Dispute Resolution

DRU oversees the administration of dispute resolution services to athletes and other members of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for grievances under the USOPC’s jurisdiction to ensure the complaints are heard in a timely and fair manner. DRU is part of the USOPC Legal.


DRU supports the following types of grievances:

  • Section 8 
  • Section 9
  • Section 10
  • Section 11
  • Background Checks
  • USOPC Athlete Safety
  • Games/Delegation Events
  • NOC/NPC Events
  • Internally Managed Sports
  • Other review panels