Doping Control is an important area in the sport of swimming. Doping Control rules are in place for all athletes; individuals attending major competitions are subject to drug testing regardless of whether or not they are a National Team member, an Olympian, or a first place finisher. Doping Control rules can be confusing for athletes, coaches and parents and it is critical that any questions/concerns be clarified; costly mistakes can be made that not only count against the athlete, but count against all of USA Swimming. Read more... 

The 2010 Prohibited List is in effect now and can be found here.  USADA has created an Athlete Advisory explaining the changes to the list. Please read the advisory carefully and note that pseudoephedrine has returned to the prohibited list. This impacts many over the counter cold medications that are commonly used. Athletes may not have this substance in their system during a competition.

All athletes must check the status of all medications (over the counter and prescription) with USADA at 1-800-233-0393 or online at www.globaldro.com.

Please be sure you utilize the resources below to ensure you are in the strictest compliance of the current rules.  

	The 2010  Wallet Card can be downloaded here.  Athletes and coaches should carry this with them to competitions. USADA: The United States Anti-Doping Agency is responsible for drug testing for all sports (Olympic, Paralympic and Pan American) in the US. www.usada.org USADA Provides a guide to prohibited substances, which provides information regarding prohibited substances and includes frequently asked questions. The 2010 guide will be available from USADA shortly. USADA Drug Reference Line: 1-800-233-0393 This line should be utilized any time you consider taking a medication or substance. The list of potential medications and substances is far too extensive to include in full in the Guide to Prohibited Substances. Therefore, it is critical that you call the Drug Reference Line to determine the status of the substance you are planning to consume. See the "medications requiring an Abbreviated TUE" section for more information. Global Drug Reference Online: www.globaldro.com Athletes, parents, coaches and sports medicine professionals can now check the status of medications ONLINE! Visit USADA's website and check the status of all medications and substances BEFORE consuming them. Print a copy of your findings for your records.
	FINA www.fina.org International Federation for all Aquatic Sports. Athletes competing in swimming, water polo, diving and synchronized swimming must abide by FINA's rules. FINA's Doping Control Rules:
	WADA www.wada-ama.org/ The World Anti-Doping Agency was created in 1999 to harmonize doping control rules for athletes in all sports and countries.
	NCAA There are differences between NCAA doping control rules and rules for athletes participating in USA Swimming competitions. Athletes should check with USADA regarding compliance for all USA Swimming and FINA competitions and their NCAA physicians, traininers, and coaches regarding NCAA rules.