www.ilsf.org

International Life Saving Federation Education Plan
Introduction
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is composed of national aquatic lifesaving organisations(known as Member Federation/Organisations) from around the world.
Through its own work and that of member federations/organisations efforts ILS leads the global efforts
reduce injury and death in, on, or around the water.
ILS accomplishes this by assisting existing national lifesaving federations/organisations; facilitating anddeveloping a global exchange of drowning prevention and lifesaving information and of best lifesaving
practices; helping establish lifesaving federations/organisations in areas of the world where they are needed,
but do not exist; acting as the International Federation for lifesaving sport; and cooperating with otherinternational bodies with shared goals.
ILS is committed to the eradication of doping from sport and to provide a clean, safe, and fair environment
for all participants.
To this end ILS requires itself and its member federations/organisations to adhere to the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA) standards. For ILS member federations/organisations and its individual participant members
this may usually be achieved by compliance with their WADA compliant National Anti-Doping Organisation(NADO).
To achieve this ILS has in place anti-doping rules that are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) standards. ILS also provides comprehensive anti-doping information to its members via its website.
In addition, education of those engaged in ILS Sport is identified as a key to protecting the integrity of sport.
To this end ILS has developed an Education Plan with the objective of mitigating and managing doping threats
in order to provide a safe and fair environment for participants in ILS sport.
The ILS Education Plan has been developed to be consistent with WADA’s World Anti-Doping CodeInternational Standard for Education (ISE) and compels delivery through its member
federations/organisations that participate in lifesaving sport.
The ILS Plan outlines the required and recommended education involvements for all ILS members to facilitate
compliance with their national anti-doping/integrity policies and procedures (NADOs) and the ISE against its
overall guiding purpose to support the preservation of the spirit of sport as outlined in the WADA Code (Code)to help foster a clean sport environment.
ILS (and its member federations/organisations) will also consult with and refer to other relevant WADA
signatories when managing its clean sport anti-doping principles (including breaches of the WADA AntiDoping Code) as well as education recognition from such signatories. For ILS competition the kindred sports
specifically include Aquatics, Canoeing, Athletics, Rowing and Fin Swimming but may also extend to other
International Federations.

Anti-Doping
Under the WADA ISE, ILS has a responsibility for it and its member federations/organisations to ensure
identified sports people (including minors and inclusive participants) have access to and receive anti-doping
education. This can be achieved either by online or face-to-face education.
A key principle of the ISE is that the first encounter with clean sport and anti-doping should be for athletes
to be educated before being tested.
The following are the ILS target groups to access to and receive anti-doping education:
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•
•
•
•

National team athletes and support personnel* competing or involved in International events,
championships, or ILS sanctioned competitions;
Any athlete and/or support personnel* returning from an Anti-Doping Rule Violation sanction;
Individual athletes and support personnel* competing or involved with domestic championships, orother registered competitions conducted by an ILS member federation/organisation;
Individual athletes and support personnel* competing or involved in leagues or events subject to userpay testing;
ILS member federations/organisations engaged in sport activities.

* Note: Support personnel may include coaches, trainers, managers, team staff and officials, medical andparamedical personnel, parents/carers, and any other person working with, treating, or assisting
an athlete participating in or preparing for ILS competition.
Access to ISE anti-doping standards and resources is via the WADA website located at:https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/world-anti-doping-code-and-internationalstandards/international-standard-education-ise
Specific on-line learning for ILS members whose national federations/organisation does not have access to
specific WADA compliant education through their NADO, is available via WADA Anti-Doping Education andLearning (ADEL) platform at:https://adel.wada-ama.org/learn
Less formal anti-doping Education can also be delivered by ILS and its member federations/organisations
through:••••Reminders of clean sport and anti-doping requirements on the ILS, Lifesaving World Championship (LWC)
and NADO websites, Facebook, and other social media.
Inclusion of clean sport and anti-doping requirements in in competition entry and other event circulars.
Inclusion of messages and reminders in athlete, coach, team manager, officials and other pre event
briefings etc.
Establishment of booths and distribution of educational material at competitions and conferences, etc.

