Event Information / Accommodations
Organization Of Event
The competition is organized by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) in conjunction with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation
ORDA Board of Directors
Charles A. Gargano, Chairman
Serge Lussi, Vice Chairman
Ted Blazer, President/CEO
John Arehart
Patrick Barrett
Bernadette Castro
Clifford Donaldson, Jr
Jerry Strack
Denise Sheehan
Arthur Spiegel
Edwin Weibrecht
Competition Committee
FIBT President: |
Mr. Robert Storey |
All events will be held at the Olympic Sports Complex.
Electronic Timing and Graphics will be provided by the Wige-Data.
Organizing Committee
Chairman |
Mr. Jim Goff |
Competition Office / Press Center / Sled Storage
The competition offices will be located at the Olympic Sports Complex and Olympic Training Center. Mailboxes will be set up at each location for each team and officials for daily updates and results. The press center will be located at the Olympic Sports Complex. The Olympic Sports Complex offers limited sled storage at the track. Reservations may be made by contacting Reed Miller at 518-523-4436 or rmiller@orda.org
Ceremonies
Awards ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of each competition.
Accommodations
1. The United States Olympic Committee Training Center (OTC) (limited availability) at a rate of $65.00 (USD) per person per day. Rooms at the OTC are double (2) and triple (3) occupancy - no singles, no exceptions. The OTC requires birth date, birth place and passport information for all athletes, coaches and team support. Only athletes staying at the U.S. Olympic Training Center have access to the fitness facilities on site. Please complete the OTC Accommodation Application Form #2 and return to the organizers no later than November 25, 2006. Upon confirmation of OTC housing, additional forms will be forwarded for completion as required by the OTC.
2. Lake Placid Local Hotel Accommodations have been coordinated by the organizers at special world cup rates. Contact the hotels directly for accommodations. Please state that you are a FIBT World Cup Team when making your accommodation reservations.
Comfort Inn
$72 per/person per/day – double occupancy
2125 Saranac Ave., 800-858-4656 or 518-523-9555 http://www.ChoiceHotels.com/hotel/ny296
Contact: Kristin Preston, comfortinnlp@northnet.org
Crowne Plaza
$68.35 per/person per/day – double occupancy
4 night minimum
1 Olympic Dr., 800-874-1980 or 518-523-2556
http://www.lakeplacidcp.com
Contact: Laurie Spotts, laurie@lakeplacidcp.com
Northwoods Inn
$70 per/person per/day – double occupancy
2520 Main St., 518-523-1818
http://www.northwoodsinn.com
Contact: Jeff Dendariarena, jeff@northwoodsinn.com
Swiss Acres Inn
$49 per/person per/day – double occupancy
Includes full access to
Lake Placid Health & Fitness Center
1970 Saranac Ave., 800-464-4690 or 518-523-3040
http://www.swissacres.com
Contact: Guy Collins, guycollins@swissacres.com
The above rates include standard double lodging, breakfast and dinner daily + gratuity and are quoted in US Dollars. NY State/local tax is additional. The above hotels may require a deposit. These rates will be valid until NOVEMBER 25th. The payment of the lodging for local accommodations is the responsibility of the team and is payable directly to the hotel. Hotel cancellation policies apply to all reservations. The above stated rates are based upon availability. Please visit each hotel web site for list of amenities.
