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IHSA
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois High School Association says none of the
264 student athletes it randomly tested for drugs last fall violated the
group's policies.
The IHSA approved the random testing for performance-enhancing drugs,
including steroids, in January 2008. The association only tests athletes
involved in post-season play.
IHSA assistant executive director Kurt Gibson says six students received
medical waivers. He says they tested positive because of medicines they
were taking for legitimate health conditions.
Gibson says random testing of athletes participating in post-season play
for winter sports is now underway. He says the IHSA hopes the testing
program will deter students from taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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Information from: The State Journal-Register,
http://www.sj-r.com
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