Education Standards
The topics outlined in this Education Plan provide a structured approach to educating members andkey stakeholders about WADA’s anti-doping policies and procedures.
ILS is responsible to ensure that availability to anti-doping educational resources is accessible to its
member federations/organisations for their specific sport participants in order that they become
familiar with their obligations.
The type of anti-doping education for the target groups based on their participation in sport anddetailed in this plan is detailed in Annexure 1.
When ILS is delivering formal face to face or webinar education, it is committed to ensuring that will be
trained and certified training educators will be engaged as required by the ISE.

When ILS National Federations/organisations deliver formal face to face or webinar education, ILS will
require, by this document, that trained and certified training educators be involved as required by the ISE.
ILS financial resources are extremely limited and operates primarily with volunteers (e.g. development of thisplan) of which delivery will be required through National Lifesaving Federations/Organisations (NLFOs), manyof which are also made up primarily by volunteers. Many ILS NLFOs have access to their NADOs and to free
on-line anti-doping education. ILS would expect that this is base line for national teams. For those ILS NLFOs
that do not have access to NADOs or are not recognised by their National Olympic Federation (NOF), ILS will
direct them to advise their athletes to access the WADA free on-line anti-doping education that is offered inmany languages.
The education material (e.g. social media messaging) is developed by volunteers based on WADA and NADO
messaging and posted to ILS and event Facebook pages, websites, Entry Systems, and the like.
Where formal education is delivered at competitions appropriate material will be provided and courses
delivered by accredited educators. The costs for such will be either user pays or met by organisers and/or
via event entry fees.

Commitment
WADA has provided access to a suite of resources to promote education including a range of freeeducation materials and online courses.
Many national governments through their NADOs are committed to the integrity of sport and havealso developed similar and WADA compliant resources for its sporting associations including ILS
member federations/organisations and their individual members. NADOs may also assist member
federations/organisations with the provision of eLearning completion reports consistent with thedetail provided in Annexure 1. Certification of completion of such courses are to be submitted to
ILS via email where requested (ils.hq@telenet.be).
ILS will be responsible for Implementing and communicating the promotion and completion of
education requirements (or NADO equivalents) as detailed in Annexure 1. In addition, ILS, ILS will
be responsible for interactions with WADA for the ongoing development maintenance, reporting,and review of this Education Plan.
Education Plan Compliance
WADA will ensure compliance by ILS with its anti-doping agreement including its Education Plan andby undertaking the compulsory audits and with ILS conducting its own annual internal reviews (refer
Annexure 2 for the skeleton Evaluation Report).
ILS will seek to communicate its plan and expectations with its member federations/organisations
via formal communiqués, emails, newsletters, social media posts, and educational opportunities at
Life Saving World Championships (conducted each two years).
In addition, as part of sanctioning of competitions (usually conducted by ILS regions or member
federations/organisations), ILS will require communication of clean sport and anti-doping
information for participants.
ILS will also seek to communicate effectively and efficiently with WADA to develop and implement
this plan.
Conclusion
This Education Plan is a partnership between ILS and its member federations/organisations.

ILS is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reviewing this plan within its sport andsupporting compliance of its ILS member federations/organisations that are engaged in Lifesaving
sport activities.
WADA is responsible to support ILS and this plan through the provision of education resources andinterventions.
Both parties are to work together to uphold the integrity of sport and to provide a safe, fair, andhealthy environment to reduce the incidence of deliberate or inadvertent anti-doping ruleviolations.
Further information
Please contact ILS at hq@ilsf.org.

_______________________ILS Signatory_____________________
WADA Signatory_______________________
Dated_____________________
Dated

1 July 2024
Education Plan Review Date

Annexure 1 – Education Plan Implementation
The target groups to receive anti-doping educational activities, either through ILS or their national member
federation/organisation, include:
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•
•
•
•

National team athletes and support personnel* competing or involved in International events,
championships, or ILS sanctioned competitions;
Any athlete and/or support personnel* returning from an Anti-Doping Rule Violation sanction;
Individual athletes and support personnel* competing or involved with domestic championships, orother registered competitions conducted by an ILS member federations/organisation;
Individual athletes and support personnel* competing or involved in leagues or events subject to userpay testing;
ILS member federations/organisations engaged in sport activities.

