JADCO Quarterly Newsletter - True Spirit - October 2019

OCTOBER 2019 I VOLUME 06 I ISSUE 04 June Spence-Jarrett (3rd left), Executive Director, JADCO poses for our lens with Kimalie Hylton (left) of Bridgeport High School who received the top prize of $40,000.00 and a trophy, Kristen Lewis (2nd left) of Belmont Academy who received $30,000.00 and a trophy for placing second and Marviann Ellis, Romario Henry, Howie Collash and Dwayne Wright all of Winston Jones High School who received $25,000.00 and trophies for placing third. The occasion was the first in the 2019 series of JADCO’s Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) in Kingston on Wednesday, October 2.

ARDS WINNERS OF THE 2018-2 W A O C D A 019 J

O M C P E ETITION L G N I J INSIDE

2019 Junior Athletes Anti-Doping

KNUTSFORD COURT HOTEL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.

2 Education Workshop 5 JADCO’s Nutrition Corner Senior Athletes Anti-Doping 6 2019 Education Workshop 7 The Importance of Fair Play 8 JADCO and You 9 Dope Free Creative Corner 9 JADCO Out and About 1

EDITORIAL

Fair play is an essential part of successful involvement, in both sport and life. It teaches people tolerance and respect for others. It also encourages teamwork. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) uses a wide variety of public education initiatives to encourage athletes to play fair and protect clean sport. We will tell you more about fair play in this edition of the True Spirit.

In addition, during the month of October the Commission hosts its Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops annually to provide junior

athletes and their support personnel with values-based education and information about the importance of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). This tradition continued during 2019 and we will tell you more about it in this publication. We will also provide you with nutrition tips for cricketers.

If you have queries or wish to share your feedback on this publication, send an email to truespirit@ jadco.gov.jm.

2019 JUNIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

June Spence-Jarrett (2nd right), Executive Director, Vanessa Reid-Ledford (right), Director of Communication and Education and Deborah Warren (left), Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, all of JADCO present Kimalie Hylton (2nd left) of Bridgeport High School with a cheque for $40,000.00 for his entry in the 2018-2019 JADCO Jingle Competition.

The winners of the JADCO 2018-2019 Jingle Competition were awarded at the sixth annual Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Kimalie Hylton a sixth form student of Bridgeport High School received the top prize of $40,000.00 and a trophy, Kristen Lewis of Belmont Academy walked away with $30,000.00 and a trophy for placing second in the competition and Marviann

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Ellis, Dwayne Wright, Romario Henry and Howie Collash all of Winston Jones High School received $25,000.00 and trophies for placing third. The competition ran from October 3, 2018 to April 26, 2019 and was designed to increase awareness of JADCO’s role in the fight against doping in sport within secondary schools and by extension, the public. The competition engaged secondary school students across the island in a contest which enabled them to demonstrate their musical talents.

Speaking at the workshop, the winner of the 20182019 JADCO Jingle Competition, Kimalie Hylton said, “It feels good to be a winner. I am quite used to it as an athlete because I attend track meets.

However, this feeling is different, it seems more major and it feels good. I have learnt a lot from attending the Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop over the past five years. I have obtained the Prohibited List which has made me more careful in choosing the things that I eat. Good job JADCO.” Jermaine Hamilton, coach at Brigdeport High

School shared similar sentiments, “I feel very elated to know that Kimalie came here and won the jingle competition even though there was never any doubt because we know that he is a big time performer. I hope that this will further boost him in his athletic career. He is a very intelligent young man who holds a high academic performance so we had no doubt in his victory.”

Speaking at the workshop, Executive Director of JADCO, June Spence-Jarrett congratulated the winners and commended all the contestants for their efforts. “I must take this opportunity to commend and acknowledge all participants in the competition. Your entries have demonstrated your awareness of JADCO and knowledge of anti-doping.”

Over 180 junior athletes and their support personnel from schools located in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas and St. Catherine participated in the workshop. Participants were provided with values-based education, as well as information on the role and responsibilities of JADCO and the doping control process.

Dr. Brian Kazaara, a representative from the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) also delivered a presentation on the Health Consequences of Doping.

The Commission will host three additional workshops during the month of October at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester on Wednesday, October 9, the SeaGardens Hotel in St. James on Wednesday, October 16 and at The Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann on Wednesday, October 23.

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JUNIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Venues: KINGSTON MANCHESTER ST. JAMES ST. ANN

MEET THE WINNERS OF THE JINGLE COMPETITION Jamaica Conference Centre Golf View Hotel SeaGarden Beach Resort The Cardiff Hotel & Spa

October 2, 2019 October 9, 2019 October 16, 2019 October 23, 2019

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Secondary School Athletes • Support Personnel for Secondary School Athletes

Participants will increase their knowledge of: The Jamaica Anti-Doping Programme The World Anti-Doping Agency The doping control process The health consequences of doping

Fair play and ethical practices in sport

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Lunch will be provided

JADCO’S NUTRITION CORNER Nutrition Tips for Cricketers Cricket is a team sport which is usually played between two teams with eleven players, on an oval or curve boundary field. A cricket field often varies between 137m and 150m. This bat-and-ball game requires speed, agility, stamina and the ability to tolerate heat. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Nutrition Guide for Jamaican Athletes provides nutrition tips for cricketers to achieve the speed, agility and stamina which is required of them.

JADCO’s Nutrition Guide recommends that the meals for cricketers should be based on the principles of healthy eating with adequate intakes of complex carbohydrates, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and moderate amount of healthy fat. Cricket matches are usually played for long periods of time, as a result during breaks, a player should consume meals that are easy to digest and meals that provide carbohydrate to maintain glycogen storage.

