2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

2013 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT11 ANTI-DOPING POLICY11.24.0.2 Doping Control for animals competingin Sport – Article 16 of the Code (www.wada-ama.org) applies (if relevant).11.24.0.3 Words not defined in this ADP have themeaning ascribed to them in the Codeunless a contrary meaning appears fromthe context.11.24.0.4 This ADP may be amended by MA subjectto prior consultation with ASADA andongoing compliance with the Code andASADA Act.11.24.0.5 Where this ADP adopts and applies anarticle of the Code that article and theterms in it shall be considered and appliedin the context of this ADP11.25 ALCOHOL BREATH TESTING11.25.1 Testing Procedure11.25.1.1 This procedure applies to competitors andofficials.11.25.1..2 Testing of competitors and officials todetermine the presence of alcohol in theirbody, by analysis of their expired air, isappropriate and necessary for the safetyof competitors, officials and the public.11.25.1.3 In order to test fairly, an initial test willbe undertaken. Should this test returna positive reading, a second test willbe undertaken a short time later undercontrolled conditions to confirm thatpositive result.11.25.1..4 Any competitors or officials detected witha blood alcohol content above 0.1g/litrewill be excluded from further participationin the day’s competition (under GCR4.3.9.1) and subject to sanctions underChapter 11 and other provisions of theAnti-Doping Policy.11.25.2 Notification to Competitors or Officials11.25.2.1 Competitors or officials must be informedby written notice or in SR at least 24hours prior to any testing being conductedduring the event. They do not need tobe informed of the actual times whenthe tests will be conducted. Evidence ofsuch notice being given must be lodgedwith the Stewards prior to any tests beingperformed.11.25.3 Requirements of Competitors orOfficials11.25.3.1 Competitors and officials being tested willbe asked not to consume any substancesby mouth for a period of 5 minutes prior toany breath analysis test being carried out.11.25.3.2 Should an initial test indicate the presenceof alcohol, a participant will be isolatedfor approximately 20 minutes, in thecompany of a witness. Another test willbe undertaken no less than 15 minutesafter the initial test. No substances maybe consumed by the competitor or officialby mouth during this period.11.25.3.3 Should a competitor or official refuseto submit to an alcohol breath test, orfails to follow the proper and reasonableinstructions of the testing official, thecompetitor or official will be consideredto have returned a positive result. Inthese circumstances, no further testing isrequired and the competitor or official willbe excluded from further participation inthe day’s competition.11.25.4 Requirements for Testing11.25.4.1 All tests must be conducted using anappropriate instrument which has beencertified as being calibrated in accordancewith the requirements of the manufactureror their agent, within the previous 6months.11.25.4.2 The result of all tests performed must berecorded, together with the names of thecompetitor or official and the witness, thetime and date of the test and the result ofthe test eg, OK if 0, or actual reading if >0.11.25.5 Procedure for Testing11.25.5.1 Testing should normally be carried out inthe morning, prior to any competition, butmay be undertaken at any time during theevent.11.25.5.2 Testing will be carried out by an officialauthorised by MA for the purpose (referto GCR 4.3.9.2) and that official musthave been trained and accredited by themanufacturer of the testing equipment ortheir agent. Such officials may includedoctors and police.11.25.5.3 Any competitor or official, whose bloodalcohol level is above 0.1g/litre, asidentified by the instrument, will be giventhe opportunity to undertake a further test,which will be undertaken no sooner that15 minutes and no later than 20 minutesafter the initial (positive) test. In all cases,the participant shall be accompanied by awitness appointed by the Testing Officialfor the entire period between the 2 tests.87