TUE Requirements: CCES RTP Athletes

These TUE rules and requirements apply only to athletes in the CCES Registered Testing Pool, either National (N-RTP) or General (G-RTP).

If at any time an athlete is added to the International Federation’s RTP or meets the IF’s criteria for an international athlete, it is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure that he or she first meets any additional TUE or Declaration of Use requirements imposed by the IF.

N-RTP and G-RTP athletes must submit TUE applications to the CCES at the time the medication is prescribed by the physician (for medications prohibited in- and out-of-competition) or no less than 21 days prior to participating in an event (for medications prohibited in-competition only).

The TUE application requirements for asthma medications (inhaled Beta-2 Agonists) are much more stringent than in the past. Applications must be accompanied by a medical file that objectively supports an athlete’s diagnosis and prescription.

When prohibited substances are administered under emergency conditions, athletes should submit a TUE application to the CCES for retroactive approval.

For application forms, requirements, and criteria, go to: TUE Forms and Requirements.