* Note: Support personnel may include coaches, trainers, managers, team staff and officials, medical andparamedical personnel, parents/carers, and any other person working with, treating, or assisting
an athlete participating in or preparing for ILS competition.
Please also note:••

NADOs are committed to the integrity of sport and have also developed similar and WADA compliant
resources for its sporting associations including ILS member federations/organisations. These
educational learning platforms may also be used by the target groups with certification submitted to ILS
where required.
An ILS member who has completed WADA or equivalent NADO or anti-doping education for anothersporting federation is not required to repeat the same training for ILS. However, a copy of applicablecertification is to be submitted to ILS where required.

The relevant training for each of the WADA target groups is detailed in this Annexure.

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International Level Athlete Education Programme:ILS Interpretation: ILS member athletes who have been selected by their federation/organisation torepresent their nation at ILS LWCs, World Games, and other ILS conducted or sanctioned international
lifesaving sporting competitions.
Note: It is expected that ensuring such education is the responsibility of ILS member
federations/organisations through their NADO or WADA but compliance checks for participation approval at
ILS international events is managed by ILS.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.,- ADEL For
International
Level Athletes- Athletes
Guide to the2021 Code- ILS andMemberFederation
Education,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA andequivalent NADO ADEL
Education programs
are tailored tointernational (nationalteam) level athletes. It
includes the ADEL for
International levelathletes.

By completing the
education activity 100%of participants will be:- Aware of anti-doping
and clean sport objectives
and processes.
- Aware of the AntiDoping Administrationand Management System(ADAMS).
- Athletes Guide to the2021 Code.
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
- Where required, will beable to file their firstquarter whereabouts
information.

1 August 2024
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education programs
to be completed for LWC2024 by the top two national open andyouth team athlete members (based on the LWC 2022 national
teams point score results.
Highly Recommended: For teams who placed three to five.
Recommended: All members of other national team members tocomplete WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education programs
prior to participating in the ILS LWC 2024.
Mandatory: ILS and the LWC 2024 organisers to alert all
participants in ILS LWC and/or sectioned international
competitions of the ILS commitment to clean sport and antidoping, as well as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences (if held)

NADO Link: Refer the
relative national
federation/organisation.

* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.

The e learning includes
a number of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport
and also a separate
course relating to theathletes guide to the2021 Code.
ILS to issue LWC Antidoping information,bulletins, reminders,messages and advised
to LWC competition
participants.
Note: Member
Federations may alsodeliver face to faceeducation andinstruction to national
Team athletes as partof team member
induction and training
camps.

WADA Training Link:
https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/learningplans/1/internationallevel-athletes-educationprogram-english
A certificate will generate
after the athlete
completes both thecourse, guide, andsuccessfully completes
the compulsory quiz
relating to the course
undertaken.
ILS may request theprovision of a certificate
as part of athlete
eligibility at its events.

1 July 2025
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education programs
to be completed by all athletes participating in the WGs.
1 July 2026
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education programs
to be completed for LWC2026 by the top eight open and youth
national team athlete members based on the LWC 2024 national
teams point score results.
Recommended: All members of other national team athlete
members to complete WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs prior to participating in the ILS LWC 2026.
1 July 2028
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education programs
to be completed for LWC2028 by all open and youth national teamathlete members based on the LWC 2026 national teams pointscore results.
Note 1: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their NADOs
and have anti-doping programmes and information in place.
Further, in some instances federations/organisations have alreadymade it mandatory for their open and youth National Team
Members and supporting personnel to have undertaken thistraining.
Note 2: ILS will also accept certifications from participants
completing education via other WADA recognised international
federations.

2)

Registered Training Pool (RTP) and Testing Pool (TP) Athletes’ EducationILS Interpretation: These are (currently) a small number of ILS member athletes who are at the absolute
pinnacle within ILS sport (e.g. multiple world champions in their events) and are selected by ILS in
consultation with their federation/organisation to be selected in a specific Testing Pool.
Note 1: This pool will also include returning athletes from an anti-doping infraction. There are also additional
obligations on these athletes.
Note 2: It is expected that ensuring such education is the responsibility of ILS member
federations/organisations through their NADO or WADA but compliance checks for participation approval at
ILS international events is managed by ILS.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.,- ADEL For
International
Level Athletes- Athletes
Guide to the2021 Code- ILS andMemberFederation
Education,
Bulletins,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA andequivalent NADO ADEL
Education programs
are tailored for RTP
and TP athletes andincludes whereabouts
essentials.

