Overview

Historic Sheets Of Ice Await

Ice skating is ingrained into the Olympic DNA of Lake Placid, and that legacy is accessible to the public at the Olympic Center.

With the historic James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval outdoors, along with three historic rinks – the 1932 Jack Shea Arena, the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, and the USA Rink – inside the Olympic Center itself, visitors can glide along the paths of past Olympians or watch world-class athletes compete.

Because we have both indoor and outdoor facilities, visitors can participate in our world-class Olympic skating experience year-round!

Figure Skating Sessions

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Figure Skating Sessions:Age:Price:
50-Min Session:All Ages$20

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The Olympic Center offers figure skating sessions for all ages to hone their skills. Instruction is not included in the session fee, although skaters may book a lesson with approved Lake Placid figure skating coaches listed below on this page. Every skater has different goals and aspirations, and we are dedicated to providing the best atmosphere for skaters, regardless of their skating ability.

Figure Skating Session Schedule:

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Session Schedule:		Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:
Mon, 7/24:7 AM / 19328 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 19322 PM / 1932
3 PM / 19324 PM / 1932
Tue, 7/25:7 AM / 19328 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 19322 PM / 1932
3 PM / 19324 PM / 1932
Wed, 7/26:7 AM / 19328 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 19322 PM / 1932
3 PM / 19324 PM / 1932
Thu, 7/27:7 AM / 19328 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 19322 PM / 1932
3 PM / 19324 PM / 1932
Fri, 7/28:7 AM / 19328 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 19322 PM / 1932
3 PM / 19324 PM / 1932
Sat, 7/29:9 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 1932
Sun, 7/30:9 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19321 PM / 1932
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Session Schedule:		Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:Time / Rink:
Fri, Sept 228 AM / USA9 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3 PM / USA4 PM / USA5 PM / USA
Sat, Sept 2310 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA
Sun, Sept 249 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA
Mon, Sept 258 AM / USA9 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3 PM / USA4 PM / USA5 PM / 1980
Tues, Sept 268 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA5:15 PM / USA6:15 PM / USA
Wed, Sept 278 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / USA
Thurs, Sept 288 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA5 PM / USA6 PM / USA
Fri, Sept 298 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3 PM / USA4 PM / USA5 PM / USA
Sat, Sept 3010 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA
Sun, Oct 18 AM / USA9 AM / USA
Mon, Oct 28 AM / USA9 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / USA3:30 PM / USA6 PM / USA
Tues, Oct 38 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / USA6 PM / USA
Wed, Oct 48 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / USA
Thurs, Oct 58 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / USA5 PM / USA
Fri, Oct 68 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA4 PM / USA5 PM / USA6 PM / USA
Sat, Oct 710 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA1 PM / USA2 PM / USA3 PM / USA
Sun, Oct 89 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA
Mon, Oct 98 AM / USA9 AM / USA10 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3 PM / 19804 PM / 19805 PM / 1980
Tues, Oct 108 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3 PM / 19804 PM / 19805 PM / 1980
Wed, Oct 118 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / 1980
Thurs, Oct 128 AM / USA9 AM / USA12 PM / USA2:30 PM / 19805 PM / USA
Fri, Oct 138 AM / USA9 AM / USA5 PM / USA
Sat, Oct 141 PM / 19322 PM / 19323 PM / 1932
Sun, Oct 1510 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 1932
Mon, Oct 168 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19323 PM / USA4 PM / USA
Tues, Oct 178 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1932
Wed, Oct 188 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1932
Thurs, Oct 198 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 19325 PM / 1932
Fri, Oct 208 AM / USA9 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA3PM / USA4 PM / USA5 PM / USA
Sat, Oct 2110 AM / USA11 AM / USA12 PM / USA
Sun, Oct 2212 PM / USA1 PM / USA2 PM / USA
Mon, Oct 238 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1980 3:30 PM / 19805:45 PM / 1980
Tues, Oct 248 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1980
Wed, Oct 258 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1980 5 PM / 1980
Thurs, Oct 268 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 19325 PM / 1932
Fri, Oct 277 AM / 1932
Mon, Oct 308 AM / 19329 AM / 193210 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19323 PM / USA 4 PM / USA5:45 PM / 1980
Tues, Oct 318 AM / 19329 AM / 193211 AM / 193212 PM / 19322:30 PM / 1980

APPROVED COACHES:

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Karen Courtland Kelly[email protected]518-523-8706Olympic & World Competitor, Master Rated coach for beginners through adults
Marc Fenczak[email protected]973-919-61433-time National Dance competitor | Teaches all levels of dance, moves, power skating and stroking technique
Angela Gavin[email protected]Teaches all levels of free skating, dance and moves in the field
Amanda Jones[email protected]Teaches all levels of free skating and moves in the field
Katrina Kroha[email protected]518-534-9186US Figure Skating gold medalist | Teaches all levels of free skating, dance and moves in the field
Jeff LaBrake[email protected]786-417-6155US National Bronze Medalist | US Figure Skating double gold medalist in freestyle & pairs; silver medalist in ice dance | International ice show performer for 30 years, teaches all levels from beginner to competitive and all ages from children to adult in freestyle, moves in the field, ice dance, pairs and choreography
Robin Miller[email protected]518-570-5222Over 30 years coaching skaters of all ages and abilities | Emphasis on free skating and moves in the field
Kami Netri[email protected]914-417-7964USFSA double gold medalist | Coaches all levels of freestyle, moves in the field, choreography & figures
Brooke O’Neil[email protected]Teaches all levels of free skating and moves in the field
Amy Payton[email protected]518-524-6390US Figure Skating gold medalist | Coaches all ages and levels of skating recreational to competitive
Tracy Prussack Nicola[email protected]650-766-6288National & International Coach| Author: Skate Your Personal Best | Coaching all levels in singles & pairs | Specializing in skating skills, spins & jump technique
Mimi Wacholder[email protected]518-637-1482National & International Competitor and Coach | Specializes in choreography, moves in the field, dance and free skating
Paul Wylie[email protected]Olympic Silver Medalist | US Figure Skating Hall of Fame | Lake Placid, Year- Round Resident | Available by appointment | Works with all levels of skaters in free skating, moves, choreography | Competed internationally in Pairs | Has coached all over the country, taking skaters to Nationals and mentoring Olympians | Taught seminars and clinics to skaters of all ages and abilities | BA and MBA from Harvard University | PSA Master Rated coach

