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1 | P age NYS OLYMPIC REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – GOLD MEDAL GAMES LAKE PLACID GOLD MEDAL GAMES About Us Since its inception in 1982 ORDA has been on a mission to preserve the legacy of the Olympic Winter Games. We are committed to Lake Placid’s state-of-the-art sports complexes and supporting the athletes that use them. An important part of our mission is to make our sports facilities available to anyone interested in learning about, or actively participating in winter sports. The Gold Medal Games provide the exhilarating embodiment of these ideals. We combine participation in pulse-raising sports such as bobsledding, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding and biathlon into a series of corporate games that foster team building and camaraderie. We can incorporate your company business meetings with Games scheduling, opening ceremonies, venue access, coaching, sports equipment, video or photo slideshows, printed results and awards ceremonies with medals. Involving your company in these Games will give you a new perspective on how teams are built, how skills are learned and how interaction in the workplace can be enhanced. Have your team “Go for the Gold” while engaged in the world of winter sports. Our experienced professional staff can make your event seamless. Let us arrange your ground transportation, lodging, meals, activities, athlete appearances and gifting as we can provide you with a one stop shop for all your event planning needs. The Winter Olympic Challenge, a joint effort between the United States Olympic Committee and the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority is a unique opportunity to experience Winter sports firsthand. Participants have the chance to speed down the new combined sliding track at the Olympic Sports Complex and experience the “Champagne of Thrills”; race slalom gates at Whiteface Mountain where Phil Mahre won Olympic silver; skate laps around the Olympic Speed Skating Oval, site of Eric Heiden’s five gold medals; shoot pucks and skate on the 1980 Rink- Herb Brooks Arena, site of the historic “Miracle on Ice”; and much more. There is no better location for this action-packed Olympic style fantasy experience than Lake Placid, NY, “The Winter Sports Capital of the World.” Host to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games this world renowned village is also the home to one of three United States Olympic Training Centers, bringing world class training and competition to the area. With the majestic Adirondack Mountains and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid as the backdrop, guests will experience the thrill of a full program of winter sports, interactive activities and Adirondack hospitality. The program hosts corporations and special groups interested in promoting principals such as preparation, teamwork and accomplishment. Whether the challenge is designed by the company as an employee incentive program or used to entertain clients, it is the ideal forum for bonding and encouraging a sense of personal achievement. Skills will be developed and polished with the help of world-class coaches—past, present and future Olympians. Guests will be timed and scored individually and tallied for their respective teams in their daily activities. On the closing evening of the action-packed event, gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the competing teams. As a non- competitive experience, participants have the opportunity to stroll down Main Street and visit the many alpine boutiques and Adirondack shops, relax in the spa facilities or enjoy a spectacular demonstration in ski jumping and freestyle aerial skiing at the Olympic Jumping Complex.

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1 | P a g e NYS OLYMPIC REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – GOLD MEDAL GAMES

LAKE PLACID GOLD MEDAL GAMES

About Us Since its inception in 1982 ORDA has been on a mission to preserve the legacy of the Olympic Winter Games. We are committed to Lake Placid’s state-of-the-art sports complexes and supporting the athletes that use them. An important part of our mission is to make our sports facilities available to anyone interested in learning about, or actively participating in winter sports. The Gold Medal Games provide the exhilarating embodiment of these ideals. We combine participation in pulse-raising sports such as bobsledding, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding and biathlon into a series of corporate games that foster team building and camaraderie. We can incorporate your company business meetings with Games scheduling, opening ceremonies, venue access, coaching, sports equipment, video or photo slideshows, printed results and awards ceremonies with medals. Involving your company in these Games will give you a new perspective on how teams are built, how skills are learned and how interaction in the workplace can be enhanced. Have your team “Go for the Gold” while engaged in the world of winter sports. Our experienced professional staff can make your event seamless. Let us arrange your ground transportation, lodging, meals, activities, athlete appearances and gifting as we can provide you with a one stop shop for all your event planning needs. The Winter Olympic Challenge, a joint effort between the United States Olympic Committee and the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority is a unique opportunity to experience Winter sports firsthand. Participants have the chance to speed down the new combined sliding track at the Olympic Sports Complex and experience the “Champagne of Thrills”; race slalom gates at Whiteface Mountain where Phil Mahre won Olympic silver; skate laps around the Olympic Speed Skating Oval, site of Eric Heiden’s five gold medals; shoot pucks and skate on the 1980 Rink- Herb Brooks Arena, site of the historic “Miracle on Ice”; and much more. There is no better location for this action-packed Olympic style fantasy experience than Lake Placid, NY, “The Winter Sports Capital of the World.” Host to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games this world renowned village is also the home to one of three United States Olympic Training Centers, bringing world class training and competition to the area. With the majestic Adirondack Mountains and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid as the backdrop, guests will experience the thrill of a full program of winter sports, interactive activities and Adirondack hospitality. The program hosts corporations and special groups interested in promoting principals such as preparation, teamwork and accomplishment. Whether the challenge is designed by the company as an employee incentive program or used to entertain clients, it is the ideal forum for bonding and encouraging a sense of personal achievement. Skills will be developed and polished with the help of world-class coaches—past, present and future Olympians. Guests will be timed and scored individually and tallied for their respective teams in their daily activities. On the closing evening of the action-packed event, gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the competing teams. As a non-competitive experience, participants have the opportunity to stroll down Main Street and visit the many alpine boutiques and Adirondack shops, relax in the spa facilities or enjoy a spectacular demonstration in ski jumping and freestyle aerial skiing at the Olympic Jumping Complex.

