Testing while banned

[HongKongPhooey]

Is there a testing regime while you're sidelined during a ban or can you go to town and 'prepare properly' for your comeback?

 

[MacRoadie]

Is there a testing regime while you're sidelined during a ban or can you go to town and 'prepare properly' for your comeback?

You must remain in the Testing Pool (ITP), or indicate your desire to be removed. If you remove yourself from the Pool, you must request to be reinstated and must be in the pool for 12 months prior to competition

USADA International Testing Pool

What is the USADA International Testing Pool (ITP)?

The USADA International Testing Pool is comprised of the following athletes:


•All U.S. athletes who are in an International Federation Registered Testing Pool (IF RTP)

•Sanctioned athletes

•Athletes returning from retirement who were previously in the International Testing Pool

•U.S. athletes who are not regular members of a National Federation and are expected to compete in an Olympic or Paralympic Games within the next 12 months

•Any other U.S. athlete whom USADA chooses to place in the this pool