National & Club Information

NZCA partners with the Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui—to protect athletes' health, the integrity of our sport, and the spirit of clean competition.

Get educated

We’re committed to educating our athletes each year. Below are details on our upcoming Anti-Doping Education webinar, which the Sports Integrity Commission will host. 

• 2025 dates to be advised.
• Please contact NZCA Secretary to register; ​nzca.secretary@curling.org.nz

Know how the rules apply to you

Anti-doping rules apply to all NZC athletes, coaches and support personnel. You must know how to avoid breaking the rules to avoid an anti-doping sanction. Read the rule violations on the Sport Integrity Commission website.

Check your medications

Many substances are banned in sport, from recreational drugs to ingredients in common medications – including medications for asthma, ADHA, and pain relief (e.g. steroid injections). Curling athletes must check every medication before taking it to see if it’s banned in sport. 

Know your TUE status

If your medication is banned in sport, you may need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). Athletes competing nationally may only need to apply retroactively; athletes competing in international competitions must apply in advance. For advice, contact tue@sportintegrity.nz.

Prepare to be tested

Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui could be present at any National Curling Championship or International Training Camp, so please be prepared. The best preparation methods are attending our annual education webinar or completing an Anti-Doping e-learning course. You can also read Sport Integrity Commission information on the testing process.

Be aware of what you’re taking

Too many aspiring athletes have been inadvertently caught out by commercially available supplements, over-the-counter remedies, or medication prescribed by their doctor. Ignorance is NOT an excuse. Check WCF's Anti-Doping pages and Sport Integrity Commission  Te Kahu Raunui for what you can take, what you can't, and what you can get an exemption to use.

Batch Tested Supplements

If you still require supplements, it is recommended that you only use 'batch-tested supplements'. Use the Informed-Sport website to check if your supplement is batch-tested.

Contact

You can contact the Sport Integrity Commission - Te Kahu Raunui anytime for clean sport support, information, education or resources. Phone 0800 378 437, email info@sportintegrity.nz or explore their website at Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui

There's a restriction on the brush and pads you can use at international tournaments, and they are regularly updated.

See the WC section on brushes and sweeping for the current state of play.

These same rules apply to NZ Championships. WC brush regulations do not apply to local, club, or school leagues unless the organisers of those leagues or events determine otherwise. However, skilled players in those competitions are urged to consider the Spirit of Curling when using other non-approved sweeping devices that may give them an unfair advantage.

Click here to open World Curling Rules and Regulations page.

You'll also find technical manuals, competition policy and procedures, and more, in addition to the current rules.