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Drug testing is now becoming the norm in all sports. The Borders Athletics takes drug abuse very seriously, any athletes caught after appropriate testing to be positive in the use of drugs will receive a ban.

Rule 33 of the B.A. Rules states

Doping in or out of competition is strictly forbidden by the B.A. and is an offence. The rules, controls, & procedures, are listed at www.ukathletics.net/anti-doping/ Athletes should make themselves aware of the LIST OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES by contacting the  UKSPORT helpline on 020 7211 5130 or at www.uksport.gov.uk/

Further Information 

To improve your understanding as an athlete of doping and its consequences, it is recommended you read the following information obtained at the following link

http://www.ukathletics.net/anti-doping/

To obtain a better understanding of Rules, Guides and Procedures download the PDFs at the following links

http://www.ukathletics.net/anti-doping/rules-guides-drug-test-procedures/

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