Doping is a serious matter with lasting consequences. It can harm your health, ruin your reputation and impact your future both in and out of sport.

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    If you have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation 

    We will contact you to start the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV's) process. 

    We know this time can be confusing and stressful, so we encourage you to:

    • access athlete support
    • seek independent legal advice early in the process
    • learn about the process.

    The ADRV process can be complex and every case is different. This also means the time taken to finalise each case will vary. 

    Sanctions for doping can range from a reprimand, a suspension or though to a lifetime ban.

    If you are facing a possible ADRV, your sport may impose a provisional suspension on you while further investigation takes place.

    As long as a person complies with the terms of their provisional suspension, this period of suspension will count towards any final sanction that is imposed. 

    Understanding the ADRV process

    Anti-doping investigation process

    As the national anti-doping body, we have the ability to investigate possible doping violations.

    Prohibited Association

    Athletes aren't allowed to associate with anyone in a sport-related context who is serving an anti-doping sanction, or who are (or have been) involved in the inappropriate or illegal use or sale of performance enhancing drugs.

    Current sanctions

    We are required to publish the names of athletes or support personnel who commit anti-doping rule violations and details of their sanction.

    View current sanctions