By completing the education
activity 100% of participants
will be:- Aware of anti-doping andclean sport objectives andprocesses.
- Aware of the Anti-Doping
Administration andManagement System (ADAMS).
- Athletes Guide to the 2021
Code.
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
- Provided fact sheets for
Glucocorticoid (GCC) by
injection and also dried blood
spot (DBS) testing basics.
- RTP and TP athletes will beable to file their first quarter
whereabouts information.

Immediate:
Any athlete returning to ILS competition after an anti-doping
infraction.

The e learning includes
a number of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport
and also a separate
course relating to theathletes guide to the2021 Code.
In addition, there are
two factsheets:- Glucocorticoid (GCC)
by injection.
- Dried blood spot
(DBS) testing basics.
Note: Accessible PDF
versions of thefactsheets are available
for download in theFile repository area.
ILS to issue LWC Antidoping information,bulletins, reminders,messages and advised
to LWC competition
participants.
Note: Member
Federations may alsodeliver additional face
to face education andinstruction to national
Team athletes as partof team member
induction and training
camps.

3)This course is for RTP athlete
and includes whereabouts
Essentials.
The course also has a final quiz(mandatory) – and a score of
80 or above is required to meetthe course completion
requirement.
Two factsheets for athletes andAthlete Support Personnel Glucocorticoid (GCC) by
injection, and Dried blood spot
(DBS) testing basics.
Note: Accessible PDF versionsof the factsheets are available
for download in the Filerepository area.
Link: https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/courses/10/adel-for-registered-testing-poolathletes-english

Coaches of High Performance Education:

1 August 2024
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2024 by RTP and TP
athletes.
Mandatory: ILS and the LWC 2024 organisers to alert all
participants in ILS LWC and/or sectioned international
competitions of the ILS commitment to clean sport and antidoping, as well as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences (if held)* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.
1 July 2025
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed by all by RTP and TP athletesparticipating in the WGs.
1 July 2026
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2026 by RTP and TP
athletes.
1 July 2028
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2028 by all by RTP and TP
athletes.
Note 1: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and informationin place. Further, ins some instances
federations/organisations have already made it mandatory
for their RTP and TP athletes and supporting personnel tohave undertaken this training.
Note 2: ILS will also accept certifications from participants
completing education via other WADA recognised
international federations.

ILS Interpretation: ILS member Team Coaches and Managers selected by their federation/organisation torepresent their nation at ILS LWCs, World Games, and other ILS conducted or sanctioned international
lifesaving sporting competitions.
Note: It is expected that ensuring such education is the responsibility of ILS member
federations/organisations through their NADO or WADA but compliance checks for participation approval at
ILS international events is managed by ILS.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.,- ADEL For
Coaches ofHigh
Performance
Athletes- Athlete
SupportPersonnel(ASP) Guide to
the 2021 Code- Seminar at
LWCs- ILS andMemberFederation
Education,
Bulletins,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA andequivalent NADO ADEL
Education programs
are tailored forcoaches and teammanagers of national
teams.

By completing the education
activity 100% of participants
will be:- Aware of anti-doping andclean sport objectives andprocesses.
- Aware of the Anti-Doping
Administration andManagement System(ADAMS).
- Athletes Guide to the 2021
Code.
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
information.

1 August 2024
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2024 by the coaches andteam managers of the top two national open and youth teams
based on LWC 2022 national teams point score result.
Recommended: All coaches and managers of other national
teams to complete WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs prior to participating in the ILS LWC 2024.
Mandatory: ILS and the LWC 2024 organisers to alert all
participants in ILS LWC and/or sectioned international
competitions of the ILS commitment to clean sport and antidoping, as well as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences (if held)

The e learning includes
a number of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport
and also a separate
course relating to theathletes guide to the2021 Code.
Note: ILS or Organisers
may also deliver face toface seminars fornational Team coaches
and management at ILS
events such as LWCs.
ILS to issue LWC Antidoping information,bulletins, reminders,messages and advised
to LWC competition
participants.

