Anti-doping

The preservation of the spirit of sport — namely the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind — is characterised by the following values:

• Ethics, fair play and honesty
• Health
• Excellence in performance
• Character and education
• Fun and joy
• Teamwork
• Dedication and commitment
• Respect for rules and laws
• Respect for self and other participants
• Courage
• Community and solidarity.

Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport and Rowing Australia is committed to:

• Protecting athletes’ fundamental right to participate in doping-free sport and thus promote health, fairness and equality for athletes worldwide.
• Ensuring harmonised, coordinated and effective anti-doping programs at the international and national level with regard to detection, deterrence and prevention of doping.