Below is a table showing the sports in which participating athletes at the National Championships are deemed NATIONAL LEVEL ATHLETES.
Athletes competing in these events must adhere to the requirements for Therapeutic Use Exemptions explained here.
Note: Applies to "elite" categories only.
| SPORT |
DESIGNATED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Athletics |
National Track and Field Championships |
| Basketball |
National League |
| Boxing |
National Championships |
| Canoeing |
National Championships (Sprint) |
| Cricket |
State Championship/State Shield/State League (women) |
| Cycling |
National Track Champs/National Road Champs |
| Football |
National League Men and Women |
| Hockey |
National League Men and Women |
| Netball |
ANZ Championship |
| Rowing |
National Championship |
| Rugby Union |
Super 14 and Air NZ Cup (Div 1) |
| Swimming |
National Championships (march) |
| Triathlon |
Olympic Distance and Ultra Distance (Ironman) |
| Weightlifting |
National Championships |
Not National Level Athletes.
Sports in which participating athletes are NOT deemed as National Level Athletes unless by another criterion are as below
Please note: This list is not exhaustive - any sports that are not listed are deemed as in the same category.
| SPORT |
Designated National Championships |
| Archery |
NA |
| Badminton |
NA |
| Bobsleigh |
NA |
| Bodybuilding |
NA |
| Equestrian |
NA |
| Fencing |
NA |
| Gymnastics |
NA |
| Ice Speed Skating |
NA |
| Judo |
NA |
| Powerlifting |
NA |
| Rugby League |
NA |
| Shooting |
NA |
| Skeleton |
NA |
| Skiing |
NA |
| Snowboarding |
NA |
| Softball |
NA |
| Squash |
NA |
| Surflifesaving |
NA |
| Synchronised Swimming |
NA |
| Table Tennis |
NA |
| Tennis |
NA |
| Volleyball |
NA |
| Waterpolo |
NA |
| Wheelchair Rugby |
NA |
| Wrestling |
NA |