NADO Link: Refer the relative
national
federation/organisation.
WADA Training Link:
Link: https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/learningplans/7/coaches-of-highperformance-educationprogram-english
A certificate will generate
after the coach/manager
completes both the course,
guide, and successfullycompletes the compulsory
quiz relating to the course
undertaken.
ILS may request the provisionof a certificate as part ofcoach/manager eligibility at
its events.

* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.
1 July 2025
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed by all athletes participating in the
WGs.
1 July 2026
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2026 by the coaches andmanagers of the top eight national teams based on the open
and youth LWC 2024 national teams point score result.
Recommended: for all other coaches and managers ofnational teams participating in the ILS LWC 2024.
1 July 2028
Mandatory: WADA or equivalent NADO ADEL Education
programs to be completed for LWC2028 by the coaches andmanagers of all open and youth national teams based on LWC
2026 national teams point score result.
Note: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and information inplace. Further, ins some instances federations/organisations
have already made it mandatory for all their open and youth
National Team Members and supporting personnel to haveundertaken this training.
Note 2: ILS will also accept certifications from participants
completing education via other WADA recognised
international federations.

4)

Medical Professionals’ Education:ILS Interpretation: ILS member medical professionals who have been selected by theirfederation/organisation to assist their national teams at ILS LWCs, World Games, and other ILS conducted or
sanctioned international lifesaving sporting competitions.
Note 1: Medical professionals may also be assisting with national level athletes and clubs.
Note 2: It is expected that ensuring such education is the responsibility of ILS member
federations/organisations through their NADO or WADA but compliance checks for participation approval at
ILS international events is managed by ILS.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.:- ADEL For
MedicalProfessionals- Athlete
SupportPersonnel(ASP) Guide to
the 2021 Code- ADEL For
MedicalProfessionals
at MajorGames(if applicable)- Education,
Bulletins,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA and equivalent
NADO ADEL Education
programs are essential for
medical professionals andincludes all the requiredlearning.

By completing the
education activity 100%of participants will be:- Aware of anti-doping
and clean sport objectives
and processes.
- Aware of the AntiDoping Administrationand Management System(ADAMS).
- Provided fact sheets for
Glucocorticoid (GCC) by
injection and also dried
blood spot (DBS) testingbasics.
- ASP guide to the 2021
Code .

1 August 2024
if not already in place ILS member federations/organisations it
is highly recommended that education be implemented as
required by their NADO for medical professionals supporting
national teams.

This guide provides athlete
support personnel withinformation on thesignificant changes to the2021 Code.
Note: An accessible PDF
version of the guide isavailable for download in
the File repository area.
The e learning includes anumber of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport andalso a separate course
relating to the athletes
guide to the 2021 Code.
ILS and National
federations/organisations
are to issue anti-doping
information, bulletins,
reminders, messages andadvised to competition
participants.
Note: ILS and Member
Federations may alsodeliver face to faceeducation and instruction
to talented athletes aspart of training,
conferences, and events.

NADO Link: Refer the
relative national
federation/organisation.
WADA Training Link:
https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/learningplans/13/medicalprofessionals-educationprogram-english

Mandatory: ILS to have it in their procedures to alert medical
professionals of the ILS commitment to clean sport and antidoping, as well as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences ((via training, conferences, andevents)* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.
1 July 2025
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
1 July 2026
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
Note: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and information inplace.

5)

Talented Athletes’ Education (managed by National Federations/Organisations):

ILS Interpretation: ILS member athletes selected their federation to participate in theirfederation/organisation’s talented athlete development programs. Such member may, or may not bemembers of their federation/organisation’s national teams at their time of selection.
Note: Such education is the responsibility of ILS member federations/organisations.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.:- ADEL For
Talented
Athletes- Athletes
Guide to the2021 Code- Education,
Bulletins,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA and equivalent
NADO ADEL Education
programs are tailored totalented athletes who are
identified and managed bytheir federation.

By completing the
education activity 100%of participants will be:- Aware of anti-doping
and clean sport objectives
and processes.
- Aware of the AntiDoping Administrationand Management System(ADAMS).
- Athletes Guide to the2021 Code.
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
- Where required, will beable to file their firstquarter whereabouts
information.

1 August 2024
if not already in place ILS member federations/organisations it
is recommended that education be implemented as requiredby their NADO talented athlete programmes.

