Can athletes under the age of 18 be tested?
Yes – an athlete under the age of 18 can be tested. Out-of-competition testing: all athletes (regardless of age) entered onto ASADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) are eligible for testing. National sporting organisations provide details to ASADA of all athletes who should be included in their RTP. When an athlete is entered onto the RTP they will be notified by ASADA. In-competition testing: any athlete (regardless of age) competing at an event subject to doping control could be selected for a drug test. Sporting organisations should inform athletes competing at events where doping control may be conducted that they may be subject to testing. If an athlete under 18 years of age is selected to provide a sample the Doping Control Officer (DCO) will notify the athlete’s representative* of the athlete’s selection and explain the athlete’s rights and responsibilities to this person. The athlete can request their representative be in the toilet cubicle during the passing of the sample, howe
