Frequently
Asked
Questions

Seating

Accessible seating is available in the Lake Placid Olympic Center in the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, the 1932 Jack Shea Arena and the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval.

Elevators
The Olympic Center is equipped with elevators that provide access to all public areas of the arena. 

Accessible Entrance for the 1932 Jack Shea Arena
Entry to left of Lake Placid Visitor Bureau. Proceed straight through two automatic sliding doors. Proceed through double doors. Access to 2nd and 3rd floors (3rd floor may be locked out).

Accessible Entrance for the Miracle Plaza and Herb Brooks Arena
Entry through main entry plaza sliding doors. Retail and museum to right. Elevator straight ahead. Access to restrooms and administration offices on mezzanine level. Access Roamers Café and arena on 2nd floor.

Shuttle from Horse Show Grounds to the Olympic Center & Main Street

Accessible parking is available at the Horse Show Grounds with shuttle service to the Olympic Center. Accessible parking is available immediately to the left after the entrance. Shuttle bus will provide service from this lot to the Lake Placid Municipal Parking Lot for access to the Olympic Center and Main Street. Individuals who utilize mobility aids (wheelchair, walker, cane, crutches, etc.) can use the entrance at the 1932 Jack Shea Arena entrance at the Olympic Center.

Accessible Parking 

Limited accessible parking is available for the Olympic Center at the Lake Placid Inn: Main Street at 2617 Main Street in Lake Placid. Access to this parking location will be the back entrance off Parkside Drive, as the Main Street entrance is closed. Individuals who utilize mobility aids (wheelchair, walker, cane, crutches, etc.) can use the accessible entrance at the 1932 Jack Shea Arena entrance at the Olympic Center.

Seating

Accessible seating is available on the ground level of the Olympic Jumping Complex.

Accessible Parking & Shuttle Service

Accessible parking is available at the Horse Show Grounds on your immediate left upon entry. A shuttle bus will provide service from this lot to the Olympic Jumping Complex.

Seating

Accessible seating is available in the Saranac Lake Civic Center.

Elevator
The Saranac Lake Civic Center is equipped with an elevator that provides access to all public areas of the arena. 

Accessible Parking 

Accessible parking is available in the main parking lot to the right immediately after the entrance.

Accessible Parking 

Accessible parking is in Lot C at the lodge arrival loop. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at accessible parking.

Elevator
After entering the main Base Lodge, turn left and proceed past guest services on right. The elevator is on the left with access to the 2^nd floor (food service, guest seating, cross country bridge, ramp to medals plaza and track, Swix store) and 3rd floor (Henry’s Tavern, VIP room, and indoor push track).

Accessible Parking 
For accessible parking enter Whiteface and proceed straight across the bridge and turn right. Accessible parking is located on the right side of the roadway.

Accessible Entrance
Proceed through security screening to the main entrance at the Base Lodge.

Elevator
Use the wheelchair ramp is located at rental entrance. At top of ramp, the elevator is located across the room to right of stairs. Restrooms and lockers available on this floor.
The elevator provides access to: Cafeteria, Legends restaurant, retail, restrooms, and first aid (2nd floor), Cloudspin restaurant and bar on the 3rd floor, administration offices (4th floor).

Accessible Parking 

Follow signs to drop off and then proceed to Northwoods Lodge for accessible parking.

Accessible Entrances

Proceed through security screening. For the Gore lodge main floor proceed to the left of lodge for (cafeteria, Tannery restaurant and bar, and bathrooms.)

For the Gore lodge lower floor proceed to left of lodge for day lockers and bathrooms.

For Northwoods Lodge proceed through the front entrance. Rentals are the left, bathrooms straight ahead. The elevator to right to ski school (2nd floor), administrative offices (3rd floor.)

