Modifications for Minors and Athletes with a Disability

9. Modifications for Minors and Athletes with a Disability
9.1 Overview
9.1.1 Minors or Athletes with specific types of disability may require modifications to
the Sample collection procedure. The modifications outlined below do not
affect the integrity of the Sample collection process.
9.1.2 The ADO has responsibility for ensuring, when possible, that the DCO has any
information and specialised Sample Collection Equipment necessary to conduct
a Sample Collection Session with an Athlete with a disability requiring
assistance during Sample provision. The DCO shall have the authority to make
modifications as the situation requires, in accordance with these guidelines.
9.1.3 In some cases, with the agreement of the DCO, the Athlete may designate the
Athlete Representative, or the DCO/Chaperone to assist with the Sample
collection process.
9.1.4 Any modifications made to the standard Sample collection procedure shall be
documented by the DCO.
Modifications may be introduced in the case of the following Athletes: