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Testing Programme

The DFSNZ testing programme  encompasses the ability to deter and detect doping in sport.  This involves urine and blood testing and the maintenance of a robust "whereabouts" programme for athletes in testing pools. DFSNZ's testing programme focuses on a smaller pool of athletes and looks to bring an even greater precision to the timing and location of tests.

DFSNZ conducts doping control tests or athlete testing in approximately 50 sports in New Zealand in accordance with the  World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standard for Testing developed by WADA in consultation with all it's stakeholders. DFSNZ also conducts doping control tests on behalf of other  World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code signatories.  DFSNZ also uses the services these organisations provide to conduct tests on New Zealand athletes who compete around the world. DFSNZ manages the scheduling of testing with the help of a comprehensive whereabouts programme.

Doping control is the process by which anti-doping agencies collect urine and or blood samples from athletes to be analysed for prohibited substances or methods. The processes involved in doping control include:  test planning, collection of samples and their handling, laboratory analysis, therapeutic use exemptions, results management, hearings and appeals. 

This section explains the following:
  • Sample collection procedure and handling,
  • Sample analysis and the results management. 
  • Athlete whereabouts program
  • Testing programme statistics 

Who can be tested?

  • Registered athletes in a code compliant sport can be tested anywhere, anytime at no notice.
  • Generally only athletes competing in open age national events or above are tested.
There are two instances where testing can take place:
  • IN-COMPETITION = after competing, (For example, directly after an NPC Rugby game,) or during a tournament/event such as Olympics or Commonwealth Games.
  • OUT-OF-COMPETITION = Any other time (training, home, hotel room etc.).

What happens if an athlete refuses to be tested?

If an athlete is selected and refuses to undergo a test or fails to comply with the correct testing procedure, he/she will be reported as a failure to comply with a request to provide a sample and any sanction that is applied will be in accordance with the Rules/World Anti-Doping Code.  If there is no acceptable reason, it is likely that a two year ban will be applied.
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