Friday 31 august

I believe elite sportsman should be able to use any recreational drug they desire. If the drug was performance enhancing it wouldnt be called 'recreational'. scientists have proved ecstasy to be performance enhancing so therfore it should not be reffered to as a recreational drug anymore but a performance ehancing drug. Alcohol is definatley not performance enhancing, it is a depressent, since when has it been an advantage to have slow reflexes in a competitive sport? It should be acceptable to use recreational drugs aslong as they have no affect on your performance.
Elite clubs should and have every right to test their players for anything they want. the players sign a contract when they sign up with a club and therefor eagree to the clubs rules. The most common rule in every elite sporting club is 'I will not take drugs to enhance my performance and will not take drugs that will detireate my fitness'. I think it is acceptable for a club to test their players for recreational drugs because they want to get the most out of them as possible.
There should be an internal penalty handed out by the players respective clubs. Whether that be a heavy fine or a suspension it should depend on the seriousness of the case.