Many of you would realise that WADA maintain the highest standard in making sure that such rules are being applied. If you are a member of the International Olympic Committee (OIC), it goes without saying that the WADA members must be invited to conduct random testing for not only the winners but any of the athletes that participated in the Olympic Family Games. It can be a pain but it lends integrity to the sports.
Now I suppose WDC members are popping champagne bottles celebrating its membership to WADA thinking that the gate to the Olympic family Games are now open to its members. In the event that is the impression, then I think they have got it all wrong. Membership of WADA are divided into many categories. In the case of IDSF their membership to WADA is under the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federation (ARISF). For IDSF it is not a choice, it is a mandatory requirement.
There are also other bodies that are non Olympic Sports WADA members and finally the last category are the OTHERS. By others I am referring to the International Cheer Union, International Federation of Cheerleaders and of course WDC. To be or not to be in WADA is not even an issue, but if there is a feel good factor why not.
Just Google WADA and go to its web page, it is all there. So to those who have not popped their champagne you should do and and do not be discouraged for Confucius says "A Journey of a Thousand Li begins with the First Step". To WDC, I am glad that you finally are looking at Dancesport as a Sport. Perhaps the other areas that you care to look into is the accreditation of your adjudicators
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Looks like it is a case of if you cannot beat them, join them. However as explained, there is a distinct difference between an IOC recognized International Federation and other bodies where WADA is concerned. Is it right to say that any international body, whether IOC recognized or not, wanting to subscribe to WADA rules can negotiate to get on board?
WDC is going on the right track if they are looking at the Sport of Dance as a Sport. Being in WADA is one of the many steps. From what I read in some Blogs, the impression I get is that by being into WADA , it is the gateway to the Olympics family Games. That is furthest from the truth. All said they must be commended. The article is not to scoff at WDC, but to put the picture in the right perspective.
WDC is in WADA? Not too long ago I was given the impression that they were laughing their heads out at IDSF , mocking at them about WADA? Whilst you may be generous but I think they are a bunch of clowns. WDC together with the Cheerleaders Union. What a big joke!
When it takes many years for WDC to take this step, one wonders why is there sudden change of heart? Political posturing by WDC to be seen as an 'equal' to IDSF?
As skydancer puts it, the perception given by WDC entering into WADA would lead right thinking members of WDC to think that they are now a kosher sporting body. By that the gateway to the Olympics. London Olympics is next year and a demonstartion of dancesport will be featured. Hey England is the home of Ballroom dancing. how can they ever allow a european based IDSF organisation to send a team to demonstate at the LONDON Olympics 2012. I suppose by joining WADA they will get their WDC to perform and not IDSF. This is really Cheap. British Dance Council, what are you gonna do?
Game of perception? Game of deception?
Do you know that if you have dance competition in the united kingdom, you need the sanction of the British Dance Council? How can IDSF hold a demonstration sport and sideline BDC ? This cannot happen and will not happen. WDC adjudicators and rules will be used to feature the demonstration sport in the UK.
Sometimes the truth hurts. WDC half truth about your membership in WADA is a misrepresentation. That is not fair dingkum mate!
What is wrong with WDC - International adjudicators. They are just as good if not better than IDSF adjudicators
I am told that one could conveniently obtain an adjudicator license from a WDC friendly website by just paying some membership fee. Is this true?
Dear anon 11.41pm this something that the BDC has closed not on e but both eyes for so long ; that I personally feel that BDC failure to act is scandalous. I totally agree that IDSF should not and cannot accept WDC International adjudicators. Having said this there are many qualified WDC adjudicators in their stable but unfortunately they do not see that by associating with WDC that they get tarred and feathered by this scandal.
This is a known but unspoken fact.
Look IDSF practices one of the greatest democracy, you do what you want to do . IDSF have no business telling you what or what not to do. WDC has been around for so long and really , no one should teach them how to suck eggs.
Dance is a business and those who have an interest are the coaches and trainers. It is in both IDSF and WDC, this is an undisputed fact. Take the 3 UK Championships including Blackpool. Noticed that before the Championship coaches and trainers and especially adjudicators are prime or hot item. Can BDC talk about it? This has been going for years and they have no choice but to keep a blind eye on the matter.
To be a sporting body that esposes fair play , it is not just joining the anti doping agency, you have to look at the whole structure from your rules right down to your scrutineering and to the qualification of your adjudicators. Not that I side IDSF but go to their web site and youcan see that they are trying very hard to move dancesport towards a sport accepted by the Olympics. Everyone will benefit by this move. BDC are not doing a service to dancesport by restricting IDSF rules in the UK. This is so wrong and cause damage to the sport.
BDC has to examine its stance in acting hostile against IDSF that is working on 'Olympic' agenda. What is BDC trying to prove? Is there anything to gain? Or is BDC implying, who cares?
It is painful to see personalities associating a fine organization with a strong tradition as one that cannot see the broader picture for the future.
If the 'Olympic' agenda is not important, why does WDC want to join the WADA bandwagon? It just does not make sense, isn`t it?
BDC guys, think hard before you leap.
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