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Nationals On-Site Information
March 9 - 14, 2026 | Lake Placid, NY
Use the page below for the latest information while on-site at Lake Placid.
Reach out to the USCSA National Office at help@uscsa.org with any questions. **Note that we will be on-site and not checking emails after March 6; visit us at check-in at the Olympic Center March 8th and 9th, or at the Information Table in the Whiteface Lodge March 10th - 14th.**
Schedule of Events & Updates
Schedule
The schedule below is an overview of the entire week. For the full detailed schedule, click the "full schedule" button below.
Click here to find the Alpine Ski Dual Slalom brackets (available week-of).
For info on training tickets, visit our Preparing for Nationals page.
**Nordic Athletes! You are invited to a S'more Gathering at High Peaks Cyclery on Thursday, March 12 from 4pm to 5:30pm**
Updates
Sign up receive up-to-date text message updates for your discipline via the WhatsApp links below:
QR codes to join the coaches/captains WhatsApp groups will be available at check-in at the Olympic Center on Sunday and Monday.
The USCSA Info Table will be set up Tuesday through Saturday in the Whiteface Lodge.
Opening Ceremonies
Monday, March 9, 6pm - 9pm
Herb Brooks Arena "1980 Rink"
2634 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY
**Athletes to line up at the Athlete Entrance @ 5:30pm**
Dress warm and bring your school flag!
Athletes and coaches are invited to enjoy dinner, games and a DJ. Skating available at the USA Rink from 6:30pm to 9pm. (Make sure you know your shoe size!)
Roamers Café & Bar will be open and offering a limited menu for parents and spectators.
Daily Awards Ceremonies
Tuesday - Saturday, March 10-14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Olympic Center Conference Center
2634 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY
Come celebrate the day's award winners!
Athletes, coaches, teammates, parents and spectators are invited to join us at each Daily Awards ceremony.
Final Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 14, 6pm - 9pm
The Olympic Center Conference Center
2634 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY
Athletes and coaches are invited to join us for a buffet dinner and the Final Awards Ceremony at 6pm.
Cocktail attire optional!
Venue Information
Venue Maps
Whiteface: Alpine Ski, Snowboard, Freeski
Whiteface trail map (pdf version)
Alpine ski, Snowboard, Freeski Competition Venues Map
Mt. Van Hoevenberg: Nordic
Nordic trail map
Nordic trail map (pdf version)
7.5km Individual Start Classic map
15km Mass Start Freestyle map
1.3km Individual Sprint Freestyle & Team Sprint Classic map
Driving Time
The Olympic Center and downtown Lake Placid is 10 miles from Whiteface Mountain, or about 15 minutes. Downtown Lake Placid is 7 miles from Mt. Van Hoevenberg, or about 12 minutes.
Parking Info
Parking is free at both Whiteface Mountain and Mt. Van Hoevenberg. **NOTE: trailers parked at Mt. Van Hoevenberg will be charged a $50 weekly fee for power hook-ups.**
Safety Information
Whiteface Safety & Policies
Mountain Safety Guide
Spectators & Family
Spectator Viewing Areas
Alpine, Snowboard and Freeski: Spectators can walk to the finish corrals, take the chairlift on foot, or ride the chairlift with skis/snowboard.
Nordic: Nordic events are accessible by foot off the Mt. Van Hoevenberg lot or the lodge.
Spectator Tickets (Tuesday - Saturday)
Whiteface - Alpine, Snowboard and Freeski: Spectators who wish to ski/snowboard and observe events beyond the finish corrals, or who wish to take the lift on foot to the alpine ski finish corral, can purchase discounted lift tickets at the Whiteface ticket window.
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Discounted ticket: $75
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Lift to alpine ski finish: $25
Mt. Van Hoevenberg - Nordic: There is no cost for spectating at Nordic events.
Volunteer Opportunities
Come help support the crew and pick up a volunteer shift during the week of Nationals! Whiteface volunteers are managed by NYSEF and are needed in the following areas:
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timers
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gate judges
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bib collectors
Whiteface volunteers receive a day ticket for their volunteer day, plus an extra lift voucher and snacks, lunch, coffee and front row seats to the action!). Learn more here.
Volunteers are also needed for the Nordic events at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Sign-ups for both volunteer options are below.
Official Weather Partner
Check out the weather in Lake Placid through OpenSnow, USCSA's official weather partner for Nationals. Use your USCSA member benefit to sign up for a base plan, and come to Nationals prepared!
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
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