The FBBFK anti-doping regulations apply the WADA World Anti-Doping Code to bodybuilding and fitness in Kosovo. They were adopted by the Executive Board in cooperation with the world and European federations of the sport and with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kosovo (KOS-ADA).
The rules apply to all athletes and athlete support personnel (coaches, doctors, physiotherapists, parents, etc.) of the Federation’s clubs, and to anyone who takes part in competitions or activities organised or authorised by FBBFK. The main principle is that every athlete is personally responsible for any substance found in their body.
The document is long and follows the structure of the WADA Code, with explanatory comments and an appendix of definitions.
What it contains
- The principles of clean sport and the scope of the rules.
- Anti-doping rule violations: presence of a prohibited substance, use, refusing to provide a sample, whereabouts failures, tampering, possession, trafficking and complicity.
- The WADA Prohibited List and Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs).
- In-competition and out-of-competition testing, at any time and in any place, and athletes’ whereabouts information.
- Analysis of samples in WADA-accredited laboratories and results management.
- The right to a fair and impartial hearing.
- Sanctions on individuals and consequences for teams, as well as measures against clubs that do not respect the rules.
- Appeals against decisions, including to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Obligations of clubs, the statute of limitations and anti-doping education.
- The roles and responsibilities of athletes and athlete support personnel, and an appendix of definitions.
For clubs and athletes
- Check every medicine and supplement against the current WADA list (www.wada-ama.org).
- If you need a prohibited medicine, apply for a TUE in good time, using the official form.
- Clubs must report any information about violations and look after the anti-doping education of their members.