This page will give you important anti-doping content and support to ensure you are able to enjoy and thrive in your sport.
This is applicable to all students and staff who are involved in sport in any way at St Mary's. Please work through the content by starting our course (watch the videos, engage with the interactive learning activities and complete the fun quizzes).
Finally, complete the 10 question quiz and commit to the St Mary's Clean Sport Pledge to receive your St Mary's Clean Sport certificate.
For more information, please contact St Mary's Clean Sport Lead, Dr James Fleming, by emailing james.fleming@stmarys.ac.uk.
St Mary's Sport Mission
Committed to fostering a culture of clean sport, St Mary's University dedicates itself to upholding the principles of integrity, fairness, and ethical competition in all athletic endeavours. We aim to educate, support, and empower our student-athletes, coaches, and staff to compete with honour and without the use of banned performance-enhancing substances. We strive to ensure that our university stands as a beacon of clean sport excellence, where athletes achieve their full potential through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to the values of fair play.
Clean Sport Learning Objectives
Develop an understanding of UK anti-doping principles and regulations applicable to sports at St Mary's. Increase awareness among all individuals involved in sports, fostering a collective commitment to clean competition.
Provide participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to effectively navigate and comply with UK anti-doping rules. Equip athletes, coaches, and all athlete support personnell with the skills to recognise, report, and mitigate potential anti-doping risks.
- Foster a culture at St Mary's that places clean sport at its core.
- Instill a sense of responsibility in all stakeholders to actively contribute to maintaining a doping-free environment.
- Encourage the integration of anti-doping principles into the fabric of sports provision at St Mary's.