Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Anti-Doping Workshop
AN INVITATION TO: Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Anti-Doping Workshop
Attention all athletes
In order to protect the Spirit of Sport in NI and raise awareness of Anti-Doping issues, Sport NI in conjunction with SINI and NI Commonwealth Games Council will be running a number of anti-doping workshops over the Summer months for all potential Commonwealth Games athletes.
Monday 26th July 2010
Lisburn Leisureplex, Lagan Room 2
5.45pm– Light Refreshments
6.00 - 8.00pm – Workshop
It's your opportunity to learn:
•How to choose your medication and check supplements for illegal ingredients
•Knowing your rights when called for a random drugs test
•The testing procedure and what you can expect
•Commonwealth Medical Team will also be present for information and advice
All Commonwealth athletes should attend one of these workshop sessions, and you are welcome to bring along your support personnel coach/parent etc.
Please confirm attendance before Wednesday 21st July by:
e-mail to: anti-doping@sportni.net or phone: Noleen Lennon - 02890 383 856
We look forward to seeing you on 26th July.
With the run up to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October and looking ahead to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, awareness of drugs in sport has never been more relevant. As such, Sport Northern Ireland today launched its Anti-Doping initiative 'Pure Winner'. The initiative has been established to educate and inform athletes and athlete support personnel about key issues concerning doping in sport in order for athletes to prepare and succeed in competition. This initiative is welcomed by and has the full support of the Sports Institute Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a unique part of the world in Anti-Doping terms, as it falls under the jurisdiction of two National Anti-Doping Organisations, namely UK Anti-Doping (formerly UK Sport) and the Irish Sports Council. Ultimately it will create a constant 'stop and think' thought process for athletes/coaches/sports/support personnel. The underlying aim is to act as a regular reminder of the importance of being cautious with regards to Anti-Doping issues and to raise awareness in terms of checking medication, the prohibited list, monitoring intake, supplements, and generally keeping alert and knowledgeable.
So, if you are an athlete, a coach, a sports club, a governing body or other sports support personnel and would be interested in registering for forthcoming education sessions, please email your details to anti-doping@sportni.net.
