TESTING PROCEDURE
As doping is very important for the integrity or the tournaments and the saving future of the athletes, as a WADA signature, the IESF conducts testing during all the tournaments. If you are competing at the regional qualifiers or the World Esports Championship, you are subject to doping control and can be tested anytime or anywhere. When you are selected for doping control, you have a series of rights and responsibilities.
The list below shows the procedure that happens when one is subjected to a doping test:
Notification
The athlete is notified by a doping control officer (DCO) or chaperone that they have been selected for doping control (testing)
- Reporting to the Doping Control Station
The athlete must report to the doping control station immediately (although they may be excused for medal ceremonies etc. once they’ve checked in).
- Choosing sample collection vessel (urine sample)
The athlete will choose a urine sample collection vessel from a selection made available by the doping control personnel.
- Providing a sample
The DCO or chaperone will witness the passing of the urine sample when the athlete is ready to provide it.
- Splitting of the sample
The athlete will divide their urine into the A and B bottles, saving a residual amount of urine in the sample collection vessel. The B sample affords the athlete the opportunity to have second analysis performed in the event their ‘A sample returns and adverse analytical finding (a ‘positive’ result)
- Sealing of the sample
The athlete will seal the A and B bottles.
- Measuring specific gravity (urine)
The DCO measures the specific gravity of the athlete’s urine to determine whether it meets laboratory standards. If the sample is too dilute the athlete will be asked to provide additional sample(s).
- Completing the Doping Control Form (DCF)
The athlete completes the DCF, either in paper or digital format, with the DCO. The athlete is asked to provide personal information, a list of substances or methods used, and any comments they may have related to the doping control process. The athlete receives a print or digital copy of the DCF.
- The sample is sent to the laboratory
The athlete’s sealed sample is secured and sent to a WADA-accredited laboratory.
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