All coaches are independent contractors. Please contact them directly to arrange lessons. Coaches who would like to teach at the Olympic Center can e-mail [email protected] for more information

Indoor Public Skating

Indoor Public Skating in the 1932 Jack Shea Arena

Ice skating is ingrained into the Olympic DNA of Lake Placid, and that legacy is accessible to the public at the Olympic Center. With the speed skating rink outdoors and two historic rinks—the 1932 Jack Shea Arena and the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena—inside the Olympic Center itself, visitors can glide along the paths of past Olympians or watch world-class athletes compete.

Because we have both indoor and outdoor facilities, visitors can participate in our world-class Olympic skating experience year-round!

Indoor Public Skating:Age:Price:
Fri / Sat / Holiday:Ages 7 & Up$12
Sun - Thurs (Non-Holiday):Ages 7 & Up$12
Year Round:Ages 6 & UnderFree
Skate Rental:All Ages$10

Indoor Skating Schedule:

Indoor Public Skating Schedule:Rink:Time:

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We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to the session start time.

All public skating sessions do have capacity limits and may sell out.

Outdoor Public Skating

Outdoor Public Skating on the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval

Outdoor Public Skating:Age:Price:
Fri / Sat / Holiday:Ages 7 & Up$20
Sun - Thurs (Non-Holiday):Ages 7 & Up$12
All Season:Ages 6 & UnderFree
Oval Season Pass (Public Sessions Only):Ages 7 & Up$50
Skate Rental:All Ages$10

Please Note: Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Olympic Center Box Office or at the Oval 30-min prior to session start time.

Welcome to the completely renovated James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval!

Here we offer outdoor public skating sessions where you can skate circles around your friends and family on the same ice where Eric Heiden won an astounding five Olympic gold medals in 1980! The Speed Skating Oval is one of the few outdoor rinks of its kind left in the country and it sits in the heart of Lake Placid, adjacent to the Olympic Center. The facility just underwent a major revitalization, including updates to the refrigeration system, which will enable a longer and more consistent skating season.

Schedule:

The Oval is now closed for the 2022-23 Ice Skating Season

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Please note: Schedule is weather dependent and may be subject to change.

Speed Skating Sessions

Speed Skating Sessions:Age:Price:
Fri / Sat / Holiday:Ages 7 & Up$20
Sun - Thurs (Non-Holiday):Ages 7 & Up$12
Year Round:Ages 6 & UnderFree
Oval Season Pass (Speed + Public):All Ages$150

Please Note: Season Passes may be purchased online in advance, Holiday Session Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Olympic Center Box Office or at the Oval 30-min prior to session start time, and Non-Holiday Session Tickets are sold at the Oval 30-min prior to session start time.

Welcome to the completely renovated James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval!

Here you can skate circles around your friends and family on the same ice where Eric Heiden won an astounding five Olympic gold medals in 1980! The Speed Skating Oval is one of the few outdoor rinks of its kind left in the country and it sits in the heart of Lake Placid, adjacent to the Olympic Center. The facility just underwent a major revitalization, including updates to the refrigeration system, which will enable a longer and more consistent skating season.

Schedule:

The Oval is now closed for the 2022-23 Ice Skating Season

Please note: Schedule is weather dependent and may be subject to change.

Stick N' Puck Sessions

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Stick N' Puck Sessions:Age:Price:
90-Min Session:All Ages$20

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Stick N’ Puck sessions take place on the ice of the Olympic Center’s historic and newly renovated 1932 Jack Shea Arena.

This activity provides individuals the opportunity to enhance their skills in a non-contact/non-competitive environment, and is limited to 30 skaters per each hour and a half long session. These sessions are for individual sale only, and will not be sold to a team or as a group. No multi-participant passing is allowed; individual skill development only please. Coaching/organized practice drills will not be allowed or provided during these sessions.

Participants must bring their own helmet, stick, skates and puck.

Stick N’ Puck Schedule:

Stick N' Puck Schedule:Rink:Time:

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Required Equipment
  • Skates
  • Hockey helmet
  • Hockey gloves
  • Hockey stick (& puck)
  • Additional pads (optional).

Please note there is no equipment sharing allowed.

Rules
  • Rink access via designated entrance and exit area only.
  • Maximum (1) spectator per skater allowed in the designated area of the stands.
  • Only designated locker rooms are available for use.
  • The dedicated individual participant area must be used for lacing up skates.
  • Water bottles are not allowed
  • No spitting or fluid dispersion allowed.
  • Failure to obey rules will result in immediate removal from Olympic Center