LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN NSAA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title:

Dual Participation

Author:Suzanne Sjuts
School:Bancroft-Rosalie
NSAA District:3
 
Proposal for:Constitution & Bylaws
 
Classes Affected:All
Activities Affected:Baseball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Bowling
Girls Bowling
Boys Cross-Country
Girls Cross-Country
Football
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Boys Tennis
Girls Tennis
Boys Track
Girls Track
Unified Sports
Volleyball
Boys Wrestling
Girls Wrestling
This proposal:WILL NOT increase costs to the school
WILL NOT increase costs to the NSAA
WILL NOT increase travel for participating schools
WILL decrease a student's or coach's instruction time
Implementation date:2024-08-01
Sections affected in Constitution & Bylaws:Page
42
Article
3
Section
3.1.1.2
Summary:Eliminate the language restricting students from simultaneously participating in two sports during a sports season.
Rationale:Provide opportunities for students. They cannot control in what season the sports they enjoy are offered. Dual participation is allowed under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), which sets the rules and regulations for high school sports.

All neighboring states but Missouri allow dual participation.
Pros:Local Control- Allows for school boards, administrators, coaches, and families to make athletic participation decisions for their students. Provides opportunities for students by eliminating sports participation restrictions on student athletes. The rationale given from other states is that restricting dual participation is not legally defensible.
Cons:Would require school policies for schools that choose to allow dual participation.