Skate At The
Olympic Center
- Overview
- Indoor Public Skating
- Outdoor Public Skating
- Figure Skating Sessions
- Stick N' Puck Sessions
- Speed Skating Sessions
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!
Indoor Public Skating
| Indoor Public Skating: | Age: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| Fri / Sat / Holiday: | Ages 7 & Up | $20 |
| Sun - Thurs (Non-Holiday): | Ages 7 & Up | $12 |
| Year Round: | Ages 6 & Under | Free |
| Skate Rental: | All Ages | $10 |
Indoor Skating Schedule:
| Indoor Public Skating Schedule: | Rink: | Time: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are no sessions scheduled at this time. | |||
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: | Age: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| Fri / Sat / Holiday: | Ages 7 & Up | $20 |
| Sun - Thurs (Non-Holiday): | Ages 7 & Up | $12 |
| All Season: | Ages 6 & Under | Free |
| 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
Please note: Schedule is weather dependent and may be subject to change.
Figure Skating Sessions
| Figure Skating Sessions: | Age: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| 50-Min Session: | All Ages | $20 |
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:
| Figure Skating Session Schedule: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: | Time / Rink: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 3/20: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Tue, 3/21: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Wed, 3/22 | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Thu, 3/23: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / 1932 | 4 PM / 1932 | 5 PM / 1932 |
| Mon, 4/3: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Tue, 4/4: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Wed, 4/5: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Thu, 4/6: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / 1932 | 4 PM / 1932 | 5 PM / 1932 |
| Fri, 4/7: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / 1932 | 4 PM / 1932 | 5 PM / 1932 |
| Sat, 4/8: | 10 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | |||||
| Mon, 4/10: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Tue, 4/11: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Wed, 4/12: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Thu, 4/13: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / 1932 | 4 PM / 1932 | 5 PM / 1932 |
| Fri, 4/14: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | |||||
| Sat, 4/15: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | ||||||
| Mon, 4/17: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Tue, 4/18: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Wed, 4/19: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Thu, 4/20: | 7 AM / USA | 8 AM / USA | 9 AM / USA | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Fri, 4/21: | 7 AM / USA | 8 AM / USA | 9 AM / USA | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Sat, 4/22: | 10 AM / USA | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | |||||
| Sun, 4/23: | 10 AM / USA | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | |||||
| Mon, 4/24: | 7 AM / USA | 8 AM / USA | 9 AM / USA | 11 AM / USA | 12 PM / USA | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Tue, 4/25: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Wed, 4/26: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / USA | 4 PM / USA | 5 PM / USA |
| Thu, 4/27: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | 3 PM / 1932 | 4 PM / 1932 | 5 PM / 1932 |
| Fri, 4/28: | 7 AM / 1932 | 8 AM / 1932 | 9 AM / 1932 | 10 AM / 1932 | 11 AM / 1932 | 12 PM / 1932 | ||
| Sat, 4/29: | 6:30 AM / 1932 | 7:30 AM / 1932 | ||||||
| Sun, 4/30: | 1:00 PM / 1932 | 2:00 PM / 1932 | 3:00 PM / 1932 |
APPROVED COACHES:
Ciana Cerruti | World Synchronized Skating competitor | [email protected]
Karen Courtland Kelly | Olympic & World Competitor, Master Rated coach for beginners through adults | [email protected] | 518.523.8706
David DeFazio | Swiss Ice Dance Champion | ISU Championships & Senior international competitor | MA in Peace through Sport | [email protected]
Marc Fenczak | 3-time National Dance competitor | Teaches all levels of dance, moves, power skating and stroking technique | [email protected] | 973.919.6143
Angela Gavin | Teaches all levels of free skating, dance and moves in the field | [email protected]
Amanda Jones | Teaches all levels of free skating and moves in the field | [email protected]
Katrina Kroha | US Figure Skating gold medalist | Teaches all levels of free skating, dance and moves in the field | [email protected] | 518.534.9186
Laurie May | Teaches all levels of free skating and moves in the field | [email protected]
Robin Miller | Over 30 years coaching skaters of all ages and abilities | Emphasis on free skating and moves in the field | [email protected], 518.570.5222
Brooke O’Neil | Teaches all levels of free skating and moves in the field | [email protected]
Amy Payton | US Figure Skating gold medalist | Coaches all ages and levels of skating recreational to competitive | [email protected], 518.524.6390
Mary Catherine Spinelli | US Figure Skating gold medalist | Teaches all levels of free skating, moves in the field and choreography | [email protected] | 518.572.2721
Mimi Wacholder | National & International Competitor and Coach | Specializes in choreography, moves in the field, dance and free skating | [email protected] | 518.637.1482
Paul Wylie | 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 | [email protected]
Evelyn Kramer | World & Olympic Coach | renown spin expert | PSA master-rated in figures & freestyle | master’s degree in psychology | Specializing in high-confidence solutions for athletes of all ages and levels | www.evelynkramer.com
Kami Netri | USFSA double gold medalist | Coaches all levels of freestyle, moves in the field, choreography & figures | [email protected] | 914-417-7964
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
Stick N' Puck Sessions
| Stick N' Puck Sessions: | Age: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| 90-Min Session: | All Ages | $20 |
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: |
|---|---|---|
| There are no sessions scheduled at this time. | ||
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
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 & Under | Free |
| 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