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TORCH RUN & CAULDRON LIGHTING

Kick off your event in true two-time Olympic Village style with your very own torch run and cauldron lighting! This is included in our Winter Olympic Challenge or an option for your Gold Medal Games. With the hand held torch in the Opening Ceremony arena, pass the flame amongst your group as the magical themed music plays on. Select your “Honorary Lighter” for they will take the final few steps and light the 12 feet high cauldron to officially begin your event! With the flame burning bright, excitement and attention at a peak, you are invited to take the microphone officially welcome your group to Lake Placid, the Winter Sports Capital of the World.

Details: Available: Year round Group Size: Not Applicable Location: Available at all ORDA venues, around Mirror Lake & lodging properties with necessary permissions. Price: $500 Includes: Torch, Cauldron, Emcee, Personalized Welcome, Sound System and Themed Music

OPENING / CLOSING FIREWORKS

Start things off with a boom or end them with a bang, the choice is yours with a personalized firework display! Worthy of any 4th of July celebration, professionally fired pyrotechnics light up the night sky with a finale that’ll wake up any bears in the woods. (Please note: An agreement with local officials and respecting all residents and guests, fireworks are set off before 9pm and as soon as dark enough in the summer months.)

Details: Available: Year round Group Size: Not Applicable Location: To be determined Price: Begins at $4,0000 for a 10-15 minute show Includes: All permissions with Local Authorities – Police & Fire Departments, Themed Music, Firework Display & Clean Up

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TEAM FLAG BUILDING - Event Kick-Off

Want to jump right in and get your group in the team spirit? Start your event off with a fun team building exercise by having them create their own team flag. A great exercise in group dynamics that is sure to bond your team.

. Details: Available: Anytime Group Size: 20-100 Location: At your lodging property Price: $75/team Includes: flags and arts & craft supplies to build your flag

DINNER and an ICE SHOW at the Lake Placid Olympic Center

You’ve heard of dinner and a movie? Well how about dinner and a skating show? Your guests will be right in the action as they sit rink-side and enjoy a 20-30 minute skating performance featuring some of the top names in the sport as well as the young Olympic hopefuls from our local figure skating programs while enjoying a memorable meal provided by Centerplate, our in-house hospitality provider.

. Details: Available: June-April (call for availability) Group Size: 50-150 Location: 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena Price: Call for customized pricing Food & Beverage: Our in-house, exclusive, hospitality partner, Centerplate will customize your event (menu) Includes: Arena rental, tables, chairs, sound and lights, skaters & choreography

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ATHLETE MEET ‘N GREET AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Ever wanted to ask an athlete what it feels like to travel at speeds exceeding 80mph on a bobsled, skeleton sled or luge sled? Well now is your chance….enjoy a panel discussion of our aspiring Olympic athletes and learn what it takes to get to the podium.

