IF Webinar Series 2026 concludes with final session on Testing Procedures, Athlete Biological Passport and Whereabouts
The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), in collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), will conclude the IF Webinar Series – Edition 2 (2026) tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May 2026 (14:00–15:00 CEST), with its third and final educational session.
Following two successful webinars focused on the fundamentals of anti-doping and the key rules surrounding the Prohibited List, medications, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and supplements, the final session will focus on the practical aspects of anti-doping control within sport.
Final session: Testing procedures and athlete responsibilities
The third webinar will cover Testing procedures and key operational elements of the global anti-doping system, including:
- Testing procedures and sample collection
- The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)
- Testing Pools
- Whereabouts requirements
This session will provide athletes, coaches and Athlete Support Personnel with a clearer understanding of how testing is conducted, how athletes are selected for testing, and the importance of accurate whereabouts information in ensuring effective anti-doping controls.
As with previous sessions in the series, participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with ITA anti-doping experts and ask questions in real time.
A complete educational journey
The IF Webinar Series has provided the DanceSport community with a structured introduction to key anti-doping topics, combining theoretical knowledge with practical guidance relevant to athletes and support personnel at all levels.
From the foundations of clean sport and athlete responsibilities, through to medication use and anti-doping rules, and now concluding with testing procedures and athlete obligations, the series has aimed to strengthen awareness and understanding of the global anti-doping system.
Open access and participation
Participation in the IF Webinar Series is free of charge and open to the entire DanceSport community.
The webinars are delivered in English with simultaneous translation available in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, ensuring broad accessibility across the global DanceSport community.
You can register and attend the final session of the webinar series by clicking here.
Certification
Participants who wish to obtain the official IF Webinar Series certificate can do so by either attending at least one live webinar or by watching the recordings and successfully completing a final online test.
The test will be available after the final webinar and will remain open for six weeks. Successful participants will receive their personalised certificate the following Monday.
WDSF encourages all athletes, coaches and officials to take advantage of this final opportunity to take part in the series, which represents an important step in strengthening clean sport education within the DanceSport community and reinforcing responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code.
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