Indian Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA) Anti-Doping & Safety Policies
- Objective : Ensure clean, fair and safe sport while protecting health and integrity.
- Anti-Doping Commitment : Zero tolerance to doping aligned with WADA and NADA India.
- Prohibited Substances : Use of banned substances and methods is strictly prohibited.
- Player Responsibilities : Athletes must ensure compliance and check medications.
- Testing : In-competition and out-of-competition testing may be conducted.
- TUE : Therapeutic Use Exemptions required for certain medications.
- Violations : Includes possession, refusal, tampering or use of banned substances.
- Sanctions : Disqualification, suspension or bans.
- Safety Principles : Ensure safe play, course design and awareness.
- On-Course Safety : Ensure clear area, shout FORE, follow marshals.
- Weather Safety : Suspend play in lightning, extreme heat or unsafe conditions.
- Medical Support : First aid, emergency protocols must be in place.
- Safeguarding : Zero tolerance for abuse or harassment.
- Equipment Safety : Only safe and functional equipment allowed.
- Incident Reporting : All incidents must be reported and documented.
- Organizer Responsibility : Risk assessment and safety compliance mandatory.
