Drug Policy

Old Time Strongman Organization Inc. 

Date: October 1, 2025 

OTSO Drug Policy 

The Old Time Strongman Organization (OTSO) is a drug-free strength organization  committed to promoting fair and safe competition. By becoming a member, all lifters  agree to abide by the following drug policy. This policy is designed to deter the use of  performance-enhancing drugs and ensure a level playing field for all athletes. 

1. Membership and Acknowledgment 

All members must sign and date the OTSO membership application, which includes an  agreement to adhere to the OTSO Drug Policy. By signing, the lifter acknowledges and  accepts the terms of this policy, including the potential for penalties should they violate its  provisions. 

2. Drug-Testing Protocol 

While OTSO is committed to drug-free lifting, it acknowledges that drug testing can be  expensive and may not be feasible for all events. The OTSO leadership reserves the right  to implement drug testing at any competition or event, or out-of-competition, without  prior notice to participants. 

• Banned Substances: The policy focuses on deterring the use of anabolic agents  and testosterone. A complete list of banned substances can be provided upon  request. 

• Testing Procedures: All testing will be conducted by a certified laboratory chosen  by the OTSO leadership. If a lifter is selected for testing, they must cooperate fully with the testing process. Refusal to cooperate may be treated as a positive test  result and will incur the same penalties. 

3. Exceptions and Appeals 

An appeal for a specific medical exemption may be made to the OTSO leadership team  prior to a lifter being selected for a drug test. The lifter must provide documented  medical evidence supporting the request. This is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and  the final decision is determined by a majority vote of the OTSO leadership team.

4. Penalties for Positive Test Results 

A positive test result or refusal to cooperate with the testing process will result in the  following penalties: 

• First Offense: A one-year suspension from all OTSO-sanctioned events. All  awards, records, and titles won at the event where the positive test occurred will be  forfeited. 

• Second Offense: A lifetime ban from all OTSO-sanctioned events. 

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