The Canadian Anti-Doping Program
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the custodian of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP); the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. The CADP consists of several components such as in- and out-of-competition testing, education, medical exemptions, and the consequences of doping violations. The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards.
Bowls Canada Boulingrin (BCB) has adopted the CADP which means that you can be confident that you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. BCB’s anti-doping policy reflects and supports the CADP.
While the CCES administers anti-doping for the Canadian sport community, you may also be subject to the rules of your international federation. Learn more about World Bowls’ anti-doping policies and procedures.
The CCES recommends that athletes take the following actions to ensure they don’t commit an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation:
- Know your rights and responsibilities as an athlete with regard to anti-doping (www.cces.ca/athletes-rights-and-responsibilities)
- Always comply with a testing request if you are notified for doping control (www.cces.ca/sample-collection-procedures)
- Check all medications and products before taking them to ensure they do not contain ingredients that are banned (www.cces.ca/checkmeds)
- Verify your medical exemption requirements (www.cces.ca/medical-exemptions)
- Do not take supplements, but if you do, take steps to minimize your risk. (hyperlink to: www.cces.ca/en/supplements)
Additional Resources
- The CCES AthleteZone is a hub of resources and information for athletes and their support personnel. (link to: www.cces.ca/athletezone)
- The Global DRO provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific substances based on the current WADA Prohibited List. (link to: www.globaldro.com/)
- Read more about the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (www.cces.ca/canadian-anti-doping-program)
- The World Anti-Doping Agency works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment. (link to: wada-ama.org/)
- The CCES is a proud and active member of the True Sport Movement – a movement that is based on the simple idea that good sport can make a great difference. (link to: www.truesport.ca.)
For additional resources and more about anti-doping, please contact the CCES
- Email: info@cces.ca
- Call toll-free: 1-800-672-7775
Online: www.cces.ca/athletezone