Drug Free
Position Statement
BikeNZ and its Member Organisations condemn the use of prohibited substances as being contrary to the ethics of cycling and potentially harmful to the health of participants and competitors. We seek to protect the health and welfare of our athletes, to ensure they are able to compete in fair and equitable cycling events and recognise that doping is contrary to the spirit of cycling.
All members of BikeNZ are required to comply with the Sports Anti-Doping Rules published by Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ). Please click hereto view the rules.
Anti-doping Organisations
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes and maintains the Prohibited List which is an International Standard identifying substances and methods prohibited in-competition, out-of-competition and in particular sports 2013 Prohibited List .
The WADA Code is the fundamental and universal document upon which the World Anti-Doping Programme in sport is based; it provides the harmonised framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport organisations and among public authorities.For more information on the WADA Code please click here.
DFSNZ is the National Anti-Doping Organisation in New Zealand. More information on their role is available at www.drugfreesport.org.nz
What if I'm taking medications?
There have been some changes to the Drug Free rules which will come into effect on 1 January 2012. Please read the information below and if you have any questions please contact DFSNZ on 0800 DRUGFREE (378 437).
Questions and Answers on the 2013 Prohibited List
Pseudoephedrine is banned In Competition as of 1 January 2010.
All prohibited substances including asthma medications including Bambutamol and Terbutaline will need to apply for a TUE. These still need to be applied for in advance if you are racing at the Track and Road Nationals level or are on our NTP/RTP or attending a UCI event i.e. World Championships.
Please note asthma inhalers containing (e)formoterol (medications such as Oxis) has been removed from TUE requirements as of 1 January 2012 (however there are thresholds in place for misuse - but if using as medically prescribed by a sports doctor it is extremely unlikely that you would go above the threshold set by WADA. Please contact Drug Free Sport NZ if you have any issues or questions about this threshold. You still need to declare it on your doping Control form if you are tested.
Medications that previously required a Declaration of Use (i.e. kenacort injections into the joints and preventative asthma medications like flixotide, salbutamol and salmeterol) just need the medication to be listed on the Doping Control Form and that is all so no prior paperwork is needed to be completed anymore.
If you are sick and see a doctor please let him/her know you are an athlete that is likely to be drug tested so they can check if there are other medications they can prescribe or if you have to have one that is on the banned list they can fill in their section on the TUE application form.They can do this by checking their MIMS quick reference guide for the status of your prescribed medication.
If you are on medication that requires a TUE there are different requirements depending on what level rider you are. Please read through the information below and if you have any questions please contact DFSNZ 0800 DRUGFREE (378 437).
International Federation RTP athletes (Riders on UCI Registered Testing Pool)
Approval in advance
You need to apply in advance or upon treatment (in emergency situations and the like) with a TUE required medication direct to the UCI for approval on UCI TUE paperwork (and c.c. DFSNZ and Hughie Castle hughie.castle@bikenz.org.nz) into the application so that they can follow up if required).
All medications should be stated on the Doping Control Form when tested.
DFSNZ RTP and NTP athletes (Riders on DFSNZ testing pool)
Approval in advance
You need to apply to DFSNZ for approval in advance for all medications requiring a TUE on DFSNZ paperwork (and c.c. Hughie into the application).
If you are competing in a world championships or UCI listed International event (as per the UCI calendar of events on a yearly basis) let DFSNZ know and they will ensure the TUE is forwarded on to the UCI in advance of this competition.
All medications need to be stated on the Doping Control Form at the time of testing.
Riders competing at a listed International Event (who do not fit into either of the above 2 categories) or National Level Event (currently - National Track Championships, National Road Championships).
You are required to obtain a TUE in advance for any prohibited substances (e.g. ADHD medication, beta 2 agonists that contain terbutaline (Bricanyl) ) and this should be sent through to DFSNZ for approval.
All other beta 2 agonists (Salmeterol (serevent) Salbutamol (ventolin, respigen) and (e)formoterol such as oxis) are to be declared on the doping control form.
All medications need to be stated on the Doping Control Form at the time of testing.
Other Riders (who dont fit in the above categories)
You can apply retroactively for a TUE for prohibited substances.
However you need to provide sufficient evidence that this medication was required and administered and prescribed by a medical practitioner.You must have sufficient documentation to show that it is necessary treatment and no other permitted alternative medication is available.
All medications need to be stated on the Doping Control Form at the time of testing.
What happens in I'm in the registered testing pool?
If you are in the UCI and/or DFSNZ Registered Testing Pool (RTP), it is your responsibility to inform the relevant organisation of your whereabouts at all times.
DFSNZ
The current RTP list has been confirmed and DFSNZ has sent information to the riders concerned.
To update your whereabouts:
Online www.drugfreesport.org.nzand click on the whereabouts log in button in the quick links section for all changes
Phone 0800 DRUGFREE (378 437) for single day and/or emergency changes to your 60minute time slot
Text the word whereabouts to 4365 for single day and/or emergency changes to your 60 minute time slot
UCI
If you are on the UCI list they will send you the information.
Please click hereto find out more about the UCI Testing Registered Testing Pool.
Supplements
Before taking supplements please check the risk with DFSNZ before you use. While they cant guarantee any supplements they can offer advice about risk level.
I need help!
If you have any questions about any of the above please contact DFSNZ on 0800 DRUGFREE (378 437)
The contact at BikeNZ for anti doping matters is High Performance NZ Operations Manager, Hughie Castle.
Email: hughie.castle@bikenz.org.nzor Phone: 04 560 0320