In accordance with World Lacrosse Anti-Doping, Swiss Lacrosse is a full supporter of WADA – the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in our commitment to clean sport practices. Swiss Lacrosse has adopted WADA’s anti-doping policies and procedures for all of its national team events (National team competitions and national team practices).
This includes:
- the use of the WADA Code,
- the five International Standards (List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, Testing, Laboratories, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Protection of Privacy and Personal Information), and
- Whereabouts Information.
The management of the anti-doping program is performed through the International Testing Agency (ITA).
What do athletes need to know?
Athletes responsibility:
✔Know and follow the rules
✔Be available for sample collection
✔Inform medical personnel of your obligations as an international athlete
✔Cooperate with anti-doping organizations and your sports federation
✔Take responsibility for what you ingest
Actions to take:
✔Familiarize yourself with the banned substances list (in and out of competition)
✔ Review the educational material available
✔ File your TUE before competition and know when it expires (where applicable)
Support and resources:
A summary of the important information to know: Anti-doping requirements
Contact Tiffany Mcintire (antidoping@swisslax.ch) with any questions about Anti-Doping requirements or assistance with your TUE filing.