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All athletes have the right to compete in sport knowing that they, and their competitors, are clean. We believe in clean sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and our International Federations (FIVB) to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected.

British Volleyball has in place a set of anti-doping rules that all athletes and athlete support personnel must abide by. These rules are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping and amended from time to time. These rules are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code), the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally.

It is the personal responsibility of each player, coach and support personnel to acquaint themselves and comply with the Anti-Doping Rules.

You can find the UK Anti-Doping rules here

You can also find our annual list of activities here

World Anti doping code

The UK anti-doping rules are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code, the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulation within sport globally.

From 1 January 2021, a new version of the Code is in effect and it’s important that all athletes and athlete support personnel are aware of how this impacts them.

For more information on the changes within the 2021 Code, visit UKAD’s website here.

Under the 2021 Code, an athlete may be classified as being “International-Level”, “National-Level” or a “Recreational Athlete” based on their competition level. Further information on these different categories is available on the UKAD website.

Rule Viola-tions

Breaking the anti-doping rules can result in a ban from all sport. The Code outlines the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). Athletes and athlete support personnel need to make sure they are fully aware of these violations, and the consequences of breaking them. For more information and what this means for those individuals, click here.

For information on individuals serving a ban from sport, visit UKAD’s sanction page on their website.