24 Mar 2010
Introduction
UK Anti-Doping is seeking nine individuals who are either present or recently retired athletes or athlete support personnel to join the UK Anti-Doping Athlete Committee. The advisory committee, sponsored by the UK Anti-Doping Board, will commence in June 2010.
About UK Anti-Doping
UK Anti-Doping is the National Anti-Doping Organisation for the UK and has responsibility for ensuring sports bodies in the UK are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code through implementation and management of the UK’s National Anti-Doping Policy. UK Anti-Doping’s functions include an education and information programme, athlete testing across more than 40 sports, intelligence management and exclusive results management authority for the determination of anti-doping rule violations. Accountable to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), UK Anti-Doping has a very clear remit in anti-doping in the UK and plays a lead role in the fight against doping in sport.
About the Athlete Committee
The UK Anti-Doping Athlete Committee brings together a diverse group of current and recently retired athletes and support personnel to help shape and inform UK Anti-Doping’s programmes into the future. Members will have strong networks into the sporting community so they can solicit and share the views of their peers, sports and entourage across a range of anti-doping issues. Meeting twice a year, Committee members are expected to contribute to the Committee’s work through their understanding of, experience in, and commitment to anti-doping, as well as their understanding of the national and international sporting environment.
The Committee will be chaired by UK Anti-Doping Board Member John Brewer, and will work closely with other athlete-centered committees and groups to ensure consistent and considered advice is presented to the UK Anti-Doping Board.
National Governing Bodies and recognised sporting bodies will be asked to identify and endorse suitable candidates to represent the views and opinions of their athletes.
Appointments shall be for an initial period of up to three years, which may be extended for two further three-year periods.
The responsibilities of the Committee
• To provide guidance on anti-doping policy and programmes
• To review and recommend effective ways to engage athletes, support personnel and sporting organisations.
• To seek solicit and share athlete feedback on UK Anti-Doping programmes and activities
• To work with other Athlete Committees to ensure the wider views of athletes are brought to the attention of UK Anti-Doping.
The people
We are seeking to appoint nine members who are current or recently retired international athletes or athlete support personnel, and will consider each application against the criteria outlined in the application form. Candidates must have demonstrated experience of anti-doping, and a good understanding of the challenges facing athletes in this area. They should have established relationships within a National Governing Body or recognised sporting body, and experience working with International Federations, the World Anti-Doping Agency, or Olympic or Paralympic organising committees and associations would be beneficial.
Time commitment
The Committee will meet twice a year.
Duration of appointment
Term of appointment is for three years. Members may be reappointed for a further two terms subject to satisfying the criteria of the Committee. To retain membership, the Member will need to attend at least one meeting each year, and must not breach the Athlete Committee Code of Conduct.
Location of UK Anti-Doping
UK Anti-Doping’s office is located at Oceanic House, 1a Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BG.
The BAC candidate
The BAC are looking to propose a candidate to be considered for the committee. Thus we can write your reference should you wish to apply for the committee. If this is something you might be interested in please contact Pete Gardner on 07515 754 498 or email pete.gardner@britishathletes.org.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 16 April 2010.
How to apply
Complete the application form and return, along with a reference from your relevant governing body and CV, to:
Eliot Caton
UK Anti-Doping
1a Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5BG
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