Terms used:

Act

The Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act S.C. 2009, c.23 including the regulations made pursuant to the Act, and any statute or regulations that may be substituted, as amended from time to time.

Affiliation

Defines with which Section a Club or Skating School, a Registrant or a Coach has an association.

Board

The board of Directors of Skate Canada.

Club

A not-for-profit organization that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs and is managed by a volunteer board of directors.

Counter

A turn executed on one foot from an outside edge to an outside edge or an inside edge to an inside edge, with the exit curve on a different lobe from the entry curve. The skater turns in the direction opposite to the entry curve (i.e. in the direction of the exit curve).

Director

An individual elected or appointed to serve on the Board pursuant to this Bylaw.

Event

The name given to a group of skaters entered in a category.  There may be one event per category or several events per category depending on the number of total entries.  Each event is independent of the other events within the category. 

Events

The name given to a group of skaters entered in a category.  There may be one event per category or several events per category depending on the number of total entries.  Each event is independent of the other events within the category. 

International Competitions

Within Canada, these are defined as competitions/championships conducted according to the rules of the International Skating Union, where teams from at least one foreign country are invited by Skate Canada.

International Skating Union

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee administering the sports of Figure Skating and Speed Skating throughout the world. The ISU is composed of a number of national associations called ISU Members that administer ISU sports at the national level and recognize that all international matters are under the sole jurisdiction and control of the ISU.

Member

Each person that meets the requirements of any of the three Member classes as defined in Article 3 hereof [of the bylaws] and that has been duly admitted as a member of Skate Canada.

 

Members

Each person that meets the requirements of any of the three Member classes as defined in Article 3 hereof [of the bylaws] and that has been duly admitted as a member of Skate Canada.

 

Officer

The President and such other officers as the Board may determine by Ordinary Resolution.

Ordinary Resolution

A resolution passed by the majority of votes cast on that resolution.

President

The president of Skate Canada. The President is the chair of the Board.

Registrant

Includes (i) an individual who is registered by a Club or Skating School with Skate Canada and who is subject to all applicable rules, regulations and policies of Skate Canada but who is not a Member; and (ii) an individual who is engaged in any activity provided, sponsored, supported, sanctioned or recognized by Skate Canada and registered directly with Skate Canada but who is not a Member.

Section

An organization incorporated or organized in a particular province or territory (and in some cases, a combination thereof) strategically aligned with Skate Canada, that may receive funds from provincial or territorial Governmental Authorities and be subject to applicable sport recognition programs and transfer payment arrangements. Each Section is held to the governance and operating requirements of their respective province and / or territory(ies) and is responsible for skating in their respective jurisdictions.

Segments

The name given to a portion of an event.  Some categories have two segments (e.g., short program and free program) and some categories have only one segment.

Skating School

An organization other than a Club that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs.

Policy Owner(s) Division: Enterprise Risk Management

Effective Date: October 01, 2019

Last Review Date: October 01, 2019

Applicable Laws, Regulations, or Other Identified Risks:

  • Canadian Anti-Doping Program, administered by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports
  • International Skating Union (“ISU”) AntiDoping Rules
  • ISU Anti-Doping Procedures
  • ISU Constitution and Regulations, specifically Article 25, Disciplinary Commission, Filing of Complaints
  • ISU Code of Ethics
  • Sport Canada – Athlete Assistance Program
  • World Anti-Doping Agency Code (“WADA”) and International Standards and guidelines

Policy Statement

Skate Canada is committed to world-wide ethics in relation to anti-doping and the advancement of clean sport. This Anti-Doping Policy (this “Policy”) has been established to demonstrate our commitment to an ethical environment and ensure the integrity of our sport is protected. In addition, this Policy supports the objectives of Safe Sport in ensuring there is a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all of our participants in the skating community.

Background/Rationale

This Policy is designed to provide a fair, consistent and effective response to the use of performance enhancing drugs and other doping behaviour. It is also in keeping with what is intrinsically valuable about sport – commonly referred to as “the spirit of sport”. It is the essence of Olympism, it is how we play true.

Through this Policy, Skate Canada endorses and adopts the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (“CADP”), and the International Skating Union (“ISU”) Anti-Doping Rules, ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, which are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) World AntiDoping Code (the “WADA Code”)”, and the WADA International Standards and guidelines.

