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ITA’s March monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”.

ITA’s March monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”.

Mar 12, 2025

ITA’s March monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”. 

 

Join ITA for the third webinar of 2025 focused on Ask the Expert: Testing, featuring Jack Pinnick-Gray, ITA Senior Testing Officer. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions. 

 

To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the registration link by 17 March 2025. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for your live questions. 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field! 

 

As always, ITA is pleased to deliver these webinars in English with simultaneous translation to four additional languages – Arabic (العربية), French (français), Russian (русский) and Spanish (español).

 

Attached are three banners that you can use for social media promotion. As a reminder, the attached banner (ITA_Webinar posts_2025_03_st) is a tailor-made visual for an Instagram or Facebook story. The white rectangle highlights where you can insert the https://ita.sport/news/ask-the-expert-testing/ to the dedicated registration page on the ITA website.

 

Topic: “Ask the Expert: Testing”

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T680gK1JSdWyFok5pCJuzQ#/registration

Event date: Tuesday 25 March, 14:00 – 15:00 CET

Panellist: Jack Pinnick-Gray, ITA Senior Testing Officer

Moderator: Dilhan Karaç, ITA Education Team

 

Feel free to share these posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You are also encouraged to share this information with your communications team, add it to your website, newsletters or distribute in any other way amongst your sporting communities.  

 

As always, thank you for your support in our clean sport education efforts.

 

Kind regards,

AIMS Office on behalf of the ITA

President’s Newsletter – February 2025

President’s Newsletter – February 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Dear Regional Directors,

I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings:

  1. ESS report. The registration and scoring system was presented to the meetings. It was noted that registrations for the PCC/MR World Shoot and European Shotgun Championship are currently underway, and Regional Directors are actively working on athletes’ registration in the ESS. The registration to the Action Air World Shoot will be open within a week. The second slot allocation of the Handgun World Shoot will be done within the next couple of days.
  2. It was discussed if members of a family team may participate in Level IV-V matches when one family member shoots in Pre Match and one family member shoots in Main Match. The request was from one of the Region due to the fact that one of the members officiates the match. The request was generally supported by the Continental Council and Executive Council members. It was proposed that a different type of medals is to be awarded to the family teams’ members.
  3. It was also decided to establish World Cups and Continental Cups. The places and the years of the Cups are to be determined by IPSC. Requirements for the World Cups and Continental Cups will be published later.
  4. The request to consider the increased price for the HWS was discussed by the meeting. It was noted that the prices for everything have grown within the last few years, so expenses for organizing and conducting competitions have increased. Also, at the General Assembly 2022 several RDs asked to cover all the travel expenses for the Range Officers and Assembly supported this proposal. The RO compensation increase led to an increase in Level IV-V competitions fees by an average of 8-9%.
  5. The number of participants in squads for HWS was discussed at the meeting. It was decided not to change the number of the participants in squad at this World Shoot and keep it 8 people per squad as before. After this HWS it will be discussed again basing on the feedback from athletes.
  6. The possibility for IPSC to become a member of CISM was discussed by the meeting. If some of the Regional Director have connection with CISM, please contact IPSC to assist.
  7. The meeting was informed that TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) Committee was established to be in compliance with WADA Regulations. Dr. Jimmy Barbuti, Regional Director for Romania was appointed as a Committee Chairman.

 

IPSC President
Vitaly Kryuchin
ipsc.org

President’s Newsletter – February 2025

President’s Newsletter – January 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Dear Regional Directors,

 

I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meeting:

 

