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The primary purpose of the athletic program at the Goshen Central School District is to promote our students’ physical, mental, social, emotional and moral well-being. The district believes that participation in athletics contributes to a well-rounded education and gives students experiences that help them succeed outside of school.

C.J. Hooker Middle School offers a variety of interscholastic athletic opportunities throughout the school year, open to all students in 7th and 8th grade. Modified sports practices typically run from 3:00-5:00ish, Monday through Friday. From 2:30 until 3:00, students should stay with a teacher or in a supervised area. At the conclusion of practice, parents may pick up athletes or they may take the 5:00 PM late bus. In order to participate in a modified sport, athletes must have a current physical and register with ArbiterSports (formally FamilyId).

INFORMATION FOR 2026 FALL MODIFIED SPORTS CAN BE FOUND HERE!

The new regulations are approximately 30 pages in length. We are currently in a 60-day comment period for New Yorkers to let the Commissioner, and the Board of Regents, know their thoughts and concerns about how the proposed changes may impact the future of students participating in Interscholastic Athletics.

The 60-day comment period for proposed changes will close in July. Your comments must be sent to REGCOMMENTS@nysed.gov.

The following is a comparison of the current regulations versus the proposed changes:

Please note that the high school track and athletic facilities are reserved for student use after the end of the school day. During the week, Goshen student-athletes are using the track and athletic facilities to participate in off-season conditioning. Community use of the track is not permitted during these times.

For questions, please contact the Athletics office.

On May 5, 2022, the New York State Board of Regents adopted an amendment and additional section to the emergency legislation known as the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, effective on July 1, 2022.

This legislation directs the commissioners of health and education to establish rules and regulations for the monitoring and treatment of students who show signs or symptoms of potentially fatal cardiac problems.

The goal of the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act is to promote safe interscholastic athletics participation and to prevent incidents of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in student athletes. The law requires districts to provide information to parents/guardians of student athletes prior to the student’s participation in any interscholastic athletics. The law also requires teachers who coach extra-class athletic activity and coaches to hold a valid certificate of completion of a first aid knowledge and skills course offered by a nationally recognized organization.

Please note that sudden cardiac arrest in children and youth is rare. The incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) on the playing field is 0.61 in 100,000.1

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is an emergency that happens when the heart suddenly stops working. SCA can cause death if not treated immediately, and even with treatment death may occur. Immediate treatment is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). All public schools must have a staff member trained in the use of CPR and AED in school and at all school athletic events.

Both your family health history and your child’s personal history must be told to healthcare providers to help them know if your child is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Ask your child if they are having any of the symptoms listed below and tell a healthcare provider. Know your family history and tell a healthcare provider of any risk factors listed below.

The signs or symptoms are:

• Fainting or seizure, especially during or right after exercise or with excitement or startled
• Racing heart, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or extreme fatigue with exercise
• Chest pain or discomfort with exercise
• Excessive shortness of breath during exercise
• Excessive, unexpected fatigue during or after exercise

Student’s Personal Risk Factors are:

• Use of diet pills, performance-enhancing supplements, energy drinks, or drugs such as cocaine, inhalants, or “recreational” drugs.
• Elevated blood pressure or cholesterol
• History of health care provider ordered test(s) for heart related issues

Student’s Family History Risk Factors are:

• Family history of known heart abnormalities or sudden death before 50 years of age
• Family members with unexplained fainting, seizures, drowning, near drowning or car accidents before 50 years of age
• Structural heart abnormality, repaired or unrepaired
• Any relative diagnosed with the following conditions:
  • Enlarged Heart/ Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy/Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart rhythm problems, long or short QT interval
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Marfan Syndrome- aortic rupture
  • Heart attack at 50 years or younger
  • Pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)

SCA in students at risk can be triggered by athletic activities. To decrease any chance of SCA in a student, the  Interval Health History for Athletics must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before each sports season unless a physical examination has been conducted within 30 days before the start of the season. This form has questions to help identify changes since the last physical examination or health history was completed. School personnel may require a student with health or history changes to see a healthcare provider before participating in athletics.

Finally, the law requires any student who has signs and symptoms of pending SCA be removed from athletic activity until seen by a physician. The physician must provide written clearance to the school for the student to be able to return to athletics.