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Why a Chaperone ?( sometimes known as steward, attendant, escort )

• To verify that anti-doping regulations have been followed

• To improve the quality of the Doping Control process

• As a convenience for the athlete

• … an important and responsible role – so chaperones must be at least 18 years old

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Procedure for dope testing

• A draw is made at half-time by the FIH Sport Manager and Doping Control Officer (DCO) to identify athletes to be tested

• At the end of the match, the manager of the team receives a pre-notification and assists with the timely notification of the player

• After signing and writing down the time of notification the player should report immediately to the doping control station unless there are valid reasons for delay

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form

    

Team: ………………………… 

Player: ………………………… Shirt no: ……… 

Has been identified for doping control 

Please follow the instructions of the escort 

If desirable, an interpreter or representative may accompany the player

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full notification

form

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Role of the Chaperone 1• Be at the pitch-side with the notification form at least 10 minutes before

the end of the match• Contact the player

• Confirm player’s identity and have notification signed

• Stay close to the player at all times and follow him/her everywhere

• Escort the player to the Doping Control Station

• Wait in the Doping Control Station while the player is having the test until the DCO tells you everything is complete and you are dismissed

• If not complete, accompany the player again until he/she is ready to produce another sample

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Role of the Chaperone 2• Be courteous at all times

• The player is entitled to confidentiality about being identified for testing

• If there are any doubts about the process, contact the FIH Sport Manager or the DCO – but do not leave the player to do so

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The player is not allowed to

• Go to the toilet• Take a shower• Have an ice-bath

( this is to ensure that the first urine after notification is tested )

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The player is allowed to

• Go anywhere

• Eat and drink anything he/she wants – but avoid excessive re-hydration

• Obtain medical treatment or warm down

• Change their clothes

• Participate in ceremonies or interviews

• Obtain necessary identification or locate an interpreter/representative

FIH – Template MasterThe chaperone is not allowed to

• To give or advise the player on food or drinks

• To give medication or treatment even if the player asks for it

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Technical Officials Seminar Utrecht 15 – 17 July 2011

Chaperonning at the Olympics Case report

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Final action• DCO, FIH Sport Manager and chaperones should exchange

names and telephone-numbers in case you have to consult each other

• Thank you and good luck