Combative Sport Professionals are prohibited from using Performance Enhancing Drugs and illicit substances prior to or during a combative sport event, are not to use Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDS) within one week prior to a combative sport event. Combatants are required to disclose at a physical examination conducted at the time of the weigh-in any and all drugs, medications and supplements that a combatant is using. In addition, combatants are not to use any drugs, medications and supplements between the time of the weigh-in physical and the conclusion of the combative sport event unless the combatant has provided notice to the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) and received written approval.
Please read the entire notice below regarding NYSAC’s drug policies, complete the acknowledgment form and return it to NYSAC. Please contact NYSAC with any questions.
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