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Testing

Rights and responsibilities

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If an athlete has a problem with the testing session, they should note their concerns on the paperwork.

Athletes have certain rights and responsibilities when being tested. It is important that athletes know and understand these rights and responsibilities. Under the World Anti-Doping Code, ignorance is no excuse.

Athlete rights

Athletes have the right to:

  • have a representative present during testing
  • have an interpreter, if available
  • ask for additional information about the testing process
  • request modifications for athletes with disabilities
  • request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons (provided they remain in sight of the Chaperone at all times):

    • for in-competition testing:
    • performing a warm down
    • competing in further competitions
    • fulfilling media commitments
    • participating in a victory ceremony
    • obtaining necessary medical treatment
    • obtaining photo identification
    • locating a representative and/or interpreter
    • any other exceptional circumstances as approved by the DCO
      for out-of-competition testing:
    • locating a representative
    • completing a training session
    • receiving necessary medical treatment
    • obtaining photo identification
    • any other exceptional circumstances as approved by the DCO.

 

Athlete responsibilities

Athletes have the responsibility to:

  • remain within direct observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification by the DCO or Chaperone until the completion of the sample collection procedure
  • produce appropriate identification
  • comply with sample collection procedures
  • report immediately for a test, unless there is a valid reason for a delay.