Clean Sport

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Clean Sport

Anti-Doping in sport is critical to maintain the integrity and ethos that sport abides by on a global basis. In the UK we are particularly proactive when it comes to maintaining a drug free sport and UKA are at the cutting edge. UKA maintain up to date website content that provides comprehensive and accurate information for athletes (of all ages and levels), coaches, parents, medical support staff, officials and other members of the athlete’s support group that require access to appropriate information in order to understand and comply with the anti-doping regulations.

All licensed persons, members or support staff, shall be deemed to have made him/herself familiar with, and agreed to be bound by the UK Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules.

UK Athletics Anti-Doping Rules apply to all athletes competing and the members of clubs in Wales.

For any queries relating to Clean Sport in Wales please contact: rhys.williams@welshathletics.org

The Clean Sport section of the UKA website provides comprehensive information, and the WADA Web Pages cover the changes to the UKAD: The 2026 Prohibited List: Summary of Changes.

Why not do the Clean Athletics Module to keep up to date with current anti-doping rules, regulations and processes?

Much of the information can also be provided in printed form free of charge - simply email enquiries@cleanathletics.org.uk with your contact details and your requirements, and they can send information out.

Two other excellent websites are the UK Sport website www.uksport.gov.uk and www.ukad.org.uk. Here you can find a variety of doping-related information and information which allows you to check the status of any medication which you may be using.

For those who want to speak out, speak to us in confidence. Email UKAD at protectyoursport@reportdoping.com or message on WhatsApp +44 (0)7587 634711. We guarantee that your identity and contact details will always be kept 100% confidential.

Essential links:

	UK Anti-Doping is an active participant in the global fight against doping in sport - and is the national body responsible for creating a UK-wide environment of confidence in clean sport. Whether that is in competition, training or spectating, we are working for everyone who loves sport. In the UK, we make sure sports bodies comply with the World Anti-Doping Code through the implementation and management of the UK’s National Anti-Doping Policy.
	The Anti-Doping Rules & Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) Just as each sport has rules to determine how it is played or performed, there are Anti-Doping Rules in place to protect clean sport. Doping is defined in the World Anti-Doping Code as the occurrence of one or more of the Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). It's much more than a positive test. You will find the current UK Anti-Doping Rules here.
	The 2026 Prohibited List The Prohibited List is a mandatory International Standard as part of the World Anti-Doping Program. The List is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. Read the 2026 Prohibited List: Summary of Changes and access the full list here.
	100% me: Pure Sport, True Talent 100% me is about being a true athlete. It's about being able to say my performance is 100% me. There is no secret to my success - just hard work, determination and talent.
	The Clean Sport Hub will support the delivery of innovative and tailored education activities leading to a culture of clean sport. It will also provide a support network for UKAD’s Education Delivery Network providing clean sport resources and information.
	Checking Your Medication Many medications available for common medical conditions, such as asthma or hayfever, may contain prohibited substances. You need to be aware that these are readily available in products prescribed by your doctor or bought over the counter in a pharmacy. The advice from UK Anti-Doping is simple - check every single substance or medication before you use it, even if you have used it before. It is also important to remember that medications bought abroad may contain different substances than those in the UK and you should always check before you take them.
	Supplements There is no guarantee that any supplement product is free from banned substances. Before you take a supplement, you should: assess the need - all athletes should seek advice from a medical professional or nutritionist on their need to use supplement products assess the risk - undertake thorough research of all the products you are considering taking. assess the consequences - you could receive a four year ban.
	Clean Athletics Ensuring athletes train and compete within the spirit of Clean Sport. For comprehensive information on Medications and Supplements, together with education and information on current testing procedures, please go to: Sample collection procedure
	The Testing Process Athletes can be tested any time, any place. UKAD test to deter those vulnerable to a doping decision and to find those who chose to cheat by using banned substances. Testing can take place in-competition at events, or out-of-competition at any other time or place, e.g., in training venues, or even at an athlete’s home. Testing is intelligence-led and risk-based, and it will always be conducted with ‘no advance notice’.
	Therapeutic Use Exmeption The Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process is a means by which an athlete can obtain approval to use a prescribed prohibited substance or method for the treatment of a legitimate medical condition. There are two types of TUE available: Full TUE – Application for a TUE must be made in advance of using the prohibited medication and, in line with the WADA regulations, is only required for national and international level athlete Retroactive TUE – Athletes who are not national or international level and are using a prohibited medication for therapeutic purposes, apply for a TUE only if and when they are selected for testing Find out more here.
	What is Strict Liability? The principle of strict liability means that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) occurs whenever a prohibited substance (or its metabolites or markers) is found in the bodily specimen of an athlete, whether or not the athlete intentionally or unintentionally used a prohibited substance or was negligent or otherwise at fault. We strongly urge athletes to check for themselves whether the medications they are considering or have been prescribed are prohibited and not rely on another person’s assurances. Athletes should advise their medical personnel of their obligation to abide by the Anti-Doping rules of the sport and that any medical treatment received must not violate these rules.
	How to Report Doping? It takes a team to stop a drug cheat. If you think someone is cheating, tell us. How to get in touch? We want you to come forward in confidence, and without fear, which is why we offer a number of ways to get in touch with us. Send an anonymous WhatsApp or SMS message to UKAD: +44 7822 023233 Call UKAD: 0800 032 2332 Email: pys@reportdoping.com Fill in an Online Form. Find out more here.