WELCOME TO LAKE PLACID
Home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games
Inspiring Olympic Dreams
Schedule of Events
Friday March 3,
2017
9:00 0 4:00
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Unofficial Training
Saturday March 4,
Wednesday March 8,
Arrival of Teams
MVH
2017
9:00
Classic Sprint Qualifying (1.5km/1.3km)
MVH
12:00 0 5:00
Classic Sprint Heats
MVH
Awards Ceremony / Athlete Social
OJC
9:00 0 4:00
Official Training (Mass Start)
MVH
Team Captain's Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
9:00 0 4:00
Unofficial Training
MVH
7:00
3:00
Team Captain's Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
Thursday March 9,
Sunday March
5, 2017
2017
2017
9:00 0 4:00
Official Training
MVH
6:00
5:00
Team Captain's Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
Friday March 10,
6:00
Opening Ceremonies
Lake Placid
10:00
Classic Mass Start (15km/10km/5/km)
MVH
6:00
Team Captain's Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
10:00
Skate Relay
MVH
5:30
Banquet
LP Conference Ctr
7:00
Awards Ceremony
LP Conference Ctr
8:00 0 10:30
Athlete Dance
LP Conference Ctr
Monday March
6, 2017
10:00
Interval Start Freestyle (10km/5km) MVH
6:00
USSA Jr Coaches Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
7:00
Coaches Social
Lake Placid
Tuesday March 7,
2017
9:00 0 4:00
Official Training (Sprint)
MVH
6:00
Team Captain's Meeting
LP Conference Ctr
2017
Saturday March 11,
Sunday March
Teams Depart
2017
12, 2017
WORLD CLASS COMPETITION VENUES
Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Primary Race Venue for 2017 XC JNC
1980 Olympic XC and Biathlon Venue
50k of World Class Trails
Homologated Race Trails
Dedicated Timing Building
Full Race Office
Ski Lodge
Ample Parking
Dedicated Sound System
Waxing Facilities
Power Hookups
Proven and Tested Venue
Full Time Race Crew and
Expreienced Grooming Staff
2 Dedicated Piston Bully
5 Skandic Machines and
assorted groomers
Experienced Volunteer
Wifi and 4G Service
Olympic Jumping Complex
Backup Race Venue for 2017 XC JNC
2.5k of Snowmaking and
Race Trails
Ski Lodge
Dedicated Timing Structure
Full Race Office
New Ski Lodge
Ample Parking
Dedicated Sound System
Waxing Facilities
Power Hookups
Proven and Tested Venue
Full Time Race Crew and
Experienced Grooming Staff
3 Dedicated Piston Bully
Experienced Volunteer
Wifi and 4G Service
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country
Developed for the 1980 Olympic Games, Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski
and Biathlon Center offers world class trails, grooming and event organization.
Technical Information
Altitude 620 meters above sea level
Total length of trails 50 kilometers
Wax and Wax Testing
Dedicated wax testing areas are located adjacent to the
competition trail and are groomed at the same time and
manner to the race trails. Temporary wax facilities will be
provided to all teams adjacent to the Cross Country stadium.
Average trail width 6 meters
Average snowfall 2.54 meters
Average Temperature Dec.0March 7°C
Average Snow Base Average packed base 25.4cm
Athlete Facilities
The Cross Country Lodge is located adjacent to the cross
country stadium. This building includes bathrooms, food
concession, ski shop, administration and first aid facilities. The
Olympic Trails have Homologated loops for competition.
Officials Facilities
Office space for meetings available on site. There will be
separate press room, timing area, race office and jury room.
Timing and Scoring
The permanent timing building in the Cross Country Center is
located adjacent to the start/finish line.
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Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country
Stadium Maps and Layout
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country
Course Maps and Layout
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country
Course Maps and Layout
Olympic Jumping Complex 0 Backup
Developed for the 1998 Gold Cup and utilized for the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games
and 2001 World Cup B Nordic Combined sprint competitions, the 2.5K cross country
trail offers competitors a unique and challenging Nordic experience. This is also
the primary summer and fall training site for the USBA National Team as it is a
paved roller ski loop and includes additional terrain.
The Base Lodge at the Olympic Jumping Complex offers
athletes a separate area of refuge. Also housed in the base
lodge are bathrooms and first aid facilities. Temporary wax
facilities will be available and will include outside
ventilation.
Wax Testing
A space will be dedicated to wax testing that is adjacent and
groomed the same as completion trails
Timing and Scoring
In the last year this facility has hosted a number of high level
events:
Supertour
Eastern Cup
USCSA Nationals
Eastern Division 1 Carnival
NYS High School Championships
Timing at the Olympic Jumping Complex is a temporary facility
located adjacent to the start/finish line.
Snow Making
The onsite, permanent snowmaking capabilities cover the entire
start/finish stadium and 2.5K of trail system directly.
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Olympic Jumping Complex 0 Backup
Course Maps and Layout
FINAL DETAILS
Lodging Packages
Social Experience
Parent Experience
Total Meltdown Plan
Facility Medical Plan
Timing Bids
Live Feed
Chief of Race
Thank you
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU
IN LAKE PLACID!
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