All Skaters including but not limited to the International-Level Skaters (click to view the specific provisions for International-Level Skaters) have the following 'Rights & Responsibilities'. These also include the rights & responsibilities of their support personnel. It is also important for the Skaters to be aware of the Consequences of Doping if their actions (or lack of) lead to an Anti-Doping Rule Violations and its corresponding sanctions.

WADA publishes annually a List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. It is valid from January 1 each year. 

In order for athletes to check whether medications that they take, or are considering taking, contain prohibited substances, many ADOs have compiled databases and/or lists for athletes to check medications. Here is a link to such a website: http://www.globaldro.com/

The ISU holds no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by this website. Athletes should check with their doctor in case of any doubts.

Further information on specific Substances, Methods, Medical Treatment, Dietary and Nutritional Supplements is available on the WADA website. 

Skaters, like anyone else, may need medication or medical treatments to manage health conditions. When a required treatment involves a substance or method listed on the WADA List of Prohibited Substances & Methods, athletes can apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). A TUE grants permission to use the necessary medication while remaining compliant with anti-doping regulations.

Depending on an athlete’s competitive level, TUEs may be granted either by the ISU or their respective National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), as outlined in the ISU TUE Policy.

The ISU has delegated the management of TUEs to the International Testing Agency (ITA). The ITA is fully responsible for handling TUE applications for all international-level skaters under ISU jurisdiction.

For complete and up-to-date guidance, skaters and support personnel should consult:

• The ISU TUE Policy
• The ITA TUE web page
• The WADA website on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, including Checklists and Physician guidelines to support applications

How to Apply

TUE applications must be submitted through one of the following methods:

• Online via ADAMS
  Submit your application along with all required medical documentation. If you do not yet have an ADAMS account, request one via tue@ita.sport
• Using the ITA TUE Application Form
   Download, complete, and sign the TUE Application Form, then submit it with the necessary medical information through the designated online form submission system.

For any questions or assistance, please contact: tue@ita.sport

The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS) is a Web-based database management system that simplifies the daily activities of all stakeholders and athletes involved in the anti-doping system.

Use ADAMS for providing your Whereabouts information. You can access ADAMS anytime and anywhere online or on the ADAMS app available on Apple  and Android devices.