In particular, Athletes may be added to the IBU RTP in the following circumstances:5.5.3.1  by virtue of their placing in the top 20 of any IBU World Cup ranking competition; 5.5.3.2  when they have a significant change in performance or haematological and/or steroidal profile;5.5.3.3  when they are serving a period of Ineligibility; 5.5.3.4  if they are transferring into Biathlon from other sports; and/or5.5.3.5  for any other valid reason.5.5.4  Athletes will be notified before they are included in the IBU RTP and when they are removed from that pool.