Requirements for applying for a dispensation of the FIS High Haemoglobin rule according to B.3.3 FIS Anti-Doping Rules 2010

Please submit the application to the FIS Office including the following documentation:

Haemoglobin (g/dl) and reticulocytes (%) in an excel file according to collection date
Full original documentation for the values above and additional measured haematological values

FIS.B.5 Announcement of naturally elevated levels

Athletes whose normal (natural) haemoglobin values are equal to or exceed the limits of 16.0 g/dl for ladies and 17.0 g/dl for men are required to provide certification for review by a specialist appointed by the FIS before the start of each season, latest by 1st September. These will be reviewed by the FIS anti-doping expert within 4-6 weeks (send to the FIS Office). Requests for dispensation when the competition season has already started will be treated where possible within 6 weeks and only if the necessary documentation is provided.

This certification must come from an officially recognised Haematological Department and contain the Athlete’s full history and haematological profile from an early age in life.

The application must include a proof of high red cell mass, haemoglobin concentration and related blood variables from childhood and/or in the immediate family. Evaluation is to be undertaken by a specialist in haematology for the disease polycytaemia vera.

The above documentation should be complemented with repeated blood testing over the period of one year. The Athlete may be subject to a further examination by a haematological institution designated by WADA or FIS, and, during the period of the Olympic Winter Games the IOC.

Approval is valid for one season only and updated documentation is required for every season an application is submitted.

In cases arising from decisions made by FIS based on non-granting of an exemption, the decision may be appealed exclusively to the Court of Arbitration for Sport ("CAS") in accordance with the provisions applicable before such court.

For any questions, please contact antidoping@fisski.com