Equestrian New South Wales

Equestrian New South Wales

High Performance Management


 
 

NEWS AND NOTICES FOR ELITE-LEVEL RIDERS
 

 

  
 
Elite Athlete-Friendly University Network 

 
The National Athlete Career and Education (ACE) Program at the AIS is working with Australian universities and has developed an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network. This network has been established to identify and promote universities who have responded to the specific needs of elite student athletes by developing new, or promoting existing policies and practices which assist elite student athletes to undertake sporting opportunities whilst pursuing and achieving academic excellence.

 
National Senior Squad riders are eligible to access ACE services and are therefore eligible to access support from the endorsed universities. Information about the EAFU network and the related processes can be found at the attached website. http://www.ais.org.au/ace/universities/index.asp .

 
The National ACE website has also been updated and contains information pertinent to AIS/SIS/SAS scholarship holders and National Senior Squad athletes. The website details are http://www.ais.org.au/ace/index.asp . Please note that the ACE website contains, amongst other things, the information in the EAFU link above.

 

National Nutrition Advisor appointed

 27 June 2005: Dr Liz Broad has been appointed National Nutrition Advisor for the Equestrian Federation of Australia's High Performance Programs.

Liz is a qualified dietitian and has recently completed a PhD in Scotland, UK. Liz has spent 4 years in the Sports Nutrition Department at the AIS (including one year as acting head of department) and has worked with numerous sports. She has also presented at National and International conferences and has authored some scientific papers, book chapters and general articles and booklets.

In her role as National Nutrition Advisor Liz will ensure that adequate and appropriate sports nutrition plans are provided and followed up with National Squad riders, providing them with the means to fuel performance in a way that fits their busy and varied daily activities.

Liz has travelled with various sporting teams throughout her 16-year career. Some of her highlights include the Australian women’s soccer team, Australian men’s and women’s water polo squads, the Australian Triathlon squad and the ACT Brumbies Rugby Union Squad. In addition, she has been team manager/team leader for the Australian slalom canoe team for several years. With Liz’s wide experience and knowledge the EFA is delighted to welcome her to the High Performance team.

  
 

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes new prohibited drug list for 2004

WADA has released a new listing of prohibited drugs, which will replace the current IOC List of Prohibited Substances and Methods from 01 January 2004. Major changes to the 2004 List include:

  • the removal of caffeine and pseudoephedrine; and
  • the banning of cannabinoids and glucocorticosteroids (when administered orally, rectally or by intravenous or intramuscular administration) in all sports in competition.

There are also new notification requirements for the administration of all other types of glucocorticosteroids. These notification requirements also apply to the permitted use of asthma medications and are prescribed under Article 8 of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE).

THe 2004 WADC List and other information is available on the WADA website at www.wada-ama.org. Since the documents (PDF) are not easy to find, here is the link to the page that contains them.

 

  
 
 
  
 

Aspire - Career Assistance for Olympians

OJOP (Olympic Job Opportunity Program) has recently been rebranded to Aspire - Career Assistance for Olympians and is now managed by TMP/Hudson Global Resources.

Aspire is a career assistance program for Olympic and Olympic calibre athletes. The program provides athletes with the opportunity to find a balance between work and sport by assisting you in your search for flexible employment. If you are currently looking for work please register on the Aspire website www.aspire.olympics.com.au and forward your resume or work summary to the Aspire team. For more information contact the Aspire Program Manager, Julia Saunders on 02 8233 2297. You can also download a "flyer" (PDF-257KB).

 
 

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Drug Testing

All riders competing in international and national level competition, either in Australia or overseas, may be subject to drug testing. There are two levels of drug testing that can be carried out anywhere in the world.

1) In-Competition testing
- Riders who compete in FEI International classes or National Championship classes can be tested.
- Testing is carried out either by the Australian Sport Drug Agency (ASDA) or by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
- Whilst all riders should be aware of drug testing and prohibited substances, the focus will primarily be on riders competing in the highest level class at the event.
- In Competition Testing covers the full range of Prohibited Substances and Methods as listed in the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping code.

2) Out-of-Competition testing
- This type of testing is only applicable to riders currently on the national elite squad.
- Out-of-Competition Testing is limited to the following classes of Prohibited Substances:
- Anabolic Agents (eg. steroids), * Diuretics (eg. fluid tablets), * Peptide Hormones, Mimetics and Analogues (eg. human growth hormone), * Agents with Anti-Oestrogenic Activity (eg. tamoxifen), * Masking Agents (eg. probenecid) and * Prohibited Methods (eg. blood doping)

How to check if a substance is banned
1) Check the ASDA Hotline which provides immediate confirmation as to the status of medication.
You will not need to give your name but will need to identify yourself as an Equestrian athlete.

ASDA Drugs in Sport Hotline number
1800 020 506
Overseas Drug information phone numbers are also available.

2) Check with your Doctor or Chemist.

3) Check the ASDA web site www.asda.org.au or the ASDA Drug in Sport handbook.

Riders are advised that if they are unsure of their medications they should Check It Out!
The onus is on the rider to ensure they do not take medication that contains a prohibited substance. This includes over the counter medication such as cough syrups and headache tablets that are tested for 'In Competition' and that may contain prohibited substances. Always check names properly: For example, Duro-Tuss cough syrup is permitted but Duro-Tuss Decongestant is banned.

Asthma medications - Riders who use asthma medication need to be aware of the doping policy which states "Formoterol, Salbutamol, Terbutaline and Salmeterol are permitted by inhaler only to prevent or treat asthma and exercise induced asthma. Written notification by a respiratory physician or EFA team physician that the athlete has asthma and/or exercise induced asthma is necessary to the relevant medical authority prior to competition."
Riders that are eligible for drug testing need to submit a 'Permitted substance with notification application' form to the EFA’s Anti-doping control officer as per contact details below. If a rider has not done this prior to the competition they should at the very least notify the organising committee of International events and National Championships that they are taking asthma medication.

You can download a PDF version of this flyer (low resolution (21KB) or higher resolution (114KB)).

Further information contact the EA High Performance Manager on 02 8762 7777
 
 

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