Anti-Doping.
Clean Sport and Fair Competition
The Obstacle Course Racing Association of Ireland (OCRA ÉIREANN) supports clean sport and competition based on ability, preparation and fair play.
Anti-doping is an important part of protecting athletes, preserving confidence in competition and maintaining the integrity of obstacle sport.
Our Commitment
OCRA expects athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel to comply with the anti-doping requirements that apply to their competition.
OCRA supports anti-doping education and awareness so that athletes understand both the rules and their own responsibilities.
Sport Ireland Anti-Doping
Sport Ireland Anti-Doping is the national anti-doping organisation for sport in Ireland.
It provides:
- Anti-doping rules
- Athlete education
- Testing programmes
- Medication guidance
- Information on Therapeutic Use Exemptions
- The current Prohibited List
- Guidance for coaches and athlete support personnel
- Information on supplements
- Anti-doping reporting mechanisms
The Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency publishes a Prohibited List identifying substances and methods prohibited in sport.
The List is updated regularly and athletes should make sure they are checking the current version rather than relying on information from a previous season.
Medication
Common prescription and non-prescription medications can contain substances that are prohibited in sport.
Competitive athletes should check medications before using them and seek appropriate medical and anti-doping guidance where necessary.
Athletes should not assume that a medication is permitted simply because it is legally available or prescribed.
Therapeutic Use Exemptions
An athlete who requires a prohibited substance or method for legitimate medical reasons may need a Therapeutic Use Exemption, commonly known as a TUE.
Requirements can differ depending on the athlete's competition level and the organisation responsible for the competition.
Athletes should check the applicable requirements before competing.
Supplements
Nutritional supplements can present an anti-doping risk.
Ingredients, contamination or manufacturing practices may result in athletes consuming substances they did not intend to take.
Athletes should carefully consider the risks associated with supplements and use reliable anti-doping guidance before deciding to use them.
Testing
Athletes participating in competitive sport may be subject to anti-doping testing where the applicable rules provide for it.
Athletes selected for testing are expected to understand and comply with the relevant testing procedure.
Coaches and Athlete Support Personnel
Clean sport is not solely the responsibility of athletes.
Coaches, medical personnel and other athlete support personnel should also understand anti-doping requirements and help athletes make informed decisions.
Anti-doping education should form part of the development of coaches working with competitive athletes.
International Competition
Athletes representing Ireland internationally may also be subject to the anti-doping requirements of the relevant international governing organisation or championship.
Athletes preparing for international competition should review the applicable requirements before travelling or competing.
Need Anti-Doping Information?
OCRA should direct athletes and coaches to the current Sport Ireland Anti-Doping resources rather than reproducing lists of prohibited substances that can become outdated.