Drugs in sport is one of ‘the’ issues of the 21st Century.
The PCA takes its responsibility in this area very seriously.
Hand-in-hand with the ECB, the PCA has initiated the Anti-Doping Education Programme, to support the ECB’s new, WADA compliant, Anti-Doping Code.
The programme will deliver one-on-one education to all professionals as well as a continual flow of information, advice and workshops.
The Anti-Doping Code
ECB’s new Anti-Doping Code, due to take effect this season, will be compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, which means a more rigid procedure and potentially harsher sanctions. This makes it more important than ever that you know what the Code says and what it means to you. The PCA have initiated, with strong support from the ECB, an Anti-Doping Education Programme designed to give you the information to get through this part of being a professional sportsman with as little grief as possible.
The Programme
In addition to all the usual information delivery (pre-season talks, posters, emails, literature, video and text messages), the new Code introduces a compulsory one-to-one education programme for every first class pro. Ian Smith will meet every one of you for 10 to 15 minutes to take you through an aspect of the Code.
Commitments
Ian Smith will be attending training days and matches and will nominate those who must see him that day – remember, not only is attendance compulsory as part of the Code, but it’s for your own good too. Ian is sympathetic to your cricket needs and will work with you to cause the least possible disruption.
Expectations
By the end of 2006 every player will have had at least one session with Ian and will have been taught at least one of the five key Anti-Doping education modules. These are:
- Recreational Drugs and other lifestyle issues – gambling, alcohol, promiscuity and depression.
- Supplements.
- The Prohibited List and Drugs Information Database.
- Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), Medications, Treatments and Prescriptions.
- Testing Procedures.
Consequences
A first offence could see you banned from cricket for up to two years. Don’t get caught out – this is serious.
Vital sources of information are:
- Is what you want to take banned or permitted?
Drug Information Database: www.didglobal.com,
email drug-free@uksport.gov.uk or call 0800 528 0004.
- PCA Confidential Helpline 0844 800 6873.
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