Shinty Drug Testing | |
01 March 2023 The Camanachd Association will introduce an “in competition” testing programme, using UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) testers to carry out random drug tests during the 2023 shinty season. Players will be selected at random by UKAD testers with costs covered by the Camanachd Association. A workshop aimed at players, coaches and club leaders took place last week and the provision of anti-doping education and updates will become an annual event. Clubs will be provided with guidance around how the testing is undertaken, whether it be at cup finals, league or cup games and internationals and receive confirmation of the number of tests to be carried out annually. The Camanachd Association said that this comprehensive set of steps aims to help mitigate the risk of drug taking within shinty and there is currently a range of resources, templates, and support in place with UKAD staff available to assist with the process. |