Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Commitment to Clean Sport
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ is committed to clean, fair sport. We believe in protecting the health of our athletes, the integrity of our sport and the spirit of clean competition in which the best succeed. We work in partnership with Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui to:
If you are an athlete who either is competing in an elite team, looking at trialling for an elite selected team, a coach, support person or club with elite or aspiring elite paddlers you have an important role in supporting clean sport. Clean sport is about more than following the rules - it reflects our waka ama values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, hauora and tu tangata. Competing clean protects our paddlers, our clubs, and our sport. Here are some links to understand your role and obligations:
Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahui Ranui
The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui is New Zealand’s independent agency that protects the fairness, safety and integrity of sport and recreation. It leads the country’s anti-doping programme, investigates integrity issues such as competition manipulation and harassment, and provides education, resources and confidential reporting services.
Te Kahu Raunui works to ensure all athletes can compete clean and that sport in Aotearoa remains safe, fair and respectful for everyone.
For more information
Sport Anti-Doping Rules
WAANZ have adopted Aotearoa New Zealand’s Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR). The rules apply to all members, whether a paddler, coach or support person.
The Rules cover much more than just testing positive – they also ban things like purchasing, possessing or distributing banned substances and evading tests.
These rules apply to all members of Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ at all times - during competition, training, and even off-season periods.
Read the Anti-Doping Rules
Free Anti-Doping Education
Medication and Supplements
Check your medication for banned substances: Some prescription or over-the-counter medications may include ingredients that are restricted or banned in sport. Checking before taking a medication can prevent accidental violations and disqualifications.
The Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
Use the Global DRO website to verify whether your medication contains any prohibited substances.
Supplements and their risks: Before taking any supplement, make sure you understand the potential risks, including side effects, contamination, and interactions with other medications.Remember that even natural or over-the-counter supplements can contain banned or restricted substances.
Use the Supplement Decision Guide to help you make informed choices about what is safe to take.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)
A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) permits athletes to use medication containing a banned or restricted substance when it is medically necessary, without violating the rules. Athletes aged 18 or older who are competing in an IVF-sanctioned World Elite Competition (Sprint or Distance, including V1 events) and require medication listed as banned or restricted must complete an International Va'a Federation TUE.
Once completed, the form should be emailed to [email protected], if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact WAANZ.
IVF TUE InformationTesting
If you are competing in an International Va’a Federation Sanctioned World Elite competition (Sprint or Distance and includes V1 at both events), are 18years or older, you are in the pool of athletes that could be randomly tested at the competition. It can be nerve-wracking, especially if it is your first time. This may help you
You can also watch this quick Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQHIKBHX5s
Elite Selected Team
As part of the squad trialling for the elite selected team, you will be included in the athlete pool eligible for random drug testing by the Integrity Sport Commission at national Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ events. This eligibility remains in effect until the final team selection is announced.
If you are named in the final team, you will continue to be part of the drug testing pool overseen by the Integrity Sport Commission for the duration of your team membership, until a new squad is formed.
Contact
For WAANZ Clean Sport enquiries contact [email protected]
