Important Anti-Doping Update for all Canadian Athletes

Please note that there was an error in the “Anti-Doping Update” that was distributed on December 15, 2009 – particularly in reference to paragraph 5 regarding the medication ‘Sybmicort.’  The correct information is listed below and attached:

Symbicort contains formoterol (as well as the corticosteroid budesonide) and therefore its status has not changed and remains as a prohibited substance for athletes.   Athletes who require the use of Symbicort – or any other formulations that contain formoterol – will need to apply for a TUE through the IAAF (international athletes) or CCES (domestic athletes).  Please make sure to check all ingredients of your medications on the Global DRO website.

National Team athletes should contact Melissa Dowling if any questions arise.   Athletes are responsible for what is found in their bodies and violations of the anti-doping rules can result in serious sanctions and other consequences. 

Sincerely,

Melissa Dowling (mdowling@athletics.ca)

2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup – Selection Criteria

Dear Athletes, Coaches and Branches -

 The Selection Criteria for the 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup has been updated on Athletics Canada’s website.

 http://www.athletics.ca/page.asp?id=22

Call for Applications for the 2010 IAAF World Athletics Day

Athletics Canada invites applications from meet organizers wishing to host a meet as part of the 2010 IAAF World Athletics Day Program.

The meet organizer(s) will be entitled to a Grant from the IAAF to assist in the organization and operation of the competition of up to $500 US.

Applications are due this Friday, February 5th, 2010.

For application form and more information please email taunya.geelhoed@bcathletics.org