SportAccord, the umbrella body for Olympic and non-Olympic sports, offers a variety of anti-doping services to its members which can be utilised at sporting events.

Their work with the IRF will include testing both in and out of competition, with the latter a new addition to racquetball's anti-doping efforts.

A whereabouts programme will be created where athletes in a registered testing pool must provide their movements on a daily basis.

They may be tested at any point, with a failure to report whereabouts, or not being available for testing, potentially leading to sanctions.

"This agreement is important in improving our anti-doping efforts," said Luke St. Onge, secretary general of the IRF. 

"We’re very committed to ensuring that our athletes compete drug-free and are provided with the education necessary to remain clean competitors. 

"This relationship with SportAccord is an integral step forward in this process."

The IRF was founded in 1979 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1985.

"Out-of-competition testing and the development of a whereabouts programme are vital to a quality anti-doping programme," said Dr Tim Baghurst, the IRF’s anti-doping administrator.

"This is expected by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

"In addition to testing in-competition, testing outside of international events is important because athletes may use prohibited substances knowing they will never be tested unless in a competition. 

"We’re addressing that issue with SportAccord’s assistance."