In general, players must have knowledge of and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules of FIBA.
Both FIBA and WADA recognize that players and player support personnel carry a significant responsibility in the fight against doping in sport. WADA has enacted the Athletes' Anti-Doping Rights Act (available in multiple languages).
Players must take responsibility for anything that goes into the body and be aware of what substances are on the current Prohibited List. They must ensure they do not consume anything on this list and even if a parent or doctor advises to take or eat something. It is ultimately still a player’s responsibility for what they consume. Players should advise the doctor that they are subject to the FIBA ADR and make sure that any medical treatment does not violate these rules.
If a player is informed by FIBA that they have been included in FIBA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), they are required to periodically submit information about their whereabouts to FIBA until no longer required to do so. This involves submitting information across each three-month period (quarterly) including home address, training schedule and competition schedule.
A 60-minute period each day must be specified during which the player is available to be tested and they must regularly update FIBA on their whereabouts if there are changes. In order to collect this information, FIBA makes use of ADAMS.
ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration & Management System) is WADA’s secure web-based anti-doping database management system. It is also used for the storage of laboratory results, therapeutic use exemptions and information on Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Players can have access to their own information on ADAMS as part of being included on the FIBA RTP. Even if not in the RTP, access can be requested by emailing antidoping@fiba.com
Players log into ADAMS system online or through the app, available here.
Anyone who has a combination of three Filing Failures or Missed Tests during a 12-month period, will have committed an anti-doping rule violation and will be sanctioned.
Parents / Guardians are encouraged to make themselves aware of the importance and influence of their role in the life of a Player. This includes consistently promoting the true spirit of sport: good health, integrity and enjoyment. Also being aware of the pressures on players to train and compete at a high level.
Athlete support personnel have an integral role and are in a privileged position to influence a person’s choices. They are also subject to the FIBA Anti-Doping Regulations in an individual capacity as athlete support personnel. Understanding roles and responsibilities means they can better educate and support players.
Support personnel should be familiar with the FIBA ADR, Anti-Doping Rue Violations and the Prohibited List; educate players about the risks and consequences of doping; not enable or encourage the taking of prohibited substances or use prohibited methods and cooperate fully with any FIBA or other FIBA Anti-Doping Organisation’s investigations.
To help protect themselves, players should try to remember the ‘Magic 8’:
1. Be informed: Learn as much as possible about doping to understand the risks, violations and potential sanctions so you can make informed choices.
2. Always consult WADA's Prohibited List: Make sure medication does not contain any prohibited substances or is a prohibited method. If in doubt, contact your national anti-doping organization for further advice.
3. Eat well and avoid supplements: Athletes with good nutrition do not need to take supplements. A healthy diet will provide all the energy needed to train and compete competitively. Supplements may contain prohibited substances even if they are not listed as ingredients - it may be contaminated. The best thing to do is to avoid supplements all together.
4. Avoid drugs: There are many substantial health side effects to substances on the prohibited list.
5. Do not use recreational drugs: These are also banned, including cannabis and cocaine. The use and detection of these substances can ruin your career even if you did not intend to enhance your performance.
6. Submit your whereabouts information on time: If you are included in a Registered Testing Pool, you must submit requested information in a timely manner. Three Filing Failures or Missed Tests will result in sanctions.
7. Always submit to doping controls when requested: It is an anti-doping rule violation to refuse to submit to a doping control. If you are selected, you must comply with the instructions of the Doping Control Officer until your sample has been successfully collected.
8. Apply for TUEs immediately: If you need to take a prohibited substance for medicinal purposes, you must submit an application for a therapeutic use exemption as soon as possible, preferably before you start to take the medication.