What is the CIS Doping Control Program?
They coordinate an unannounced "no-notice" and "short notice" diping control program as well as announced testings.
Eligibility:
1 in 25 CIS student-athletes are tested each year
To see what is permitted and what is banned, go to www.cces.ca or directly at substanceinquiries@cces.ca, or 1-800-672-7775.
Be carefull when selecting a decongestant, antihistamine or cough product as many over-the-counter medications contain banned substances such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Some of these products contain "natural" or botanical sources of banned or restricted substances without listing the banned substance (for instance. "ma huang" is an herbal equivalent to the banned drug ephedrine, as is "Sida Cordifolia"
Athletes who have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation with a two year sport ineligibility penalty shall be subject to unannounced testing for the duration of the penalty, regardless of their membership status with any Sport Governing Body or Sport Organization.
Athlete Selection:
Each athlete on a university team shall be required to sign the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Athlete Acknowledgement Form which shall act as a consent form.
Anti-Doping Rule Violations:
- refusing or failing to comply with Doping Control Procedures
- condoning the use of Banned Substances or Practices
- counseling or advising others to use Banned Substances or Practices
- avoiding or aiding in avoiding Doping ControlProcedures
and detection of Banned
Substances or Practices - securing supplying or administering Banned Substances or Pracitices
- possessing Banned Substances without valid medical reason
- importing or selling banned substances
- failing to cooperated as requested in any CCES or Sport Governing Body investigation into a possible Anti-Doping Rules Violation
- failing to recognize or adhere to sanctions imposed under this Policy
- use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or
a prohibited method
Penalties for Anti-Doping Violations:
1st Violation: - 2 years sport ineligibility
2nd Violation - lifetime ineligibility