LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN NSAA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title:

Dual Sport Participation

Author:Tom Brinkman
School:Cedar Bluffs
NSAA District:2
 
Proposal for:Constitution & Bylaws
 
Classes Affected:Class C
Class D
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 increase costs to the school
WILL NOT increase costs to the NSAA
WILL 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:The division of sports seasons shall be as follows: No school shall register more than one varsity team per sport. STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN A TEAM SPORT AND AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT OR TWO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS IN THE SAME SEASON (INDIVIDUAL & TEAM SPORTS NOTED BELOW). THE DECISION TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO SPORTS IN THE SAME SEASON WOULD BE DETERMINED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION WITH CONSIDERATION TO THE SCHOOL'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE BOTH OPPORTUNITIES.

DEFINITION OF INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM SPORT-A SPORT IS CONSIDERED AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT IF A SINGLE PERSON CAN COMPETE IN THE SPORT AND STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSTSEASON. A SPORT IS CONSIDERED A TEAM SPORT IF THE SCHOOL IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS TO COMPETE.

INDIVIDUAL: B/G GOLF B/G TENNIS B/G CROSS COUNTRY UNIFIED BOWLING B/G WRESTLING B/G SWIMMING B/G BOWLING B/G TRACK & FIELD UNIFIED TRACK & FIELD TEAM: SOFTBALL FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL B/G BASKETBALL BASEBALL B/G SOCCER
Rationale:In smaller schools, numbers are dwindling for participation in NSAA sports. This would allow schools to help keep numbers up and be able to participate. It gives more opportunities for students to compete and participate. Since it is up to the school, they can determine if they have the resources to provide this opportunity or if they need time to get things put in place to be able to have things work smoothly.
Pros:More opportunities for student-athletes. Higher competition level. Could prevent teams from cancelling seasons. School's decision to allow this
Cons:Creativity in scheduling practices and competitions.