The 2019 WADA Prohibited List was released on the 1st January, with a number of modifications. Whether you’re a player, coach, physio or doctor, it’s vital you are aware of the changes so you don’t get caught out and end up with a ban from sport.
To help understand these changes UK Anti Doping (UKAD) have prepared 2 fact sheets highlighting the important changes; an athlete version and one for athlete support personnel (ASP) useful for coaches and sport science / medical staff. The fact sheets highlight key points about the List and the modifications to the List in 2019. The List outlines substances and methods which are banned both in and out-of-competition, but it is not exhaustive as most categories only include common examples. These fact sheets can be accessed using the buttons at the bottom of this page.
Please feel free to distribute to your coaching colleagues and staff, players and parents involved in basketball and continue on basketball mission for a clean game.
The full List can be quite dry to read unless you’re into chemistry(hence the fact sheets), but it contains vital information you need to know when training, competing or working with athletes. Several of the changes relate to supplements, or ingredients commonly found within them. UKAD advises athletes to take a food-first approach to nutrition where possible, as no guarantees can ever be made that a supplement is free from banned substances.
If you’re in any doubt about any medications or their ingredients, you can check them on the Global DRO website. Supplements can be checked on the Informed Sport website, but please be aware this only minimises the risk, no guarantee can be given that any particular supplement is free from prohibited substances. If you’re still uncertain, you can contact [email protected].
The full 2019 Prohibited List can be viewed here.
