Drug Testing Policies and Procedures

All NGA athletes must be completely free of the performancedenhancing drugs, as listed below. The length of drug abstinence may be lengthened by the NGA Staff (i.e.: natural for life) when policies are examined on an annual basis. The NGA Staff prior to the calendar year will announce any such changes when the alteration is to take place.

Polygraph Testing

NGA athletes, both amateur and professionals must undergo and pass a polygraph test at each NGA sanctioned contest in which he/she is to participate unless a valid drug waiver form is presented. A Certified Polygraph Examiner that is confirmed and approved by an NGA Official must conduct polygraph testing. All polygraph tests given at an NGA event shall be valid for 90 days. It is the athletes' responsibility to obtain, maintain, and present his/her waiver form to the Chairperson or Promoter at the current contest so that the athlete will not have to be retested and pay the testing fee. If an athlete cannot show proof of a passed polygraph from a certified and approved Polygraph Examiner, he/she must take another polygraph. Athletes MUST have a current NGA Membership Card PRIOR to undergoing polygraph testing. All consent, waiver, and entry forms MUST also be signed before testing. The polygraph test must be conducted before contestants can participate in the Prejudging, unless scheduling problems dictate that the polygraph be conducted between Prejudging and the Final shows. Absolutely no athlete may participate in the Finals show without submitting to a polygraph test.

Urinalysis Testing

Promoters have the option to conduct a urinalysis test for all NGA amateur and PRO sanctioned shows. However, the NGA has strict qualifying standards for testing and retesting procedures regarding drug use for athlete participation. All athletes competing in the NGA PRO/AM Universe or the NGA American Natural Championships (The Nationals) are subjected to a random urine test at the discretion or the recommendation of the Head Judge. However, it is mandatory that the top two PRO winners at the NGA PRO Universe in each division receiving monetary prizes are required to be urine tested. Any other PRO place winner that receives a monetary prize may also be subjected to a urine test. 22 If there are less than five athletes in a PRO class at the NGA PRO Universe, it is the Head Judge’s discretion to test only the winner. Prize money will not be awarded until all results of urinalysis tests are received by the NGA Office. If an athlete fails, all athletes in that division will move up a placing and prizes will be distributed accordingly.

Banned Substances

The following substances and related compounds are banned by the National Gym Association, Inc. NGA and their use constitutes grounds for dismissal from NGA competitions and suspension from membership in the organization for seven years. Please note that it is the athletes’ sole responsibility to refer to the following list regarding current supplements he/she may be taking. It is the athlete’s responsibility to research all the ingredients of a prescription or supplement before consuming them to ensure that you are not ingesting something that can cause you to fail a drug test.

Anabolic Steroids Including but not limited to.

Anabolic Steroids	Test Panel Update Periodically
1-Androstendiol	Methandriol
1-Androstendione	Methandrostenolone
4-Androstendiol	Methasterone
4-Androstendione	Methenolone
5-Androstendiol	6-Methylandrostendione
5-Androstendione	Methyl-1-testosterone
Bolandiol (19-Norandrostendiol)	Methylnortestosterone
Bolasterone	Methyltestosterone
Boldenone	Mibolerone
Boldione	Nandrolone
Calusterone	19-Norandrostadiendione
Clenbuterol (anabolic agent)	19-Norandrostendione
Clostebol	Norbolethone
Danazol	Norclostebol
Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone	Norethandrolone
Desoxymethyltestosterone	Oxabolone
5α-Dihydrotestosterone/Drostandiol	Oxandrolone
Drostanolone	Oxymesterone
Epitestosterone (masking agent)	Oxymetholone
Ethisterone	Probenecid (masking agent)
Ethylestrenol	Prostanozol
Fluoxymesterone	Quinbolone
Formebolone	Stanozolol
Formestane (antidestrogen)	Stenbolone
Furazabol	Testolactone (antidestrogen)
Halodrol	1-Testosterone
4-Hydroxydtestosterone	Testosterone
Mestanolone	Trenbolone
Mesterolone

Growth Hormones/Peptides/Insulin and Diabetic Agents

PHARMACEUTICAL HGH, HCG and any other related compound. All PEPTIDE HORMONES of any kind are banned. (There are some peptides that are used in wound healing that do not use the same pathway used in muscle growth. These may qualify for a medical exemption if prescribed by a wound specialist and approved by the advisory panel) GROWTH HORMONE SECRETAGOGUES (GHS) are banned. GROWTH HORMONE RELEASING HORMONES (GHRH’s) are banned. INSULIN/GLPd1S/ANY DIABETIC AGENT USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS (Note: This only applies to these medications when being used solely for weight reduction. This does not apply when used in diabetics to regulate blood sugar) e.g. Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Metformin, Byetta, ect…

DHEA

As of January 1, 2018, these substances shall carry a (2)year ban time frame.

