17 Aug LAKE PLACID 2023 FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES INFORMATIONAL SESSION SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUG. 30
The Lake Placid Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism will host a Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games informational session, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The event, being held in the Conference Center at Lake Placid’s Lussi Ballroom, will give area residents and businesses the opportunity to learn more about the preparation leading up to the 11-day, Jan. 12-22, 2023, winter sports and educational festival.
Presenters will include Adirondack Sports Council, NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the Lake Placid Central School District.
The Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games are expected to bring more than 2,500 collegiate athletes and delegates from 50 nations and 600 universities to Lake Placid and the North Country region to compete in 12 sports and 86 events. The Lake Placid region will play host to Alpine Skiing at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, Men’s and Women’s Curling in Saranac Lake, while ORDA’s Olympic venues in Lake Placid will host Opening and Closing ceremonies, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating and the medal rounds for Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey. Lake Placid’s Main Street will also host nightly festivals, live music and medal award ceremonies.
The event will also highlight School Schedule during Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games/Student Engagement Opportunities.
Information about community and student involvement and engagement during the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games will be discussed. Topics will range from how to spectate to volunteer to community, student and guest impacts will be addressed.
Two additional information sessions will be scheduled, and dates released at this session.
Frequently asked questions regarding the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games can be found by visiting https://www.lakeplacid2023.com/about/faqs. Individuals who would like to email questions and comments prior to the Aug. 30 informational session can do so by emailing info@lakeplacid2023.com.
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Contact:
Jon Lundin
Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Head of Communications & Media
Tel: 518-637-6885email: jlundin@lakeplacid2023.com
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