The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document
that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities around the world. It works in conjunction with eight International Standards which
aim to foster consistency among anti-doping organizations in various areas.
The Code was first published by the World Anti-Doping Agency in 2003. Prior to 2003, there was no one standardized set of rules for all sports and countries.
WDSF Anti-Doping Code
The fight against doping in DanceSport is assigned the highest priority by WDSF. A signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code from the outset, WDSF has been assessed fully Code Compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since 7 November 2003. The anti-doping
activities required of International DanceSport Federations by the World Anti-Doping Code include conducting testing at competitions and out-of-competition, providing educational programmes for athletes and officials, and sanctioning those who commit anti-doping
rule violations.
The WDSF Anti-Doping Code is the core document that provides the framework for anti-doping policies, rules and regulations. The current WDSF Anti-Doping Code complies with the principles and all mandatory articles of the World Anti-Doping Code that took
effect on 1 January 2021.
The WDSF Anti-Doping Code is an integral part of the WDSF Statutes (Article 20). Under the terms of their membership, all National Member Bodies and Associate Members of WDSF are obliged to enforce the WDSF Anti-Doping Code and the World Anti-Doping Code
within their own jurisdiction (WDSF Statutes, Article 5, Admission and Termination of Membership).
The WDSF anti-doping rules are based on the World Anti-Doping Code and have been adapted to DanceSport. In case of an anti-doping rule violation, the sanctions are determined by the
WDSF Disciplinary Council.
A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) grants athletes the permission to use an otherwise prohibited substance or method for therapeutic (medical) reasons.
The purpose of the ISTUE is to establish the:
Conditions that must be satisfied in order for a TUE to be granted
Responsibilities imposed on Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) in making and communicating TUE decisions
Process for an athlete to apply for a TUE
Process for an athlete to have a TUE that was granted by one ADO recognized by another ADO
Process for WADA to review TUE decisions
Provisions for strict confidentiality that apply to the TUE process.
Guidelines
The International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) Guidelines is
intended to provide clarity and additional guidance to the Code and the ISTUE. Unlike the Code and ISTUE, the ISTUE Guidelines is not mandatory. In the event of conflict between the Code and/or the ISTUE and the Guidelines, the Code and/or ISTUE (as applicable)
must prevail.
International Standard for Results Management (ISRM)
The International Standard for Result Management (ISRM) is a mandatory International Standard developed as part of the World Anti-Doping
Program. The purpose of the ISRM is to set out the core responsibilities of Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) with respect to results management.
International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)
The ISTI establishes mandatory standards for test distribution planning, notification of athletes, preparing for and conducting sample collection, security/post-test administration of samples and documentation, and transport of samples
to laboratories for analysis. It also establishes mandatory standards for the efficient and effective gathering, assessment and use of anti-doping intelligence and for the efficient and effective conduct of investigations into possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations
(ADRV).
The overall guiding purpose of the ISE is to support the preservation of the spirit of sport as outlined in the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and to help foster a clean sport environment.
Education Guidelines
The Education Guidelines, a non-mandatory document, supports the International Standard for Education (ISE). These Guidelines are for those in Anti-Doping
Organizations (ADO) who are responsible for developing and implementing an education program, as described in the ISE.
IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad Paris 2024