• 7-boxodehydroepiandrosterone
• 7α-dhydroxy-DHEA
• 7β-dhydroxy-DHEA
• DHEA

Prescription Diuretics

Diuretic Panel	Test Panel Updated Periodically
Acetazolamide	Cyclothiazide
Amiloride	Dichlorphenamide
Bumethanide	Ethacrynic acid
Bendroflumethiazide	Furosemide
Canrenone	Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorthalidone	Hydroflumethiazide
Chlorothiazide	Spironolactone
Clopamide	Triamterene

Prescription Psychomotor Stimulants

Diuretic Panel	Test Panel Updated Periodically
Adrafinil	Methamphetamine (Levmethamfetamine)
Amfepramone (Diethylpropion)	Mefenorex
Amiphenazole	Methamphetamine
Amphetaminil	Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)
Benzphetamine	Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
Benzylpiperazin (BZP)	Methylephedrine
Cathine (Norpseudoephedrine)	Methylphenidate
Clobenzorex	Modafinil
Cocaine	Nikethamide
Dimethylamphetamine	Norfenfluramine
Ephedrine	Octopamine
Ethamivan(Etamivan)	Parahydroxyamphetamine
Ethylamphetamine (Etilamphetamine)	Phendimetrazine
Famprofazone	Phenmetrazine
Fencamfamine	Phentermine
Fenethylline (Fenetylline)	4-Phenylpiracetam
Fenfluramine	Propylhexedrine
Fenproporex	Selegiline
Furfenorex	Sibutramine
Heptaminol	Strychnine

SARMS

Although they are not approved or regulated by the FDA, SARMS are also on the list of NGA Banned substances and will not be permitted in any NGA sanctioned shows. Because their intent and use are for performance enhancing and have similar effects as steroids on the androgen receptor they will be considered Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED). They currently have no medical approval so are not acceptable for the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Guidelines as set forth in the NGA BydLaws even if prescribed from a Physician. They include but are not limited to:

• MKd2866,#GTxd024# (Ostarine)
• LGDd4033 (Ligandrol)
• GSXd007,#Sd4 (Andarine)
• GWd501516 (Cardarine)
• LGDd3303

Miscellaneous

• Muscle Implants of any kind
• Chemical/drugs for the purpose of deceiving or passing the polygraph or urine test
• Any illegal or illicit bodybuilding drug or substance
• Any FDA Banned Substance except if otherwise indicated

Medical Necessity

Those who take Prescription medications that contain banned substances will be considered eligible to compete if they meet the criteria set forth by the NGA and are approved by the NGA medical advisory panel. They must demonstrate 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 from their doctor on letterhead stating the name of the Banned Substance and 26 dosage along with the current ICD-10 code. The athlete must inform the promoter/NGA in advance of their intent to compete in an NGA show and may be required to have their documentation reviewed by the Medical Advisory panel before they can be allowed to compete.The accredited medical doctor must specifically attest to the fact that the medications or banned substances are prescribed to bring the athlete to a “normal” level for the individual. Current blood test results must also be provided showing the levels are within the “normal” range within 30 days of the date of the show. The NGA will not accept a medical exemption if the prescriber is prescribing out of normal ethical guidelines or if the prescriber is deemed questionable in character. (Pill Mill Type Prescriber). In this specific event, the athlete may also be required to submit to a current polygraph (regardless of whether they took a polygraph within the last 90 days) that includes questions regarding the accuracy and legitimacy of the documents. If you are seeking a medical exemption, please complete the following form and return to the
NGA Promoter: Exemption Form Here

Testosterone (Injections,Patches,Gels)

Considerations may be taken to athletes that are utilizing testosterone for medical necessity. In this case, said athlete must provide a current blood or urinalysis report that will indicate their levels are in normal range for their age. This report must be submitted prior to the competition that they are competing in. However, if the report reads that their testosterone levels are high or out of range then their results would be verified as a FAILURE. The athlete must pass both the polygraph and the blood/urinalysis tests to become eligible to compete in the NGA.

