The Athletes’ Commission believes that all athletes, coaches, officials, staff, and volunteers who wish to participate in sports, particularly those related to the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, have a fundamental right to engage in a fair, safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. This environment should be free from all forms of harm, discrimination, abuse, violence, and neglect.
The purpose of the policies and procedures is to safeguard athletes, protect the integrity of sports and sports organizations, ensure the well-being of those involved in sports, and promote the values of a safe sporting environment.
The policy is designed to assist coaches and athlete representatives in handling disclosures of harassment and abuse by athletes. Its goal is to reduce the risk of athletes experiencing harassment and abuse, thereby minimizing the negative effects on athlete development.
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Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE’S)
What is a Therapeutic Use Exemption – TUE?
Athletes may have illnesses or conditions that require them to take particular medications or undergo procedures. If the medication or method requires to treat the Athlete’s illness or condition is prohibited as per the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA ) Prohibited List and Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may give that athlete the authorisation to use that substance or method while competing without invoking an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) and applicable sanction.
Important Note
Using a prohibited substance or method without a TUE may result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
As an athlete, you have a responsibility to inform your physician(s) that you are bound to anti-doping rules. You and your physician(s) should check the Prohibited List for whatever substance/method you are prescribed. If the substance/method is prohibited, discuss with your physician(s) the option of using non-prohibited alternatives. If there are none, apply for a TUE.
Remember athletes have the ultimate responsibility for whatever substance enters their body.