Lake Placid and the north country region will present a number of lodging opportunities during the January 12-22, 2023 FISU World University Games. Whether you’re seeking a quiet cabin, a hotel room to meet any price range, or perhaps you’re hoping to rent a home while you take in the Lake Placid 2023 Games, there are accommodations to fit any need and price range. If you’re planning on staying in the Lake Placid region, lodging options can be found HERE. If you’re going to be in the North Creek area, click HERE, while in Canton & Potsdam, lodging opportunities can be found by visiting HERE.

Founded in 1949, FISU stands for ”Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire” (International University Sports Federation). FISU serves as the worldwide governing body of university sports. FISU’s main responsibility is the supervision of both the Summer and Winter “Universiades,” as well as the World University Championships. FISU’s main governing body is the General Assembly, which represents 174 national university sports federations. FISU is funded through subscription, organizing and entry fees, television rights, and marketing activities.

The World University Games (WUG) is the American term for “Universiade,” an international multi-sport and cultural event organized for university athletes by FISU. The Universiade is staged every two years in a different city, representing both winter and summer competitions. The Winter Universiade brings together more than 1,000 student-athletes, making it the world’s largest university winter multi-sport competition, second only to the Olympic Games.

The Winter World University Games competition program consists of twelve compulsory sports: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Nordic Combined, Short Track Speed Skating, Ski Jumping, Snowboard, and Speed Skating.

FISU’s other important series of events are World University Championships (WUC). World University Championships, held during the year between the World University Games, are separate sporting events held in different cities around the world.

Competitors must be 17 to 25-year-old college athletes. You can find more eligibility criteria for competitors at the Winter University Games General Regulations.

Opening ceremonies begin on January 12, 2023, with closing ceremonies scheduled for January 22.

The Lake Placid 2023 World University Games will feature 86 medal events in 12 different sports. For more information on featured sports and events, please visit Sports.

The Adirondack Sports Council is committed to hosting ongoing town hall meetings to share planning updates and receive feedback from community members. Information about these meetings will be published in the news section of this site and on our social media channels.

https://www.lakeplacid2023.com/competition-schedule/Please check our website regularly for updates.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Firearms
• Explosive and/or incendiary devices
• Noxious material
• Electronic stun guns
• Assault-type items or devices
• Edged weapons (Leatherman type multi-tool with blade of 3 inches or less allowed at Whiteface, Mt. Van Hoevenberg & Gore Mountain)
• Nuisance items & devices
• Restraining type items & devices
• *Other Miscellaneous items

View our Prohibted Items Sign

*At the discretion of security staff, event staff or N.Y.S. law enforcement personnel, any item deemed to be a security risk or disruptive to games activities, or items that pose a risk to public safety, including but not limited to: drugs or other illegal narcotic substances, laser pointers, police radios and scanners, pressure cookers, aerosol cans, inappropriate clothing with derogatory messages and / or profanity, alcoholic beverages (excluding those provided or sold by games vendors or sponsors), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – ‘drones and quadcopters’, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, hover boards, bicycles, scooters – other than power mobile scooters used by persons with limited mobility, coolers, pets (excluding Service Animals), flares, fireworks, pyrotechnics ,smoke canisters signalling devices which emit smoke, dye or flames or any other item or device designed or intended to disrupt games activities as determined by event security, event staff or police, any item that may give cause for concern that the person may wish to demonstrate any political or personal view within any game’s venue or location to include articles of clothing, flags, banners, posters, or other items that can be readily completed or altered to create an item that expresses any political or personal view -this includes placards, pens, markers, paints that can be utilized to create an item that expresses any political or personal view deemed to be disruptive to the games, drone, any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which is piloted remotely or flies autonomously though the use of software. This restriction does not apply to Law FIREARMS.

Competition events will be held at nine venues throughout New York state’s North Country: the Olympic Center, James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval, Olympic Jumping Complex, and Mt. Van Hoevenburg in Lake Placid; Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington; Gore Mountain in North Creek; the Roos House at SUNY Canton in Canton; and Maxcy Ice Arena at SUNY Potsdam and the Cheel Arena at Clarkson, both located in Potsdam. For further information on the competition venues, please see Venues.