Testosterone/Epitestosterone Ratio

The T/E ratio is used to measure the presence of exogenous testosterone, or illicit elevation of testosterone levels. A T/E ratio more than 6.0:1 is ruled as positive. Any substance that elevates T/E ratio above 6:1 is banned. IMPORTANT FOR THOSE ON MEDICAL THT: Regardless of having a medical exemption the athlete will be required to have a T/E Ratio at or below the 6:1 ratio, NO EXCEPTIONS. It will be the responsibility of the athlete to know when their last injection will be and how that may affect their ratio on the day of the drug test. It is advised to discuss this with the advisory panel prior to the event.

Diuretics

Considerations will be granted to athletes that have or are currently taking diuretics. Athletes shall have discontinued the use of diuretics for a minimum of 30-days prior to the event. When polygraphed these athletes shall be questioned on the 30-day period of sustaining from taking any diuretics. They must meet the guidelines as stated in section V.4 and be reviewed by the NGA Advisory Panel.

Acceptance of Testing Results as Final

All NGA member athletes must sign a liability waiver freeing the NGA, NGA Staff, Promoter, Sponsors and all other assignees of these from liability regarding drugdtesting. Athletes will not be allowed to compete without signing all required waiver forms. Athletes thereby accept the test results as final and legally binding and agree to abide by the results in reference to the participation in any NGA sanctioned event.

Polygraph Failures

The NGA has set up the following procedures to be followed when an athlete is not able to pass the polygraph test:

1. The athlete is automatically out of the competition for which he/she tested.
2. The athlete has the option of taking a retest at his/her own expense in the case of a polygraph failure.
3. If no retest options have been taken by the athlete, he/she will be banned from NGA competition seven years for amateur and professional athletes) from that contest date.
4. If the athlete fails, the Polygraph Examiner must submit a written report and test charts stating his professional opinion as to why the athlete has failed the said polygraph test. This report must be submitted to the Chairperson, Promoter or NGA Headquarters if an NGA official was not represented at said event.
5. If the athlete fails the subsequent retest, he/she will be banned from NGA competitions seven years for amateur and professional athletes) from that contest date.
6. Promoter or Chairperson must submit a letter to the athlete stating that they are banned from entering NGA shows for the next seven years. The NGA office must receive a copy of said letter.
7. Failure of the polygraph determines that the athlete will be banned from NGA competitions for a period of seven years of not competing, judging, speaking, guest posing, promoting, or to help in any capacity, etc. at an NGA show.

Polygraph Retest Procedures

Any athlete failing the polygraph test has the following course of action to take. Failure to do so will result in a suspension seven years for amateur and professional athletes) from NGA competitions from the date of the contest when failure took place. If the following criteria are met, and if the athlete passes the retest, he/she will be reinstated into the NGA with no further penalties:

1. If the athlete fails the polygraph, he/she is automatically eliminated from the contest in which the test failure took place.
2. The athlete has 21 days to be retested at his/her own expense.
3. The test and retest must include the Drug Testing Policies/Procedure questions as stated in the NGA BydLaws. This retest is to be done at the expense of the athlete and must be conducted by a certified Polygraph Examiner approved by an NGA official.
4. A written report and test charts must be submitted to the Chairperson, Promoter, or NGA Headquarters if an NGA official was not present at the retest.
5. In the case of an athlete passing the retest, the Polygraph Examiner must state his professional opinion as to why the athlete failed the previous test and passed the retest. The explanation of why the original test failed is critical to the athlete's opportunity for reinstatement into NGA competition and must be approved by the NGA Advisory Committee.
6. If the athlete fails the retest, he/she will be banned from NGA competition seven years for amateur and professional athletes) from that contest date.

Urinalysis Failures

1. Urinalysis tests conducted at an NGA event are considered FINAL.
2. Failure of the urinalysis determines that the athlete will be banned from NGA competitions for a period of seven years of not competing, judging, speaking, guest posing, promoting, or to help in any capacity, etc. at an NGA show.