1. Event Designation

• Event is sanctioned as USST (Tested)

• No non-tested classes included anywhere in the contest

• All marketing materials clearly label the event as “USST – Tested”

2. Pre-Event Requirements (Due 14 Days Before Event)

• Submit all drug-testing fees to Redwood Toxicology

• Confirm shipment and receipt of drug-test kits

• Secure storage for kits prior to event

• Set up IronPodium event as a USST competition

• Enable auto-generation of athlete selections for drug testing

• Verify USST rules, weights, and event standards match standard USS rules

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3. Staff & Logistics

• Assign a same-gender USST official for each testing group

• Identify a private, secure location for urine collection

• Train staff on chain-of-custody procedures

• Ensure USPS/FedEx shipping supplies are present

• Ensure forms, gloves, and protective items are available

4. Event-Day Requirements

• Confirm test kits and documentation are on-site

• Review sample collection process with USST officials

• Reconfirm testing count (minimum 10% of athletes)

• Follow standard USS rules for events, scoring, equipment

• Ensure no alteration of drug-testing protocols

• Run IronPodium’s auto-selection after final event

• Notify selected athletes immediately

• Ensure athletes do not leave the venue before sample collection

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5. Sample Collection

• Same-gender USST official supervises sample collection

• Athlete provides sample immediately upon request

• Complete chain-of-custody documentation

• Seal and secure each sample

• Maintain supervision until shipment

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6. Post-Event Requirements

• Return same number of completed kits as issued

• Ship all samples directly to Redwood Toxicology

• Submit drug test forms to the USST National Office

• Verify shipping confirmation and tracking

• Retain copies of all event documents

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7. Violations to Avoid

• Missing or incomplete test kits

• Failing to test minimum number of athletes

• Mixing tested and non-tested classes

• Failure to use IronPodium selection

• Improper sample handling

• Allowing athletes to leave before selection

8. Best Practices

• Announce clearly at rules meeting that event is USST-only

• Signage marking testing area

• Printed USST banned-substance list available

• Two officials double-check all forms

• Maintain calm, professional testing area