Hendrick Hudson to host Empire State Ride overnight; athletic placement rules to change July 29
July 23, 2026 | HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
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At its July 20, 2026, meeting, district staff announced the Hendrick Hudson Central School District will serve as an overnight host for the Empire State Ride on July 26–27, with camping on the Lower FGL Field and the high school cafeteria used for meals.
"The Empire State Ride is a multi day 500 plus mile cycling journey from New York City to Niagara Falls that raises funds for life saving cancer research at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo," Mike said, describing arrangements by the ride organizers and the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation to provide security and coordinate with district facilities staff.
District officials said safety and facilities protocols are in place and that community members can expect increased activity on campus during the two-day window. Organizers will use district fields and the cafeteria as staging and rest areas; the district thanked its facilities, grounds and security teams for planning and coordination.
Also in his update, Mike briefed the board on amendments from the New York State Board of Regents affecting the athletic placement process that take effect July 29, 2026. He said the most significant revision is the elimination of Tanner maturity measures from medical clearance and a corresponding shift toward assessing a student's overall physical readiness through demonstrated skills, fitness and clinical judgment by health care providers.
"Rather than relying on physiological maturity, health care providers will now assess a student's overall physical readiness for participation," Mike said, adding that the district will need to review and revise local policy language to remove references to Tanner metrics and reflect the new approach. He said Athletic Director Morkey has met with the district medical director and will communicate details to families and coaches in the near future.
The board had no follow-up questions recorded at the meeting about either the Empire State Ride hosting or the athletic placement updates.
"The Empire State Ride is a multi day 500 plus mile cycling journey from New York City to Niagara Falls that raises funds for life saving cancer research at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo," Mike said, describing arrangements by the ride organizers and the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation to provide security and coordinate with district facilities staff.
District officials said safety and facilities protocols are in place and that community members can expect increased activity on campus during the two-day window. Organizers will use district fields and the cafeteria as staging and rest areas; the district thanked its facilities, grounds and security teams for planning and coordination.
Also in his update, Mike briefed the board on amendments from the New York State Board of Regents affecting the athletic placement process that take effect July 29, 2026. He said the most significant revision is the elimination of Tanner maturity measures from medical clearance and a corresponding shift toward assessing a student's overall physical readiness through demonstrated skills, fitness and clinical judgment by health care providers.
"Rather than relying on physiological maturity, health care providers will now assess a student's overall physical readiness for participation," Mike said, adding that the district will need to review and revise local policy language to remove references to Tanner metrics and reflect the new approach. He said Athletic Director Morkey has met with the district medical director and will communicate details to families and coaches in the near future.
The board had no follow-up questions recorded at the meeting about either the Empire State Ride hosting or the athletic placement updates.
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