SACA PLAYER TIPS: ANTI-DOPING

  What is the concept of Strict Liability Strict Liability means that you are responsible for every substance that enters your body.  If you test positive, you are regarded as being guilty until you prove that you are innocent.   What substances are banned? WADA (World Anti-Doping Association) produces a list on an annual basis of substances that are banned.  This list can be obtained from WADA (www.wada-ama.org), SAIDS (www.drugfreesport.org) or through SACA.   You should ensure that you have access to this list.   What is the difference between a specified substance and a non-specified substance? A specified substance is a substance which allows, under defined conditions, for a greater reduction of a two-year sanction when an athlete tests positive...