Skate At The
Olympic Center

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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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.

ATTENTION: As of Friday, 9/20/2025

• All multi-session figure skating tickets will be recorded in the form of a punch card.  
• You can pick-up your ice session punch card at the box office, located in Miracle Plaza between the hours of 9:30am – 5:00pm, daily.
• Please present your digital receipt for your multi session tickets to retrieve a physical punch card.
• Individual session tickets will still be scanned electronically

Please note: all scheduled activities at the arena may be subject to change

Figure Skating Session Pricing

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Figure Skating Sessions Schedule

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APPROVED COACHES

Curling Sessions

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The Olympic Center offers the opportunity to experience curling for the first time on half sheets of ice – for all ages and skill levels. This fun ice activity does not require skates and is an easy-going sport for groups of all sizes. A brief lesson introducing newcomers to curling begins the session before play. Each one hour and twenty minute session does have limited space and do sell out fast. Brooms, stones and safety equipment are provided by the arena. All participants are required to wear closed toe, rubber soled shoes. No crocs, sandals or flip flops will be permitted. 

Guests who have larger groups or would like to play by themselves can pay a group rate per hour and twenty minutes, which allows access to your own lane. Guests looking to purchase access to their own lane will be allowed to invite up to seven additional guests for a maximum total of eight people per lane. Individuals and smaller groups have the option of paying per person per session and will be paired with/against others. The Olympic Center reserves the right to combine smaller teams together to maximize the capacity of the session so that everyone may have an opportunity to experience curling!

Please note: all scheduled activities at the arena may be subject to change

Curling Session Pricing

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Curling Schedule

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Indoor Public Skating

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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. Indoor public skating is included in the Legacy Sites Summer Passport.

Please note: all scheduled activities at the arena may be subject to change

Indoor Public Skating Pricing

Indoor Public Skating Schedule

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Stick n Puck

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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 75 minute 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.

Please note: all scheduled activities at the arena may be subject to change

Stick N' Puck Session Pricing

Stick N' Puck Schedule

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

Outdoor Inline Skating

The Olympic Center opens the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval in the summer to inline public skating and biking under the lights. You can now skate circles around your friends and family at the same place where Eric Heiden won an astounding five Olympic gold medals in 1980 in the Adirondack summer!

Please note: all scheduled activities at the arena may be subject to change

Inline Session Pricing

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

Outdoor Public Skating

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 underwent a major revitalization, including updates to the refrigeration system, which will enable a longer and more consistent skating season.

Outdoor Public Skating Pricing

Oval Speed Skating Schedule

Welcome to the 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.

At this time, we do not offer Speed Skating equipment rentals. Please bring your own speed skates to the oval. Admission pricing follows below:

Speed Skating Session Pricing

Oval Speed Skating Skating Schedule