It ensures equitable opportunities for athletes at all levels, including college and grassroots participants, and fosters public trust in clean sports.
The commission takes a proactive approach through comprehensive education and compliance checks before games and implements responsive strategies to monitor and address issues during and after competitions. Additionally, it actively engages with national and international authorities to harmonise efforts in reinforcing ethical standards in sports, thereby safeguarding the essence of fair competition and sportsmanship.
The commission's core objectives include:
- Implementing rigorous anti-doping policies and practices to ensure fair competition across all STAIRS initiatives, fostering a clean sports culture.
- Developing educational programs and workshops on ethics in sports for athletes, coaches, and officials involved in STAIRS initiatives, promoting awareness and understanding of ethical standards.
- Establishing clear guidelines and protocols for ethical behavior, ensuring that all participants of STAIRS initiatives adhere to the highest standards of sportsmanship.
- Collaborating with national and international sports organisations to align STAIRS's ethics and anti-doping policies with global best practices, enhancing the credibility and integrity of STAIRS initiatives.
- Creating a transparent mechanism for reporting and addressing ethical violations, ensuring that STAIRS initiatives provide a safe and fair environment for all participants.
