With training, recovery, competitions and travel to think about, anti-doping requirements may not always be top of mind. Yet, a cold, an injury or another health issue can arise at any time during the season. Did you know that a medication you have used before may not always be permitted in sport?
Taking a few moments to check your medication or treatment before use is a simple but important step towards reducing the risk of an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which comes into effect on 1 January 2027 (read here). Updated annually, the List reflects evolving scientific and medical knowledge, with substances and methods added, removed or clarified.
Athletes are responsible for what enters their body, but they do not have to navigate anti-doping requirements alone. Coaches, parents, doctors, physiotherapists and other Athlete Support Personnel all play an important role in helping skaters make informed decisions.
A medication you have used before, or one that is easily available from a pharmacy, should not automatically be assumed to be permitted in sport. This is why making it a habit to check medications and treatments before use is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of an unintentional anti-doping rule violation.
To help you understand what is changing in 2027, WADA has also published several useful resources:
Before the new List comes into effect, we encourage every skater and their entourage to:
A few minutes today can help you stay informed, prepared and protected in 2027. Make checking part of your routine!
📩 Questions about the 2027 Prohibited List?
Contact the International Testing Agency (ITA) at isu@ita.sport or the Skating Integrity Unit (SIU) at antidoping@isu.org.