  1. ESS report. The meeting included a presentation on the Athlete Profile and Match Management System. Draft samples of the Athlete Passport and Athlete ID were also presented. Additionally, the ESS Development Plan for 2025 was discussed. It was noted that registration for the PCC/MR World Shoot is currently underway, and Regional Directors are actively working on athletes’ registration in the ESS.
  2. The request from IPSC Taiwan for a change in the designation of the Region to “Chinese Taipei” and the adoption of the flag used in the Olympics for Chinese Taipei. The IPSC website has been updated to reflect this change.
  3. After the Disciplinary Committee investigation and following the feeling of the meeting of the LATAM Regional Directors which was held during the LATAM Handgun Championship in Argentina, it was decided to recommend the transfer of affiliation to AMTP in Mexico. This item will be included in the Agenda for the General Assembly 2025.
  4. In response to a request from the Executive Council, the Rules Committee has proposed a trial Discipline titled “Standard Optics.” A detailed description of this Discipline is attached to the email. Regions interested in testing this Discipline for Level I-III matches during the trial period should contact the IPSC Secretary. Both “Optics” and “Standard Optics” trial Disciplines have been added to the ESS.
  5. IPSC Disciplines’ list will be updated at the web page.
  6. The meeting considered a request from IPSC Great Britain, under IPSC Competition Rule 3.3.1, to use a Division “Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP)” for Level I to III .22LR Handgun matches in the IPSC Region of Great Britain. It is important to note that in Great Britain, it is illegal to use .22LR handguns with a barrel length of less than 30 centimeters or an overall length of less than 60 centimeters. A photograph of a legal example of a Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP) is attached to this email.
  7. An application from Jordan to join IPSC was considered by the meeting.
Invitation to ITA December Webinar: “The Athlete Support Personnel – Athlete Relationship in Clean Sport”

Invitation to ITA December Webinar: “The Athlete Support Personnel – Athlete Relationship in Clean Sport”

Dec 4, 2024

Dear AIMS Members,

As a part of AIMS collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA) we are delighted to inform you about the ITA’s monthly webinars, which serve as an invaluable resource to enhance knowledge and promote best practices in anti-doping and sports governance. These webinars provide a unique platform for education, collaboration ensuring compliance with global standards.

The upcoming December session will focus on the topic: “The Athlete Support Personnel – Athlete Relationship in Clean Sport.”

Athlete Support Personnel (ASP), including managers, play a pivotal role in promoting clean sport. With their trusted relationships, ASPs provide not only athletic guidance but also mental, emotional, and ethical support to athletes. Their understanding of anti-doping rules and their influence makes them essential advocates for clean sport values.

We invite all athletes and their support personnel to join this interactive webinar, featuring insightful discussions and live Q&A opportunities with the following distinguished panellists:

  • Sára Anna Mihalik, Kayak World Champion and ITA Education Team Member
  • Adam Favel, Founder and Head of Athlete Support, DSE Sports

The session will be moderated by Mairi Irvine from the ITA Education Team. Together, they will discuss strategies for fostering a culture of integrity in athlete-ASP relationships.

Event Details:

  • Topic: The Athlete Support Personnel – Athlete Relationship in Clean Sport
  • Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
  • Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CET
  • Registration Link: Register Here

As always, this webinar will be conducted in English and include simultaneous translation in Arabic (العربية), Spanish (español), French (français), and Russian (русский), ensuring accessibility for all participants.

To help promote this webinar, we have attached three banners designed for social media. Please note that the banner labeled ITA_Webinar_12_st is specifically formatted for Instagram or Facebook stories. The white rectangle on the banner highlights where you can insert the following link to direct users to the registration page: ITA Webinar Registration.

We encourage you to share this information widely on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms. Feel free to include it in newsletters, on your website, or distribute it within your sporting communities.

Thank you for your support in promoting this important initiative. We look forward to your participation and collaboration in fostering a culture of clean sport.

warm regards,

Zhuldyz BAIMAGAMBET

Executive Administrator, AIMS

New ADEL Resources from AIMS and WADA

New ADEL Resources from AIMS and WADA

Dec 2, 2024

AIMS President message: Empowering the Next Generation with WADA’s Youth Anti-Doping Education Initiative

Dear AIMS Members,

We are thrilled to announce a powerful new initiative from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), aimed at educating young athletes on the significance of clean sport. As dedicated partners in this mission, AIMS calls on all member federations to actively support and elevate this initiative within your networks. Together, we can cultivate a culture of integrity in sport, building a future rooted in fairness and transparency. By instilling these essential values in young athletes through anti-doping education, we’re creating a foundation for a cleaner, more honorable sporting world. AIMS firmly believes that empowering youth today secures a cleaner, fairer playing field for tomorrow.

