Whereabouts and Testing Pools

As an International Federation, FIB primary focus for testing are today’s and tomorrow’s top-level athletes. However, any athlete who participate in activities organized, convened, or authorized by FIB – or any National Federation or affiliate organization (clubs etc) – may be tested.

International-Level Athletes

Based on the FIB Anti-Doping Regulations, the following Athletes shall be considered to be International-Level Athletes and, therefore, the specific provisions in these Anti-Doping Regulations applicable to International-Level Athletes (e.g., Testing, TUEs, whereabouts, and Results Management) shall apply to such Athletes:

  • Athletes included in the FIB Registered Testing Pool, Testing Pool and any Other Pool if
    established by FIB;
  • Athletes who compete or competed in any of the International Events published on the FIB
    website.

In practice, this means that all bandy players who are included in any of the Pools below are International-Level Athletes.

To maximize deterrence and detection, FIB’s testing program is based on risk assessment. Briefly, doping control planning is about testing the right athlete at the right time, using the right analysis methods to optimize deterrence and detection. To find athletes for testing for no advance notice testing, FIB is depending on accurate whereabouts information.

For this purpose, athletes are divided into different groups -Testing Pools – based on their competing level. FIB has established three separate pools with specific whereabouts rules for each pool.

FIB Testing Pool 1 (Registered Testing Pool)  

The pool includes:

  • International-level athletes who is serving a period of at least 48 months ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.

FIB Testing Pool 2 (Testing Pool)  

The pool includes:

  • International-level athletes who is serving a period of at least 12 months but less than 48 months ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.

FIB Testing Pool 3 (Other Pool)

The pool includes:

National team players of the MAs;

  • Which competed in the World Championship (men’s A-group) 2019 or 2023,
  • Which competed in the World Championship (women’s A-group) 2020, 2022 or 2023.

Whereabouts rules

Athletes covered by the pools above will receive detailed information about the whereabout reporting requirements directly from FIB or from his/her National Federation. Athletes will also be informed when they are no longer included in a Pool.

Whereabouts requirements

Testing Pool 1: athletes are required to provide detailed whereabouts information in ADAMS each quarter, including:

  • An overnight address
  • Regular training activities
  • Competition/Event schedule
  • A specific 60-minute time slot daily

Testing Pool 2: athletes are required to submit the following information in ADAMS on a quarterly basis, including:

  • An overnight address
  • Regular training activities
  • Competition/Event schedule

Testing Pool 3: as part of the FIB Anti-Doping Program, Member Associations are required to provide accurate whereabouts information in an Excel file at the specific request of the FIB, which is sent via email, including:

  • National team players list
  • National Club calendar
  • National team gatherings

Whereabouts Failures by an Athlete

Any combination of three (3) missed tests and/or filing failures, as defined in the International Standard for Results Management, within a twelve (12) month period by an Athlete in a Registered Testing Pool.  – FIB ADR 2.4

Consequences of Failing to Provide Whereabouts Information

Consequences for Testing Pool 1 (Registered Testing Pool)

If an athlete violates whereabouts rules (Article 2.4), they face a ban of up to 2 years.
The ban can be reduced to a minimum of 1 year, depending on the athlete’s level of fault.
If the athlete shows a pattern of last-minute changes or suspicious behavior, they are not eligible for a reduced ban. – FIB ADR 10.3.2

Consequences for Testing Pool 2 (Testing Pool)

If an athlete fails to submit or provides incorrect whereabouts information, FIB may:

  • Move them to the Registered Testing Pool.
  • Apply additional consequences, as determined by FIB. – FIB ADR 5.5.12

Consequences for Testing Pool 3 (Other Pool)

If an organization fails to provide an athlete’s whereabouts when requested by FIB:

  • The organization may be fined up to $10,000 per athlete.
  • The organization must cover FIB’s testing costs. – FIB ADR 12.2.4

What is ADAMS?

The ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration and Management System) is a global IT system developed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to enhance the efficiency of anti-doping programs. The purpose of ADAMS is to support athletes, associations, and anti-doping organizations in managing whereabouts information, testing data, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), and tracking test results and sanctions. ADAMS provides a secure, online platform that is accessible 24/7, allowing athletes and stakeholders to access their data at any time and fulfill their obligations under anti-doping regulations.

ADAMS system
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Retirement and Return to Competition

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