PURE AS ICE - Education/Prevention - International Skating Union

The ISU Pure as Ice Program stands for doping-free sport with a goal of prevention through Education. Its objective is to prevent intentional or unintentional use of prohibited substances or methods by athletes and to preserve the spirit and integrity of sport and athletes.

ISU - ITA WEBINAR SERIES 2026

Get informed. Ask questions. Protect your career.

The ISU, in collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), invites athletes and their support personnel to take part in the IF Webinar Series 2026.

Anti-doping can sometimes feel complex. This three-part live webinar series is designed to make it easier to understand, with practical information on the anti-doping topics that matter to you.

Save the dates

Registration link: https://education.ita.sport/course/ifseriesed3eng2026

Click the registration link and select ‘Create Account’.
Complete the registration form and select ISU as your International Federation. Selecting the correct IF is essential, as it determines access to the relevant content. Once your account has been created, you will be directed to the IF Webinar Series page.
Select your preferred language (Français, Español, Russian, Arabic or Chinese) and click ‘Confirm my attendance’ to complete your registration and gain access to the Series.
Click ‘Add to your calendar’, download the Participant Quick Guide, and complete the warm-up test. On each webinar date, return to the IF Webinar Series course, open the relevant webinar and click ‘Join Live Session’.
You will receive an email reminder before each webinar.
Joining from your phone? Please make sure the Zoom app is installed on your mobile device before joining the live webinar.
Questions or need help?
If you experience any difficulties registering or accessing the Series, or simply have a question, please contact education@ita.sport.
We look forward to seeing you online!

PRE-SEASON CLEAN SPORT NEWSLETTER

As the 2026/27 Skating season kicks off, it’s important for all Skaters, whether it’s their first international season or their tenth, to think about what they need to know about Clean Sport and Anti-Doping testing. This International Testing Agency (ITA) newsletter tells you the essentials about the following and how to find more information about each:

Pre-Season Clean Sport Newsletter

Check your medications
Know what to do if you need a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)
Make informed decisions about supplements
Know where to report doing in sport
Know what to expect if you are tested (in addition to English, the ITA athlete’s guide to testing is also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese)

Take some time to read the newsletter to make sure you are prepared for the season ahead and you have the information you need to Skate Clean.

WADA ATHLETE CORNER

Welcome to the third edition of the Athlete Corner Newsletter - July 2026

This issue comes with two exciting updates. First, we are excited to share with you that Athlete Central will soon be replaced by Athlete Center, a brand-new app designed to improve the athlete experience and address several issues athletes have raised over the years. Second, we are introducing the 2027 Code Companion for Athletes, your go-to guide for understanding the changes in the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code. Both are built with you in mind, and you can find all the details below. Here is a quick look at what else you will find in this issue:

- Our latest Behind-the-Scenes video, where members of our medical team walk you through the basics of Therapeutic Use Exemptions.

- Highlights from around the world, including WADA’s Regional Symposium for Asia/Oceania in Beijing, the Oceania Athlete Forum, and exciting news from Paraguay’s National Anti-Doping Organization.

- Event updates, including information about accessing the recordings from WADA’s Regional Symposium for Europe and Africa Webinar Series and details on WADA’s upcoming Regional Symposium for the Americas in Lima.

- A word from the Athlete Council, with news on two new members appointed from the IOC Athletes’ Commission, available meeting minutes from recent virtual sessions, and details on the upcoming in-person meeting in Montreal

You can read the full newsletter online here or download a PDF version here.

MONTHLY ITA WEBINARS

The International Testing Agengy ( ITA) Webinars announced below can be viewed at any time on the ITA YouTube channel.

Beyond Performance: Building Resilience and Identity for Clean Sport.

Explore protective factors that can reduce athletes’ vulnerability to doping and support their commitment to clean sport. this session will highlight key buffers, including the importance of an identity beyond sport.

Panellist: Dr Lennie Waite, OLY, Psychologist & Mental Performance Consultant
Moderator: Nikki Hamblin, OLY, ITA Education Team

Ask the Expert: Testing

Testing, featuring experienced Doping Control Officer and IDCO trainer Richard Driscoll. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.

Panellist: Richard Driscoll, Experienced Doping Control Officer and IDCO Trainer
Moderator: Mairi Irvine, ITA Education Tea

Ask the Expert: Nutrition

Panellist: Professor Louise Burke, IOC Diploma Programme in Sports Nutrition and Australian Catholic University Director
Moderator: Armando Urban, ITA Education Team

ITA-ISU CLEAN SPORT EDUCATION WEBINAR FOR COACHES AND ATHLETE SUPPORT PERSONNEL (ASP) _ 23 JUNE 2026

ISU Clean Sport Education Webinar for Coaches and Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) — an engaging and practical session designed specifically for those who play a key role in supporting athletes every day.

As a coach or ASP, you are more than a mentor: you are a trusted guide, a role model, and an essential part of creating a culture of clean sport. This webinar will help you better understand your responsibilities while providing concrete tools and advice to confidently support your athletes and protect yourself in today’s evolving anti-doping environment.

The session has been led by ITA experts who shared valuable insights and practical recommendations drawn from real-life experience.

Link to view this seminar will be provided on request at antidoping@isu.org

PURE AS ICE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN SEASON 2025/26

The International Skating Union (ISU), in partnership with the ITA, proudly rolled out its Pure as Ice campaign across the first half of the 2025/26 skating season, empowering young athletes and their teams with essential knowledge and practical tools to protect clean sport.