In general, cricketers should drink at least half to one 8 ounce cup of fluid to keep hydrated. Additionally, it is recommended that a cricketer has a recovery plan to replenish fluid and carbohydrate at the end of each match to maintain optimal performance.

Click on the link below to find out more about the nutrition tips for cricketers and other sporting disciplines: http:// ow.ly/930j30hfBWo.

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THE JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION will host a

SENIOR ATHLETES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP Theme: “Protecting Clean Sport, Moving Forward Together”

KNUTSFORD COURT HOTEL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.

Lunch will be provided will be provided

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FAIR PLAY Excelling at their sport of choice is the goal of all athletes. However, when sport becomes solely about winning at all costs, it becomes negative. Every athlete deserves the opportunity to participate in clean sport.

Winning is important, but it is more important to have fun, be respectful and play fair. One of the primary reasons doping is prohibited in sport, is to protect the values that are associated with the spirit of sport.

The World Anti-Doping Code defines the spirit of sport, as the pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each person’s natural talents. This is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. There are currently eleven Spirit of Sport Values and they are: 1. Ethics, fair play and honesty 2. Excellence in performance 3. Character and education 4. Fun and joy 5. Teamwork 6. Dedication and commitment 7. Respect for rules and laws 8. Respect for self and other participants 9. Courage 10. Community and solidarity 11. Health

Why is Doping Prohibited in Sport?

• The fundamental reason for prohibiting doping in sport is to protect the spirit of sport values.

• Not only is doping dangerous to the health of an athlete, it is also cheating.

• The anti-doping movement is concerned with the health of athletes and with maintaining the ethics of sport.

What is Ethics?

Ethics are moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour or the conducting of an activity. It is what leads individuals to determine the best course of action in any given situation, according to the principles of right and wrong.

Decision-Making Tips • Seek out reliable information • Ask questions • Be courageous • Do what you know is right • Learn from your mistakes

The aim of the Spirit of Sport Values is to create an environment where people understand it is not just about winning at all costs. Athletes are encouraged to play their part in helping to keep sport clean by: • Competing honourably • Playing fair • Practicing sportsmanship • Respecting teammates, opponents, rules, officials and self • Having compassion for competitors

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JADCO AND YOU TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMMES

JADCO and You, is a series of television and radio features which disseminates important information on anti-doping to the general public. The feature is aired quarterly on TVJ and monthly on 12 radio stations.

The JADCO and You television programme will be aired on Television Jamaica on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.

JADCO and You will also be aired on the following radio stations on Thursday, October 31, 2019: Mello FM: 7:15 a.m.

KLAS ESPN: 5:30 a.m.

Irie FM: 1:40 p.m.

Free I Radio: 11:30 a.m.

Hot 102 FM: 5:55 a.m.

Newstalk 93 FM: 4:55 p.m.

Music 99 FM: 2:48 p.m.

Suncity Radio: 12:35 p.m.

Roots FM: 1:55 p.m.

NCU FM: 5:50 a.m.

TBC Radio: 10:00 p.m.

Talk Jamaica Radio: 3:05 p.m.

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DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER Po e me l Ji ng

Are you a creative writer?

Do you want to be featured in the

DOPE FREE CREATIVE CORNER?

If so, write a poem, song or submit a creative piece on anti-doping via email to commed@jadco.gov.jm.

Be sure to include your name and contact information in order to obtain credit for your submission.

JADCO OUT AND ABOUT The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) remains committed to the fight against doping in sport. The Commission continues to share the anti-doping message with athletes and their support personnel. Here are highlights of the education outreach activities that the Commission has facilitated since July 2019.

JADCO/JAMAICA HOCKEY FEDERATION ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Athletes from the Jamaica Hockey Federation endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/Jamaica Hockey Federation Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Mona Hockey Field on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

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JADCO/WIPA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Senior athletes from the Jamaica cricket team endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign. The occasion was the JADCO/West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at Sabina Park Club Lounge on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

JADCO SUPPORTS THE ALL JAMAICA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Student athletes endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the All Jamaica Junior Championships held at Tennis Jamaica on Friday, July 19, 2019.

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JADCO/JAMAICA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Colleen Cohen (right), Public Relations and Education Officer, JADCO discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Uel Gordon (2nd right), President, Malik McLean (left), athlete and Aaliyah Gordon (2nd left), support personnel from the Jamaica Baseball Association. The occasion was the JADCO/Jamaica Baseball Association Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at Caenwood Centre on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

JADCO/JAMAICA TRIATHLON FEDERATION ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Vanessa Reid-Ledford (right), Director of Communication and Education at JADCO discusses JADCO’s stance on the use of supplements with Carola Russell (2nd right) Secretary General, Nathan Williamson (2nd left), athlete and Carl Sharpe (left) coach, all of the Jamaica Triathlon Federation.

The occasion was the JADCO/Jamaica Triathlon Federation Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Sport Development Foundation on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

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JADCO/JABBFA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

At h l e t e s a n d s u p p o r t personnel from the Jamaica A m a te u r B o d y b u i l d i n g and Fitness Association (JABBFA) endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the Sports Development Foundation on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

JADCO/ TABLE TENNIS JAMAICA ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION WORKSHOP Athletes from Table Tennis Jamaica endorse the Say No To Doping Campaign at the JADCO/ Table Tennis Jamaica Anti-Doping Education Workshop held at the Sports Development Foundation on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

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Prepared by the Communication and Education Department of JADCO. Contact us at: The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission PBCJ Complex, Building 2 5 - 9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10

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