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Whereabouts FAQ
Team USA Athlete Ombuds
On this webpage, you will find information about whereabouts requirements, navigating potential whereabouts failures, and the retirement/reinstatement process laid out in a FAQ format.
Please Note: This information is not comprehensive and does not cover all situations an athlete might face in the context of clean sport. It is provided as an overview of general information and resources and is primarily focused on requirements for athletes in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP). Nothing on this website is intended to supersede official documents and individuals should reference the applicable anti-doping authority’s resource for the most up to date and accurate information.
Key documents and resources referenced in the FAQ below related to Whereabouts and Retirement
- WADA Code
- International Standards for Results Management - Annex B
- International Standards for Testing and Investigations – Section 4.8
- USADA’s Whereabouts Policy
- USADA’s Protocol
- USADA’s Whereabouts Webpage
- USADA’s Retirement Webpage
- USADA's Contact for Whereabouts Filings Questions & Support: athleteexpress@usada.org
- USADA’s Contact for Whereabouts Failures: whereabouts@usada.org
- Athlete Ombuds Guide to Responding to Potential Whereabouts Failures Guide
