Western Australian Flying Disc Association (WAFDA) Inc
General Drug Policy

1. Purpose

1.1 This document provides members with information on the WAFDA’s stance on drug use at WAFDA sanctioned events.

2. Scope

2.1 The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of prescription medication, over the counter drugs and alcohol are prohibited for participants of WAFDA sanctioned events.  Substance abuse can lead to on-field injuries, alienation of fans and sponsors plus personal hardship.
2.2 The WAFDA has taken a stance of ‘Zero Tolerance’ to substance abuse at all its sanctioned events.

3. Suspected Substance Abuse

3.1 Players suspected of substance abuse during WAFDA events will be asked to cease participation immediately.
3.2 For a player to be suspected of substance abuse there has to be reasonable cause.
3.3 Evidence of substance abuse has to be observed by two (2) WAFDA Committee Members and one (1) player before action is taken.
3.4 The onus is on the suspected player to prove that they are not at fault.  This can be done at the event so long as two (2) Executive and one (1) General Committee Member are present, or as an appeal to the full WAFDA Committee at a later date.

4. Sanctions

4.1 The WAFDA has a 3 Sanction procedure in place to deal with players who do not abide by the Drug Policy. This is as follows:

1st Violation (Informal)

1. Cease participation in the event immediately.
2. Notification is sent to the suspected player as a warning.
3. A record is kept with the WAFDA Secretary of the player’s violation and sanction level.
4. No further action is taken against the player.

2nd Violation (Formal)

1. Cease participation in the event immediately.
2. Notification is sent to the suspected player notifying them of their infraction and suspension period.  The player will also receive a copy of the WAFDA current General Drug Policy.
3. A record is kept with the WAFDA Secretary of the player’s violation and sanction level.
4. Two (2) week suspension from all WAFDA sanctioned events effective from the date of infraction.

3rd Violation

1. Cease participation in the event immediately.
2. Notification is sent to the suspected player notifying them of their infraction and suspension period.  The player will also receive a copy of the WAFDA current General Drug Policy.
3. A record is kept with the WAFDA Secretary of the player’s violation and sanction level.
4. One (1) year suspension from all WAFDA sanctioned events effective from the date of infraction.  Additionally the Australian Flying Disc Association is to be notified of the player’s violation and requested that they apply a one (1) year suspension as well.