Anti Doping and Medical

DOPING CONTROL PROCESS

During drug testing athletes have the right to:

  • have a representative with them
  • have an interpreter if required
  • ask for additional information about the sample collection process
  • request a delay in reporting to the doping control station for valid reasons (e.g. attending a medal ceremony, further competition commitments, fulfilling media commitments, needing medical treatment)
  • request modifications if they have a disability or they’re a minor (under 18 years of age)
  • record any concerns or comments they have on the doping control form

Athletes also have the responsibility to:

  • report to the doping control station as soon as possible
  • remain in sight of the doping control official at all times
  • produce valid identification at doping controls
  • comply with the sample collection process
  • request modifications if they have a disability or they’re a minor (under 18 years of age)
  • recognise that if you choose to eat or drink before providing a sample, that you do so at your own risk

What happens during a urine test?

What happens during a urine test?

If you’ve been selected for testing whether in or out of competition you will be approached by a doping control official working on behalf of Drug Free Sport NZ...

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What happens during a blood test?

The steps in the collection of blood are similar to the collection of urine samples. If you’ve been asked to provide both a blood and a urine sample, ...

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The Athlete Biological Passport

In addition to the regular urine and blood tests, the ITA also operates an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) programme. This involves the analysis ...

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