45TH Annual Empire State Winter Games Scheduled for January 30-February 2, 2025
The theme for 45th Empire State Winter Games’ Opening Ceremony Unveiled
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Today, the Adirondack Sports Council (ADKSC) and Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced a partnership that designates the law firm as an official sponsor of the January 22-30, 2025 Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) torch relay. As an official sponsor of the 1,053-mile, 14-stop relay, Bond, Schoeneck & King will be a part of the torch relay festivities and celebrations in Syracuse and Delmar.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bond, Schoeneck & King to the Empire State Winter Games family as an official sponsor of the torch relay,” said Adirondack Sports Council Executive Director Tracy Smith. “The torch relay symbolizes the spirit of unity, perseverance, and the relentless dedication of athletes chasing their dreams on snow and ice. With their support, we can ensure this incredible tradition connects communities across New York and inspires athletes and fans alike as we gear up for the 2025 Games.”
Brian Butler, Chair of the Management Committee at Bond, Schoeneck & King added, “Bond is excited to support the 2025 Empire State Winter Games as the torch relay sponsor. The firm is proud to join Community Bank in supporting an event that not only highlights athletic talent and dedication but also champions the importance of inclusion in sports. The torch relay is a chance to celebrate those ideals and the spirit of the Empire State Winter Games.”
The ESWG Torch Relay is expected to begin in Buffalo and culminate its journey throughout the Empire State, on Jan. 30, in Lake Placid. It will arrive in time for the Games’ Opening Ceremony, where over 2,500 athletes, competing in 25 winter sports, will march into the famed Olympic Center, home to the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team’s “Miracle on Ice.”
This year’s ESWG event theme is “Chasing Dreams on Snow & Ice: The 2025 Empire State Winter Games.” The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to celebrate the inspirational journey of all the athletes who have competed in the 44-year-old history of the Games.
For more information about the Empire State Winter Games, go to https://empirestatewintergames.com/.
Fans and athletes can also follow on Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, using @ESWGames and #ESWGames.
Photos from the 44th Empire State Winter Games are available HERE.
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About the Adirondack Sports Council
The Adirondack Sports Council (ADKSC) is a not-for-profit organization established in New York’s Olympic region that combines decades of sport event management leadership, sustainability expertise, and creative engagement strategies to deliver impactful world-class experiences to communities and organizations across New York State and beyond.
The ADKSC cultivates strong partnerships with event stakeholders, participants, and communities by actively engaging in meaningful dialogue and aligning with their unique needs. This approach enables us to craft genuine, economically beneficial, and socially impactful experiences that resonate with the values and aspirations of all involved.
About the Empire State Winter Games
Founded in 1980, the Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) are a multi-day winter athletic competition headquartered in Lake Placid, NY. Amateur athletes of all ages and from all over the Northeast and Canada compete in more than 30 winter sports competitions over three days every February. The Empire State Winter Games are a community-driven event, courtesy of a partnership between the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST); the towns of North Elba, Wilmington, Tupper Lake, Harrietstown and Brighton; the villages of Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Paul Smiths, Wilmington, and Saranac Lake; the counties of Essex and Franklin; the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA). Connect with the Games on www.EmpireStateWinterGames.com, Facebook.com/ESWGames, and Instagram.com/ESWGames.
About Bond, Schoeneck & King
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is an AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 300 lawyers serving individuals, companies, nonprofits and public sector entities in a broad range of practice areas. Bond has 15 offices, including 11 in New York State, as well as in Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Kansas.