In addition, Skate Canada, as a member federation of the ISU, must be fully compliant with the ISU Anti-Doping Rules, ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, and ISU Code of Ethics. The ISU Anti-Doping Rules, ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, and ISU Code of Ethics may apply to certain skaters/athletes of Skate Canada in certain situations. The ISU Anti-Doping rules are fully compliant with the WADA Code and the WADA International Standards and guidelines as they may exist from time to time.

In the event of a conflict between other anti-doping policies established by Skate Canada and the CADP and/or the ISU anti-doping rules, the rules of the ISU will prevail, as applicable.

Definitions

Certain terms used herein may not be capitalized; however, for the purposes of this Policy, the following terms herein have the ascribed meanings as set forth below. In addition, all references in this Policy to the singular include the plural and vice versa.

AAP means the Athlete Assistance Program, a Government of Canada funding program, through Sport Canada, to the Canadian sport system which contributes to improved Canadian athlete performances at major international sporting events, enabling athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances

ADRV means the Anti-Doping Rule Violations as set out in the WADA Code, as amended and which are in force and effect

affiliate means a section, a club or skating school who has an affiliation with Skate Canada

athlete, as defined by CCES, means any person who competes in sport at the international level (as defined by each international sport federation) or the national level (as defined by each national sport anti-doping organization). For Skate Canada, athlete means a person who competes internationally for Canada

athlete-support personnel, as defined by CCES, means any coach, trainer, manager, agent, team staff, official, medical, paramedical, parent or any other person working with, treating or assisting an athlete participating in or preparing for sport competition

Board means the board of directors of Skate Canada

Bylaws means the bylaws of Skate Canada as amended and which are, from time to time, in force and effect

CADP means the Canadian Anti-Doping Program, as implemented and managed by the CCES

cannabis means a cannabis plant as defined in the Federal Cannabis Act and the Ontario Cannabis Act

CCES means the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports, which is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization. CCES is responsible for the implementation and management of the CADP

CEO means Chief Executive Officer of Skate Canada, a Board-appointed position

clean sport means, for the purposes of this Policy, free from doping

club means a not-for-profit organization that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs and is managed by a volunteer board of directors

competition means (as defined in the CADP, ISU Anti-Doping Rules and IS Anti-Doping Procedures and WADA Code) a single race, match, game or singular sport contest. For stage races and other sport contests where prizes are awarded on a daily or other interim basis the distinction between a competition and an event will be as provided in the ISU rules. A single skating competition, regardless of how many segments, heats or qualifying rounds it consists of, provided that it leads to one final result. The skaters/athletes competing in such competition may be competing as individuals or as a team

director means a person elected or appointed to serve on the Board pursuant to the Bylaws

employee means a person who is hired by Skate Canada on a permanent full-time or short-term on-going basis, or on a temporary/contract basis for a defined period of time

event means (as defined as defined in the CADP, ISU Anti-Doping Rules and IS AntiDoping Procedures and WADA Code) by a series of individual competitions conducted under one ruling body for the event (examples include, but not limited to, the Olympic Games, ISU events (as defined by the ISU), Skate Canada events (as defined by Skate Canada)

FERM Committee means the Finance and Enterprise Risk Management committee, which is a standing committee as established by the Board

individual means all persons in any way connected with skaters/athletes of Skate Canada of any level who may be in a position to counsel or assist a skater and/or athlete in the use of banned and/or restricted substances and methods for performance enhancement. This includes but is not limited to: coaches, team leaders, officials, medical, paramedical, parents or any other person working with, treating or assisting a registrant, such as event volunteers, officers, directors, employees, etc. defined as athlete-support personnel

International Standard(s) means the international standards and guidelines adopted by WADA in support of the WADA Code, as revised from time to time

IOC means the International Olympic Committee

ISU means the International Skating Union, which is the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administering sports in the branches of figure skating and speed skating throughout the world. The ISU is composed of a number of national associations called ISU Members, who administer ISU sports at the national level and recognize that all international matters are under the sole jurisdiction and control of the ISU. ISU is responsible for the ISU Anti-Doping Rules and ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, as compiled in accordance with the WADA Code, which apply to all skating activities over which the ISU has jurisdiction

member means each entity that meets the requirements of any of the three-member classes as defined in Article 3 of the Bylaws

organization means Skate Canada

officer means the President of Skate Canada and such other officers as the Board may determine by ordinary resolution

