Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Information
Important Reminder for ALL Athletes
All Professional and Age Group athletes are advised to check with their National Anti-Doping Agency and their National Triathlon Federation to determine if there are domestic or federation policies which may be different from those of the WTC. Stricter TUE requirements could be applicable to you based on requirements of other sanctioned triathlon competitions (ie ITU, Xterra) and/or required based on domestic policy or National Federation membership.
Important Notice for ALL US Athletes
The WTC advises that ALL US Athletes, by virtue of their USAT Membership, are required to follow the TUE Policies of the US Anti-Doping Agency and should contact USADA to confirm if a TUE is required.
The 2012 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2012 Prohibited List is in effect for all testing conducted under the World Triathlon Corporation Anti-Doping Policy. The WTC has highlighted key changes from the 2011 list below.
Formoterol added as an exception to beta-2 agonists
One of the most significant changes to the 2012 List is the removal of formoterol from ‘Section 3 Beta-2 Agonists’ of the List when taken by inhalation at therapeutic dosages.
Taking into account recent research results and concerns expressed by members of the sports community, inhaled formoterol at therapeutic doses is no longer prohibited.
The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2 agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours), salmeterol when taken by inhalation, and now formoterol (maximum 36 micrograms taken over 24 hours).
The issue of beta-2 agonists will continue to be a focus of WADA’s research activity in order to ensure that the administration of large doses or by systemic routes of these substances is prevented and prohibited, but that the appropriate care and treatment of asthmatic athletes is facilitated.
Nicotine placed on monitoring program
In order to detect potential patterns of abuse, nicotine has been placed on WADA’s 2012 Monitoring Program.
It is NOT WADA’s intention to target smokers, rather to monitor the effects nicotine can have on performance when taken in oral tobacco products such as snus.
Nicotine is one of several stimulants added to the Monitoring Program, along with the narcotics hydrocodone and tramadol. Out-of-competition use of glucocorticosteroids has also been included.
Under Article 4.5 of the World Anti-Doping Code, WADA is mandated to establish a monitoring program regarding substances that are not on the List, but which the Agency wishes to monitor in order to detect patterns of misuse.
Alcohol and beta-blockers
At the request of the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs (FIQ), alcohol is no longer included on the List as a prohibited in-competition substance for ninepin and tenpin bowling.
After a review by WADA and following discussions with stakeholders, bobsleigh and skeleton, curling, modern pentathlon, motorcycling, sailing and wrestling have also been removed from the list of sports included in the List in which beta-blockers are prohibited.
Non-approved substances
The section for non-approve substances – S0 – has been moved under the section for Prohibited Substances so that it clarified that methods are not included.
Furthermore, in order to broaden the scope of this section a word change has been made, with “i.e.” being replaced by “e.g.”, while more substances have been added to clarify the scope of this section.
Substances will be included in S0 only after all other categories have been considered inadequate. Substances included in S0 are considered specified.
Research Your Medication
It is each Athlete’s personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters his or her body. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples.
The 2012 List, valid as of January 1, 2012, is now easier than ever to consult. In addition to the print and PDF Formats 2012 Prohibited List (PDF), the List and related documents are now available for mobile devices and as an iPhone/iPad application.
The 2012 List is currently available in English, French, Spanish, Norwegian and Japanese.
Click here or on the image below to access the site for mobile devices.
Click here to go to the iPhone application.
Other easy references can be found on the home page of many National Anti Doping Agencies eg: http://www.globaldro.com/ (UK, USA, Canada)
Know Your Category at WTC Events
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Participation Category
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Prohibited In-Competition
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Prohibited Out-of Competiton
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Professional Athletes included in WTC Registered Testing Pool or RTP of their National Federation
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A TUE is required prior to using any prohibited substance or method*
TUE Application Form (PDF)
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A TUE is required prior to using any prohibited substance or method*
TUE Application Form (PDF)
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WTC Professional Membership athletes, not included in a RTP
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A TUE is required prior to using any prohibited substance or method**
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A TUE is required prior to using any prohibited substance or method**
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Age-Group Athletes
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No advance TUE needed *** | No advance TUE needed *** |
NOTE: as of January 1, 2011, a formal Declaration of Use, through ADAMS or directly to the WTC, will not be required. Athletes are still advised to declare all medications, dietary supplements, and blood transfusions on the doping control official record.
* According to WTC Anti Doping Rules (Article 4.4.2 and Article 4.4.3) TUE’s granted to an Athlete by their member Federation will be accepted.
**According to WTC Anti Doping Rules (Article 4.4.3) athletes who are not included in WTC Registered Testing Pool must obtain a TUE from their National Anti-Doping Organization or other body designated by their National Triathlon Federation, as required under the rules of the National Anti-Doping Organization or the National Triathlon Federation.
*** Athletes classified in the Age-Group division (Appendix 1 – WTC Anti Doping Rules) at an IRONMAN® Triathlon event are not required by the WTC to submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) in advance. However, ALL Age Group athletes are advised to check with their National Anti-Doping Agency and their National Triathlon Federation to determine if there are domestic or federation policies which may be different from those of the WTC. Stricter TUE requirements could be applicable to you based on requirements of other sanctioned triathlon competitions (ie ITU, Xterra) and/or required based on domestic policy or National Federation membership.
An age-group athlete who has a first AAF caused by the Useof a Prohibited substance will not have committed an anti-doping rules violation provided the rules below are followed:
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The Age-group Athlete has a medical condition which was well documented in his or her medical records prior to the date doping control was performed.
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The Age-Group Athlete, at the Athlete’s expense, promptly undergoes any additional medical examination and testing requested by the WTC.
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The facts and circumstances of the case put to rest any reasonable suspicion that the Athlete used the substance for the purpose of enhancing the Athlete’s performance. Completing the “Declaration of Use” shall be considered strong proof that the use of the substance was not intended to enhance performance.
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If the Age-Group Athlete intends to compete further in any IRONMAN® Triathlon event that may be drug tested by the WTC, the Athlete must apply for a TUE for any prohibited substance in advance of any IRONMAN® Triathlon event.