tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post6324091088351066134..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: SNOOKER PLAYERS TESTED OUT OF COMPETITIONDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1328477953475064012008-11-03T11:11:00.000+00:002008-11-03T11:11:00.000+00:00This raises more questions than it answers - first...This raises more questions than it answers - <BR/>firstly - were the out of competition tests for the full screen i.e. including anabolic steroids, stimulants, narcotics and cannabis? If only for steroids and hormones (like most other OOC tests) then is this about demonstrating snooker is drug free?<BR/>Secondly - did WPBSA pay for these tests or did UK Sport offer to test using public money? Was it part of a testing plan or simply a political move regarding the involvement of professional sports in national anti-doping programmes. <BR/><BR/>Sir Rodney Walker, previously Chair of UK Sport, should be able to help you with your enquiries!MissIntegrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615568822859070538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-60466933127390345632008-11-03T08:30:00.000+00:002008-11-03T08:30:00.000+00:00If it's a matter of respect and credibility I don'...If it's a matter of respect and credibility I don't think doping is even an issue, especially with regard to O'Sullivan and his title being taken away from him.<BR/><BR/>That caused me to LOSE respect for the governing bodies of snooker and to be all up in arms about, with regard to snooker, totally irrelevant drugs is a waste of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65019343561255213762008-11-02T21:13:00.000+00:002008-11-02T21:13:00.000+00:00The idea also that Cold and flu medicine is banned...The idea also that Cold and flu medicine is banned is completely over the top too. Billy snaddon had points taken away a few years back if i remember through taking medication for flu. surely if you have an ailment you need a particular drug that should be it. I was at a venue a few years back, with a player who was really bad with the flu and there was simply no give and take regarding treatment. he was restricted to paracetemol and plenty fluids.<BR/>This is not in my view acceptable and the fact that as Dave has confirmed to me that 99.9% of the players know nothing about it yet is a damn disgrace in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90920777900114261722008-11-02T08:19:00.000+00:002008-11-02T08:19:00.000+00:00Off season drug tests in snooker seem rather ridic...Off season drug tests in snooker seem rather ridiculous to me. During a tournament, fine, even if they are not performance enhancing per se. I don't think it enhances snooker's status as a sport if you forcefully try to apply rules made for more physical sports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82427849791308280462008-11-02T08:06:00.000+00:002008-11-02T08:06:00.000+00:00id also say that although maybe not strictly "perf...id also say that although maybe not strictly "performance enhancing" but some drugs do have the affect on some people where it settles their nerves or gives them a short burst of self confidence/belief and so this in my mind is giving them a better chance than if they were completely sober. (id remove cigarettes and alcohol as they are legal to buy/consume), but anyone caught taking something that is banned (and they obviously know its banned) has no comeback. imho of course.<BR/><BR/>55Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-42250227223852350312008-11-02T08:01:00.000+00:002008-11-02T08:01:00.000+00:00i agree with bongos statement and disagree with Mo...i agree with bongos statement and disagree with Moniques.<BR/><BR/>(DH - perhaps ask a few players when youre next in contact with them to see if theyve been notified. if some have, surely all will??)<BR/><BR/>55Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-82131894820113583372008-11-01T19:11:00.000+00:002008-11-01T19:11:00.000+00:00Personally I think this is going over the top and ...Personally I think this is going over the top and tripping on private life. Especially as, as you point it Dave, there is no real "performance enhancing" substances for snooker.<BR/>To be perfectly clear what annoys me is the hypocrisy of it all. Tobacco and alcohol are drugs. Hard ones. But they are socially accepted in western society and that's all the difference. Will players be required to be smokefree and teetotal? I doubt it. I don't think sports authorities should do police work. In some sports substances give unfair advantages and that is doping and yes should be fought. Other than that ... live and let live...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3135269320995969502008-11-01T15:52:00.000+00:002008-11-01T15:52:00.000+00:00"Can anyone tell me when, if ever the players are ..."Can anyone tell me when, if ever the players are going to be told about this?"<BR/><BR/>Anon - I asked World Snooker whether the players had been informed they could be tested out of competition but received no replyDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-17317135409529906742008-11-01T12:26:00.000+00:002008-11-01T12:26:00.000+00:00Yeah good news I reckon, if snooker wants to be ta...Yeah good news I reckon, if snooker wants to be taken seriously as a sport then it has to conform to the standards set by other top sports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-3958656128961014842008-11-01T11:10:00.000+00:002008-11-01T11:10:00.000+00:00It's also worth pointing out that the Amateur Gove...It's also worth pointing out that the Amateur Governing Bodies also have a full anti-doping structure in place using the WADA rules.<BR/><BR/>Adopted by the IBSF, EBSA etc it's been passed to all governing bodies to complete and comply.<BR/><BR/>So theoretically any playing member of a country anywhere in the world is now under the anti-doping umbrella.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-74131236204226945022008-11-01T08:56:00.000+00:002008-11-01T08:56:00.000+00:00I think it's good news for snooker, players should...I think it's good news for snooker, players should never take drugs (except medical), as simple as that.<BR/><BR/>bongo<BR/>www.thesnookerforum.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20049269476065420912008-10-31T23:07:00.000+00:002008-10-31T23:07:00.000+00:00Can anyone tell me when, if ever the players are g...Can anyone tell me when, if ever the players are going to be told about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-18225203660241511222008-10-31T18:39:00.000+00:002008-10-31T18:39:00.000+00:00I think most is this is quite ridiculous, especial...I think most is this is quite ridiculous, especially relating to the time when O'Sullivan was stripped of his title. For smoking pot! Professional sports such as cycling or athletics need rules and laws because marginal improvements can make all the difference. But snooker? It should not be right to punish players for breaking the law when it is clearly irrelevant in relation to their game. Such as speeding or enjoying a joint. Being a saint should not be a prerequisite for being a snooker player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11021319580831208812008-10-31T17:55:00.000+00:002008-10-31T17:55:00.000+00:00Does this mean that snooker players will have to g...Does this mean that snooker players will have to give "whereabouts" information as they do in other sports... so that they can be located in time for a test?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com