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 [email protected] 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.
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Click here to find the Alpine Ski Dual Slalom brackets (available week-of).

For info on training tickets, visit our Preparing for Nationals page.

Updates

Sign up receive up-to-date text message updates for your discipline via the WhatsApp links below (coming soon!):
  • Alpine
  • Snowboard and Freeski
  • Nordic

The USCSA Info Table will be set up Tuesday through Saturday in the Whiteface Lodge.
**All days and times subject to change due to weather and/or other factors.** ​

Opening Ceremonies ​

Monday, March 9, 6pm - 9pm
​Herb Brooks Arena "1980 Rink"
2634 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY

Athletes and coaches are invited to enjoy dinner, games and a DJ. Roamer's Café will also be open for parents and spectators. 

​Dress warm and bring your school flag!

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.
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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)
Course maps coming soon!
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

Results ​

Live-Timing Results
Live-Timing Results during the races (unofficial results)
Official Results
2026 National Championships published results

Media

Nationals Event Video Broadcast
Access links to live and archived broadcasts
Photos & Videos
Access 2026 photos as they become available, as well as past event photos and videos

Spectators ​& Family

Volunteer Opportunities
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.
  • Discounted ticket: $75
  • Lift to alpine ski finish: $25​
​Mt. Van Hoevenberg - Nordic: There is no cost for spectating at Nordic events.
Come help support the crew and pick up a volunteer shift during the week of Nationals! Volunteers are managed by NYSEF and are needed in the following areas:
  • timers
  • gate judges
  • bib collectors

Volunteer Perks
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.

Sign up to volunteer via the sign-up button below.
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!

Nationals Merch & Memorabilia

The National Championships Apparel Webstore  is officially open! 
 
The on-line pre-order webstore for apparel is open now until 11:59PM on February 26th.
There are a couple ways to get apparel; choose the option that works best for you!

​Bonuses to using the Pre-Order Webstore
  • Items on the webstore are $2 less than they will be on-site
  • There are additional personalization options on the webstore
  • There may be additional apparel available on the website, such as premium brands or different styles
  • Skip the lines and have your order mailed directly to you or pick it up at the event
 
On-Site Event Printing Highlights
Match Play Ink will also be on-site (Monday, Friday and Saturday) and printing at the event!
  • If you prefer to try on or compare your apparel options in person, this is the way to go!
  • There may be additional apparel available on-site
  • There will be additional novelty designs available on-site

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors