Skeleton

While some say the name “skeleton” comes from the German word schlitten (sleigh), perhaps it is called that because the ride nearly scares people to death. Imagine zipping along a serpentine ice track on a one-person sled in a belly-down, head-first position at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour! No wonder this exciting sport continues to grow in popularity, returning to the Olympics in 2002 after a 54 year absence.

2011-2012 Utah Winter Games Clinics

01/28/12 Learn to Skeleton Beginner clinics are designed to give participants the basic sliding skills to safely navigate their way down the icy track at speeds up to 55 MPH. The clinic will start with participants being fitted to equipment, followed by a track walk with your coach. You'll take your inaugural run from the junior start.
Where:	Utah Olympic Park Bobsled/Skeleton Track, Park City, Utah
Date:	Saturday, January 28, 2012
Who can attend?	Ages 15 and older: Participants must be at least 5 feet tall and weigh 100+ pounds.
Check-in:	10:30 am (this will allow for check-in, orientation, equipment fitting)
Clinic Time:	11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: (Non-Refundable)	$10.00, includes rentals and lesson
What to Bring:	Wear sneakers or lightweight hiking boots, winter gloves and appropriate clothes to be outside during the clinic. Outer layer should be old sweat shirt or jacket that potentially be damaged.
Questions:	uwg@olyparks.com
Venue Website:	www.olyparks.com
Registration:	Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration Only! Registration closes 48 hours before the event.
Sold Out	Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide! This Clinic maxes out at 10 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.

02/04/12 Learn to Skeleton Beginner clinics are designed to give participants the basic sliding skills to safely navigate their way down the icy track at speeds up to 55 MPH. The clinic will start with participants being fitted to equipment, followed by a track walk with your coach. You'll take your inaugural run from the junior start.
Where:	Utah Olympic Park Bobsled/Skeleton Track, Park City, Utah
Date:	Saturday, February 4, 2012
Who can attend?	Ages 15 and older: Participants must be at least 5 feet tall and weigh 100+ pounds.
Check-in:	10:30 am (this will allow for check-in, orientation, equipment fitting)
Clinic Time:	11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: (Non-Refundable)	$10.00, includes rentals and lesson
What to Bring:	Wear sneakers or lightweight hiking boots, winter gloves and appropriate clothes to be outside during the clinic. Outer layer should be old sweat shirt or jacket that potentially be damaged.
Questions:	uwg@olyparks.com
Venue Website:	www.olyparks.com
Registration:	Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration Only! Registration closes 48 hours before the event.
Sold Out	Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide! This Clinic maxes out at 10 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.

2011-2012 Utah Winter Games Competitions

01/14/2012 G–Force Skeleton Race
Where:	Utah Olympic Park
Date:	Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time:	1:00 – 4:00 pm
Who can attend?	Anybody can come watch for free, Competitors must be current members of G-Force and sliding from the top of the track