• If you are competing in an event that qualifies you as a National Level Athlete, you should have a TUE in place seven (7) days prior to the event start date and it should last at least for the duration of the event.
• If you are selected in a national team and you need to take a prohibited medication or use a prohibited method for therapeutic reasons, then you should apply for a TUE as soon as you are selected. If you lose your place in the team due to injury or performance, you still qualify as a National Level Athlete for this period i.e., for the calendar year in which you were part of the team and you must have a TUE in place as you could still be tested during this time.