The Anti-Doping Search and Discovery Program is one element of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) strategy to combat doping activities in sport. It involves the conduct of searches of the ASC residential facilities and aims to:

• deter athletes and support personnel from participating in doping activities
• ensure premises are not used for doping activities
• support and further develop the culture of accountability among athletes.

Under the terms and conditions of use agreement for AIS facilities authorised representatives may, at any time and without prior notice, enter the facilities or other premises provided by the AIS (for example, hotel rooms paid for by the AIS), conduct a search and remove any items they believe the possession of which may be in breach of the ASC Anti-Doping Policy, any AIS policy, any applicable anti-doping policy of another organisation, or any applicable law.

Any personal property kept in an athlete's room may be searched and/or removed, whether or not the property is owned by the athlete. Important reminders when staying at the ASC facilities:

• Do not keep medications that are out of date or for which you no longer have a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
• Do not use another person’s medications, including those of other athletes.
• If you are an athlete and have been prescribed a medication which requires a TUE, please bring a copy of your TUE.

Please be aware that if supplements or medications are visible within the facilities, Search and Discovery procedures will be applied and verification of the supplements and medications will be required. Please consider this when using your supplements or medication onsite.