ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM
An essential ingredient of sport, ethical behaviour is the cornerstone to fair and equal competition. Football Canada's Anti-Doping Program is an integral part of promoting ethical behaviour within the Canadian Amateur Football community.
"The Drug-Free Program" was first produced in June 1990. A revised document, Football Canada's Drug-Free Program, was adopted at Football Canada's Annual General Meeting in June of 1993. Effective 2006, Football Canada’s Drug-Free Program is renamed “Football Canada’s Anti-Doping Program” to reflect not only drug-free sport, but also anti-doping which includes the use of prohibited substances and/or prohibited methods.
Athletes who participate in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), Quebec Junior Football League (QJFL) and at the Football Canada Cup (Under 18) National Championship are the major target groups for education and testing.
However, there is an on-going need for awareness and education programs at even younger ages. Football Canada is committed to developing awareness and education programs to meet these needs, consistent with, and in cooperation, with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).
Member Associations are encouraged to implement awareness and education programs regarding Fair Play and Doping-Free sport at very early ages. Football Canada has resource lists available for those agencies that wish to take on these challenges. Contact Football Canada for details.
Anti-Doping Education Resources
Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemption Guideline