 About the New ADEL Resources

ADEL for Youth Athletes Course: Tailored for athletes aged 11-15, this interactive course introduces the principles of clean sport, equipping young athletes with the knowledge and resilience to face challenges. Featuring perspectives from WADA’s Athlete Council members, each module encourages young athletes to champion a fair and positive sporting environment.

Downloadable Resources: WADA has developed four essential resources for youth athletes, parents, and support personnel, covering key topics like testing procedures, the Prohibited List, supplements, and the importance of speaking up. These materials are available offline, enabling learning anytime, anywhere.

As a committed partner, AIMS understands the importance of supporting WADA’s efforts across every stage of an athlete’s journey—from youth development to elite competition. We encourage each federation to widely share these resources and incorporate them into your educational initiatives with young athletes and their support networks.

How to Engage

  • Accessing Resources: The ADEL course and resources are available in English, French, and Spanish.For translation requests, please contact the ADEL Helpdesk.
  • Youth Account Setup: Athletes under 16 should use a parent or guardian’s email to create an ADEL account.

This initiative presents each AIMS federation with a valuable opportunity to reinforce the principles of clean sport within your community. By expanding this program, you contribute directly to WADA and AIMS’ shared mission to uphold integrity and ethical competition in sports.

Thank you for your commitment to clean sport. Together, we can inspire the next generation of athletes to honor health, dedication, and the true spirit of competition. Please share this initiative with your athletes and Anti-Doping Commission and upload these resources to your websites.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we stand for clean sport.

Warm regards,
Stephan Fox

President, AIMS

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WADA releases new e-learning course and downloadable resources targeting youth athletes

WADA releases new e-learning course and downloadable resources targeting youth athletes

Nov 12, 2024

Montreal, 1 November 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce two new additions to its Anti-Doping Education and Learning (ADEL) platform designed to enable Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) to educate youth athletes on the importance of clean sport: 

ADEL for Youth Athletes course

Tailored for athletes aged 11-15 who are involved in sport through school or a club, this new course introduces the concept of clean sport and equips learners with the skills to overcome challenging moments in their sport journey. Each module features members of WADA’s Athlete Council sharing their personal experiences with competing clean and encouraging athletes to help create a fair and positive sporting environment for everyone.

WADA’s Director of Education, Amanda Hudson, said: “It has been WADA’s ambition since the publication of the first International Standard for Education to develop content that would help ADOs expand the reach of their education programs, particularly for ADOs that do not have the capacity to develop their own content. With the addition of this youth course, WADA’s education programs now cover all stages of the athlete pathway, enabling ADOs to educate athletes from the playground to the podium.”

Downloadable resources

Developed by a sub-group of WADA’s Education Committee, we have released four downloadable resources designed for youth and talented-level athletes, their parents, and athlete support personnel. These new resources cover the following essential topics: 

  • testing procedures,
  • the Prohibited List,
  • supplements, and
  • the importance of speaking up in challenging situations.

WADA’s Education Committee Chair, Kady Kanouté Tounkara, said: “These new downloadable resources mark a significant step towards improving accessibility to clean sport education. Making content available offline embraces an inclusive approach that enables athletes, their parents, and their support personnel that may not have full-time internet access to stay informed and compliant. Downloadable on a computer or mobile phone, these free resources make it possible to learn anytime and anywhere, regardless of internet connection.” 

Additional Information

The new course and downloadable resources are currently available in English, French, and Spanish. ADOs interested in translating the course or resources can submit a request via the ADEL Helpdesk. 

Please note: athletes under the age of 16 must use a parent or guardian’s email address to create an account on ADEL.