Anti-Doping

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USA Powerlifting continues to uphold the standard of a fair playing field for all levels of competition, including local, state, Pro and national competition. It is a founding principle of USA Powerlifting to provide a clean platform for all competitors, and USA Powerlifting will continue to prioritize ethics, fair play, respect for fellow competitors and excellence in performance.

Anti-Doping Rules

Scope of these Anti-Doping Rules

These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to all USA Powerlifting Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other Persons, each of whom is deemed, as a condition of his/her membership, accreditation and/or participation in the sport, to have agreed to be bound by these Anti-Doping Rules, and to have submitted to the authority of USA Powerlifting to enforce these Anti-Doping Rules and to the jurisdiction of the hearing panels to hear and determine cases and appeals brought under these Anti-Doping Rules:

  1. All Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who are members of USA Powerlifting (including any clubs, teams, associations, or leagues.)

  2. All Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel participating in such capacity in Events, Competitions and other activities organized, convened, authorized or recognized by USA Powerlifting or affiliate wherever held, including international athletes, countries and federations.

  3. Any other Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel or other Person who, by virtue of an accreditation, a license or other contractual arrangement, or otherwise, is subject to the jurisdiction of USA Powerlifting, for purposes of anti-doping

  • Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

    Athletes who use a substance on the banned list for a legitimate medical condition must declare it to USA Powerlifting and submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) form with medical documentation at least 60 days before competition; it is the athlete’s responsibility to report any prescribed or used substances.

    Form

  • Athlete Location Form (ALF)

    Athletes can be tested for drugs year-round without notice, and must provide whereabouts information so they can be located for out-of-competition testing at any time.

    Form

  • Report Anti-Doping Violation

    USA Powerlifting provides a confidential way to report any potential anti-doping rule violations as part of its ongoing commitment to drug-free competition. Any information submitted is handled in accordance with privacy regulations, is only accessible to authorized USA Powerlifting personnel, and will not be shared or attributed to the sender without prior consent.

    Report Doping

  • Athlete Retirement Form

    This declaration confirms an athlete’s decision to retire from competition with USA Powerlifting and the International Powerlifting Federation, while acknowledging that anti-doping policies still apply. Athletes in the Registered Testing Pool who wish to return must submit written notice and be available for testing, including whereabouts requirements, for six months before they are eligible to compete again.

    Form
  • Drug Control Officers

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Anti-Doping Resources

Athlete Education

Use the helpful links below to access educational resources, look up medications and products, and review the current prohibited substances list for athletes competing in USA Powerlifting. These resources can help you stay informed and compete in compliance with all anti-doping rules.