. Details: Available: (call for availability) Group Size: N/A Location: N/A Price: Athlete appearances can vary from $250 to $40,000 Includes: ORDA will negotiate an agreement, travel, meals and lodging for the athlete(s)

MEDAL CEREMONY AND RESULT BOOKS

Having competed in your Winter Olympic Challenge or Gold Medal Games, it’s time for the all important results. The thrill of victory or the agony of defeat, we recognize the highest scorers, fastest sliders and the best marksmen and women. In reverse order, the Bronze Medal, the Silver and finally the Gold….watch as your entire group celebrate the conclusion of the event with team photos and your own closing statements. Result books show scores of each and every participant in the event.

Scoring: TOTAL POINTS - will be tallied for each team based on the number of sports you have competed in during your experience. The final medal standing will determine the

The final medal standing will determine the Team Medals Awarded: GOLD SILVER BRONZE Details: Available: Year round Group Size: 20+ Price: $7 Medal, $10 Result Books or $14 Deluxe Medal (Result Book and Deluxe Medal included in the Winter Olympic Challenge)

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INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES – ICE SPORTS

CURLING at the Lake Placid Olympic Center

Curling has come a long way from the days of its’ origin, the 1540’s, in Scotland, with rocks on frozen bogs, streams and riverbeds to modern day with 42lb granite stones indoors on refrigerated Olympic ice. This is the most popular of sport offerings no matter what your athletic prowess. You’ll have a new found respect for this intriguing sport after receiving instruction on delivery and sweeping of the “rock”. This is a great ice breaker and team builder as everyone gets involved. Deliver practice stones then score for points according to where they rest in “The House”. Expect plenty of laughs and as serious a competition as you need when enjoying hospitality before, during and after the event.

Scoring: Each participant will deliver a few practice stones and 3 stones to score. You’ll receive 10 pts. for covering the Button (aka the inner circle) , 5 pts. for biting the Button, 4 pts. for the 2nd ring, 3 pts. for the 3rd ring, 2 pts. for the outer ring and 1 pt. for letting go of the stone! The team score will be determined by averaging the total points each team scores.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

Details: Available: June-April (call for availability) Group Size: 20-100 Location: USA Rink, 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena or 1932 Rink-Jack Shea Arena Price: $10/person plus Ice Rental at $250/hour Includes: Ice rental, equipment, curling stones, coaching & instruction

HOCKEY SKILLS at the Lake Placid Olympic Center

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You are in the most famous ice arena in the world when you walk into the Lake Placid Olympic Center, site of the 1980 Miracle On Ice. This is your chance to test your hockey skills in a safe environment as skates aren’t needed here, (although hockey diehards will be encourage to lace them up show abilities) it’s all about the stick play. Shoot against the Jim Craig goaltender cut-outs for accuracy, then test your slap shot against two of our radar guns and when you’re warmed up fire a puck at another human being as hard as you like, these are padded goaltenders and are always used when available.

Scoring: HOCKEY SHOT – SCORE-O - Each participant will take 5 shots on the goal cutout for points. You’ll receive 10 points for shooting the puck through the center slot, 5 points for shooting the puck through the corner slots and 1 pt. for hitting the goal. Miss the goal...take another shot! The team score will be determined by averaging the total points each team scores.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place HOCKEY SLAP SHOT - Each participant will take 5 shots at the goal. Our “state of the art” radar guns capture your fastest shot of the 5. The team score will be determined by averaging the total speed each team scores.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

Details: Available: June-April (call for availability) Group Size: 20-100 Location: USA Rink, 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena or 1932 Rink-Jack Shea Arena Price: $10/person/activity plus Ice Rental at $250/hour Includes: Ice rental, equipment, coaching & instruction

Add on: Personalized Replica 1980 USA Hockey Jerseys: Would you like your group to experience the thrill of a lifetime? Personalize replica 1980 USA hockey jerseys are just $99.00 each. Athlete Appearance – keynote speaker:

Would you like to have one of the players from the 1980 Hockey Team speak to your group? We can arrange that for you….please call for pricing

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SYNCHRONIZED SKATING at the Lake Placid Olympic Center

Scoring: SYNCHRONIZED SKATING – Each team will perform a synchronized skating program to music. Included in the program will be elements such as blocks, wheels, circles and intersections. Teams will be judged by a panel of judges on a scale of 1.0 - 6.0. As skating is a subjective sport, it is recommended that teams make sure they “get into” their programs!

