Invictus athlete training in Saranac Lake underway

SARANAC LAKE | In collaboration with the Saranac Lake Civic Center, the Lake Placid Curling Club (LPCC) is honored to announce its volunteer support for the brave men and women of Team United States. These wounded warriors, who have served our nation with valor, will be participating in a training camp hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, set for February. The public is warmly invited to cheer on the athletes training in wheelchair curling during a scrimmage game on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Civic Center. The Lake Placid Curling Club, alongside USA Curling instructors, led by Marc DePerno, will provide expert guidance and facilities for the wheelchair curling segment of the winter sports training camp. The overall training event will run from Jan. 6-10, serving approximately 50 athletes from across the U.S., representing all branches of the military. The Gary Sinise Foundation, in collaboration with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), has recruited the help of local facilities and organizations to provide training opportunities in alpine skiing and snowboarding, nordic, biathlon, skeleton, and wheelchair curling. The curling training, specifically, will be held Jan. 6-7 at the Civic Center, hosting five U.S. veteran and U.S. military service members. "Curling, a sport known for its camaraderie, sportsmanship, competition and strategy, reflects the spirit of the Invictus Games," said Kimberly Weinrick, President of the Lake Placid Curling Club. "We are proud to help facilitate this training, honoring these incredible men and women, and we invite our community to join us in thanking them and cheering them on. Their participation in the Invictus Games is a profound symbol of resilience and community." The Invictus Games is an international Paralympic-style event that showcases the unconquerable spirit of injured, wounded, or sick armed services personnel and their undeniable will to overcome. The 2025 Games will feature competitions across a variety of adaptive sports, including new winter sports disciplines. The entire local community, including volunteers, fans, and fellow athletes, are invited to support these inspiring competitors as they train and prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable display of courage and determination in Vancouver and Whistler. Visitors are especially encouraged to attend the scrimmage learning game on Jan. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m.

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Invictus athlete training in Saranac Lake underway

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