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Whereabouts Information
Athletes who are included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of ADAMAS or an International Federation (IF) are required to provide accurate and up-to-date Whereabouts information to support effective and fair anti-doping testing.
What is Whereabouts information?
Whereabouts information allows anti-doping organisations to locate athletes
for Out-of-Competition testing without advance notice.
This is a key element in protecting clean sport and ensuring a level playing field.
Athlete responsibility
It is the athlete’s responsibility to provide accurate and timely Whereabouts information.
This demonstrates personal integrity and supports the protection of clean sport.
Who manages my Whereabouts?
Depending on your level of competition, your Whereabouts may be managed by
ADAMAS or by your International Federation (IF).
Athletes should always confirm their RTP status and applicable requirements
with the relevant organisation.
What happens if I fail to update my Whereabouts?
A failure to provide accurate Whereabouts information may result in a
Filing Failure or a Missed Test.
Under the World Anti-Doping Code, three (3) Filing Failures and/or Missed Tests within a twelve (12) month period constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
Under the World Anti-Doping Code, three (3) Filing Failures and/or Missed Tests within a twelve (12) month period constitute an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
Important: Providing Whereabouts information is not optional for RTP athletes.
Keeping it accurate and up to date helps protect both the athlete and the integrity of sport.
Required Whereabouts Information
Athletes included in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP) are required to file Whereabouts information on a quarterly basis and ensure that the information remains accurate and up to date at all times, including during holidays or competition periods.
Contact address and contact details
Athletes must provide current address and contact details to enable effective communication.
Example: Home address, telephone number, email address
Temporary accommodation address
If staying away from the usual residence, athletes must update their temporary address.
Example: Full address of hotel, hostel, athletes’ village, or other accommodation
60-minute time slot
Athletes must specify one daily 60-minute time slot between
6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., including a precise location where
the athlete will be available for anti-doping testing.
Competition schedule and locations
Athletes must provide the name and full address of each competition venue
where they are expected to compete.
Training locations and other regular activities
This includes dates, times, names and full addresses of all training venues
or other places where the athlete carries out regular daily activities.
Example: School, college, workplace
Important reminder
Any athlete may be tested any time and any place,
even if they are not included in a Registered Testing Pool.
Note: The obligation to file Whereabouts information applies to RTP athletes.
However, all athletes remain subject to no-advance-notice anti-doping testing.