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

Details: Available: June-April (call for availability) Group Size: 20-100 Location: USA Rink, 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena or 1932 Rink-Jack Shea Arena Price: $10/person/activity plus Ice Rental at $250/hour Includes: Ice rental, equipment, coaching & instruction

SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING RELAY RACES at the Olympic Center

Back in 1932 short track speed skating started with a mass start and it didn’t make back to a full Olympic sport until 1992! Well it’s always been a part of our games and if you want to race you’re in! After a Curling, Hockey, Skating session this is a fitting end with high drama just selecting who will race! Practice your laps, crossover cornering and baton changes as we position pads and mark out the loop. Athletes ready? Spectators ready? In 3, 2, 1, GO! Warning – Skate to the best of your abilities and do not be concerned at the lack of speed!

Scoring: For this event each team will pick an equal number of team members to make up a relay team. There will be one heat consisting of one lap per team member, after completing a lap team members will pass the baton to their partner within the tag zone who will continue to the start/finish line. In the event of a close race we may suggest a best of 3 series.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

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Details: Availability: Mid-June thru April (subject to ice availability) Group Size: 20+ Pricing: $250 per hour for ice, $10 per person Includes: Referees, Brooms, Balls, Nets, Helmets and Tournament

SPEED SKATING on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval

The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid played host to another miracle on ice, not inside but outside on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. Eric Heiden skated to five gold medals doing the equivalent to running track and winning the 100m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m and the 10,000m. Even more impressive was the breaking of World Records in four of five events! Take to that very 400m Oval to skate in the evening socially or die hard skaters can try the real deal with a private speed skating experience with “Clap-Skates”, coaches, races with starter pistols as you emulate Legends Of The Oval.

Scoring: For this event each team will pick an equal number of team members to make up a relay team. There will be one heat consisting of one lap per team member, after completing a lap team members will pass the baton to their partner within the tag zone who will continue to the start/finish line.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place Details:

The Details: Availability: Late December – February (weather permitting) Group size: 20+ Pricing: $250 per hour for private ice rental, $10 per person, $4 Hockey/Figure skate rental per person, $15 Clap skate per person, $65 per hour for coaching Hospitality: Call for pricing

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BROOMBALL on ice, snow or grass at the best location available

A little known sport that is loved by all who play it but really is competition at its’ finest! No previous playing experience necessary to play this one, it’s all for fun and simple enough for everyone. A highly competitive event that sure to bring out the athlete in you! There isn’t a surface we haven’t played this on, Ice, Snow or Grass! We’ll choose the best destination!

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place Details: Availability: Mid-June thru April (subject to ice availability) Group Size: 20+ Pricing: $250 per hour for ice, $10 per person Includes: Referees, Brooms, Balls, Nets, Helmets and Tournament Hospitality: Call for pricing

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LAKE PLACID BOBSLED EXPERIENCE at the Olympic Sports Complex

Lake Placid Bobsled Experience and Race - Join our professional drivers and brakemen for the champagne of thrills. In the summer ride on wheels down the historic 1980 Olympic bobsled track or in the winter slide on the World Championship Combination Track from Start 4 of the most challenging driving track in the world. Hit speeds of 50+mph and then try to stop smiling for the commemorative photo at the end. Lodges top and bottom of the venue provide warming and hospitality centers. In the summer enjoy the outdoor deck overlooking the finish curve of the 1980 track for great spectator viewing of a sled pulling 4 G’s! The timing of sleds makes this a very competitive event.

Scoring: Each sled will be timed to one-hundredth of a second and recorded. The group score will be determined by averaging the times of all team member sleds. THREE people per sled plus a driver & brakeman, provided by us free of charge of course.

Team Points Awarded:

7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

Details: Availability: June – September. ½ Mile 1980 Track (wheeled subject to availability) October – April. New Combination Track (on ice subject to availability) Group Size: 20+ Group Pricing: Summer $60/person, Winter $70/person Retail Pricing: Summer $70/person, Winter $85/person Includes: ½ Mile Bobsled Ride, Collectors Pin, Commemorative Photo, T-shirt and Scoring. Add-on: Turn you experience into a race and add $10/person for timing, results and awards

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SKELETON and LUGE at the Olympic Sports Complex

The Experience, The Slide and The Race – Two technically different sports on the very same track but simply put, Skeleton is head first on your stomach, Luge is feet first on your back. After examining the equipment, receiving instruction, walking the outside of the track to the lower star, put on your elbow pads and helmet and you’re ready to go…Track is clear to Start 5 ..Sled in the track and you’re on your way. No brakes on these but our staff will catch you and your sled. As you exit the track we’ll capture your commemorative photo. For results purposes we’ll record your speed and time, allowing us to provide the Men’s and Women’s Gold medalist the bragging rights for a lifetime.

