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

Figure Skater

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:

Sun, Dec 103:30pm - 4:20pm / USA Rink4:30pm - 5:20pm / USA Rink
Mon, Dec 118:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1980 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1980 Rink
Tues, Dec 128:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm/ 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / USA Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / USA Rink
Wed, Dec 138:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1980 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / 1980 Rink
Thurs, Dec 148:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1980 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / 1980 Rink
Mon, Dec 188:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1980 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / 1980 Rink
Tues, Dec 198:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / USA Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / USA Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / USA Rink
Wed, Dec 208:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1980 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / 1980 Rink
Thurs, Dec 218:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink3:00pm - 3:50pm / 1932 Rink4:00pm - 4:50pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 5:50pm / 1932 Rink
Fri, Dec 228:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Dec 2310:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Sun, Dec 2410:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Tues, Dec 268:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Wed, Dec 278:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Thurs, Dec 288:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Fri, Dec 298:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Dec 308:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Sun, Dec 318:00am - 8:50am / 1932 Rink9:00am - 9:50am / 1932 Rink10:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink
Mon, Jan 110:00am - 10:50am / 1932 Rink11:00am - 11:50am / 1932 Rink12:00pm - 12:50pm / 1932 Rink

APPROVED COACHES:

COACHEMAILPHONEABOUT
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 Schedule

Fri, Dec 8LAKE PLACID HOLIDAY STROLL5:00pm - 6:00pm / 1932 RinkNo Admission Charge, $10 Dollar Rentals
Fri, Dec 222:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Dec 232:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sun, Dec 242:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink
Dec 262:00pm - 3:30pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1980 Rink
Wed, Dec 272:00pm - 3:30pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1980 Rink
Thu, Dec 282:00pm - 3:30pm / USA Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / USA Rink
Fri, Dec 292:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Dec 302:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sun, Dec 312:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Mon, Jan 12:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Fri, Feb 162:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Feb 172:00pm - 3:30pm / USA Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / USA Rink
Sun, Feb 182:00pm - 3:30pm / 1932 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1932 Rink
Mon, Feb 192:00pm - 3:30pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1980 Rink
Tue, Feb 202:00pm - 3:30pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1980 Rink
Wed, Feb 212:00pm - 3:30pm / 1980 Rink5:00pm - 6:30pm / 1980 Rink

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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.

Indoor Public Skating:Age:Price:
General Admission:Adult$15
Teen/Junior/Child over 7/Seniors 65+/Military$12
Ages 6 & UnderFree
Skate Rental:All Ages$10
Skate Assisters:All Ages (while available)$5

Outdoor Public Skating

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

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:

Holiday Oval Public Skating Schedule:

Outdoor Public Skating
Weekly Outlook:
Rink:Time:Time:
Weekend of Dec 8th, 2023James C. Sheffield Speed Skating OvalNo Special Events Planned. Schedule is as follows below.

Regular Oval Public Skating Schedule:

Outdoor Public Skating
Regular Non-Holiday Schedule:
Rink:Time:Time:Time:
Monday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval7 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval7 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval7 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval11 am - 12:30 pm1:30 pm - 3 pm7 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval11 am - 12:30 pm1:30 pm - 3 pm7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Please note: Schedule is weather dependent and may be subject to change.
Outdoor Public Skating:Age:Price:
Adults Ages 20-64$15
Teen, Junior, Senior (65+), Military IDAll Other Ages$12
Children Ages 6 and UnderFree
Rentals
Skate RentalsAll Ages$10
Skate AssistersAll Ages$5
Gear Rental (Helmet, Elbow Pads, Knee Pads)All Ages$5
Season Passes
Oval Season Pass (Public Sessions Only):Ages 7 & Up$50

Speed Skating Sessions

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:

Holiday Oval Speed Skating Skating Schedule:

Speed Skating
Weekly Schedule:
Rink:Time:Time:
Weekend of Dec 8th, 2023James C. Sheffield Speed Skating OvalNo Special Events Planned. Schedule is as follows below.

Regular Oval Speed Skating Skating Schedule:

Speed Skating
Regular Non-Holiday Schedule:
Rink:Time:Time:
Monday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval4 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday:CLOSED
Wednesday:CLOSED
Thursday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval4 pm - 6 pm
Friday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval4 pm - 6 pm
Saturday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval8:30 am - 10:30 am4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday:James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval8:30 am - 10:30 am4 pm - 6 pm
Please note: Schedule is weather dependent and may be subject to change.
Speed Skating Sessions:Age:Price:
General Admission:Adult$15
Teen/Junior/Child over 7/Seniors 65+/Military$12
Ages 6 & UnderFree
Oval Speed Skating Season Pass (includes Public Skating Access):All Ages$150

Stick N' Puck Sessions

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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:

NO SESSIONS AVAILABLE

Fri, Dec 227:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Dec 237:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Tue, Dec 267:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Wed, Dec 277:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Thu, Dec 287:30pm - 9:30pm / USA Rink
Sun, Dec 317:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Mon, Jan 17:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Fri, Feb 167:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sat, Feb 177:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Sun, Feb 187:30pm - 9:30pm / 1932 Rink
Mon, Feb 197:30pm - 9:30pm / 1980 Rink
Tue, Feb 207:30pm - 9:30pm / 1980 Rink
Wed, Feb 217:30pm - 9:30pm / 1980 Rink
Stick N' Puck Sessions:Age:Price:
90-Min Session:All Ages$20
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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