Lake Placid was proud to offer the first figure skating exhibition with 5 United States deaf ice skaters. Their names were: Adrienne America, Sharon Ann Dror, Donna Marianni, Cheryl Michalowski, and David Michalowski.

Ice Hockey and Speed Skating had been recognized as a demonstration sports.

The sports offered at the VIII World Winter Games for the Deaf were held in the disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Ice Hockey and Speed Skating.