The process for an athlete to apply for a TUE is fairly simple. Each athlete must:

- Contact his or her International Federation (IF) or National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) (whichever applies) and ask for the TUE Application process. Applications are usually submitted through ADAMS or using a paper form.

- Have his or her physician fill out the TUE Application form and produce the required supporting documentation and forward it to the IF or NADO (whichever applies). Athletes should remember that according to the International Standard for TUEs, the TUE Application should be submitted at least 30 days before participating in an event.

Tips on applying for a TUE

- Complete the form through ADAMS, or by typing (if possible) or hand written in block capital letters. If the form is not legible, it is deemed incomplete and will be returned to the athlete.

- If faxing the form, ensure that you include all the required documentation and keep a copy of the request as well as a record of the transmission or acknowledgement of receipt.