DRUG TESTING

Drug Testing may be conducted at ANY NZPF sanctioned contests. This includes all contests held by Provincial Associations for financial lifters, who MUST ALL be registered with the NZPF and all athletes/lifters that are registered to NZPF and compete in NZPF sanction events are subject to both in competition and out of competition testing​​​​​​​. Please note that any positive tests will result in a ban, determined by Drug Free NZ, depending on the severity and ranging from 3 months, two years or possibly life. Also should any competitor test positive in an international competition that person is liable for a fine from the IPF (currently it is approximately 1000 euro).

Cannabis is a banned substance, even if used recreationally therefore if you are competing we recommend you avoid using it.

For information on banned substances visit Drugfree Sport NZ   Click here