The World Confederation of Billiards Sports fully supports and adopts the World Anti-Doping Code. All governing bodies for the various affiliated disciplines undertake pre-competition inspections of all venues to ensure safety standards are met and are in line with local legislative requirements. Onsite medical staff is in place at all times during events. Guidance on prohibited substances is circulated to players.
The WCBS and its affiliated governing bodies have Anti-Doping Rules and regulations that are in force throughout all competitions.
MORE ABOUT ANTI-DOPINGCOMMITTEE STRUCTURE
BOARD
Vice-president or Director — Chairman of Anti-Doping Committee
WCBS ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE
(Representatives of Pool, Carom, and Snooker)
Main Task: Cooperation with WADA and Sport Accord Doping — Free Sport Unit; ADAMS, TUE, RTP, disciplinary sanctions, anti-doping tests — RM, developing of A-D-programs, service for IPG, control of disciplinary A-D decisions on national level. WCBS Anti-Doping Code.
CONTINENTAL FEDERATIONS
(1 person responsible for anti-doping)
Main Task: Contact with WCBS ADC and national anti-doping organization. Education — training courses.
NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
(1 person responsible for anti-doping)
Main Task: Cooperation with National Anti-Doping Organizations and WCBS ADC; Education, tests, service for national players, contact with National TUE Committee; RTP.
CURRENT COMMITTEE
James Leacy (Ireland) – Chairman
Herbert Thuer (Austria) – Member
Kim Stenmark (Sweden) – Member
ANTI-DOPING CONTACT
James Leacy – james.leacy@billiards.sport