We are committed to ensuring that the Lake Placid 2023 World University Games leaves behind a healthier infrastructure and lasting legacy of new commitments to a clean future. For more information on our legacy and sustainability initiatives, please see the Save Winter page.

Media accreditation opportunities will begin in July of 2022.

For more information on the staff recruitment, please see the Careers page.

Tickets will only be available on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games’ official website, www.lakeplacid2023.com, starting in early September 2022. Tickets will be available for all events at this time.  

You can purchase tickets via the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games’ official website, www.lakeplacid2023.com, using a valid credit card. You will need a valid email address to purchase online, as the purchased tickets will be sent to this email address. 

All tickets purchased for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games will be general admission with no assigned seats. For outdoor venues, it will be standing areas only with limited general admission seats.  

In order to allow everyone to see the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games, ticket limits are required. This is now a standard across international events where demand exceeds supply. If you have more people in your family than the limit allows, please have multiple people purchase tickets.  

Ticket prices will not vary for adults, children or seniors. Ticket prices will be affordable and released closer to tickets going on sale in early September 2022. Ticket prices were determined based on FISU’s requirement to maximize attendance at all venues while meeting revenue targets.  

Any person 18 years or older may purchase tickets. The purchaser must agree to the Ticket Terms and Conditions as part of the purchase and must have a valid email address and valid credit card.  

International guests will also purchase tickets on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games’ official website, www.lakeplacid2023.com. The ticket prices will be listed in USD and tickets must be purchased in USD. International guests are responsible for the conversion to their international currency.  

Yes, the competition schedule can be found on the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games’ official website, www.lakeplacid2023.com.  

Please consider carefully when purchasing tickets for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games because once tickets are purchased, they may not be cancelled, changed or returned.  

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.  

Tickets will be delivered to the email address listed when purchasing the tickets. There is the option to have the ticket scanned on a mobile device or bring a printed copy of the ticket to the venue. We prefer the use of a mobile device to encourage sustainability during the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. 

Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. Accessible seating automatically allows for one companion to be seated with the Accessible guest. Any additional family and friends will be seated in the main General Admission area. Seats close to the Accessible section in the main seating area can be chosen at the venue.  

Yes, the coordination of all work assignments will be handled by Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Workforce Management Team via Volunteer Local. Registering on Volunteer Local is the only way we can guarantee the best information service or volunteers and optimally coordinate assignments using the Volunteer Local self-scheduling interface. Link to Volunteer Application: Volunteer for Adirondack Sports Council with VolunteerLocal – simple volunteer registration

• Be a US citizen; or a non-US citizen who is legally established in the US (student, working, etc.).
• Volunteers must be 18yrs old by December 2022 to volunteer. Volunteers who are under 18yrs
old may be permitted if volunteering with a club, group or organization.
• Agree to work a minimum of 6 shifts of approximately 6-8 hours each (though some shifts may be
slightly shorter or longer). Attend required training sessions
• Provide own travel and accommodations to/within the North Country, unless otherwise agreed
• Comply with Lake Placid 2023 rules of conduct and agree to terms and conditions of participation
• Undertake and successfully complete a security background check

As a Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Volunteer, you will not only be part of history but receive several benefits which

• • Official Lake Placid 2023 uniform
  • Access to events and celebrations
  • Food and Beverage during shifts
  • Parking/Transportation
  • Accreditation Card to access venue(s)
  • Invitation to a post-games party
  • Official Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Certificate of recognition.
  • College Credit* (Please email [email protected] for more information)

To register as a volunteer, please use the Volunteer Local signup page.

“You may volunteer on behalf of a club, group, or organization. However, it is necessary for the LP23 workforce management team to have individualized data for each participant. Groups who are interested in volunteering specifically in a particular region or venue/sport/capacity are also encouraged to reach out to the LP23 Workforce Management team at [email protected]

There is a prompt within the Volunteer Local Volunteer application which asks if you are volunteering on behalf of a club, group, or organization. Please indicate the name of the organization when filling out the application, if your group is already on board.”