Under the World Anti-Doping Code (Code)—the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries—WADA has an obligation to coordinate anti-doping activities and to provide a mechanism to assist stakeholders with their implementation of the Code.

The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS) was developed for this purpose. It is a Web-based database management system that simplifies the daily activities of all stakeholders and athletes involved in the anti-doping system.

Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Dutch and Arabic, not only is ADAMS easy to use, but is also free for WADA’s stakeholders allowing them to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the fight against doping in sport. ADAMS’ multi-level access system protects the security and confidentiality of data.

ADAMS has four primary functions addressing the key activities of anti-doping operations:

Athlete Whereabouts

The Web-based functionality allows athletes to enter their information from anywhere in the world. Those without Internet access may designate a representative such as their Anti-Doping Organization (ADO) to enter the information on their behalf. This function also helps stakeholders share whereabouts information, crucial for maximizing the element of surprise and the efficiency of unannounced out-of-competition testing. Athletes can also modify their whereabouts by sending SMS messages.

Information Clearinghouse

The clearinghouse is where all data is stored, in particular laboratory results, Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) authorizations and anti-doping rule violations. It permits the sharing of information among the relevant organizations and guarantees that anti-doping activities are performed with the highest level of transparency.

Doping Control Planning

The ADAMS doping control database provided to ADOs is an essential tool for managing both an in- and out-of-competition doping control program. Stakeholders can use ADAMS to plan, coordinate and order tests, as well as manage test results. Coordination of doping control programs in the ADAMS system helps to avoid duplication of testing efforts.

TUE Management

ADAMS allows for online management of TUE requests, as well as online notification to those involved in the process.

ADAMS was launched in 2005 for the initial pilot phase. The system has since then been introduced to and implemented by numerous ADOs and anti-doping laboratories.

Please refer to the ADAMS News section to see a list of organizations using ADAMS.