Is there a possibility I will be drug tested?
Yes, all competing athletes at USRowing and FISA events are subject to in-competition drug testing conducted by USADA. Athletes should be prepared for testing prior to competing at any USRowing or FISA event. To ensure your compliance prior to competition, please follow this pre-event checklist:
Check your medication. To check the status of your medication against the WADA prohibited list, please check the Global Drug Reference Online. To speak with an expert, you can also call the USADA Drug Reference Line at 800-233-0393. Keep in mind, these resources do not provide guidance on nutritional supplements. For guidance on nutritional supplements, please visit USADA.
Understand Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE). Depending on the use of your medication, you may have to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). If a substance you are taking requires a TUE, you must have an approved TUE at the time of competition, a TUE that is pending approval is not acceptable. Please note that a TUE will not always be granted. Visit the USADA to learn more.
Know your rights and responsibilities. At any USRowing and World Rowing event, all participants are subject to testing. If you are selected, know your rights and responsibilities during the testing process including sample collection process rights and responsibilities, minor athletes rights, and disabled athlete rights. Visit USADA to understand your rights.
Familiarize yourself with the sample collection process. If you are selected for testing, you are subject to both blood and urine testing. The processes are designed to be effective, yet safe and comfortable for the athlete. Understanding the processes should help to make them less intimidating. Learn more about the blood and urine testing process.
After the event. USADA will send a copy of your results to the address that is listed on the Doping Control Official Record. Learn more about the results management process.