Scoring: Each participant will get one run and will be timed. The group score will be determined by averaging the times of all team member sleds. (You’re on your own for this ride)

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place

Details: Availability: October – April. New Combination Track (on ice subject to availability) Group Size: 20+ Pricing: $60 each trip Includes: Timed 1/3 Mile Skeleton/Luge Race, Commemorative Photo and Scoring. Please note: With all our passenger rides, due to the potential of an intense ride, anyone who is thinks they may be pregnant, has a heart or back condition will not be allowed to participate. Of course if you don’t want to ride or slide that is your call also!

Ice LUGE Starts at the USA Luge The fastest sport on ice can be lost in the start! Experience the thrill of accelerating inches above the ice while having the safety of the short indoor ice start of the United States Luge Association’s start training facility. Members of the US National team and Winter Olympians will assist with touring of the facility and equipment explanation. Listen to their every word for tips to a faster start! Availability: Tours Year Round, Sliding is subject to ice schedule and availability. Group Size: 20+ Pricing: $10

Hospitality: Call for pricing

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INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES – RIFLE SPORTS

BIATHLON at the Olympic Sports Complex

Come to the Olympic Sports Complex Biathlon Range and test your aim on state of the art targets purchased from the Japanese Olympic Committee and used in 1998 Nagano Olympic. Biathletes are some of the fittest athletes in world, as this combination of skiing and shooting in the winter months, during warmer months running/roller skiing and shooting provides great cross training. Because of time constraints the aerobics aren’t required however; most people experience a heart rate increase just holding the gun! We use standard .22 caliber training rifles, shoot prone (laying down) and safety is stressed.

Scoring: Each participant takes 5 shots. The group score will be determined by averaging the total number of hits by each team. Can you become a member of the“5-for-5” Club and receive a collector’s pin as a biathlon marksman?

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place Details: Availability: June – November (dry land - subject to availability) December – March. (on snow with snowshoe/cross country option - weather permitting) Group Size: 20+ Pricing: $15 per person Includes: Clinic, ammunition and scoring Winter Only: $49 per person for “Be a Biathlete” for rental equipment, skate ski lesson & trail pass

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INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES – SNOW SPORTS

ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING at Whiteface - The Olympic Mountain

Whether it’s Boots, Ski and Snowboard Equipment Rentals, Group and Personal Lessons, Skimeister Touring, Novice and Intermediate Races. Ski or ride, we can provide it all! Whiteface, the Olympic Mountain, has the largest vertical drop in the East (3,430 ft.). Excite the best skier or teach the rookie on beginner terrain for those “never-evers” who can learn with the renowned “Parallel from the Start” learn to ski program. Race Courses on Lower Valley for the intermediate/expert skiers or your first race course on the training ground of Mixing Bowl as coaches set the gates according to the ability of your guests. Private areas within the main base lodge with catering from coffee and muffins on arrival, soup and wraps or buffet lunches. To wind down run a tab in Cloudspin Lounge or simply sip a tall latte in the coffee shop. At Whiteface you can feel like you’re all on your own or hang out with your entire group.

Scoring: Each participant will be timed on a course designed for all skiing abilities (the race course on the Lower Valley trail for beginners to experts and the Mixing Bowl trail for "never evers.") Times will be determined by averaging the times of all team members.

Team Points Awarded: 7 pts. - 1st Place 5 pts. - 2nd Place 3 pts. - 3rd Place Details: Availability: December thru April (weather permitting) Group size: 20+ Pricing: Lift Tickets $42/$68(Non-Peak/Peak), Rentals (Skis/Boots/Poles/Snowboard/Boots) $36 per day Racing $10 per person, Mixing Bowl Ski Races are subject to availability – call for pricing. Includes: Everything you need, call with your requirements

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

Ski Jumping Exhibition

The majestic 90M & 120M ski jump towers at the Olympic Jumping Complex are the setting for Nordic Ski Jumping exhibitions. Tour Guides, Athletes, Coaches and Guests interact sharing the chairlift, the coaches’ deck where athletes fly by at 55mph and the glass enclosed elevator to the top of the 120M observation deck. Step outside for a ski jumpers view and unbridled panoramic views of Lake Placid and the High Peaks. This is the perfect spot for the warmer seasons with an All-American BBQ, or maybe you’d prefer a Lobster Clambake? Bring your group to their very own event within an event! The Convention, Association Meeting, Family Reunion or a “Welcome Friends and Family Rehearsal Dinner”, all are welcome to enjoy the venue and relaxing hospitality.

