USAMW Anti-Doping Policy
All USA Masters events are drug tested!
USAMW’s Anti-Doping
Policy is based on the IMWA implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code and in
furtherance of USAMW’s support of efforts to eradicate doping in sport.
USAMW is a member organization of the International Masters Weightlifting Association
(IMWA).
USAMW’s Anti-Doping Policy represents USAMW’s best effort to comply with the
letter and/or spirit of the International Masters Weightlifting Association (IMWA) policy
which is in turn based on the WADA code. Anyone desirous of reviewing the IMWA policy
in its entirety may ind it here: https://www.imwla.com/anti-doping – please note that the
IMWA policy, as stated on the IMWA website, “...applies to all athletes competing in
International Masters championships.” USAMW Anti-Doping policy will apply to all
domestic masters competitions.
Doping Control Forms
All USA Masters Weightlifting National and International (IMWA) Master events are drug tested. Please check your medications.
Drug/Prescription
Lookup
GlobalDro.Com (Select Weightlifting as the sport)
Any medication that you are on should be checked on the above database. If you have a medication that is prescribed that appears on this list, you may need to file for a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption).
All athletes are recommended to use WADA's educational online tool - ADeLt
USA Masters Weightlifting Sanctions
Stella Ladao - Oxandrolone, banned IMWA, Sep 8, 2028
Robert Scavilla - DHCMT, banned USADA, Sep 7, 2026
Clint Jordan - Anabolic Androgenic Steroid, banned USADA, June 6, 2026
Joe Smackum - banned USAMW, 2 year suspension, Dec 14, 2026
Eric McGill, banned USAMW, 3 year suspension, Dec 14, 2027
Nicholas Morris, banned USAMW, 2 year suspension, Dec 14, 2026