Anyone who takes part in sporting activities has the right to compete in Clean Sport. Ultimately, this means keeping your body free of any banned substances.   

In support of this, BU adopts the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, in sport is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact of sport on society.   

As an organisation, we’re fully committed to clean sport in the UK. To achieve this, we will support, promote and implement the clean sport policies of UK Anti-Doping and WADA.   

All our athletes and support staff have the responsibility to train and compete clean to keep the integrity of sporting competition intact and to inspire future generations. Cheating goes against the rules of sport with the intention of gaining an unfair advantage over an opponent which contradicts the spirit of sport.   

We believe sport should be played in an open, fair and honest environment with hard work, passion and determination being deciding factors.   

BU’s Clean Sport Commitment  

BU’s Clean Sport Commitment (word, 121kb) outlines how we intend to promote clean sport in the UK as an community of students and staff. We aim to:   

  • Support the mission of UK Anti-Doping and WADA in achieving clean sport 
  • Expect all athletes to play, train and compete in line with the spirit of sport, including the anti-doping rules   
  • Expect all coaches and support personnel to perform their role in line with the spirit of sport, including the anti-doping rules   
  • Be committed to supporting the prevention of doping behaviour in the UK in collaboration with other sporting bodies   
  • Not condone, assist or in any way support the use of prohibited substances and methods (unless permitted by a Therapeutic Use Exemption) in any aspects of their work as BU employee and associated staff 
  • Act accordingly with any breaches and follow rules/policies referred to in the BU and TeamBU of practice/conduct 
  • Expect all BU employees and associated staff to contact UK Anti-Doping should they become aware of a student athlete or National Governing Body member using, or considering using a prohibited substance or prohibited method. This contact will be done in confidence on the dedicated confidential Report Doping in Sport line.   
  • Uphold any sanctions placed upon an athlete by UK Anti-Doping or other associated body in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code.   

Further details can be found at UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).