Details: Available: June thru October, December thru March (Subject to weather conditions) Group Size: 20+ Price: Call for pricing Includes: Private Venue Access, 3 Athletes and 1 Coach, Chairlift and Elevator Ride, Tour Guide

Freestyle Aerial Pool Show

Freestyle Athletes from all over the globe perfect the winter art flipping and twisting into the 750,000-gallon pool at the Olympic Jumping Complex. We set the scene with U2’s “Elevation” and Van Halen’s “Jump”, you sit back and watch introductions, progressions, trampoline demonstrations, side-by-side and finale jumps as they jump for you! The more noise you make, the higher they’ll go!

Details: Available: June thru September Group Size: 20+ Price: Call for pricing Includes: Private Venue Access, 4 Athletes and 1 Coach, MC, Themed Music

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FIGURE SKATING SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

The history in Figure Skating in Lake Placid is strong and deep. From the performances of 1932 and Norwegian Sonja Henie to 1980 and USA’s Linda Fratianne, you can still watch young skaters every day learn to perfect elements, jumps and routines in the building where miracles happen. In conjunction with the USFSA the very best talent will perform under spotlight as you sit at ice level watching the impossible made beautiful, with power and grace, followed by rapturous applause of course!

Details: Available: June thru May Group Size: 20+ Price: Call for pricing Includes: Private Rink Rental, Dinner or cocktail reception, Sanctioned Skating Performance, Athlete meet ‘n greet with Autograph Signing and Photo Opportunity.

THEMED DINNERS & RECEPTIONS

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1932 & 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Winter Olympic Museum Tour

A visit to the Olympic Region is not complete without a visit to Lake Placid’s “Keeper Of Dreams” at the 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Museum. Playing host to two Winter Olympic Games and having sent a local athlete to every single winter Games since they began back in 1924 in Chamonix, France, the history and legacy is unsurpassable. On entering the museum the first exhibit is the first ever Winter Olympic Gold Medal awarding in speed skating. It was won by Lake Placid’s own Charles Jewtraw, and so the story began. Gather further knowledge of the Olympic movement and see memorabilia from skates to hockey sticks, Olympic Torches and ceremonial uniforms reveal more than you knew about winter sports.

Details: Available: Year round Group Size: 20+ Price: $6 Entrance (Optional $5.00 Commemorative Pin) Private Openings, Hospitality and Receptions: Call for pricing

TOUR GUIDE SERVICE & STEP-ON GUIDES

The Olympic Authority can provide your group with the most personable and knowledgeable guided trip during your visit to Lake Placid. Our bank of resident experts will share the history, the unsurpassable legacy and stories of legends right here in the two-time Olympic village, the World of Winter Sports. On a whistle stop bus tour? Not a problem! All of our guides are long-time residents of the region who will meet you and your chartered bus anywhere in the Lake Placid area. Visit one or all five, the Olympic venues route will be planned to the finest detail as your time and budget allows. This small community in the heart of the Adirondacks is one of the most historic, scenic and fascinating regions in the country. With one of our resident experts as your guide you’ll gain access to local knowledge and insider information that you otherwise wouldn’t get. A step-on guide is a great way to guarantee that your next visit to Lake Placid is a memorable one!

