World Bridge Federation


International Chess Federation

* These are subject to their own anti-doping rules, differing in some respects from the WADA Code.

Not covered

Players in the following leagues or organizations are not subject to WADA regulations unless they compete in events under WADA jurisdiction, such as the Olympics or World Cup:

Major League Baseball*

National Football League*

National Basketball Assn.*

National Hockey League*

Major League Soccer*

National Collegiate Athletic Assn.*

Professional Golfers Assn. (PGA)

Ladies Professional Golf Assn. (LPGA)**

US Golf Assn. (US Open)

British Open (golf)

* Maintain separate anti-doping programs

** Will begin drug testing program in 2008

WHAT'S BANNED?

The main categories of substances banned by WADA include these:

Anabolic agents, including steroids. Effects: Build strength, facilitate training. Examples: stanazolol, testosterone.

Hormones. Effects: Improved red blood cell count, stamina, training effectiveness. Examples: Erythropoietin (EPO), human growth hormone.

Stimulants. Effects: Combating fatigue, improving reaction time. Examples: Adrenaline, methamphetamine.

Masking agents. Effect: Concealing presence of steroids in urine. Examples: diuretics, epitestosterone.

Source: Info here