The e learning includes anumber of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport andalso a separate course
relating to the athletes
guide to the 2021 Code.
National
federations/organisations
are to issue anti-doping
information, bulletins,
reminders, messages andadvised to competition
participants.
Note: Member Federations
may also deliver face toface education andinstruction to talented
athletes as part of training,
conferences, and events.

NADO Link: Refer the
relative national
federation/organisation.
WADA Training Link:
https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/courses/1
0/adel-for-registeredtesting-pool-athletesenglish
A certificate will generate
after the athlete
completes both thecourse, guide, andsuccessfully completes
the compulsory quiz
relating to the course
undertaken.

1 July 2025
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
ILS member federations/organisations to have it in theirprocedures to alert talented participants of the ILS
commitment to clean sport and anti-doping, as well as
reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education (via training, conferences, and events)* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.
1 July 2026
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
Note: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and information inplace.
Note 2: ILS national federations will also accept certifications
from participants completing education via other WADA or
NADO recognised federations.

6)

National Level Athletes Education Programme (managed by National Federations/Organisations):

ILS Interpretation: Member athletes selected by their club to participate in their federation/organisation’s
National Championships. Member athletes who qualify to participate in their federation/organisation’s highperformance sporting competitions.
Note: Such education is the responsibility of ILS member federations/organisations.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.:- ADEL For
National Level
Athletes- Athletes
Guide to the2021 Code- Education,
Bulletins,
MessagingandReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA and equivalent
NADO ADEL Education
programs are tailored tonational level athletes who
are managed by theirfederation.

By completing the
education activity 100%of participants will be:- Aware of anti-doping
and clean sport objectives
and processes.
- Aware of the AntiDoping Administrationand Management System(ADAMS).
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
- Where required, will beable to file their firstquarter whereabouts
information.

1 August 2024
if not already in place ILS member federations/organisations
to implement and manage education as required by their
NADO for selected athletes and national competition.

The e learning includes anumber of modules
focusing some specifictopics related to antidoping and clean sport andalso a separate course
relating to the athletes
guide to the 2021 Code.
National
federations/organisations
are to issue anti-doping
information, bulletins,
reminders, messages andadvised to competition
participants.
Note: Member Federations
may also deliver additional
face to face education andinstruction to national
athletes as part of training,
conferences, and events.

NADO Link: Refer the
relative national
federation/organisation.
WADA Training Link:
https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/learningplans/2/national-levelathletes-educationprogram-english
A certificate will generate
after the athlete
completes both thecourse, guide, andsuccessfully completes
the compulsory quiz
relating to the course
undertaken.

1 July 2025
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
ILS member federations/organisations to have it in theirprocedures to alert participants in national level competitionsof the ILS commitment to clean sport and anti-doping, as well
as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences (if held)* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure that
may be modified for ILS member federations/organisations.
1 July 2026
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
Note: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and information inplace.
Note 2: ILS national federations will also accept certifications
from participants completing education via other WADA or
NADO recognised federations.

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Parents of High Performance Athletes Education (managed by National Federations/Organisations):

ILS Interpretation: Parents/Carers/Athlete Support Personnel (ASPs*) of high performance athletes as
selected by their national federation/organisation’s to assist with the understanding of anti-doping and clean
sport principles and processes.
Note 1: * ASPs also includes those responsible/caring for minors and inclusive participants to ensure theses
cohorts are aware of and, where appropriate, receive anti-doping education.
Note 2: Such education is the responsibility of ILS member federations/organisations.
Learning
Course(s) andOther
Education

Registered
NADO Courses
or WADAequivalent i.e.,- ADEL For
Parents/Carers
and ASP of High
Performance
Athletes- Education,
Bulletins,
Messaging andReminders

Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and Detail

The WADA andequivalent NADO ADEL
Education programs are
tailored to parents/
carers and ASP of highperformance athletes
who are managed bytheir federation.

By completing the
education activity 100%of participants will be:- Aware of anti-doping
and clean sport objectives
and processes.
- Aware of the AntiDoping Administrationand Management System(ADAMS).
- Aware of Whereabouts
requirements.
- Where required, will beable to file their firstquarter whereabouts
information.

1 August 2024
if not already in place ILS member federations/organisations
to implement and manage education as required by their
NADO for parents/carers and ASP of high performanceathletes.

