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Athletes Section

Welcome to your very own section of our website. In this section you can gather the latest information and news related to banned substances and learn about what your rights and responsibilities are with regards to the anti-doping programme.

ulmerbutton.gifSarah Ulmer has a chat with Drug Free Sport NZ


We were lucky to catch up with Sarah Ulmer recently and to have a chat with her. Sarah is an athlete representative for WADA and has some great things to say with regards to the issues that are associated with doping in sport. Click on her image and read the interview for yourself.

Recent News

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Tuesday - August 24th 2010

Black Sox impose one-strike-is-out drug policy

Black Sox management have imposed a "zero-tolerance" drug policy and warned any player caught smoking cannabis will be banned from the 2013 world men's softball championships in Auckland.  Read more...
Tuesday - August 24th 2010

7 Pakistani athletes suspended for doping

Seven Pakistani track and field athletes have been suspended for two years for doping after testing positive for banned steroids.  Read more..
Friday - August 20th 2010

WADA launches anti-drug campaign at Youth Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency is using a computer role-playing game to caution competitors at the Youth Olympics against the temptation of using drugs as a short-cut to athletic success.  Full story...

Events

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Friday - August 22nd 2008

DFSNZ and Youthtown - United by the Pledge

Youthtown and Drug Free Sport NZ are joining forces to create a ‘Pure Playing Field Nation’.
Tuesday - July 8th 2008

Divers enjoy athlete outreach.

Drug Free Sport NZ and Diving New Zealand provided opportunity for young athletes to be educated about anti-doping issues at the Diving NZ Nationals hosted at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre late last week.
Monday - June 23rd 2008

Pharmex 08 Event a success.

Drug Free Sport NZ and the Pharmacy Guild have initiated a strong relationship in an effort to reinforce athlete support in New Zealand. The relationship has kicked off with Drug Free Sport NZ providing an information stand at Pharmex 08 in Auckland.