Clean Sport & Anti-Doping
Promoting clean, fair and safe participation in Taekwon-Do.
Our Commitment to Clean Sport
Taekwondo Council United Kingdom (TCUK) is committed to promoting clean, fair and safe participation in Taekwon-Do.
We believe everyone involved in Taekwon-Do deserves an environment that promotes integrity, respect, fairness and participant wellbeing, whether they practise recreationally, develop their technical skills or compete.
Doping undermines fair competition, damages the integrity of sport and can put participants' health at risk.
TCUK supports the principles of the World Anti-Doping Code and promotes awareness of the requirements and guidance provided by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Our approach focuses on education, prevention, responsible competition practices and clear reporting procedures.
Understanding Your Responsibilities
Anti-doping is not simply about avoiding performance-enhancing drugs. It also includes responsibilities relating to medicines, supplements, prohibited methods and conduct that may constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
Athletes, coaches, instructors, officials and those supporting participants should understand the rules applicable to their activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Checking medicines and treatments before use where anti-doping rules apply.
- Understanding the risks associated with nutritional supplements.
- Being aware of the principle of strict liability.
- Following relevant competition and governing-body requirements.
- Completing Clean Sport education where required.
- Reporting genuine anti-doping concerns through appropriate channels.
Under the principle of strict liability, athletes may be responsible for prohibited substances found in their bodies, even where there was no intention to cheat.
Clean Sport in Competition
TCUK promotes Clean Sport principles across competitions and events operating under its authority.
Competitors participating in relevant TCUK-sanctioned events are expected to comply with the TCUK Clean Sport & Anti-Doping Policy and any applicable anti-doping rules.
Where participants enter competitions or performance pathways governed by another national or international body, additional requirements may apply.
TCUK provides standard Clean Sport wording for relevant competition entry forms and event communications.
Education and Awareness
Education is central to TCUK's approach to Clean Sport.
Our Clean Sport Education & Implementation Plan 2026–27 outlines how we support awareness through member communications, competition information and access to reliable external resources.
We aim to help participants understand the risks of inadvertent doping, their responsibilities under applicable rules and where to find trusted advice.
Reporting a Concern
If you have concerns about possible doping, prohibited substances or other anti-doping rule violations, you can contact TCUK or report directly to UK Anti-Doping.
TCUK Clean Sport Contact
Confidential Reporting – UK Anti-Doping
All concerns will be handled responsibly and referred to the appropriate authority where necessary.
TCUK Clean Sport Documents
The following documents explain our Clean Sport framework, policies, education arrangements and ongoing review.
1. Clean Sport & Anti-Doping Policy V1.0
Our Board-approved policy setting out TCUK's commitment, responsibilities, anti-doping framework, reporting procedures and governance arrangements.
Approved by the Board: 27 October 2026
Formal ratification: Next Board meeting
Next review: 30 September 2027
2. Competition Clean Sport & Anti-Doping Wording V1.0
Standard Clean Sport wording for use in relevant TCUK competition entry forms, event information and competitor communications.
Download Competition Clean Sport Wording PDF3. Clean Sport Education & Implementation Plan 2026–27
Our programme for Clean Sport awareness, communications, education, competition information and ongoing monitoring.
Download Education & Implementation Plan PDF4. Clean Sport Annual Review 2026
Our initial review of the Clean Sport framework introduced during 2026, including progress made and priorities for further development.
Download Clean Sport Annual Review PDFUseful Clean Sport Resources
For current anti-doping information, please refer to the following resources:
Our Ongoing Commitment
TCUK reviews its Clean Sport arrangements annually, or sooner where changes to anti-doping requirements or organisational activities make an earlier review necessary.
Next scheduled review: 30 September 2027.
Through education, responsible governance and a commitment to fair participation, TCUK aims to support a positive Clean Sport culture across the Taekwon-Do community.
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I joined the ITC originally in 2019 and have had the pleasure of watching it grow into what is now the TCUK. I have had nothing but support and encouragement. At a time where I was learning how to be a completely new and independent association, TCUK offered me a massive life line, especially for policies and ensuring I had all the paperwork necessary in place. They are easy to contact and talk to about any issues or problems and always go the extra mile.
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