The Next Generation: Protecting and supporting young athletes during Clean Sport Week

England Boxing is committed to clean sport and is supporting UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign from 19th – 23rd 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, we must support and educate young people on anti-doping and inspire them to become proud, clean athletes. A culture of clean sport is essential for the long-term health and well-being of athletes. Whether you’re a proud aspiring boxer on your clean sport journey, a parent/carer looking for the right tools to support your child in boxing, a school or college wanting to teach your pupils about fair play, or a coach, be sure to follow and get involved in Clean Sport Week.

From Monday 19th to Friday 23rd May, England Boxing will be promoting content across social media channels and running live sessions through Zoom and Instagram. UKAD are also offering free attendance at their Manchester University event on Monday.

Please see the booking links below to get involved in our Clean Sport Week offering.

Monday 19th May: 12pm – 12.30pm

Anti-Doping Governance & England Boxing – Zoom Webinar

This 30-minute webinar explains how anti-doping is governed in the UK, how this applies to England Boxing and the impact of boxing’s International Federations. If you want to know how the Anti-Doping Policy and WAD Code apply to you as a boxer, coach, or parent/carer, then please come and join us. The workshop will be delivered by Anthony Sheppard, England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.

Monday 19th May: 12pm – 4.30pm

UKAD’s in-person event – The Next Generation – Protecting and empowering young athletes

You’re invited to attend an event hosted by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) as part of its Clean Sport Week, which will focus on the next generation of sporting stars.  Join UKAD (working in collaboration with SportsAid and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) for panel discussions, a networking lunch, and a tour around the world-class Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Tuesday 20th May – 12pm – 1pm

Medications & TUE Drop-In – Zoom Meeting

Do you have a question about medications? Not sure what a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) means? Then join us at any point during the drop-in period from 12pm to 1pm to ask your questions. Bespoke feedback will be provided to any attendee on medications and the Prohibited List, as well as guidance on TUE applications through UKAD and the ITA. No question is too big or too small, and separate calls can be arranged for personalised discussions. This session is run by Anthony Sheppard, who is England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.

Wednesday 21st May – 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Next Generation Instagram Takeover

Post your anti-doping questions to England Boxing’s Instagram and live from 1630hrs on Wednesday, England Boxing will answer your questions or signpost you to digital resources to support your clean sport journey.

Wednesday 21st May – 7pm – 8pm

Medications & TUE Drop-In – Zoom Meeting

Do you have a question about medications? Not sure what a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) means? Then join us at any point during the drop-in period from 7pm to 8pm to ask your questions. Bespoke feedback will be provided to any attendee on medications and the Prohibited List, as well as guidance on TUE applications through UKAD and the ITA. No question is too big or too small, and separate calls can be arranged for personalised discussions. This session is run by Anthony Sheppard, who is England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.

Friday 23rd May – 10.30am – 12pm

100% Me Workshop – Zoom Workshop

As part of Clean Sport Week, England Boxing is offering a certified online 100% Me Workshop for up to 20 members registered on the Locker. This workshop will provide detailed anti-doping education for boxers, coaches and parents/carers in line with UKAD’s Curriculum and WADA’s International Standard of Education.

The workshop is delivered by Anthony Sheppard, England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer, who has educated athletes and ASP across the sports pathway to Olympic level. Attendees completing the course will receive a certificate valid for two years, which will be uploaded to their Locker profile.

Attendees must commit to attending all 90 minutes of the workshop and engage in the discussion and activity provided. Attendees must not be driving during the session, and access to the workshop is better on a desktop/laptop or tablet as opposed to a phone.

To learn more about UKAD’s Clean Sport Week initiative, click here or visit England Boxing’s Anti-Doping pages on the website.