Anti-doping Testing

In line with sport Ireland guidelines and the anti-doping protocols for the SBI, we will be conducting a standard drug test in all amateur tour events. This will be a randomised test conducted by the TD and anti-doping appointed officer for the tournament. All testing will be done confidentially and results will be given within

Anti-doping Testing at SBI tournaments

In line with sport Ireland guidelines and the anti-doping protocols for the SBI, we will be conducting a standard drug test in all amateur tour events, starting with the Amateur tour event 4. This will be a randomised test conducted by the TD and anti-doping appointed officer for the tournament. All testing will be done

Sport Ireland Anti-Doping E Learning

Notice to all SBI players. At a recent board meeting SBI  has agreed the following. All SBI Snooker and Billiards players selected to compete in International competitions will need to complete the Sport Ireland Anti-Doping E Learning course prior to competing. The course will need to be renewed annually. A certificate of completion must be

WADA Play True day

Since 2014, WADA has invited athletes, National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations, Sports Federations, Governments, Major Event Organizers and all other anti-doping stakeholders worldwide to join the Agency’s social media campaign to celebrate ‘Play True Day’ — a day that is traditionally dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Clean Sport among athletes, the public

Anti-Doping Notice for Members

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to remind all our members that Anti-Doping Testing can be carried out at any SBI event throughout the season. As part of your SBI membership you signed up and agreed to abide by the Constitution and Rules of Snooker & Billiards Ireland that Drug Testing can be carried out

2023 Prohibited List – Anti Doping

Please see the below update regarding the 2023 Prohibited List, As you may be aware, WADA published the 2023 Prohibited List at the end of Sept. Please find attached the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes and the 2023 Monitoring Programme.  For more information, please click here. CLICK

Anti-Doping Digital Wallet Card 2022

Dear All I am delighted to announce that we are now launching the NEW Anti-Doping Digital Wallet Card for 2022 Please share this with all relevant athletes and athlete support personnel within your organisations. As you are aware we have gone digital with the wallet cards this year in a move to a more ‘Green’

Sport Ireland – Anti-Doping Review

Sport Ireland today published its Anti-Doping Review for 2020. The review provides comprehensive details of the activities of the Irish Anti-Doping Programme throughout the year. Despite the restrictions in place due to Covid-19, 1,045 tests were carried out across 27 different sports as part of the testing programme. In-competition samples accounted for only 17%, with

2021 World Anti-Doping Code

Dear SBI member please note, Sport Ireland has reviewed the Irish Anti-Doping Rules to ensure compliance with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. Please find attached the following documents: 2021 Irish Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on January 1st 2021. Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel Procedures which will come into effect on January 1st 2021.