Retirement

What should athlete do if they wish to retire or return to competition after retiring?

Retiremenet

An athlete who retires must promptly inform the WDSF Anti-Doping Commission (WDSF ADC) in writing through post or e-mail. If an athlete retires, he/she is immediately removed from the Registered Testing Pool (RTP). WDSF ADC will confirm the receipt of the retirement by letter and that the athlete is no longer in the RTP.

Return form retirement

In accordance with the WDSF Anti-Doping Code, an Athlete who was previously included in the Registered Testing Pool and is returning from retirement may not resume competing unless he or she notifies WDSF ADC at least six (6) months before he or she expects to return to Competition and during that notice period making themselves available for Out-of-Competition Testing as required by WDSF.

WHAT SHOULD AN ATHLETE, ATHLETE SUPPORT PERSONNEL OR ANY PERSON AWARE OF DOPING PRACTICES IN THE SPORT DO?

Either contact your National Anti-Doping Association or the WDSF Anti-doping Commission Chair. WDSF Association should provide the WDSF Anti-Doping Commission Chair every year with information on the Anti-doping activities in their organisation by completing the questionnaire provided by WDSF headquarters.