Media Room
Overview
Who We Are
Passion, vision, and dedication have been key elements of Lake Placid’s story for more than a century. Building on a remarkable past, the Olympic Authority today is in service of the extraordinary. Our venues ignite dreams and advance possibilities for all who visit, creating endless opportunities for the human spirit to soar.
The Stories
The history of our Olympic Region is fascinating. The stories of the people and events that shape our Olympic Region and the Olympic Authority of today inspire us in everything we do. More exciting yet are the future stories of the bold new era we are creating as we position our region as a global model of excellence with renewed venues, our stewardship of the Olympic Movement, our commitment to environmental preservation, and all we do to provide events, activities, and recreation for all.
The Communications and Marketing Team
Tait Wardlaw, VP of Marketing, Communications, & Sponsorship
Darcy Rowe Norfolk, Director of Communications
Michael Martineau, Director of Marketing
Jaime Collins, Communications Manager
Morgan Ryan, Senior Communications Specialist
Samuel Northrup, Public Relations and Community Engagement Manager
Savannah McCafferty-Doviak, Marketing Manager, Mt Van Hoevenberg
Ian Tomasch, Marketing Manager, Gore Mountain
Joe McCracken, Marketing Manager, Belleayre Mountain
Lauren Garfield, Marketing and Sales Manager, Whiteface Mountain
Megan-Jean Manson, Marketing Manager, Olympic Center
News and Articles
For the latest news and articles, click on these links below:
Media Kit
ABOUT THE OLYMPIC AUTHORITY
Born of Olympic glory, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) was created by the State of New York in 1981 to achieve something both unique and powerful. To maintain and manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, known as the Lake Placid Legacy sites (Olympic Center and James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval, Olympic Jumping Complex, Mt Van Hoevenberg, and Whiteface Mountain) and to drive economic development was the original mandate. By all measures that work is a brilliant and continuing success.
Today, in addition to those original Lake Placid Legacy Sites, the Olympic Authority also operates Belleayre Mountain and Gore Mountain and owns the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Lake Placid, one of only two such facilities in the nation. Each features an array of activities and attractions for sport, recreation, and tourism.
Beyond managing venues, the Olympic Authority hosts numerous national and international competitions, facilitates unique training opportunities for athletes at all levels, provides four-season recreation for a diverse range of visitors, and hosts a broad spectrum of other events of cultural significance. The organization achieves all this while prioritizing environmental preservation and advancing both the Olympic Movement and the dreams of aspiring athletes.
Select Fall & Winter Events 2026-2027
Adirondack Invitational hockey tournament, November 28-29
Jim Breuer, Find the Funny, December 12
Comedian Jimmy McCartney, December 26
IBSF North American Cup Bobsled & Skeleton, January 7-16
FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Aerials, January 16-17
U.S. Ski & Snowboard SuperTour | Jan. 29-31, 2027
Stifel FIS Noram Cup alpine series, January – February 2027
FIS Nordic Combined World Cup, February, 4-6
Stifel Lake Placid Ski Jumping Cup, a Viessmann FIS World Cup, February 6-7
FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, March 2-12
ECAC Hockey Women’s Championship, March 5-6
ECAC Hockey Men’s Championship, March 19-20
Articles with Key Venue or Event Details
Lake Placid Set for Major 2026-2027 International Sports Season
Beyond the Race: How International Events Deepen Our Roots & Strengthen Our Communities
Speed Skaters, Coaches, and Community in Balanced Motion
12 Ways to Make the Most of Every Ski Day
Olympic Authority on Social Media
| Venue: | Social Channel #1: | Social Channel #2: | Social Channel #3: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Authority | |||
| Belleayre Mountain | TikTok | ||
| Gore Mountain | |||
| Whiteface Mountain | TikTok | ||
| Lake Placid Legacy Sites | |||
| Mt Van Hoevenberg | TikTok | ||
| Mt Van Hoevenberg - Nordic | |||
| Olympic Center | TikTok | ||
| Olympic Jumping Complex |
Venue Photos
| Venue: | Winter Image: | Download: |
|---|---|---|
| The Olympic Jumping Complex |  | Download |
| The Olympic Jumping Complex |  | Download |
| The Olympic Jumping Complex |  | Download |
| The Olympic Jumping Complex |  | Download |
| Whiteface Mountain |  | Download |
| Gore Mountain |  | Download |
| The 1980 Herb Brooks Arena - Olympic Center |  | Download |
| The 1980 Herb Brooks Arena - Olympic Center |  | Download |
| James C Sheffield Speed Skating Oval - Olympic Center |  | Download |
| James C Sheffield Speed Skating Oval - Olympic Center |  | Download |
| Mt Van Hoevenberg |  | Download |
| Mt Van Hoevenberg |  | Download |
| Mt Van Hoevenberg |  | Download |
| Gore Mountain |  | Download |
| Gore Mountain |  | Download |
| Belleayre Mountain |  | Download |
| Belleayre Mountain |  | Download |
Logos and Brand Identities
To obtain Olympic Authority or venue logos and their corresponding brand guideline documents, please reach out via this Contact Us form. Let us know about your project, what logo your interested in, and how you wish to use our logo(s).
Venue Naming Reference Guide
Our venues offer a range of facilities and activities in summer and winter, and this guide makes it easy to recall and recognize all their unique names
and locations.
Videos
Visit our YouTube Channel for an array of videos on our venues, employees, what we do and how we do it, and much more.
Media Credentials
Thank you for your interest in Olympic Authority events.
Please use the form below to request your media credential. Please note, each person requesting a credential must fill out the form.
If approved, you will receive a confirmation email prior to the event with information regarding the press room (if applicable), where to pick up your credential and any other pertinent information to the event you are submitting for.
For any questions in advance, contact us at [email protected]
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