DATE: 28 March 2008
TO: IGF Member Organizations
FROM: Peter Dawson & David Fay, IGF Joint Secretaries
CC: IGF Administrative Committee
RE: Anti-Doping Acknowledgement Forms

The Anti-Doping Policy for the 2008 World Amateur Team Championships has now been posted on www.internationalgolffederation.org. Also included are the most current Prohibited List, a Player Guide to Anti-Doping, Penalty Table, etc.

Enclosed please find an acknowledgement form for each player to sign regarding this testing. Players who have not signed this form will NOT be permitted to compete. Please make enough copies so that each player from your country has their own form.

Minors must have the form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, where minors are concerned the form addresses consent to obtain a sample for anti-doping testing if selected, and medical treatment in case of emergency for any reason.

All players should have photo identification for proof of identity and age (e.g., passport, driver’s license, etc.) with them and readily available during the competitions.

The forms should be forwarded to your players and returned by 31 August 2008 to:

(Via Post)

International Golf Federation
Attn: Joan Melroy
Box 708
Far Hills, NJ 07931
USA

-- or --

(Via Fax)

International Golf Federation
Attn: Joan Melroy
(908) 234-2178
(USA)

Forms returned via e-mail will not be accepted, even with an electronic signature. It is recommended that you retain a copy of the completed forms.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Questions specifically regarding the IGF Anti-Doping Policy should be directed to Grant Moir, grantmoir@randa.org, 44 1334 460 000 (UK).

We look forward to seeing you in Australia.

Enclosures:

Consent Form (please make enough copies for each player)
2008 Anti-Doping Policy Memo