Retroactive TUE

Can I get a Retroactive TUE?

You may only apply retroactively for a TUE to WFDF if: 

  • You required emergency or urgent treatment of a medical condition.
  • There was insufficient time, opportunity or other exceptional circumstances that prevented you from submitting the TUE application or having it evaluated before getting tested.
  • You are a lower-level athlete who is not under the jurisdiction of WFDF or NADO and was tested.
  • You tested positive after using a substance Out-of-Competition that is only prohibited In-Competition (for example, glucocorticoids).

In rare and exceptional circumstances and notwithstanding any other provision in the ISTUE, you may apply for and be granted retroactive approval for a therapeutic use of a prohibited substance or method if, considering the purpose of the Code, it would be manifestly unfair not to grant a retroactive TUE. 

This unique retroactive TUE will only be granted with the prior approval of WADA (and WADA may, in its absolute discretion agree with or reject WFDF’s decision).

Important notes:

  • Using a prohibited substance or method without a TUE could result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. 
  • In case an application for a retroactive TUE is necessary following sample collection, you are strongly advised to have a medical file prepared and ready to submit for evaluation.