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FC Durham Academy Anti-Doping Policy

FC Durham Academy Anti-Doping Policy

FC Durham Academy follows the anti-doping regulations and guidelines laid out in accordance with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), as has been adopted by the Canadian Soccer Association.

The Canadian Anti-Doping Program

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the custodian of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP); the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. The CADP consists of several components such as in- and out-of-competition testing, education, medical exemptions, and the consequences of doping violations. The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards.

Canada Soccer has adopted the CADP which means that you can be confident that you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. Canada Soccer’s anti-doping policy reflects and supports the CADP.

While the CCES administers anti-doping for the Canadian sport community, you may also be subject to the rules of your international federation. Learn more about FIFA’s anti-doping policies and procedures.

The CCES recommends that athletes take the following actions to ensure they don’t commit an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation:

  • Know your rights and responsibilities as an athlete with regard to anti-doping.
  • Always comply with a testing request if you are notified for doping control.
  • Check all medications and products before taking them to ensure they do not contain ingredients that are banned.
  • Verify your medical exemption requirements.
  • Do not take supplements, but if you do, take steps to minimize your risk.
  • Get the latest news. Sign up to receive CCES media releases and advisory notes.

Additional resources and information

  • The CCES Athlete Zone is a hub of resources and information for athletes and their support personnel.
  • The Global DRO provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific substances based on the current WADA Prohibited List.
  • Physicians and medical personnel are encouraged to use the CCES Doc Zone for targeted medical information.
  • Read more about the Canadian Anti-Doping Program.
  • The World Anti-Doping Agency works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
  • The CCES is a proud and active member of the True Sport Movement - a movement that is based on the simple idea that good sport can make a great difference.

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) Educational Resources

Anti-Doping and Values-Based Sport Information:

Substance Information:

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs):

Report Doping:

Note: Various printed resources are available. Contact the CCES for more information (education@cces.ca or 1-800-672-7775).