The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y., opened in 1982 and rests in the Adirondack Mountains. In 1987, the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority assisted the USOPC with improvements to the Lake Placid OPTC by building new housing, dining and gymnasium facilities.
Lake Placid was the site of both the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games and athletes still use the renovated facilities from the 1980 Games to sharpen their skills. Several facilities used by athletes training at the Lake Placid OPTC are the same ones used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games including. These include: the Olympic Center, Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Olympic Jumping Complex, Mt. Van Hoevenberg and Whiteface Mountain Ski Area; all managed by the New York ORDA.
The Operations Department oversees all short-term programming and camps at the LPOPTC. The Operations Department assists National Governing Bodies with all logistics of their camp/program at the OPTC, along with other outside user groups who wish to utilize the facilities we have to offer.
The Operations Department also oversees the Registration Desk. The Registration Desk is the main hub of the LPOPTC. The staff will assist each guest with checking in and out, answering any questions, and pointing you in the right direction for any of your needs during your stay.
Transportation Services at the LPOPTC provide arrival and departure shuttles between the OPTC and Albany International Airport or Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for all OPTC guests. Arrivals to other regional airports may be supported on a case by case basis. Transportation for training venues within the local area can also be provided as needed. Please reach out to the LPOPTC for accessible transportation options available for your arrival and departure.
The Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, in partnership with ORDA (Olympic Regional Development Authority), features several Olympic competition venues capable of accommodating a wide variety of sports. The training center's operation and facility teams are dedicated to the maintenance, safety, and setup of all sport equipment. Our teams work closely with NGBs to evolve with their sports training requirements by learning new rules, regulations, and setups to ensure the LPOPTC is ready to host the world’s best athletes. Click here for more sports venue info.
The Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center offers a Resident Program which allows approved athletes to live on-complex in the resident dormitories or off-complex in the local community. Athletes accepted in the Resident Program are eligible to utilize OPTC facilities and services throughout the year.
In addition to their training, it is our hope that through onsite activities, such as cooking classes, career development, and specialty courses, along with community outreach and offsite group outings, our residents develop life skills that propel them to success both on and off the field of play.
The following sports have resident programs and train at the LPOPTC.
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The Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center dining team is dedicated to elevating athletic performance. Our culinary team is trained in allergy prevention and specialize in performance nutrition. We take pride in sourcing fresh, local ingredients from New York State to craft seasonal menus that fuel athletes.
With a keen focus on balanced nutrition, our menus are planned to enhance athletic ability. We understand that athletes have diverse preferences and dietary needs, we offer a wide range of options to cater to diverse taste of our athletes. Our online menu empowers athletes to make informed choices, while our collaboration with sports dietitians ensures that special dietary needs are met.
Whether it's powering up for intense workouts or recovering after training sessions, our dining experience is designed to optimize performance.
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Breakfast
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Closed
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Dinner
The USOPC Sports Medicine Team at the Lake Placid Olympic and Paralympic Training Center is comprised of an interdisciplinary team including a physical therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainers, psychological services provider, mental performance provider, and a massage therapist. Additionally, our sports medicine team incorporates medical volunteers rotating through our training center on a 1-week or 2-week rotation. These volunteer medical providers deliver care in collaboration with our full-time USOPC sports medicine staff during times of high athlete demand or when our full-time staff are asked to support an NGB on the road at major competitions.
Our Lake Placid sports medicine team proudly collaborates with USOPC sports performance providers to ensure an athlete receives optimal medical, psychological and performance care with inclusion of technology and advanced medical therapies. The medical services go beyond USOPC sports medicine and include partners in Adirondack Health. Dr. Eugene Byrne and Dr. Tracey Viola, Lake Placid team physicians have supported Team USA and Lake Placid athletes with elite sports medicine care for decades.
The level of care offered to NGB athletes is dependent upon USOPC High Performance and NGB High Performance Directors approval/programming request, except for mental health services, as every Team USA athlete regardless of tier, ranking or status, is eligible for care and/or coordination of care, which may incur out-of-pocket expenses or potential reimbursement.
Information on Athlete Healthcare, Clinics and more can be found here.
The following services are in conjunction with our partners at Adirondack Health and Team Physicians:
Strength and conditioning staff provide scientific, sport-specific training protocols by developing a proper and thorough needs analysis for each sport. By applying optimal stress, recovery and program design to training programs, athletes maximize tra...
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s sport nutrition team is uniquely positioned to bring today’s best practices to the forefront. Each sport dietitian within the team brings a high level of expertise to the sports they support. They util...
For more information on what to expect prior to arrival, during your stay, and preparing for check-out at the LPOPTC, follow this link.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
196 Old Military Road | Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-2600
