Jim Leacy- member of the WCBS Anti-Doping Committee conducted 2 anti-doping education sessions during the recent IBSF Junior World Snooker Championships in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
In the first seminar 32 under 17 players attended along with 18 coaches and parents.
In the second seminar 70 under 21 players attended which was a mixture of male and female players.
Another 22 coaches, referees and parents also attended.
In total 18 countries attended the seminars.
Our Fund transfered 2.000 euro us a support for the education activitie of IBSF.
Jim also wish to report on some interesting initiatives from some IBSF member countries.
In Ireland we have decided that any player attending an international competition must complete an online anti – doping education course.
The course is organised by Sport Ireland Anti-Doping unit.