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