President means the chair of the Board and an officer of Skate Canada

Prohibited List means the list of prohibited substances and methods at all times (in-andout of competition), which serves as the cornerstone of the WADA Code, as revised from time to time

skater means a person who is registered at a club or skating school with Skate Canada and who is subject to all applicable rules, regulations and policies of Skate Canada but who is not a member; and (ii) a person who is engaged in any activity provided, sponsored, supported, sanctioned or recognized by Skate Canada and registered directly with Skate Canada but who is not a member

section means, for the purposes of management and control of Skate Canada, the 10 geographic jurisdictions (as defined in Section 8.1 of the Bylaws)

skating school means an organization other than a club that is operating for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada skating programs

Sport Canada means the division of the federal Government of Canada who provides leadership and funding to help ensure a strong Canadian sport system which enables Canadians to progress from early sport experiences to high performance excellence, including the AAP

WADA means the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which is an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries – which includes the possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV)

WADA Code means the WADA core document, as revised from time to time, that provides the framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities, and is designed to harmonize anti-doping policies and ensure the standards are the same for all athletes

Policy Scope/Applicability

This Policy applies to all skaters/athletes of Skate Canada. Covered in like-manner are all persons and/or athlete-support personnel (as defined by the CCES), members, and affiliates of Skate Canada in any way connected with skaters/athletes of Skate Canada of any level and who may be in a position to counsel or assist a skater(s) and/or athlete(s) in the use of banned and/or restricted substances, illicit drug use, and banned methods. The published Prohibited List includes both prohibited substances and methods, as updated from time to time.

Policy Requirements

Guiding Principles

  • Promoting a culture of clean sport
  • Respecting the ISU Anti-Doping Rules and ISU Anti-Doping Procedures
  • Supporting athletes to compete drug-free through doping control programs and testing
  • Reporting doping and suspicious activity
  • Delivering anti-doping education

Promoting a Culture of Clean Sport

Skate Canada unequivocally forbids and is opposed to the use, possession and the supply of banned and restricted substances and methods/practices for the purpose of performance enhancement by skaters/athletes and athlete-support personnel of Skate Canada. We rely on, and expect everyone in the skating community to embrace antidoping responsibilities and compliance with the programs and rules in place nationally and internationally to ensure the protection of clean sport and competition.

All skaters/athletes of Skate Canada have the right to compete on a clean and level playing field in sport knowing that they, and their competitors, are free from the influence of drugs (including both legal and illegal drugs, cannabis, and over the counter/prescription drugs and supplements). Fair and equal competition is an essential tenet of sport. The use of performance enhancing drugs and other doping behaviour severely damages the legitimacy of sport and undermines the integrity of clean athletes and what is intrinsically valuable about the “spirit of sport”. The “spirit of sport” is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including:

  • Ethics, fair play, and honesty
  • Health
  • Excellence in performance
  • Character and education
  • Fun and joy
  • Teamwork
  • Dedication and commitment
  • Respect for rules and laws
  • Respect for self and other participants
  • Courage
  • Community and solidarity

Doping is fundamentally contrary to “the spirit of sport."

Respecting the Anti-Doping Rules

The anti-doping rules and procedures of Skate Canada, as a national sports organization, are the rules and procedures with respect to prohibited substances and methods as set out by the ISU in accordance with the WADA Code and as adopted by the CCES as part of the CADP. Acceptance and adherence to these rules are a condition of being a skater/athlete, regardless of the level of competition.

In summary, the ADVR’s under the WADA Code, which may be revised from time to time, are as follows:

  • the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers in an athlete’s sample
  • the use or attempted use by an athlete of a prohibited substance or method
  • evading testing or refusing to provide a sample for drug testing
  • failing to provide accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information or missing a test
  • tampering or attempting to tamper with any part of the doping control process
  • possessing prohibited substances or methods
  • trafficking or attempted trafficking of any prohibited substance or method
  • administering or attempting to administer a prohibited substance or method to an athlete
  • covering up an anti-doping violation
  • an athlete associating with someone, such as a coach or medical professional, who has been found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation or equivalent

Reference: For complete details on the CADP anti-doping rules, ISU AntiDoping Rules and the ISU Anti-Doping Procedures, and the WADA Code, refer to the Related Documents section of this Policy 

Prohibited List

The Prohibited List is updated and published by WADA every year, and details all substances and methods that are prohibited or banned in sport. Publication of the updated Prohibited List is typically every October with an effective date of January 1 the following year.

