NZCA partners with the Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui—to protect athletes' health, the integrity of our sport, and the spirit of clean competition.
Get educated
We’re committed to educating our athletes each year. Below are details on our upcoming Anti-Doping Education webinar, which the Sport Integrity Commission will host.
- 2025 dates to be advised.
- Please contact NZCA Secretary to register; nzca.secretary@curling.org.nz
Know how the rules apply to you
Anti-doping rules apply to all NZC athletes, coaches and support personnel. You must know how to avoid breaking the rules to avoid an anti-doping sanction. Read the rule violations on the Sport Integrity Commission website.
Check your medications
Many substances are banned in sport, from recreational drugs to ingredients in common medications – including medications for asthma, ADHA, and pain relief (e.g. steroid injections). Curling athletes must check every medication before taking it to see if it’s banned in sport.
Know your TUE status
If your medication is banned in sport, you may need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). Athletes competing nationally may only need to apply retroactively; athletes competing in international competitions must apply in advance. For advice, contact tue@sportintegrity.nz.
Prepare to be tested
Sports Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui could be present at any National Curling Championship or International Training Camp, so please be prepared. The best preparation methods are attending our annual education webinar or completing an Anti-Doping e-learning course. You can also read Sport Integrity Commission information on the testing process.
Be aware of what you’re taking
Too many aspiring athletes have been inadvertently caught out by commercially available supplements, over-the-counter remedies, or medication prescribed by their doctor. Ignorance is NOT an excuse. Check WC Anti-Doping pages and Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui for what you can take, what you can't, and what you can get an exemption to use.
Batch Tested Supplements
Should you choose to use Supplements as part of your personal training program, bear in mind the increased risks that are associated with taking supplements. It is the athlete's individual responsibility to ensure that anything they take is free from banned substances. Useful resources to help your decision-making around using supplements can be found here on the Sport Integrity Commission NZ website and via the Informed Sport website.
Minimise your supplement risk.
Contact
You can contact the Sport Integrity Commission - Te Kahu Raunui anytime for clean sport support, information, education or resources. Phone 0800 378 437, email info@sportintegrity.nz or explore their website at Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui.
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