Luge

In a frantic race against the clock down a winding ice track, Luge racers sled lying down feetfirst. Competitors start the race by paddling along the track. As they pick up speed, they lie back and hold onto handles inside the sled. By pressing their calves inward against the front-runners and using their shoulders to press down the rear of the sled, racers can steer the sled down the track’s twists, turns and 30-story vertical drop.

2007-2008 Utah Winter Games Clinics

1/14 Learn to Luge - Beginner Clinic - Utah Olympic Park This program is designed for those who have never been on a luge sled before. Participants begin at curve 12 and slide the last three curves of the track. After the first two runs we move up to the Tourist Start (one curve higher) and take two more runs. After completing this clinic participants are invited back to the UWG competition on Sunday.
Where:	Utah Olympic Park Luge Track
Date:	Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Who can attend?	Ages 9 and up
Check-in:	5:30 pm at the Sport Services Desk at the Utah Olympic Park
Clinic Time:	6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: (Non-Refundable)	$15 - This includes registration fee, equipment, and instruction
What to Bring:	Wear sneakers or lightweight hiking boos for feet and thick winter gloves for hands. Participants will be outside for approximately 2 hours dress warm.
Questions:	uwg@olyparks.com
Venue Website:	www.olyparks.com
	Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!

1/16 Learn to Luge - Beginner Clinic - Utah Olympic Park This program is designed for those who have never been on a luge sled before. Participants begin at curve 12 and slide the last three curves of the track. After the first two runs we move up to the Tourist Start (one curve higher) and take two more runs. After completing this clinic participants are invited back to the UWG competition on Sunday.
Where:	Utah Olympic Park Luge Track
Date:	Friday, January 16, 2009
Who can attend?	Ages 9 and up
Check-in:	7:00 pm at the Sport Services Desk at the Utah Olympic Park
Clinic Time:	8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: (Non-Refundable)	$15 - This includes registration fee, equipment, and instruction
What to Bring:	Wear sneakers or lightweight hiking boos for feet and thick winter gloves for hands. Participants will be outside for approximately 2 hours dress warm.
Questions:	uwg@olyparks.com
Venue Website:	www.olyparks.com
	Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!