TUE

TUE

Athletes may have illnesses or conditions that require them to take medications or undergo procedures. If the medication or method an athlete is required to use to treat an illness or condition is prohibited as per the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List , a TUE may give that athlete the authorization to use that substance or method while competing without invoking an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) and applicable sanction. Applications for TUEs are evaluated by a panel of physicians the TUE Committee (TUEC).

 NADO TUEs are only valid for national-level Competition and Out-of-Competition Testing.

How to apply for a TUE:

• Consult your doctor – make sure the required medication is on the Prohibited List

• Complete the TUE application form together with your doctor

• Submit the necessary medical documentation

• Wait for a decision from the Anti-Doping Organization

You can find the TUE application form in the attached document.

TUE: View Document

You may only apply retroactively for a TUE to GADCEA  if:

−         You required emergency or urgent treatment of a medical condition.

−         There was insufficient time, opportunity or other exceptional circumstances that prevented you from submitting the TUE application, or having it evaluated, before getting tested.

 −         As per our anti-doping rules, you were not permitted or required to apply in advance for a TUE.

 −         You are a lower-level athlete who is not under the jurisdiction of an International Federation or National Anti-Doping Organization and were tested.

−         You tested positive after using a substance Out-of-Competition that was only prohibited In-Competition (for example glucocorticoids).