ANTI-DOPING

​The DRA adopts a full anti-doping regime with regard to the sport of Darts. The anti-doping rules of the DRA (the Anti-Doping Rules) are attached at Appendix E of the DRA Rulebook. Wherever possible, the DRA Rules seek to reflect those of the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) as closely as possible.

 

Drug Testing

 

Players competing in events regulated by the DRA may be the subject of drug testing at any time. The processes for taking and analysing samples are set out in the Anti-Doping Rules. All samples are analysed at independent laboratories certified by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

 

In the event of an adverse analytical finding, the process by which this is managed, including any potential disciplinary action, is also set out in the Anti-Doping Rules.

 

Therapeutic Use Exemptions

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Players should ensure that they do not take any medication or substance that is listed on the WADA Prohibited List which is published annually - WADA publishes 2026Prohibited List | World Anti Doping Agency

 

The Anti-Doping Rules apply the principle of “strict liability,” meaning that Players are assumed to be responsible for all substances found in their bodies. It is therefore important that Players check any medication or supplements against the List before using them.

Should a Player wish to take a substance that is prohibited by WADA, they will require a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) issued by the DRA TUE Committee. TUE application forms are available from the DRA and any enquiries regarding TUEs should be addressed to either:

· Tim Ollerenshaw (disciplinary.commissioner@gmail.com); or

· Dave Jones (dave.jones@thedra.co.uk.

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It is important that all Players follow the advice of their medical advisers in relation to medication. In addition to the DRA, the Professional Darts Players Association is also able to provide advice in respect of TUEs.

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