ADAMS

Information about the system.

Under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the document which harmonizes the rules relating to doping in all sport—WADA has an obligation to coordinate anti-doping activities and to provide a mechanism to assist stakeholders with their implementation of the Code.

The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS) was developed for this purpose. It is a web-based database management system that simplifies the daily activities of all stakeholders and athletes involved in the anti-doping system. Not only is it easy to use, but also it is free to WADA’s stakeholders in  English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian and Arabic  (local costs may apply), increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the fight against doping in sport. ADAMS’ multi-level access system protects the security and confidentiality of data.

ADAMS has four primary functions addressing the key activities of anti-doping operations:

Athlete Whereabouts
The web-based functionality allows athletes to enter their information from anywhere in the world; and those without internet access may designate a representative such as their anti-doping organization (ADO) to enter the information for them. This function also helps stakeholders share whereabouts information, crucial for maximizing the surprise effect and the efficiency of unannounced out-of-competition testing. Athletes can also modify their whereabouts by sending SMS messages.

Information Clearing House
The clearing house is where all data is stored, in particular lab results, Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) authorizations and anti-doping rules violations. It permits the sharing of information among the relevant organizations and guarantees that anti-doping activities are performed with the highest level of transparency.

Doping Control Platform
The ADAMS doping control database provided to ADOs is an essential tool for managing a doping control program, both in- and out-of-competition. Stakeholders can use ADAMS to plan, coordinate, and order tests, as well as manage test results. Coordination of doping control programs in the ADAMS system helps to avoid duplication in doping controls.

TUE Management
ADAMS allows for online management of TUE requests, as well as online notification of those involved in the process.
ADAMS first went online in mid-2005 for the initial pilot phase. The system has since been introduced to and implemented by numerous anti-doping organizations and anti-doping laboratories. Over the coming months, more partners will be trained and added to the ADAMS system.