Taekwondo New Zealand Polices and documents
Taekwondo New Zealand will periodically review and update or add polices as required.
To read and review the policy document please click here (version 5 - updated 31st March 2025)
Policies detailed in this document include:
TNZ Disputes Resolution Policy
TNZ Code of Conduct
TNZ Safeguarding Policy (Personal and Social Safety)
TNZ Police Vetting Policy
TNZ Health and Safety Policy
TNZ Head Injury/Concussion Policy
TNZ Policy on Complying with Government Directives for Covid-19 and Any Other Pandemic/Serious Health Situation
TNZ Camps - Health and Safety Risk Assessment
TNZ Attending and Away Domestic Policy
TNZ Privacy Policy
TNZ Social Media Policy
TNZ Equipment Use Policy
TNZ National Team Selection Policy
TNZ Kukkiwon NZ Office Policy
TNZ Conflicts of Interest Policy
TNZ Board Organisational Policy
Club Membership of TNZ Policy
Taekwondo New Zealand Constitution
To view and download the current TNZ Constitution please click here (updated May 2024)
Please view this video (Club Membership update) to explain the 2024 updates to the TNZ Constitution
World Taekwondo Policies
In addition to the policies stated above Taekwondo New Zealand has resolved to also adopt the following policies by World Taekwondo.
WT Safeguarding Policy (As at December 5, 2019)
Everyone has the right to participate in taekwondo in a safe and inclusive environment. World Taekwondo (WT) is committed to develop and maintain a safe sport environment where all the people who are participating in taekwondo programs and activities can compete and work in an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment and abuse…… Read here
World Taekwondo Code of Ethics - (as At December 5, 2019)
World Taekwondo (“WT”) and its core Stakeholders (including Continental Unions, Member National Associations, Organizing Committees, and their officers and representatives) bear a special responsibility to safeguard the integrity and reputation of taekwondo worldwide and to propagate the sport together with the traditional taekwondo tenets and spirit reflecting, among other things, self-discipline, self-respect, and respect of others……Read here
Event Selection Documents
TNZ Athlete Selection Document for Oceania Olympic Qualifiers Event (Click here)
TNZ Selector Document for Oceania Olympic Qualifiers - Selection Panel (Click here)
Anti-doping and Taekwondo NZ
Committed to clean sport
Taekwondo New Zealand (TNZ) is committed to clean 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 competitor succeeds. Clean athletes follow the anti-doping rules, know the health risks of doping, and understand the importance of testing to deter and detect doping and to protect clean athletes.
Information regarding World Taekwondo and it’s anti-doping polices can be found here World Taekwondo About Anti-Doping/Clean sport
The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui (Previously known as Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ))
The Sport Integrity Commission is the organisation responsible for keeping New Zealand sport free from doping. TNZ works in partnership with The Sport Integrity Commission to support athletes to compete clean.
The best introduction to clean sport for athletes and support teams comes from The Sport Integrity Commission’s Level 1 course.
You can find extensive anti-doping information, resources and support on the The Sport Integrity Commission website.
https://sportintegrity.nz/integrity/anti-doping
Sports Anti-Doping Rules and rule violations
The Sports Anti-Doping Rules apply to all TNZ members: athletes, coaches, support teams and administrators. There are 11 ways to break the rules – the rule violations. Committing any of the rule violations could potentially leave you with a ban from all sport. With so much at stake, it’s important to know what they are so you can avoid them.
Read the rule violations at sports-anti-doping-rules
Rules video embed link: See here
Prohibited substances
Some substances and methods of administering those substances are prohibited in sport. These are listed in the WADA Prohibited List, which is updated every year. The Sport Integrity Commission offer handy resources to help you navigate common substances.
Read the Prohibited List and useful resources.
Medications
Even common medications can contain prohibited substances. Checking each medication before taking it helps athletes to avoid an anti-doping rule violation. You can search for medications on Global DRO to find out if it’s banned in sport. You can also contact The Sport Integrity Commission directly if you’re not sure.
Find out how to check medications.
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
Athletes who need to take a prohibited substance on medical advice must have a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to stay within the Sports Anti-Doping Rules. Certain high-level athletes must apply for a TUE before they take any prohibited substances; other athletes may only need a retroactive TUE.
Supplements
Supplements pose a threat to clean Kiwi athletes. Athletes have been banned from sport for unknowingly consuming a contaminated supplement – we don’t want the same to happen to you.
The Sport Integrity Commission do not approve ANY supplement and advises athletes to avoid taking them. Instead, they suggest using a food-first approach to get the nutrients you need in a healthy and safe way.
Testing
Testing involves the collection of a sample at doping control and the analysis of that sample by a laboratory. As an athlete, you should expect – and be prepared – to be tested. It may happen in- or out-of-competition. You may be asked to supply a urine sample, blood sample or both.
Understand the testing process.
Whereabouts
Any athlete can be tested out-of-competition at any time and without advance notice. The Whereabouts programme is used worldwide to make sure athletes can be located for testing. Athletes must update their Whereabouts quarterly to protect the integrity of sport and to stay within the Sports Anti-Doping Rules.
Get help with Whereabouts.
Speak Out
Anyone who has concerns about possible doping in sport can share what they know with DFSNZ in confidence on 0800 DRUGFREE (378 437) or via their website.
Get in touch
You can contact The Sport Integrity Commission at any time for clean sport support, information, education or resources on the following details:
Phone: 0800 378 437 (NZ Only) or +64 9 582 0388 (International)
Email: info@sportintegrity.nz
Website: sportintegrity.nz
Your TNZ contact for anti-doping matters
Email: comms@newzealandtaekwondo.co.nz
