LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Oct. 10, 2018) --- The North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships return to Lake Placid, N.Y., October 17-21, 2018. This competition is the first step in the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition structure. The top four skaters in each level – juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior – will advance to the Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships. The top four at sectionals in each level will then advance to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January.

WHAT: North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships

WHEN: October 17-21, 2018

WHERE: Lake Placid, N.Y., Olympic Center

WHY: This competition is the first step in the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying competition structure. The top four skaters in each level – juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior – will advance to the Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships.

The event’s credential application form is available HERE. Credentials are due no later than October 10, 2018 for consideration.

For more information about this event or all of the events and activities held on ORDA’s Olympic venues, visit www.WhitefaceLakePlacid.com.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.