Section 9 Complaint Form
Section 9 of the USOPC Bylaws provides a process by which an athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator or other official may file a complaint with the USOPC against a National Governing Body alleging that he/she has been denied, or threatened to be denied, with the opportunity to participate in a Protected Competition, as defined in the USOPC bylaws.
File a Complaint
Online Form
Submit Online, opens in a new tabComplaints may be filed electronically on the form below
Email Submission
Submission Form, opens in a new tabFile a complaint through email submission of this form to dru@usopc.org.
For more information on rights under Section 9, to seek advice regarding the opportunity to participate, or for assistance in mediating disputes, athletes may contact the Athlete Ombuds at 719.866.5000 or ombudsman@usathlete.org, or visit www.usathlete.org.