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The **British Powerlifting Federation (BPF)** and the **World Powerlifting Union (WPU)** are committed to maintaining a drug-free sport and ensuring fair competition. Here’s how they carry out drug testing to uphold these standards:

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### **1. Random Drug Testing at Competitions for tested lifters.

- **International Lifters**: All international lifters competing in BPF/WPU events must register and are subject to random drug testing at tested competitions.

- **Testing Protocol**: Athletes are selected at random during competitions, and samples urine is collected and analyzed for banned substances.

- **Compliance**: Refusal to comply with testing results in disqualification and potential sanctions.

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### **2. Random Testing Membership for British Championships**

- **Requirement**: Competitors for the British Championships must complete a **Random Testing Membership Form** as part of the online application process.

- **Purpose**: This ensures that athletes are eligible for random drug testing in the period leading up to international meets and World Championships.

- **Testing Pool**: By completing the form, athletes agree to be included in the random testing pool, which may include out-of-competition testing.

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### **3. Out-of-Competition Testing**

- **Scope**: Athletes may be tested at any time, including outside of competition periods, to ensure year-round compliance with anti-doping rules.

- **Notification**: Athletes are notified of their selection for testing and must provide samples within a specified timeframe.

- **Location**: Testing can occur at training facilities, homes, or other locations where athletes are present.

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### **4. Adherence to Anti-Doping Rules**

- ** The BPF/WPU follows the **World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)** guidelines and prohibited substance list.

- **Sanctions**: Athletes who test positive for banned substances face penalties, including suspension, disqualification, and loss of titles or records with a cash fine of £500

- **Education**: The BPF/WPU provides resources and education to athletes about banned substances and the importance of clean sport.

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### **5. Testing Process**

- **Sample Collection**: Samples are collected by trained doping control officers under strict chain-of-custody protocols .

- **Results Management**: Results are communicated to the athlete and the federation.

### **6. International Collaboration**

- **Global Standards**: The BPF/WPU works to ensure consistent anti-doping practices across all levels of competition.

### **7. Transparency and Accountability**

- **Public Reporting**: The BPF/WPU publishes results of drug tests and sanctions imposed on athletes who violate anti-doping rules.

- **Athlete Responsibility**: Athletes are responsible for ensuring that any medications or supplements they use are free from banned substances.

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By implementing these rigorous drug testing protocols, the BPF/WPU ensures a level playing field for all athletes and upholds the integrity of powerlifting as a drug-free sport.

Please be aware we test for steroid’s and amphetamines