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GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA

An Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

ATHLETE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When selected for doping control, athletes have the right to:

  • A representative
  • An interpreter, if available
  • Ask for additional information about the sample collection process
  • Request modifications to the sample collection process
  • Request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons
  • Athletes can request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for the following reasons (providing they remain in sight of the Chaperone/DCO at all times):

For In-Competition Testing: 

  • Participation in a medal ceremony 
  • Fulfilment of media commitments 
  • Performing a warm down 
  • Competing in further competitions 
  • Obtaining necessary medical treatment 
  • Obtaining photo identification 
  • Locating a representative and/or interpreter 
  • Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and as approved by the Doping Control Officer (DCO). 

For Out-of-Competition Testing: 

  • Locating a representative 
  • Completing a training session 
  • Receiving necessary medical treatment 
  • Obtaining photo identification 
  • Any other exceptional circumstances which may be justified, and as approved by the DCO. 

When selected for doping control, athletes have the responsibility to: 

  • Comply with the sample collection procedure (failure to do so could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation) 
  • Provide appropriate photo identification to the DCO or Chaperone Report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for a delay 
  • Remain within continuous observation of the DCO or Chaperone at all times from the point of notification until the sample collection procedure is complete