Welcome to Clean Sport Week 2025: The Next Generation
May 19, 2025 | by Chris Boyd
To celebrate Clean Sport Week 2025: The Next Generation, from Monday to Friday this week, England Boxing will promote clean sport and anti-doping content across our social media channels and through bespoke webinars, drop-ins, workshops and Instagram takeovers.
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 offer, and we encourage you to engage with content, develop your clean sport awareness and use the resources to support your boxing journey.
Monday 19 May – 12pm – 12.30pm
Anti-Doping Governance & England Boxing – Zoom Webinar
A 30-minute webinar that 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 is delivered by Anthony Sheppard, England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.
Monday 19 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, networking lunch, and a tour around the world-class Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Tuesday 20 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 of 12pm – 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,l and separate calls can be arranged for personalised discussions. This session is run by Anthony Sheppard, England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.
Wednesday 21 May – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Next Generation Instagram Takeover
Post your anti-doping questions to England Boxing’s Instagram and live from 4.30pm on Wednesday, England Boxing will answer your questions or signpost you to digital resources to support your clean sport journey.
Wednesday 21 May – 7pm – 8pm
Medications & TUE Drop-In – Zoom Meeting
Do you have a question about medications or are unsure what a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) means? Then join us at any point during the drop-in period of 7pm – 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,l and separate calls can be arranged for personalised discussions. This session is run by Anthony Sheppard, England Boxing’s Anti-Doping Lead and an experienced UKAD National Trainer.
Friday 23 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.
Attendees must commit to attending all 90 minutes of the workshop and engaging 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. 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 and uploaded to their Locker account.
To find out more about UKAD’s Clean Sport Week initiative, click here or visit England Boxing’s Anti-Doping pages on the website.
