The Resource Zone is an area for all athletes - whether you're an athlete supported by the SIS network or a dedicated enthusiast going it alone.

 We'll be adding factsheets, information and advice to the Athlete Zone over time, so check back regularly for the latest best practice.

Current factsheets

• Cold & Flu factsheet
• Influenza Vaccination

For more athlete resources, check out the UK Sport website or the BOA website.

If you'd like some information, help and advice from UKSport on performance lifestyle management as an athlete, click here.

Social media guidance

Here is some helpful information from UKSport on how athletes can safely get the most out of social media.

• Social media guidelines for athletes
• Facebook guide for athletes
• Twitter guide for athletes

Strength and conditioning guidance

We have put together a  PDF guide and a series of fantastic instructional videos on how to make the most of your gym sessions.

These were made for athletes who don't have access to a regular strength and conditioning resource and for junior athletes aspiring to succeed on the World sporting stage.

Why not check it out here - www.sisport.com/academy

Guide from the British Paralympic Association

Why not take a look at this guidance on communication around Paralympic athletes and athletes with a disability

Recovery booklet

Recovery is an important part of training. Have a look at our booklet on how to get the best from your body using recovery to aid your training

• Recovery Booklet

If you would like further information on some of the topics covered in the recovery booklet, please click one of the headings below.

• Ice Baths
• Massage
• Nutrition
• Medication
• Immune System
• Periodization
• Physiological recovery
• Sleep and sleep hygiene
• Pool-based recovery
• Stretching

Theraputic Use Exemption Forms (TUE)

There are two types of TUE:

1) A standard TUE - required for a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method other than inhaled beta-2 agonists.

2) Another TUE specifically for asthma - only required for the use of inhaled beta-2 agonists for certain products i.e formoterol and terbutaline

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) information

• Athletes  - http://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes/
• the 2012 Athlete Advice Card - http://www.ukad.org.uk/resources/document/anti-doping-advice-card-2012
• Coaches – http://www.ukad.org.uk/coaches/
• Parents – http://www.ukad.org.uk/parents/
• Athlete Support Personnel – http://www.ukad.org.uk/support-personnel/
• The UK Anti-Doping supplement statement - http://www.ukad.org.uk/resources/document/supplements-advice
• Checking medications guidance and links to Global DRO - http://www.ukad.org.uk/resources/document/checking-medications

If you have any information about the use, supply or trafficking of prohibited substances, or suspect someone of doping, MAKE THE CALL , 0800 032 2332

For more information on drugs in sport, go to the UKAD website - http://www.ukad.org.uk/

WADA

• Changes in WADA Anti-doping regulations from Jan 2012
• Changes in WADA Anti-doping regulations from Jan 2011
• Changes in WADA Anti-doping regulations from Jan 2010
• Changes in WADA Anti-doping regulations from Jan 2009
• Changes in WADA prohibited drug list 2008
• WADA prohibited list changes for 2007

Other useful sites

100% me is a useful website for athletes looking for information on drugs in sport - click here to go to their website

For more information, news and reviews from the clever people at the Winning Scotland Foundation, go to www.inthewinningzone.com