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Publications and Policies
USADA makes available a number of publications, policies and
procedures to help elite athletes understand their anti-doping
responsibilities including information on USADA's testing program; the
WADA Code, Prohibited List, and International Standards; medical advice
and therapeutic use exemption (TUE) information; whereabouts
responsibilities; and sample collection process information. Furthermore,
USADA makes available information and resources for athletes, parents,
coaches, teachers, community program leaders and other USADA
stakeholders. These resources include: optimal dietary guidelines; middle-school- and
high-school- level educational curriculum and activities; and literature
on the importance of competing with integrity, honesty and sportsmanship.
This page contains a full list of all USADA and related publications,
policies and procedures.
Request a PublicationCertain publications on this list are also
available in hard-copy versions and can be requested in most cases
free-of-charge (a small fee may be required for large requests). Printed copies may be limited but we will do our best
to
fulfill all requests. Publications available in hard-copy are identified
as so in the list below.
To request a publication please send an e-mail to education@usada.org with the following information:
Name
Organization/role
Address (we are unable to send to PO boxes)
Publication(s) and quantity requested
Date needed
How will the materials be used
USADA Annual Report
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| 2010 USADA Annual Report: USADA is pleased to share its Annual Report for 2010 including independent financial audit report and highlights of the year's activities. In addition, this report includes a special section featuring a look back at the first decade of USADA's dedication to clean sport. (hard copy available) |
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General Athlete Information
 
| Athlete Handbook: A comprehensive resource providing an overview of the
doping control process, athlete rights and responsibilities, and other
crucial information.
(hard copy available)
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| Athlete Handbook (Spanish): A comprehensive resource providing an overview of the
doping control process, athlete rights and responsibilities, and other
crucial information. (hard copy available) 2012 version not yet available.
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| Athlete Pocket Guide: A condensed resource providing an overview of the
doping control process, athlete rights and responsibilities, and other
crucial information. |
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Testing and Results Management Information
| USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing:
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| United States Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Policies
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| World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code: The Code is the core document that provides the framework for harmonized
anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations
and among public authorities. It works in conjunction with five
International Standards aimed at bringing harmonization among
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| WADA International Standard for Testing (IST): A comprehensive standard to plan for effective testing and to maintain the integrity and
identity of samples, from notifying the athlete to transporting samples
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| USADA Whereabouts Policy: Consistent with the WADA IST, all athletes in the USADA Registered Testing Pool must comply with the whereabouts requirements in this Policy
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| 60-Minute Time Slot Clarification: USADA Registered Testing Pool (RTP) athletes who are included in the USADA International Testing Pool (ITP) will be required to provide a 60-minute time slot as part of their whereabouts requirements.
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| WADA International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI): The document ensures that all relevant parties involved in anti-doping in sport
adhere to a set of minimum privacy protections when collecting and using
athlete personal information, such as information relating to
whereabouts, doping controls and Therapeutic Use Exemptions. |  | WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL): The document ensures production of valid test results and evidentiary data and to achieve uniform and harmonized results and reporting from all accredited laboratories. |
Prohibited Substances and Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Information
| World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List: The Comprehensive document serving as the international standard for identifying substances and methods prohibited in sport.
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| Athlete Guide to the WADA Prohibited List: A clarified guide, explaining some of the most common aspects of the WADA Prohibited List.
|  | WADA International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE): The document ensures that the process of granting TUEs is harmonized across sports and countries. | 
| USADA Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Policy: Consistent with the WADA International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, the policy explains the process for TUEs.
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| Wallet Card: A quick reference summary of prohibited and permitted substances under the WADA Prohibited List. (hard copy available)
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Sports, Ethics and Competing with Integrity
 | The Joy of Sport: A quick resource for youth and their mentors,
covering topics such as doping, ethical decision making, the health
consequences of performance enhancing substances, nutrition, and more.
|  | Journey - Struggling with Ethics in Sport: An
ethics module designed with activities for young people to apply
ethical concepts and decision-making to real life situations. (hard copy available) |  | USADA Outreach Education Brochure: A
quick review of the vision, mission, and focus of USADA’s Outreach
Education Department, including the tools and resources available.(hard copy available)
|  | What Sport Means in America - A Study of Sport’s Role in Society : Produced in partnership with Discovery Education, the report is a groundbreaking research study, designed to measure Americans’ attitudes and beliefs about sport and the impact sport has on values and culture in America. According to the study sports play a major role in shaping the character and culture of America’s citizens. (click for more info)
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Educational Curriculums
 | 100 % Me Program: As a newly launched resource, USADA's 100% Me
program (for ages 10-14) is a vital tool in reaching the next generation with the values
of clean sport. Fully interactive, with a complementing curriculum and
website available for free to coaches, schools, athletic directors,
teachers, and youth program facilitators, this program explores relevant
themes such as facts about performance-enhancing drugs, dietary
supplements and energy (stimulant) drinks, and the importance of safe
training, sleep/recovery, nutrition, and healthy body image. (hard copy available)
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| That's Dope Program: As a newly launched resource, the That's Dope
(for ages 14-20) program is a vital tool in reaching the next generation
with the values of clean sport. Fully interactive, with a complementing
curriculum and website available for free to coaches, schools, athletic
directors, teachers, and youth program facilitators, this program
explores relevant themes such as facts about performance-enhancing
drugs, dietary supplements and energy (stimulant) drinks, and the
importance of safe training, sleep/recovery, nutrition, and healthy body
image. (hard copy available)
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Additional Resources
 | USADA General Brochure: What is USADA? What does it do? What resources does it make available? (hard copy available)
|  | Optimal Dietary Intake: This publication provides general guidelines to help optimize dietary intake for sports competitors. (hard copy available)
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