Governance
Anti-doping
A drug-free sporting environment is non-negotiable. The rules, procedures, and resources that apply to every athlete and support person under Brunei Aquatics’ jurisdiction.
Statement
Brunei Aquatics’ stance on doping.
Brunei Aquatics condemns doping in sports and recognizes the right of all athletes to compete in a drug-free sporting environment.
The association is dedicated to educating, informing, and, when necessary, testing individuals participating in swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, and open water swimming in Brunei Darussalam.
Participation in the sport mandates that all athletes, athlete support personnel, and individuals under the jurisdiction of Brunei Aquatics adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy.
Four commitments
Recognise the Brunei Darussalam Anti-Doping Committee (BDADC) as the National Anti-Doping Organization.
Embrace the Anti-Doping Policy of Brunei Darussalam and the BDADC Anti-Doping Rules, which adhere to the World Anti-Doping Code.
Integrate the policy into the federation’s own governing documents.
Comply with and enforce its provisions across every affiliated club, athlete, coach, and official.
Rules and control
From signing to sample collection.
- The rules
- The Executive Committee of Brunei Aquatics adopted the BDADC Anti-Doping Rules on 27 November 2021. These rules are now recognised as the Brunei Aquatics Anti-Doping Rules.
- Who is bound
- All affiliates, members, athletes, participants, staff, and any other individuals — paid or volunteer — who fall under the jurisdiction of Brunei Aquatics are bound by the Anti-Doping Rules.
- Doping control
- Doping Control regulations apply to all active athletes registered with Brunei Aquatics. At major competitions, all participating athletes may be subject to anti-doping testing. Testing can occur at an athlete’s residence, training facility, or competition venue — conducted by accredited Doping Control Officers (DCOs).
- Athletes’ responsibilities
- Athletes in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) must maintain accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information in ADAMS at all times.If an athlete is unavailable for testing during their specified 60-minute slot, a Missed Test may be recorded. Any combination of three Missed Tests or Filing Failures within a 12-month period constitutes an Anti-Doping Rule Violation — sanctioned at one to two years, depending on the athlete’s level of responsibility.Athletes must monitor their medication use throughout participation in the sport and declare any medication taken within two weeks before providing a doping control sample.
Resources
Where to read the rules.
World Anti-Doping Agency
The global rulebook every Brunei Aquatics athlete is bound by.
Brunei Darussalam Anti-Doping Committee
Brunei's National Anti-Doping Organization — the policy Brunei Aquatics is bound by.
Brunei Aquatics governance documents
BASA’s own member-facing materials. Coming online — contact contact@bruneiaquatics.com in the meantime.
- Doping Control Procedure
- Dangers of Doping