Interested in the rush of a lifetime? Learn to maneuver a luge sled down the same ice track used for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games! You learn the technical skills needed for this precision sport so you can get yourself - feet first - through the challenging turns of the track!

Youth Luge Programs
(Ages 9-13)

All programs start at curve 12, the lowest point available on the track to run sleds.  Here we take the first few runs.  Then, if athlete and coach are comfortable, we move up to Curve 11 (Tourist Start). This will give you a run on the last 4 curves (bottom ¼ ) of the track.  All beginner programs are designed to provide exposure to the sport and for the participant to gauge their interest in continuing with sliding.  For registration information regarding any of the following contact Jon Owen, United States Luge Association Western Regional Office, Park City UT 84098,  435-647-3800 or parkcityluge@usaluge.org

Single Session Beginner Youth Luge:
This program is a single session with 1-½ -2 hours on the track taking 4 runs.  The cost is $50, which includes all track fees, equipment usage, and a Wasatch Luge Club Membership.  The Single Session Beginner program is designed to be a low impact, investigative opportunity with minimal commitment.  During the session athletes are instructed on the basics of controlling a luge sled (steering right and left), basic position on the sled, and the driving points to get themselves down from their start location.  This is a pre-registered program only and the deadline to register is two weeks prior to each session.  However, registration is limited and done on a first come first served basis. Once we hear from you we will send you a confirmation letter with exact details of your particular session.  Dates and times available are:

November 22nd            6:00-8:00
December 6th               5:00-7:00
December 13th             5:00-7:00
December 20th             7:00-9:00
December 27th             7:00-9:00
January 3                      7:00-9:00
January 10th                  7:00-9:00
 
Multi-day Camps:
Our Intensive Beginner Camp is a four-day program with a 1 ½  hour session each day.  The cost is $190.  This fee includes all track fees, all coaching and equipment costs, and a membership to the United Sates Luge Association.  The concept for this camp is to cover the basic instruction as in the Single Session program but also provides an opportunity for more skill development through repeated runs over several days.  Deadline to register for this program is October 17thth.  Contact the luge office in Park City, 435-647-3800 for more information or to receive a registration packet.  Dates of the Intensive Camp are November 6th-9th with sliding from 2:00-3:30 PM each day.

Adult Beginner Luge

This program operates on a first come first served pre-registration basis only.  Below is a list of dates and times that are available for this season’s (2008-2009) program.  Please note that all the times listed are “on-ice” times.  Participants need to be at the Utah Olympic Park a minimum of 1 hour prior to the listed times in order to fill out the paperwork, pay fees, and get your equipment. 

November 6th               7:30-9:30
December 4th               7:00-9:00
December 11th             7:00-9:00
January 8th                    7:00-9:00
January 29th                  7:00-9:00
February 5th                 7:00-9:00

This program consists of 4 runs on the Olympic Luge track in Park City, UT.  The first two runs are from Curve 12 and then the following runs are from the Tourist Start (entrance curve 11).  This will give you a run on the last 4 curves (bottom ¼) of the track.  By participating in this program you are then eligible, if you desire, to continue sliding with the Wasatch Luge Club.  This is the only program that gives you that access.  The cost of the program is $75 and includes all track fees, equipment usage, coaching, and a one-year membership to the Wasatch Luge Club.  To register or ask questions call Jon Owen at the Park City Luge office 435-647-3800 or e-mail parkcityluge@usaluge.org  Once we hear from you and get you registered we will send a confirmation letter with exact details of your particular session.

Adult Recreational Sliding is typically held on Thursday evenings during the winter, November through February.  There are also a number of local club races held on weekends which adult recreational sliders may participate in during the season.  New individuals must participate in one Adult Beginner Luge session prior to joining the club sessions.

Disabled Adaptive Sliding

This a program is available to those with physical disabilities of various types.  We have luge sleds that we can fit with specialized equipment to accommodate almost any disability including amputations and spinal cord injuries resulting in lower extremity paralysis.  Contact the Park City luge office for specifics of equipment needs relative to a specific disability.

Volunteer Programs