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Briefing for
Tournament
Chaperones
Why a Chaperone ?
( sometimes known as steward, attendant, escort )
• To verify that anti-doping regulations have been followed
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• To improve the quality of the Doping Control process
• As a convenience for the athlete
• … an important and responsible role – so chaperones must be
at least 18 years old
Procedure for dope testing
• A draw is made at half-time by the DCO and FIH Sport
Manager and/or FIH Medical Officer to identify athletes to be
tested
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• An athlete Notification for Dope Testing form will be filled out
and the DCO and/or the FIH MO/FIH Sport Manager or the
Chaperone will present this form to the team manager, who
will support and assist with the timely notification of the
athlete
• After the athlete has completed the competition, he/she will
sign and date the Notification Form and keep a copy. The
original will be kept by the DCO.
• Following this the athlete must stay in view of the Chaperone
until reporting to the Doping Control Station. The athlete is
required to report immediately to the Doping Control Station,
unless there is a valid reason for delay, as specified in
accordance with article 5.8.8 of the FIH Anti-Doping Rules
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• The athlete is entitled to be accompanied to the Doping
Control Station by a representative from his/her NA, or an
interpreter, if required.
• The athlete must show a valid identification document at the
Doping Control Station, where he/she will provide
information on the Doping Control Form.
• Sample collection will proceed in accordance with articles
5.9.2 – 5.9.11 of the FIH Anti-Doping Rules.
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• The teams will be informed about this procedure during the
Medical Briefing.
Example of
Notification
Form
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Role of the Chaperone 1
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When requested, be at the pitch-side with the Notification Form at least
10 minutes before the end of the match
Present the form to the team manager, who will assist with notification
of the athlete
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Confirm player’s identity and have notification signed
Stay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhere
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Escort the player to the Doping Control Station
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Wait in the Doping Control Station while the player is having the test
until the DCO tells you everything is complete and you are dismissed
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If not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to
produce another sample
Role of the Chaperone 2
• Be courteous at all times
• The player is entitled to confidentiality about being
identified for testing
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• If there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH
Sport Manager or the DCO – but do not leave the player to
do so
The player is not allowed to
• Go to the toilet
• Take a shower
• Have an ice-bath
( this is to ensure that the first urine after notification is
tested )
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The player is allowed to
• Go anywhere
• Eat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive rehydration
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• Obtain medical treatment or warm down
• Change their clothes
• Participate in ceremonies or interviews
• Obtain necessary identification or locate an
interpreter/representative
The chaperone is not allowed to
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• To give or advise the player on food or drinks
• To give medication or treatment even if the player asks for it
Technical Officials Seminar
Utrecht 15 – 17 July 2011
Case report
Chaperonning at the Olympics
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Final action
• DCO, FIH Sport Manager and chaperones should exchange
names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult
each other
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• Thank you and good luck