A substance or method may be included on the list if it meets any two of the following criteria:

  • it has the potential to enhance sporting performance
  • it presents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete
  • it violates the spirit of sport

Reference: For further information on the Prohibited List on the WADA website, refer to the Related Documents section of this Policy

Recreational Drugs

Legal and/or illegal use of recreational drugs (which includes analgesics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis), even if not on the ISU banned or restricted list and/or the WADA Prohibited List, is prohibited and is fundamentally contradictory to “the spirit of sport” in general, and the ethics and values of Skate Canada.

Despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada for recreational purposes, this does not affect the status of cannabis in sport; cannabis continues to be a prohibited substance and a positive test can result in a sanction. For further information on sanctions, refer to the section below titled Consequences.

Reference: For further information from the CCES related to cannabis for recreational and/or medical purposes, refer to the Related Documents section of this Policy

Supporting Athletes to Compete Drug Free

Doping Control Program, Testing, and Appeals of Test Results

Testing in line with Skate Canada’s doping control program will be conducted in close co-operation with the CCES. As such, Skate Canada will be governed by and in accordance with the Canadian anti-doping rules as set out in the CADP of the CCES, in effect at the time of any test, for the purpose of testing skaters/athletes of Skate Canada and the determination of a possible doping-related infraction(s) of a person involved with Skate Canada. The Skate Canada doping control program therefore incorporates by reference the Canadian anti-doping rules as outlined within the CADP of the CCES, including the protest and appeal process contained therein. The same protest and appeal process apply to test results, which may not be part of Skate Canada’s doping control program. This would include such tests as conducted at the Olympics or other international competitions.

Skate Canada reserves the right to request testing of any restricted, banned, legal and/or illegal substances that are not a component of regular testing but are tested by special request of our organization and reported by the WADA designated laboratory.

During doping control process under CADP, athletes have certain rights and responsibilities:

Athletes have the right to:

  • a representative
  • an interpreter, if available
  • ask for additional information regarding the sample collection process and document any concerns
  • request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons providing you are chaperoned during the delay
  • request modifications to the sample collection process

Athletes have the responsibility to:

  • remain within the sight of sample collection personnel throughout the doping control process
  • produce identification
  • comply with sample collection procedures
  • report immediately to the doping control station for testing unless delayed for valid reasons
  • maintain control of your sample until it is sealed

Consequences

Sanctions and Penalties for Violating the Anti-doping Rules

Consequences related to anti-doping rule violations are dependent on the seriousness of the rule violation, whether the registrant has tested negative in other competitions, circumstances, and the degree of fault

The consequences of an anti-doping violation may include any and/or all of the following:

  • the disqualification of results in the event in which an ADVR occurs, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes;
  • imposition of a period of ineligibility up to a lifetime depending on the seriousness of the violation, including but not limited to the
    • prohibition against participation during ineligibility in any capacity in a competition or activity (other than authorized antidoping education or rehabilitation programs) authorized and/or organized by Skate Canada or any club/skating school that is a member of Skate Canada, or in competitions authorized or organized by any professional league or any international or national level event organization or any elite or national-level sporting activity funded by a governmental agency;
    • inability to train at any club/skating school that is a member of Skate Canada and/or member organization of the ISU (member in this instance as defined by the ISU);
  • disqualification of results in competitions subsequent to sample collection or commission of an ADVR;
  • allocation of The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) awards and forfeited prize money;
  • financial consequences; and
  • mandatory automatic publication of the violation.

All skaters/athletes, including their respective coach, of Skate Canada and individuals subject to this Policy need to make sure they have sufficient antidoping knowledge to avoid committing an ADVR and receiving a ban from sport.

Sanctions or Penalties of Other Authorities

Skate Canada will respect any penalty enacted pursuant to the breach of the CADP, whether the penalty or sanction is imposed by other authorities (such as, but not limited to, the CCES, WADA, the ISU or the Canadian Olympic Committee) to the extent of their authority, but will in no way limit the right to impose other or greater sanctions within the jurisdictional limits of Skate Canada.

Other Rights to Discipline

Nothing in the Skate Canada Anti-Doping Policy and doping control program in any way limits the right of other persons or authorities within Skate Canada to discipline skaters/athletes of Skate Canada and other individuals where and when so authorized.

Reporting Doping and Suspicious Activity

We all have a responsibility to report doping and suspicious activity in sport. Reports can be submitted through the CCES Report Doping Program by way of the following channels:

  • Online form at the CCES Report Doping website (https://reportdoping.ces.ca)
  • By telephone at +1-800-710-CCES (2237)
  • By email CCES at (mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
  • Download the CCES Report Doping App from Google Play or App Store

Delivering Anti-Doping Education

Skate Canada is committed to providing effective anti-doping education, both from the perspective of physiological effect and the perspective of fair play in sport.