This guide provides
Athlete Support
Personnel (ASP)'s withinformation on the 2021
Code and also thesignificant changes.
National
federations/organisations
are to issue anti-doping
information, bulletins,
reminders, messages andadvised to competition
participants.
Note: Member
Federations may alsodeliver additional face toface education andinstruction to parents/
carers and ASP of highperformance athletes aspart of training,
conferences, and events.

NADO Link: Refer the
relative national
federation/organisation.
WADA Training Link:
https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/learningplans/121/athletesupport-personnel-aspsguide-to-the-code-2021education-multiplelanguages

1 July 2025
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
ILS member federations/organisations to have it in theirprocedures to alert participants in national level competitionsof the ILS commitment to clean sport and anti-doping, as well
as reference links to education via:- bulletins *- website information *- social media messaging *- briefings- Education Conferences (if held)* Refer attached template at the bottom of this annexure.
1 July 2026
ILS to seek update on progress with member
federations/organisations.
Note: ILS is aware that a number of member
federations/organisations already are working with their
NADOs and have anti-doping programmes and information inplace.

8)

Other Courses (managed by National Federations/Organisations):

ILS Interpretation: All other WADA, NADO and ILS Clean Sport and Anti-Doping for all members involved
and/or interested in ILS sport (including athletes, coaches, managers, medical professionals, officials, andadministrators and ASPs *).
Note 1: * ASPs also includes those responsible/caring for minors and inclusive participants.
Note 2: Such education is the responsibility of ILS member federations/organisations.
Learning
Course(s)Course Description

Outcome and Comments

Planned Time Line and DetailAt a Glance:
Anti-Doping
Overview

Anti-Doping Overview
slide summary.

Designed to assist
educators and for general
information to increaseawareness.

Ongoing: Optional but highly recommended as ongoing for
all ILS member federations/organisations.

Link: https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/courses/8
3/At-a-Glance:%20AntiDoping%20Overview

At a Glance:
Therapeutic Use
Exemptions(TUEs)

Therapeutic Use
Exemptions (TUEs) slide
summary.

At a Glance:
Athletes
Whereabouts

Athletes Whereabouts
slide summary.

Designed for all involvedin sport to increaseawareness.

Ongoing: Optional but highly recommended as ongoing for
all ILS member federations/organisations.

Link: https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/courses/8
3/At-a-Glance:%20AntiDoping%20Overview
Designed to assist
educators and for general
information to increaseawareness.

Ongoing: Optional but recommended as ongoing for all ILS
member federations/organisations.

Link: https://adel.wadaama.org/learn/courses/8
3/At-a-Glance:%20AntiDoping%20Overview
ILS Specific Web
Page
informationILS Specific
Policy and Rules
Document

ILS anti-doping web page
providing comprehensive
information or all
individuals involved in ILS
sport.

ILS Anti-Doping
Information for all ILS
members engaged in
sport.

ILS Anti-Doping
Regulations

Policy Document detailingcurrent formal ILS AntiDoping Rules and theWADA relationships.

Link:
https://www.ilsf.org/lifes
aving-sport/rules/antidoping/).

Link:
https://www.ilsf.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/09/2021-ILS-Anti-DopingRules-08.09.2023.pdf).

Ongoing: Optional but highly recommended as ongoing for
all ILS member federations/organisations.

Status: Recommended for all individuals involved in ILS
competition

Ongoing: Compulsory for all ILS member
federations/organisations.

www.ilsf.org
ILS LWC Anti-Doping Statement *“ILS shares the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vision of a world where athletes can participate
in a doping-free sporting environment.
ILS has committed itself and its member federations/organisations to adhere to the WADA
standards and seeks to provide a clean, safe, and fair sporting environment.
A key principle of WADA’s World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Education (ISE) is thatthe first encounter with clean sport and anti-doping should be for athletes to be educated before
being tested.
Against this background all members participating at the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC)
2024 are reminded of their anti- doping responsibilities under ILS policies and rules.
These may be found at: https://www.ilsf.org/lifesaving-sport/rules/anti-doping/.
It is strongly recommended that all participants including, youth, open, and master age competitors,
team coaches, team, medical personnel, and parents/carers as well as officials and administrators
review the sport integrity information and, as appropriate to their role, complete their equivalent
National Anti-Drug Organisation (NADO) or WADA online training relevant to their role at LWC 2024.
The WADA training may be found at: https://adel.wada-ama.org/learn.
Further information is available by contacting ILS at: ILS hq@ilsf.org.”* Note: Variations of the wording in this statement may be tailored, as appropriate for:
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ILS website
LWC 2024 website
LWC 2024 social media (e.g., Facebook, etc.)
Team Manager, Officials and Coaches briefings
LWC Notice Boards
Member Federations/Organisations, etc.

