Clean Sport Week
Check out additional information provided as part of Clean Sport Week
The Next Generation: Protecting and supporting young athletes during Clean Sport Week, 19 – 23 May.
NI Fencing is committed to clean sport and will be supporting UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign from 19 – 23 May.
Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness campaign championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK.
This year’s Clean Sport Week theme is “The Next Generation”. To ensure the future of our sport is a bright and clean one, it’s vital that we support and educate young people on anti-doping and inspire them to become proud clean athletes. UKAD has teamed up with; TASS, SportsAid, DiSE and Pearson to discuss how the sporting community, family, friends, and those working with young people, can protect and empower young athletes.
A culture of clean sport is essential for the long-term health and wellbeing of athletes. Whether you’re a proud aspiring fencer on your clean sport journey, a parent/ carer looking for the right tools to support your child in fencing, a school or college wanting to teach your pupils about fair play, be sure to follow and get involved in Clean Sport Week.
We encourage anyone in our sporting community that would like to learn more about anti-doping to sign up to UKAD’s Clean Sport Hub where there are free education courses for athletes, students, coaches and practitioners.
Follow @ukantidoping on social media to see a range of educational and exciting content throughout the week. To find out more about UKAD’s Clean Sport Week initiative click here.
Anti-Doping Information from NI Fencing
Our Role
At NI Fencing, we are committed to promoting fair and clean sport. We collaborate closely with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and Sport Ireland Anti-Doping, both of which follow the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.
Karen Armitage serves as the Anti-Doping Lead for NI Fencing. If you have questions or concerns about anti-doping, please feel free to contact her.
To help athletes, coaches, and parents be well-informed, we provide access to anti-doping workshops led by Sport NI. These sessions cover key topics on doping in sports and compliance with WADA regulations. Check for upcoming events here.
Your Role as an Athlete
All athletes must understand how drugs may impact their competition performance and eligibility and ensure they comply with WADA anti-doping rules.
- Senior Competitors: Any fencer competing at european or international events must have completed anti-doping training within two years of the competition and obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) if required (e.g. for prescribed inhalers).
- Junior Competitors: Younger fencers and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend educational workshops to understand anti-doping regulations.
Important Reminder: Some prescribed medications and over-the-counter treatments may contain prohibited substances. Always check using the Global Drug Reference Online (GlobalDRO) to ensure you stay within the rules.
Resources for Athletes and Parents
- Prohibited Substances List: 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods
- Parent & Guardian Guide: Clean Sport Essentials for Parents and Carers of Young Athletes
- Online Courses:
- Compete Clean: Athlete Anti-Doping Course
- Coach Clean eLearning (for Coaches)
If you plan to complete online training instead of attending an in-person event, please inform Karen Armitage.
By staying informed and proactive, we can all help maintain the integrity of fencing and sport as a whole.