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:
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
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
Another great way to become involved with the sport of luge is through becoming an official. Sliding at 60-80 MPH hour is not for everyone but volunteering a few weekends per year goes a long way in helping develop and train the Olympians of tomorrow while meeting the Olympians of today. Our officials program consists of two levels. First is the National Official level. Here people with no experience with the sport are introduced
to the basic rules of running any luge race. The course takes one weekend and after completion these officials are eligible to work any national event form local club races up to and including national championships. The second level is the FIL International Official. This again is a one-weekend course and introduces rules specific to international competitions such as World Cups, World Championships, and the Olympic Winter Games. Individuals who complete this course are then able to work any international race held in the United States and may be invited to work races in other countries. If you would like a chance to help with a race before taking the course, no one is turned away. There are many positions available even for untrained volunteers to assist in the running of our events. Call the luge office at 435-647-3800 or e-mail parkcityluge@usaluge.org for more information.
For registration and price information for all programs contact Jon Owen, United States Luge Association Western Regional Office, Park City UT 84098; 435-647-3800 or parkcityluge@usaluge.org
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