Drug Testing Information

All athletes must read!

USA Track & Field (USATF) has designated the United States Anti-Doping Agency to conduct doping control at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. A positive result for an IAAF and/or USADA prohibited substance may result in disqualification from this event and the loss of eligibility. A negative test will demonstrate to the public and to your competitors that you have earned your achievements ethically.

By registering to compete in the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, you are consenting to be selected for drug testing on your urine, and to the IAAF penalties associated with a positive finding for a prohibited substance. Your cooperation with USADA drug testing officials is mandatory; non-compliance may result in imposition of the same penalties as for a positive drug test.

USADA requires all athletes who are selected for doping control to have a government-issued identification to be processed. Please remember to bring a form of id to the meet in the event that you are selected for doping control.

Further information about the doping control process, the protection of your rights, and the status of specific medications is available from the USATF website; the USATF Executive Director of Elite Athlete Programs, Michael Conley (317) 261-0478 x 333 or Melissa Beasley, Athlete Services Coordinator (317-261-0478 x335. You can also obtain more direct information form the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., Ste 200, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906, its Drug Reference Line (1-800-233-0393), or the USADA website.

Please remember that over the counter medications, nutritional supplements, and even natural herbal supplements may contain prohibited substances. Always check first with your team doctor or the Drug Reference Line before taking any medication prior to competition.