Details: Availability: January –December Group size: 20+ Pricing: $65 per hour for guide and group rate entrance at venues

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VENUE & ACTIVITY GROUP RATES & COSTS (based on 20+ people) Venue Rental Costs Olympic Center 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena $275/hour 1932 Rink-Jack Shea Arena $250/hour USA Rink $225/hour Hall of Fame Room $100/hour-$175/2hrs- each additional is $75 LP Winter Olympic Museum $150/hour each additional h our is $100

Conference Center @ Lake Placid Meeting Rooms Quoted as needed Ball Room Quoted as needed

Olympic Sports Complex Sliding Center $2,500 – Summer and $3,500 (100 person max) – Winter Lamy Lodge $300/2-hours Start House #1 $350/2-hours Cross Country Lodge $300/2-hours

Olympic Jumping Complex Facility Rental only $400/3-hours (includes: upper grounds and 120m skydeck for up to 50 people OR lower grounds and base lodge for up to 500 people) Facility Rental with chairlift $600/3 hours (includes: lower grounds, base lodge, chairlift ride, upper grounds and 120m skydeck for up to 50 people) Additional Rate for Parties over 50 people 51-100 People add $10/person 101-200 People add $7/person 201-300 People add $6/person 301 ++ add $5/person (NOTE: maximum occupancy in the base lodge for a sit down dinner is 100 people and for a cocktail reception is 150 people and maximum occupancy in the 120m skydeck for a sit down dinner is 40 people & for a cocktail reception is 75 people) Sport Exhibitions Freestyle Aerials $150/athlete & $75/coach (1 coach and 3 athletes min.) – plus private facility rental Nordic Jumping $150/athlete & $75/coach (1 coach and 3 athletes min.) – plus private facility rental Emcee/Announcer $250 for the evening

Whiteface Whiteface Base Lodge $1000/ 2-hours each additional hour costs $100 Whiteface Cloudspin Lounge $1000/ 2-hours each additional hour costs $100 Whiteface Castle $1000/ 2-hours each additional hour costs $100

Activities Costs Venue admission - Museum $5/person Venue admission - Ski Jumps $8/person Venue admission – Gondola $14/person Olympic Sites Passport $29/person Tour guide $65/hour Broomball $10/person, plus rink rental (see above) Curling $10/person, plus rink rental (see above)

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Activities Costs (continued) Hockey Shot/Slap shot $10/person, plus rink rental (see above) Speedskating race $10/person, plus rink rental (see above) Skate Rentals $4/person Biathlon $15/person Cross Country Skiing $18/day Bobsled w/ timing (summer) $65/person Bobsled w/ timing (winter) $75/person Includes: (bobsled ride, photo, Official Lake Placid Bobsled experience t-shirt, pin, sticker and introductory membership into the US Bobsled & Skeleton Federation) Skeleton w/ timing (winter only) $60/person Includes: (skeleton ride, photo, Official Lake Placid Skeleton experience t-shirt, pin, sticker and introductory membership into the US Bobsled & Skeleton Federation) Luge Push Start $15/person Skiing at Whiteface $42/day Non-Peak: Opening - December 13, 2013; March 17, 2014 - Closing

$60/day Peak: December 14, 2013 - March 16, 2014 Ski Rentals $36/day (skis, boots, poles or snowboards & boots) Ski Lessons There are many options available to your group please call for pricing Ski race @ WF $10/person

Ceremonies Costs Opening Ceremony- $500 torch and cauldron lighting Fireworks $4,000 (includes all proper permits and notifications) Lake Placid Medals $7/person Deluxe Lake Placid Medals $14/person Results Books / Awards $10/person

Enhancement Costs Accreditation $8/credential with commemorative lanyard Hospitality w/ beer & wine $10/person/day soft drinks, and dry snacks 1980 Replica USA Hockey $99 (personalized) Gifting Quoted as needed

Personnel Costs Tour guide $65/hour Event Staff $125 per day Team Leaders $125 per day Athlete Coaches $50- $125/ day depending on time Athlete appearances Quoted as needed Athlete Keynote Speakers Quoted as needed Management Fee 10% of gross

Miscellaneous Costs Lodging Quoted as needed Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Quoted as needed Video Highlight Show Quoted as needed Photography Quoted as needed

Transportation Quoted as needed Sound System Quoted as needed Tents Quoted as needed

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Catering

is the exclusive hospitality partner of the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority. Please contact Caitlyn Howley, Catering Manager (O: 518.302.5387 / C: 518.354.0636 / E:[email protected]) to arrange for all your hospitality and catering needs while visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Venues.

To learn more about how your company can participate in our Corporate Programs please contact:

Mary Catherine Spinelli Corporate Programs Coordinator

518-302-5377 phone 518-523-8768 fax

[email protected]

2634 Main Street Olympic Center

Lake Placid, NY 12946