Module 5 Case Scenarios Copy

You are the team trainer for the Paralympic basketball team. One of your athletes was selected for drug testing after the gold medal game and asked if you would act as his representative.

Are you allowed to do this?

The Paralympic athlete is not ready to provide a sample, but continues to drink fluids. While you wait with the athlete, you discuss the athlete’s medical history. You notice that the Doping Control Officer (DCO) is still around and listening to your conversation. You don’t like this and politely ask the DCO to leave.

What will his response be?

The athlete provides a sample, but is having trouble pouring the urine sample into the collection bottles. The athlete asks for your help.

Are you allowed to do this?

The sample collection process is almost complete and the only thing left to finish is the paperwork. The athlete signs his name and the DCO signs his name, but states you do not have to sign the paperwork. You casually nod and leave the doping control station. Upon leaving the gym, you feel uneasy and like something is missing.

Should you have signed the paperwork?