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Anti Doping Policy

Anti-Doping Information – 2024

Committed to Clean Sport

Surfing New Zealand is committed to promoting clean, fair, and safe sport. We believe in protecting the health and wellbeing of our athletes, the integrity of our sport, and the spirit of true competition where success is earned on merit.

In partnership with the Sport Integrity Commission – Te Kahu Raunui (formerly Drug Free Sport New Zealand), we work to:

  • Promote a culture of clean sport
  • Educate athletes and support personnel on anti-doping rights and responsibilities
  • Facilitate drug testing
  • Support whistleblowing and reporting of suspicious activity
  • Empower athletes to compete clean

New Zealand Sports Anti-Doping Rules

Surfing New Zealand has adopted the New Zealand Sports Anti-Doping Rules, which apply to all members—regardless of age, role, or competition level.

These rules go beyond positive test results and include actions such as:

  • Possessing or distributing banned substances
  • Evading or refusing a drug test
  • Encouraging others to dope

⚠️ Violating these rules—even unintentionally—can lead to sanctions such as disqualification, suspension, or a ban from all sport.

🔗 Read the Sports Anti-Doping Rules


Anti-Doping Education

Education is your best defence. The Sport Integrity Commission offers free online learning tools and resources tailored to athletes, coaches, support staff, and parents.

Whether you’re just starting out or competing internationally, there’s a course for you.

🔗 Explore Anti-Doping Education


Banned Substances & Methods

Each year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) updates its list of banned substances and methods. A substance can be prohibited if it:

  • Enhances performance
  • Presents health risks
  • Violates the spirit of sport

🔗 View the WADA Prohibited List


Supplements

Supplements carry a real risk of contamination. Neither WADA nor the Commission endorses or guarantees the safety of any supplement.

If you choose to use supplements, refer to the Supplement Decision-Making Guide to reduce (but not eliminate) your risk.

🔗 Minimise Your Supplement Risk


Medications

Many everyday medications contain substances banned in sport. Athletes are strictly liable for any banned substance found in their system.

Use Global DRO to check the status of medications before use.

🔗 Check Medications on Global DRO


Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)

If you need a medication that contains a banned substance for medical reasons, you may be eligible for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).

Some TUEs must be approved before using the medication, others can be applied for retroactively.

🔗 Learn About TUEs


Testing

Athletes may be tested in or out of competition. Testing may involve providing a urine or blood sample.

It’s essential to cooperate fully. Refusing, evading, or failing to complete a test may result in serious consequences.

🔗 Understand the Testing Process


Athlete Whereabouts

Certain athletes must provide quarterly location updates to ensure they can be tested without notice. This programme supports transparency and accountability at the highest levels of sport.

🔗 Get Help With Whereabouts


Athlete Rights

Athletes have the right to participate in clean sport. The Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act protects key principles such as privacy, health, and equal opportunity.

🔗 Know Your Rights


Speak Out – Report Doping Concerns

If you’ve seen, heard, or suspect something, speak out. Reports can be made confidentially or anonymously.

📞 Phone: 0800 378 437
🔗 Report Online Anonymously


Need Support or More Information?

For questions, education, or reporting, contact:

📞 Sport Integrity Commission
Phone: 0800 378 437
Email: info@sportintegrity.nz
🌐 Website: sportintegrity.nz


Surfing NZ Anti-Doping Contact

Ben Kennings
📧 benkennings@surfingnz.co.nz
📱 021 227 8732


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