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Dual Sport Athletes

Dual Sport Athletes are students who have chosen to participate in two Clinton sponsored sports in the same season.

Athletes at Clinton are allowed to participate in more than one sport during a particular season. (There are currently only two exceptions; Ice Hockey, and Indoor Track & Field.) If a student decides to participate in more than one sport at a time, a coach will not discourage this decision. Rather, the coaches involved will work together and coordinate to make the situation as smooth as possible.

  • Clinton students are allowed to be members of two teams within the same season provided that NYSPHSAA, Section I and the Center State Conference regulations, requirements and restrictions have been met.

  • Students should be aware that committing to more than one team is time consuming and also impacts other teammates, coaches and programs.

  • Students should also be aware that tryouts, practices and contests may conflict. Communication and planning ahead is very important.
  • A student/athlete may NOT be "penalized" for choosing this path but MUST be aware that different sports require different preparation and that practice time may impact playing time.

A potential Dual Sport Athlete must declare a Primary Sport and a Secondary Sport. The Student is responsible for notifying each coach, and the Athletic Office.

Coaches shall coordinate a plan that best suits the intentions of the student’s wishes considering all other factors that may be involved.

Should conflicts arise, refer to the following:

Clinton CSD Dual Sport Athlete

Athletes at Clinton are allowed to participate in more than one sport during a particular season. (There are currently a few exceptions; Ice Hockey, and Indoor Track & Field.) If a student decides to participate in more than one sport at a time, a coach will in no way discourage this decision. Rather, the coaches involved will work together to make this situation as smooth as possible. Realizing that there is potential for conflicts arising when an athlete is participating in two sports at the same time, the following general guidelines will be adhered to:

  • Dual sport Athletes will register for each sport separately and declare their Primary Sport through the registration process.
  • A contest will take precedence over a practice in the other sport.
  • If non-league contests are scheduled on the same day, the athlete will typically participate in the primary sport.
  • A league contest will typically take precedence over a non-league contest.
  • If league contests are scheduled on the same day, the athlete will typically participate in the primary sport.
  • Sectional contests will take precedence over non-league or league contests. In the event that two Sectional competitions are held on the same day, the primary sport will typically take precedence.
  • In the event that it would be possible for an athlete to participate in both sports on the same day, the athlete will not be allowed to drive to the second contest. Only an athlete's parent or guardian will be allowed to transport the athlete.
  • Coaches are not to discipline an athlete for a missed practice on a day that the athlete is competing in the alternate sport. (This is not to be confused with rewarding other team members who were present for practices / contests.)
  • On days that an athlete is not in competition, the athlete should attend practice in both sports. If only one sport can be practiced, it should typically be the primary sport. All required practice sessions shall be organized and planned for a reasonable length of time and shall include vigorous activity specific to the sport for the purpose of improving the physical condition of the players. Each of the required number of practices for an individual must include vigorous activity.
  • All eligibility rules will remain the same.
  • An athlete must begin practicing in each of the two sports at the beginning of each sport's season.
  • Concerns, questions, points of clarification, and disputes must be presented to the Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will work to provide a resolution / determination when necessary.
  • All aspects of the Athletic Handbook and Code will apply without modification.

Dual Sport Athletes have made a decision to take on additional responsibilities.