TUE Requirements: Domestic athletes

These TUE rules and requirements apply uniquely to Canadian domestic athletes.

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

Domestic athletes may submit TUE applications to the CCES for retroactive approval, and are not required to submit applications prior to participating in events. Should an athlete be selected for a doping control test, the CCES may request that a TUE application be submitted based on the findings of that doping control test.

TUE applications must be accompanied by a medical file that objectively supports an athlete’s diagnosis and prescription. Any athlete who uses a prohibited medication(s) is advised to maintain a medical file that will support a TUE application should it be requested.

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