Who’s Eligible?

In order to compete in events organized by INAS or Paralympics athletes must complete an eligibility application to provide proof of intellectual disability based on three main criteria established by INAS and the International Paralympic Committee:

1) IQ of 75 or below
2) Significant limitations in Adaptive Behavior
3) Onset before age 18

Step 1: Discuss Goals with Athletes Without Limits Staff

Contact us at 202-544-0510 or info@athleteswithoutlimits.org to discuss the athlete’s eligibility likelihood, current skill level, training program and athletic goals so we can determine next steps and appropriate opportunities.

Step 2: Complete Athlete Eligibility Application

If you have talked with our staff and are ready to apply for eligibility, you can download the INAS Athlete Application using the button/link below.  Applications should be received by Athletes Without Limits at least 5-6 months prior to any competition in which the athlete may be interested in competing but please contact us to confirm exact deadlines for a specific event. Note: Registered athletes who want to apply for a second sport should use the 2011 Additional Sport Application.

Download the Eligibility Application for US Athletes

Step 3: Athletes Requiring Medication

Athletes who require a medication found on the current Prohibited Drug List will need to apply for permission to compete while taking the medication called a Therapeutic Drug Use Exemption or (TUE). We recommend you include a list of all medications with your eligibility application above.

Look up all medications at http://www.globaldro.com/us-en/
If the medication is prohibited in training or competition or both:
Download US Athlete Medication Exemption Form (TUE) 
and have your prescribing physician complete the information.

Learn more about the anti-doping policy on our Drug Testing & Medication page.