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2010 Prohibited List
Read about the Prohibited List that takes effect January 1, 2010.
Adjudication
USADA has developed and instituted an adjudication program that is fair and credible when an athlete is found to be in violation of anti-doping rules and regulations. USADA's adjudication process relies on an American Arbitration Association (AAA)/Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitrated hearing under modified AAA Commercial Rules.
The objectives of the USADA adjudication system are to provide a process which:
  • is fair to athletes
  • has international credibility
  • provides for a full evidentiary hearing before experienced, internationally recognized arbitrators
  • decreases the likelihood that an athlete will be subject to subsequent proceedings initiated by an International Federation; and
  • eliminates the NGBs involvement in sanctioning their own athletes
For a complete listing of protocol and policy documents, visit our Resources section.
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