The Lake Placid area has a strong Olympics tradition, as the community and the surrounding region hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. That's why Lake Placid is a perfect spot for the home of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.
Most people understand bobsledding as the sport in which two men or four men drive/ride a bullet-shaped sled down an ice-covered track. But skeleton returned to Olympic competition in 2002 and many do not know about this unique sport. Skeleton is similar to luge. An individual rides a small sled-like device down the icy track, but the rider is facing forward instead of lying back on the sled.
Located at 196 Old Military Road in Lake Placid, the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation is the "national governing body" for bobsled and skeleton competition in the U.S. Athlete members are those who register with the organization to be eligible to compete in the two sports. Technical members are those who are coaches, officials, track operators or technical personnel associated with bobsled or skeleton. Sustaining members support the sports with contributions and can become life members.
Olympic members have won medals for the United States in the Winter Olympics in bobsled or skeleton. These athletes are given life member status without having to pay dues. There are also general members who support the organization's activities. The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation also has an extensive online store that offers great products with federation-associated logos. More information about the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation is available by calling (518) 523-1842.
