As a weightlifter in Canada, it's important to understand your responsibilities regarding anti-doping. Here's what you need to know:
Your Anti-Doping Obligations
- All members of Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) are subject to anti-doping testing, both in and out of competition.
- The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) oversees domestic testing for athletes in Canada.
National Athlete Pool (NAP)
- Advanced athletes are added to the National Athlete Pool (NAP).
- NAP athletes receive annual education and sign an Athlete Contract.
- There are over 260 athletes in the NAP.
Registered Testing Pool (RTP)
- The RTP consists of about 16 elite weightlifters, typically national team members.
- RTP athletes must complete quarterly whereabouts and provide a daily 1-hour window for testing.
Testing Statistics
- Approximately 150 tests are performed on weightlifters each year.
- Most testing is conducted out-of-competition.
- In-competition testing may occur at national, regional, provincial championships, or local qualifying events.
Sanctioned Competitions
- All sanctioned competitions in the Weightlifting Canada Halterophile (WCH) calendar are subject to doping control.
- The CCES can test any WCH member at any time and place.
Testing Process
- The CCES decides which events to test.
- No one knows in advance when testing will occur, who will be tested, or how many athletes will be tested.
Remember, as an athlete, it's your responsibility to stay informed and comply with anti-doping regulations. You will find more useful resources here.
If you have questions and need further guidance, please direct them to AWA’s High Performance Director at hpdirector@albertaweightlifting.com and we will help direct your inquiry.
