Australian Sports Drug Agency Annual Report

ASDA snapshot: 2003-04

ASDA’s values

  • Realise our potential
  • Act with integrity
  • Respect for individuals
  • Embrace challenge.

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Strategic Breakthrough Issues

  • Deterrence- Programs that deter the use of banned doping practices
  • People - Enhanced organisational capability and capacity
  • International Response – Athletes are able to participate in fair international competition
  • Business Improvement – A viable and socially responsible organisation.

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2003-04 ASDA highlights

  • Completed Australia’s national drug testing program of 6,615 tests with 72 percent conducted with No Advance Notice.
  • Completed a pre-Athens Games anti-doping program of 1,644 tests with 81 percent conducted with No Advance Notice.
  • Delivered 274 education sessions that reached 7,706 Australian athletes and support staff.
  • Helped develop revised enabling legislation, consistent with Code requirements.
  • ASDA’s revised legislation passed through Australia’s Parliament.
  • Implemented Code requirements into ASDA’s day to day business.
  • Supported NFs as they made policy changes to become Code compliant.
  • Helped develop World Anti-Doping Program documentation for WADA.
  • Helped complete WADA’s 2003 worldwide drug testing program via ASDA’s involvement with the DFSC.
  • Developed of ASDA’s Business Integrity Program.

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2004-05 outlook

  • Continue implementing the Code under ASDA’s new legislation.
  • Enhance Australia’s already strong anti-doping system.
  • Implement a strengthened blood testing program.
  • Prepare to deliver anti-doping services to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
  • Review ASDA’s organisational structure and performance.
  • Develop the 2005-09 ASDA Strategic Plan.
  • Develop ASDA’s next Certified Agreement.

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