by HUNADO.

Quick Tips to Help you Create Good Whereabout Habits

As a Registered Testing Pool (RTP) Athlete, it is important that you provide accurate whereabouts information.

Watch this short movie to learn more about creating good Whereabouts habits.

Anti-Doping Glossary

Here you can find important anti-doping terms and its definitions.

For more information on our Anti-Doping rules, see Chapter D: IBU Anti-Doping Rules of the Integrity Code.

Useful Links:

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) https://www.wada-ama.org/en

Wada Prohibited List https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list

WADA Talks Video Interview Series – interview series with leading figures from sport https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1oBlL5YcSVEGIFFbx001XX2fCCUfV70

IOC Athlete365 – the official community for athletes which provides support through relevant advice, tools and services https://olympics.com/athlete365/

The Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) – provides you with information about the status of certain medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited list. https://www.globaldro.com/Home

The Biathlon Integrity Unit on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Ujd8D-guH-d01QXIddH7Q

ITA Webinars on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcByLBFzA9rhAYkR3dTNSg

Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations iNADO https://www.inado.org/

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