Annexure 2

International Lifesaving Federation (ILS)
Evaluation report
Introduction
The International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) Education Plan was developed in line with the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) Guidelines for the International Standard for Education.
As detailed, the ILS plan is subject to continuous monitoring and regular evaluation and is consistent
with WADA monitoring and evaluation components. The evaluation is to include:
What:
Collecting information and capturing data regularly and over time to see progress
towards achieving program objectives.
Monitoring (M)Evaluating Learning
(EL)

When:
Monitoring happens throughout the education program, before, during and after
education activities.
What:
Determining whether your education activity participants have learned something
as well as gathering feedback to determine the quality of the learning experienceor interaction.
When:
Evaluating learning happens during and at the end of education activities.

What:
Focuses on asking the questions: Was it worth it? Were program objectives
met?
Program Evaluation(PE)

Determining Impact
(DI)

When:
Program evaluation will typically happen annually on a fixed date; i.e. once all
educational activities have been completed.
What:
Measures whether the education program has made a difference. Has it affected
the behaviour of athletes and Athlete Support Personnel? Has it made an impact
beyond the set program objectives? Are there objective quantification tools thatcan measure impact?
When:
At the end of each calendar year and at the end of the four-year cycle.

The objectives, requirements and timelines detailed in the ILS Education Pan are to and evaluatedregularly to ensure compliance with WADA requirements and, where identified reviewed and updated.
The below table presents the monitoring and evaluation components. The objective of the Evaluation
Report is to have a clear view of the overall ILS Education Plan and to know which activity needs to bemonitored and when. This ensures a continuous monitoring and evaluation structure for ILS and is one
that complements the year-end overall program evaluation.

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

Aug

Jul

The previous year Education
Activities are evaluated, and an
updated Plan is prepared for the
next year. Education Pool andOther Target Groups are updated
for the next year.

Jun

Online course completion rates
for all ILS profiles aredownloaded and analysed.
ILS Anti-Doping Committee provides
a year-end communications report.

May

Online education. Attendance
statistics and survey reports arecollected and analysed.

Apr

Update ILS Member
Federations/Organisations on
their obligations in Education andshare resources/materials.

Mar

Review anti-doping section of the
ILS website to make sure all
information is up to date (including
the Prohibited List for the nextyear).

Feb

Update the anti-doping section on
the ILS website and, if possible,
make it more accessible for all
members of the ILS community.

Jan

ActivityFinal evaluation report
In the table below details the final evaluation outcome of education completed between 2024 and
2028.

Y/N

Number ofsite visits inyear

Feedback
andassessment
obtained
Education
componentdelivered

Web page

Y/N

Numbercompletedfrom 2024
to 2028

Materials
disseminatedEducation
activities

Learning
objectives

Mandatory
content plus
organisation
process andprocedures

After seeing
the social
media post, theviewer willknow where tofind more
information
about theantidoping andcompetition
program on
World
Championships
and will know
the key dates.

E learning
onlineeducation

Number ofparticipants
reached.

Other athletes
and all ASP
within the
education pool
will have accessto anti-doping
information on
all mandatory
topics via ILS
website andsocial media
posts.

Mandatory
content plus
nutrition andsupplementation issues

By the end of
the online
education,
athletes willknow
mandatory
information
regardingantidoping
program of ILS.

Completed

Other
AthletesandAthleteSupportPersonnel(ASP)

80 - 100% ofnational teamathletes willcomplete an
onlineeducation
beforeparticipating at
the ILS
Lifesaving
World
Championships

Content

National
Team
Athletes

Program
objectives

Target group

Monitoring

Number of
downloads
ofcertificatesyes

Anti-doping
education

N/A

Awarenessraising
Information
provision

N/A