With the new IPC Anti-Doping Code being effective from 1 January 2009, and in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has revised its Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which purpose is to implement an efficient Out-of-Competition Testing programme. The IPC RTP has been expanded and now includes all IPC sports on the Paralympic programme.

Cross-Country Skiing

Alpine Skiing

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) recently released its list of Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity, revealing several names associated with the Paralympic Movement.

Canada

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Programme (WASP) and Whistler 2010 Sports Legacies (WSL2010) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the commitment to partner in the creation of a 2010 Paralympic Games legacy for athletes with a disability.

USA

The 2009 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference is officially registering interested participants for its now annual event in working toward a successful Paralympic future.

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

Great Britain

On 29 January, an official Project Review was held between the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the London Organizing Committee for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).

Shooting