Anti-Doping
UKAD Anti-Doping
All athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that they, and their competitors, are clean. We believe in clean sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and our International Federation (IF) the World Karate Federation to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected.
Anti-Doping Rules
The British Karate Federation has in place a set of anti-doping rules
that all athletes and athlete support personnel must abide by. The
anti-doping rules for the British Karate Federation are consistent with the
World Anti-Doping Code (the Code), the core document that harmonises
anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally.
The anti-doping rules of the British Karate Federation are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time.
If you are a member of the British Karate Federation then the anti-doping rules apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at. You can find the UK Anti-Doping Rules here.
2021 World Anti-Doping Code
From 1 January 2021, a new version of the Code is in effect and it’s important that all athletes and athlete support personnel are aware of how this impacts them.
For more information on the changes within the 2021 Code, visit UKAD’s website here.
Under the 2021 Code, an athlete may be classified as being “International-Level”, “National-Level” or a “Recreational Athlete” based on their competition level. Further information on these different categories is available on the UKAD website.
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Breaking the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all sport. The
Code outlines the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). Athletes and athlete
support personnel need to make sure they are fully aware of these
violations, and the consequences of breaking them. For more information and
what this means for those individuals, click
here.
For information on individuals serving a
ban from sport, visit
UKAD’s sanction page on their website.
The Big Picture - Top Tips for Clean Sport
An athlete is responsible for anything found in their system, regardless of how it got there or whether there is any intention to cheat. All athletes and athlete support personnel should make themselves aware of the risks, so they don’t receive an unintentional ban from sport. Useful information for athletes can be found on the UKAD website.
The Prohibited List
All banned substances and methods in Code-compliant sports are outlined in the Prohibited List. Substances and methods can be added to the Prohibited List at any time; however, it is updated as a minimum once a year, coming into effect on 1 January. The latest Prohibited List can be found on the WADA website. As this list is updated frequently, athletes and athlete support personnel should make sure they check it regularly for any changes. More information can be found on UKAD’s website here.
Checking Medications
Before taking any medication (whether from a doctor or purchased over the
counter), athletes must check to make sure it doesn’t contain any banned
substances. Medications (ingredients or brand name) can be checked online at
Global DRO. It is important to note that medications bought in one country
may contain different ingredients to the same branded medication in another
country. For more information on checking medications, visit
UKAD’s website here.
Check out the video below from UKAD’s
Athlete Commission member and British Paralympic Powerlifter, Ali Jawad, on
using Global DRO
Taking Nutritional Supplements
UKAD always advises a food first approach to nutrition, as there are no
guarantees that any supplement product is free from banned substances.
Athletes can support their training and progress towards their targets by
eating and enjoying nutritious food. With a bit of planning, it is possible
to eat a delicious and healthy diet made up of a variety of food types at
the right time, and in the right quantities.
Athletes should assess
the need, the risks and the consequences before deciding to take a
supplement, and if they need to use one, visit the
Informed Sport website to check whether supplements have been
batch-tested. More advice on managing supplement risks can be found on
UKAD’s Supplement Hub here.
Applying for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)
If an athlete with a legitimate medical condition needs to use a prohibited substance or method, they will need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). This is only accepted if there are no other suitable permitted medications or treatments that can be used, and there is a strict, detailed process to determine this. Athletes can find out more information about the TUE process on the UKAD website here and use the TUE Wizard to find out whether they need to apply for a TUE and who to submit their application to.
What happens in a test?
Athletes should feel prepared and know their rights and responsibilities when they are notified to be tested by a Chaperone or Doping Control Officer. Check out this video below on the testing process from start to finish.
Athletes can find out more in the Introduction to Testing section of UKAD’s website.
100% me – Supporting athletes to be clean
100% me is UKAD’s values-based education and information programme,
helping athletes meet their anti-doping responsibilities throughout their
sporting journey. We want all athletes to be clean, stay clean and believe
all others are clean.
For more information on what this means, visit
UKAD’s website here. UKAD’s 100% me Clean Sport App can also be
downloaded from
iTunes,
Google Play or Windows Live Store, for essential anti-doping
information.
Protect Your Sport
Protecting clean sport depends on everyone playing their part - athletes,
coaches, or parents - whether on centre stage or behind the scenes. Speak
out if you feel there’s something wrong - no matter how small. UKAD
guarantee that your identity will always be kept 100% confidential. Find out
more about Protect Your Sport
here.
There are four ways to contact if you want to speak out:
- Email - When you feel something’s wrong, send UKAD an email. UKAD guarantee that your name and email address will be kept confidential. Email at protectyoursport@reportdoping.com
- WhatsApp - Message on WhatsApp* at +44 (0) 7587 634711 - no matter how small. UKAD guarantee that your name and number will be kept confidential.
- Online Form - Let UKAD know via the form on protectyoursport.co.uk. Choose the two-way communication option at the end of the form. You will still be anonymous, but UKAD will have the chance to follow up later on. Fill in the form here
- 24/7 Hotline - Call on 08000 32 23 32. UKAD is here to listen and won’t ask who you are. You may want to keep your identity a secret but telling UKAD who you are makes a real difference later on, so consider emailing or speaking via WhatsApp first.
*WhatsApp is an encrypted platform. This number is not open to receiving calls.
For further information
Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the anti-doping rules. As
well as asking the British Karate Federation and athlete support personnel,
athletes may also contact UKAD directly, who will be able to answer any
questions and provide guidance. They can be contacted at
ukad@ukad.org.uk
or +44 (0) 207 842 3450.
Regular updates from UKAD can also be found
in the
news section of their website, or on their Twitter account:
@ukantidoping.
Contact the NGB anti-doping lead: BKF Medical Officer,
David Inman
BKF Anti Doping Policy
BKF Anti Doping Rules and BKF Athlete Retirement Form.
GB Karate Anti Doping Annual Report 2022
Attached is a summary of the anti-doping activities for the year that GB Karate have completed.
UKAD - 2021 Code: Summary of major changes
This document is not exhaustive and should be used as a guide.
WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an
international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport
movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific
research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring
of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping
policies in all sports and all countries.
UKAD
UK Anti-Doping is an active participant in the global fight against
doping in sport - and is the national body responsible for creating a
UK-wide environment of confidence in clean sport. Whether that is in
competition, training or spectating, we are working for everyone who loves
sport. In the UK, we make sure sports bodies comply with the World
Anti-Doping Code through implementation and management of the UK’s National
Anti-Doping Policy.
UKAD issues summer holiday travel guide for athletes
With the
school summer holidays underway, many of us will be packing our suitcases
and jetting off to locations far and wide over the next few weeks. But for
athletes, this can bring additional considerations with regards to
medications and possible hazards to be aware of. UK Anti-Doping has put
together a five-step guide to help you continue to train and compete clean
throughout the summer holiday period...
Anti-Doping Rules and Policies
The British Karate Federation has in place a set of anti-doping rules that all athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel must abide by.
The anti-doping rules for the BKF are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code (2019 Code) which governs anti-doping internationally.
Below are the Anti-Doping Rules and Policy documents:
Rules |
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