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Anonymous

Years ago

Junior Drug Testing

U/20s would be major one to test at seeing that they're legal to drink, which brings drugs as well. I'm sure most ppl would be smart enough not to take rec drugs a week before nationals so that it stays in there system.

I've personally never seen or heard anyone get tested at nationals in the last 5 or so years.

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Jack Toft

Years ago

It's not as stupid as you think Slim. But, like anything, the "Devil is in the detail"

First thing to ask is "what is the objective, and what do you hope to achieve?" Is it a deterrent (which never works), or to protect the child.

Who will be tested? Elite kids, or get 'em in U10s?

What drugs will be tested for? Dope? Well, that would catch a high % of kids in certain areas.

What are you going to do if you catch someone?

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Anonymous

Years ago

My experience comes from a few years ago so may be out of date. When I did some testing for ASDA (now ASADA) the main concern was the cost of testing (approximately $3-400 test). Given that testing at this level is about having a deterrent effect rather than 'catching' anyone, they will spend their money to create a presence so Juniors will be very rarely tested. Better that juniors know they CAN be tested (because somebody has) rather than pay for the cost of everybody being tested.

My experience is that very few open competitors were actually tested so it is unlikely that many juniors at all will be tested.

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