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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Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport
