As a member National Governing Body of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and as a National Federation of World Climbing, USA Climbing adheres to the anti-doping rules of the USOPC, IFSC, WADA, and USADA.

Only USA Climbing has the authority to initiate a formal review of a competitor’s eligibility to compete in the Female category. USA Climbing members do not have standing to directly challenge another competitor’s eligibility.

USA Climbing members in good standing may submit a petition to the USA Climbing CEO or Chief of Sport requesting that USA Climbing consider initiating a review. USA Climbing has no obligation to do so nor a requirement to respond to the petitioner other than it has received the petition.

USA Climbing does not accept anonymous petitions and may take action against members who submit egregious or malicious petitions.

Complaints, including Administrative Grievances, Disciplinary Proceedings, and Rights to Participate, may be filed with USA Climbing.

While USA Climbing is tasked with implementing the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Policies and Procedures, as well as education for the USA Climbing membership, any report of allegations of abuse will be sent to the Center.