Skate Canada Programs

The educational programs of Skate Canada will include any or all of the following:

  • provision of educational talks on anti-doping and doping control to National and Junior National Team skaters/athletes, and their coaches, and as applicable to the support staff of coaches and sections
  • distribution of information on pertinent educational material, policy and procedures documents, drug classification guides, Skate Canada Anti-Doping Policy and other applicable resources to National and Junior National Team skaters/athletes, coaches and their support staff, and sections
  • provision of contact information for the CCES in Skate Canada publications and the Skate Canada website

CCES

The cornerstone of the CCES approach to ethical sport is their responsibility to educate Canadian athletes and their support personnel about their rights and responsibilities. CCES educational programs are aimed at the prevention of doping through the teaching and promotion of the intrinsic values of the spirit of the sport that are supportive of clean sport.

For elite-level athletes, education is focused on an anti-doping program, including information about banned substances and methods, the sample collection process, and the CCES Whereabouts Program.

ISU

The main axes of clean sport are testing, prevention and education. Doping prevention is very important because it helps skaters/athletes to raise their awareness without putting their careers at risk. As part of that commitment, the ISU offers access to antidoping e-learning courses related to clean sport and anti-doping. It offers courses for athletes, coaches, doctors, and anyone interested in learning more about anti-doping and protecting the values of clean sport.

WADA

WADA is responsible for the WADA Code and the World Anti-Doping Program which supports it. As part of its mandate, WADA provides preventative methods such as values-based education programs targeted at athletes, coaches, doctors, trainers and parents on the dangers and consequences of doping, as well as the legal and social ramifications which are increasingly prevalent in anti-doping programs. In addition, and germane to the purpose of the WADA Code and the World Anti-Doping Program are the fundament rights of the athlete. In support of this, the Anti-Doping Charter of Athlete Rights has been established to ensure that athlete rights within anti-doping are clearly set out, accessible and universally applicable.

Code of Ethics

Skate Canada will maintain a Code of Ethics applicable to all individuals subject to this Policy aimed at appropriate conduct and ethical guidance, including those related to anti-doping.

Reference: For further information and resources on the CCES, the ISU, and WADA, refer to the Related Documents section of this Policy

Roles and Accountabilities

Skate Canada

Skate Canada is committed to the advancement of clean sport that rejects the use of performance enhancing drugs and methods, and the use of illegal or recreational drugs. Skate Canada works in partnership with Canada’s national anti-doping organization, the CCES, to prevent doping. Specifically, our mandate is to:

  • promote a culture of clean sport
  • deliver anti-doping education
  • organize testing programs
  • report doping and suspicious activity
  • support skaters/athletes of Skate Canada to compete drug free

In order to meet this mandate, the Senior Director, Operations ensures the ongoing development, application and maintenance of this Policy and the Policy goals as outlined under ‘Guiding Principles’ within the Policy Requirements section and in accordance with the Policy Management Policy

Skaters/Athletes

Skaters/athletes of Skate Canada bear ultimate responsibility for the products they ingest, regardless of how it got in their system and whether or not they had an intention to break antidoping policies and/or rules. As such, skaters/athletes of Skate Canada have a responsibility to:

  • have knowledge of and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules, specifically, those of Skate Canada, CADP, ISU, WADA Code and International Standards and guidelines, including the Prohibited List (published by WADA) which details all substances and methods prohibited or banned in sport)
  • take responsibility for what they ingest, meaning what they eat and drink and anything that may enter their body. The essential rule is that if it is in their body, they are responsible for it. In legal terms this is called ‘strict liability’
  • be available for testing and/or sample collection
  • reasonably cooperate with the CCES or another anti-doping organization investigating anti-doping violations; failure to do so may be the basis for disciplinary action within the sport
  • be familiar with their rights and responsibilities when selected for testing, including the Canadian Doping Control Regulations and the Canadian Policy on Doping in Sport, regulations and policies of the ISU, and the WADA Anti-Doping Charter of Athlete Rights, and to abide by these regulations and policies
  • be familiar with the protest and appeal procedures of CCES, the ISU, the Canadian Olympic Committee, IOC, or those administrators domestically sanctioned by Skate Canada or other international competitions should they have a complaint(s) about the testing procedure
  • be familiar with the requirements surrounding medications, in the event that they are sick, injured or have a common condition (e.g., asthma, diabetes) or an infection that requires treatment, to check the status of whether the medication and/or treatment is permitted in sport and does not contain a prohibited substance
  • be familiar with the Medical Exemptions and Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) rules and requirements and, where necessary, the process to apply for a TUE and the Medical Review process, as outlined in the CADP of the CCES, in the event that a medication and/or cannabis/cannabis derivative for medical purposes is needed but is prohibited in sport (Note: athletes that compete at the national or international level must apply for a TUE before they take any medication)
  • carefully assess the need for supplements, assess the risks associated with supplements and undertake a thorough research of the supplements under consideration, and assess the consequences to their career
  • ask questions when unclear about the anti-doping rules and their responsibilities
  • report, without delay, any actual or potential doping in sport and help keep it clean

