Let's be real for a minute. Everyone should have a grasp of what is allowed in a "natural" competition. To make things very simple, if you can buy a supplement over the counter at any reputable retailer in Canada or the US, you will be fine. If you are buying something from Joe Blow's garage or "behind the counter" then you are not welcome to compete. Those who take medications that may contain testosterone or other questionable substances may be allowed to compete if they can prove that these medications are only being taken on the advice of a medical professional due to an existing condition that affects quality of life. In these special circumstances, a competitor will be required to provide documentation of their condition and paperwork showing their hormone levels at the athlete meeting.
Drug testing at each event will be random to ensure that the best cross section of competitors throughout the year is selected. At any given event 6-8 drug tests will be conducted on the winners OR a random selection of competitors OR competitors who were "flagged" by judges for drug testing. No one will be centred out and competitors will not know whether they have been selected as a result of random testing or because they were "flagged."
Ultimate Fitness Events will employ urinalysis as the method of drug testing used. Urine testing is recognized as the best practical way to screen for drug use.
All results will be posted when lab results are received. Names of competitors who are tested at each event will not be disclosed to the general public unless they FAIL the drug test. In that case, the name of the competitor and the event they competed in will be displayed and the competitor will be banned from competing with Ultimate Fitness Events. In addition, should a competitor that has won a monetary prize and/or trophy test positive for banned substances, they will be expected to surrender all winnings and awards received at the competition. Failing this, UFE will employ legal measures to collect all winnings and may also take legal action for damages caused to the reputation of the organization.
Let's make competition about the hard work and sacrifice that goes into making it onto the stage, not about who the best chemist is or how much someone can afford to spend on drugs.
