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.

The Canadian Lacrosse Association and Lacrosse Nova Scotia have 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. The Canadian Lacrosse Associations’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.

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.6

Additional Resources and Information

·         The CCES AthleteZone 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 DocZone 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.

For additional resources and more about anti-doping, please contact the CCES

·         Email: info@cces.ca

·         Call toll-free: 1-800-672-7775

·         Online: www.cces.ca/athletezone