TUE Process in Detail

Who, Where and When to Apply

Who Should Apply for a TUE? Where and When to Apply?

Athletes who are subject to anti-doping rules would need a TUE to take a prohibited substance or use a prohibited method. You should verify with the World Flying Disc Federation, hereafter “WFDF,” to know to whom you need to apply and if you can apply retroactively. 

First, check if the required medication or method you intend to take or use is prohibited as per the WADA Prohibited List.

You may also use an online ‘check your medication’ tool or ask your NADO if it has one. 

You have a responsibility to inform your physician(s) that you are an Athlete bound to anti-doping rules. You and your physician(s) should check the Prohibited List for the substance/method you are prescribed. If the substance/method is prohibited, discuss non-prohibited alternatives; if there are none, apply for a TUE. Remember Athletes have the ultimate responsibility. Contact your NADO or WFDF if you are having difficulties. 

Then, contact WFDF under antidoping@wfdf.sport to determine your competition level and TUE application requirements. 

If it is determined that you are an International-Level Athlete, which means that you are competing in WFDF international events on the official WFDF calendar of events, you must apply to WFDF in advance, as soon as the need arises, unless there are emergency or exceptional circumstances. 

For substances prohibited in-competition only, you should apply for a TUE at least 30 days before your next competition, unless one of the exceptions on retroactive TUEs applies. 

Please refer to the section “How to Apply to WFDF for a TUE?” 

If you already have a TUE granted by your National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), WFDF applies an automatic recognition from all NADOs or for all substances on the prohibited list. 

In such a case, please notify WFDF that you have a TUE granted by your NADO. 

If you are not an International-Level Athlete and you have been tested by WFDF, WFDF recognizes a valid TUE granted by your NADO (i.e., it satisfies the ISTUE criteria for granting a TUE), unless you are required to apply for recognition of the TUE because you are competing in an international event. 

If you are not a National-Level Athlete as defined by your NADO and you have been tested by WFDF, you must apply for a retroactive TUE to WFDF.