Chapter 13: Medical and Anti-Doping

FIMP Code of Competition & Technical Handbook · 2026–2029 Edition (in force from 1 January 2026)

Article 13.1: Medical

1. 13.1.1A Medical Officer and two lifeguards holding a current pool rescue qualification shall be present at every session.
2. 13.1.2Any athlete may stop a chukka by raising both hands above the head. The chukka is replayed from the start.

Article 13.2: Prohibited substances and methods

1. 13.2.1The FIMP Prohibited List (Appendix F) is updated each January.
2. 13.2.2Prohibited substances include hearing enhancers, ototoxic masking agents and earwax softeners taken within 48 hours of competition.
3. 13.2.3Prohibited methods include pre-competition ear irrigation other than by the Medical Officer, and any device that amplifies sound.
4. 13.2.4Caffeine is permitted.