ANB Drug Testing Policy:
The ANB has appointed ASADA as their Anti-Doping partners, and they adopt the guidelines and procedures set out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), http://www.wada-ama.org/en/
ANB Event Testing Program:
All ANB members, regardless of category, may be subject to random testing (in or out of competition) at any ANB sanctioned event.
Sanctions:
Under the ANB Anti-Doping Policy, any Bodybuilder that commits a doping offence is subject to the hearing process and sanctions of a seven year ban for the first offence and a life ban for a second breach. During the sanction period Bodybuilders will:
* be ineligible to compete in any ANB competition.
* ineligible to hold membership of ANB.
* have placing, trophies and awards won from the date of the doping practice withdrawn.
Any ANB member that is arrested and lawfully charged with a steroid supply or possesion charge, shall be banned from competition until after the court case has been determined. If that member is subsequently convicted of those charges, a lifetime ban will be issued.
Retirement: Competitors are required to advise ANB in writing if they retire.
Inadvertent Doping: Many medications contain banned and restricted substances as outlined in the WADA list of doping classes and methods. Athletes must take great care in choosing medications, particularly when they compete in events where drug testing may occur. We recommend you visit the ASADA website to learn more.
Colds, Flu or Hay Fever: Banned stimulants including ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine and norpseudoephedrine are found in many cold, flu or hay fever preparations. To ensure that the medication chosen is permitted, an athlete can take the following steps:
* Check if the medication is listed under "permitted medications" visit ASADA.
* If the medication is not listed or you are in any way uncertain, check with ASADA.
Clearance time for banned stimulants:
If an athlete is taking medication containing banned stimulants leading into a competition, we advise athletes to allow 5 - 7 days for medications of this type to leave their system (note: stimulants are not screened for in out of competition testing). Check with ASADA, don't take anything for granted.
Asthma Medications:
Many asthma medications contain banned substances. However, some asthma medications are permitted if administered in the aerosol form if the appropriate notification is provided. These include Becotide, Pulmicort, Becloforte, Ventolin, Bricanyl, respolin, and Serevent. Herbal Products: Some herbal products contain banned substances but are not always listed as an ingredient on the packaging. Check with ASADA.
Prohibited substances and methods
Most sports prohibit the use of substances and methods outlined in the World Anti-Doping Code Prohibited List for more information visit the ASADA website.
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