Reference web sites for additional information:

  • WADA: Prohibited List (https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/sciencemedicine/prohibited-list-documents)
  • CCES: site with medication search function to determine if the medication is banned in sport (https://globaldro.com/ca/search)

Individuals to Whom this Policy Applies

Every individual to whom this Policy applies must:

  • have knowledge of and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules that apply to them or the skaters/athletes of Skate Canada they support - CADP, ISU, WADA Code and International Standards and guidelines, including the Prohibited List (published by WADA) which details all substances and methods prohibited or banned in sport)
  • reasonably cooperate with the CCES or another anti-doping organization investigating anti-doping violations and a failure to do so may be the basis for disciplinary action within the sport
  • use their considerable influence to promote a clean sport philosophy

Controls and Monitoring

Random Testing

Random testing is an essential part of promoting and protecting clean sport. It is a process to detect and deter those who are doping and to protect athletes who are clean competitors. As such, skaters/athletes of Skate Canada can be tested during an event (in-competition) or at any other time (out-of-competition).

CCES Athlete Whereabouts Program

As part of the CCES athlete Whereabouts program, skaters/athletes of Skate Canada in the Registered Testing Pool (also referred to as “RTP”) are required to submit timely and accurate whereabouts information for the purpose of locating them for no-notice out of-competition testing.

CCES Education

The CCES provides Canadian sport organizations and teams anti-doping e-learning courses that are designed to promote values in sport and address the various components of the CADP, including ethical sport, athlete rights and responsibilities, supplements, substances and methods on the Prohibited List, and sample collection procedures.

Skaters/Athletes in the National Athlete Pool (“NAP”)

Skate Canada requires all skaters/athletes that are part of the NAP to complete the anti-doping (tracked) e-learning course offered through the CCES. Such training is part of the terms and conditions of the registrant in the NAP, and as such is tracked for each NAP skater/athlete through an enrollment key to ensure completion by the required deadline.

Skaters/Athletes not in the NAP

An anti-doping (untracked) e-learning course is also available for skaters/athletes of Skate Canada not part of the NAP who wish to learn more about the CADP.

Reporting and Escalation/Exceptions

There are no exceptions to this Policy. Any issues or conflicts with this Policy will be escalated to the CEO and/or the President, as appropriate.

Governance/Oversight

The Board has oversight over this Policy.

This Policy is reviewed and approved at a minimum every three (3) years, or sooner if there are industry, legislative or regulatory changes, as part of policy review and validation in accordance with Skate Canada’s Policy Management Policy.

Related Documents

Skate Canada

Other Resources/Requirements

CCES

  • Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), and regulations and policies thereunder of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) (https://www.cces.ca/cadp-adoption)
  • Cannabis in Sport, published by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) (https://cces.ca/cannabis)
  • CCES medication search to determine if it is banned (https://www.globaldro.com/ca/search)
  • CCES Education and E-learning (https://www.cces.ca/node/40)
  • For additional resources and more about anti-doping, contact the CCES:
    • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Call toll-free: 1-800-672-7775
    • Online: www.cces.ca/athletezone

ISU

Sport Canada

  • Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program – policies and procedures thereunder
  • Sport Canada – The Canadian Policy Against Doping in Sport-2011, as amended from time to time)

WADA

  • World Anti-Doping Code (World Anti-Doping Agency), International Standards and Guidelines (https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/thecode/world-anti-doping-code)
  • WADA Resources – Athlete Reference Guides / Coach Reference Guides, etc. (https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/search)
  • WADA Prohibited List (https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/sciencemedicine/prohibited-list-documents)

Questions/Contact Information

For questions, please refer to the Senior Director, Operations.