The Canadian Anti-Doping Program

Shooting Federation of Canada has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. This means that you, as a member of SFC, are part of a world-class anti-doping program designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. SFC’s Anti-Doping Policy and Code of Conduct & Ethics reflect and support the CADP.

Under the CADP, Sport Integrity Canada conducts in- and out-of-competition testing, delivers education, helps athletes and support personnel navigate the rules around medications, and enforces consequences for those who break the rules.

The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Code and all  International Standards which means that it’s harmonized with the rules used around the world. The 2021 CADP is currently in effect.

The CADP applies to all members and athlete support personnel. Athletes participating in SFC-sanctioned activities may be selected for doping control testing.

Athletes and support personnel may also be subject to the rules of our international federation. Learn more about ISSF’s anti-doping policies and procedures here

Anti-doping rules can be complicated, but training and competing clean doesn’t have to be. The following resources and supports are available to help.

 

Competition Manipulation

Competition manipulation is recognized as a major threat to the integrity of sport on a global scale and without measures in place to manage sport betting and corruption, it will continue to grow. Sport Integrity Canada is working with trusted partners to protect the integrity of Canadian sport and to educate the sport community about the risks associated with such activities. For more information, complete Understanding Competition Manipulation, a 15-minute primer course.

Athlete Responsibilities

While all athletes and support personnel should be familiar with the specific rules of the CADP and the Code, there is more each athlete can do to protect themselves and meet the requirements.

Complete your education

Athletes in the National Athlete Pool (NAP) and designated athlete support personnel must complete a course in the Anti-Doping series every year. How to access e-learning:

Athletes who are not in the NAP have no annual requirement but are invited to learn more via the Untracked version of the course that is available on Sport Integrity Canada’s website.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are a young athlete’s best resource and their biggest supporter in a complex anti-doping system.

Check your medications

Prescription and non-prescription medications can contain ingredients on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List

  • To check the status of your medication, search by DIN, name, or ingredient in Global DRO.
  • Learn more or ask a question

Know your exemption requirements

Question supplements

The use of supplements is widespread in sport, and there are some legitimate, scientifically supported, and relatively safe uses of them. However, supplements can be risky. They may contain prohibited substances, which means using them can lead to anti-doping rule violations.

Supplements should ideally be used as part of an individualized nutrition and/or performance plan under supervision of medical support personnel.

Be cannabis smart

Cannabis is prohibited in competition, and using cannabis out of competition can still cause a positive test.

Prepare for doping control

Sport Integrity Canada collects and tests urine, blood and dried blood spot samples to detect doping. Whether in or out of competition, it’s important to be ready in case you’re notified for testing.

  • Know your rights and responsibilities during testing.
  • Carry photo ID so the Doping Control Officer (DCO) can verify your identity.
  • A representative can accompany you during doping control. Athletes, consider who could be your representative. Support personnel, you can offer to accompany an athlete.
  • As an athlete, it’s important for you and your representative to work with the DCO and comply with the sample collection procedures.
  • Keep a record of your medications and supplements so you can declare
  • Let your support personnel know if you are selected for testing.
  • Both athletes and their representatives can ask the DCO questions during the sample collection process.
  • Learn more

Report Doping

Protecting clean sport is a shared responsibility. Sport Integrity Canada provides you with a secure and anonymous means to report suspected doping.

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