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Bobsled
Bobsled racing consists of a driver and a brakeman in a two-person sled speeding down the Bobsled/Skeleton/Luge Track
at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. The track, which is nearly one mile long and covered with ice, has 20 turns and propels sleds at
speeds well over 60 miles per hour. To meet the growing interest of younger athletes, the United States Bobsled and Skeleton
Federation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority have implemented a Youth Program, open to athletes from 12 to 18
years of age.
Prior experience, a USBSF membership and proper certifications are required to participate.
Qualified racers must register online and pay a $10 fee to confirm their
participation at the finals in Lake Placid. Visit the
"Have you Qualified?" page for additional details.
For more Open Bobsled information, contact the US Bobsled & Skeleton Federation
at 518-523-1842, or visit their website at
www.usbsf.com
For more Junior Bobsled information, contact: Leah Ford, Junior Bobsled Director, Olympic Regional Development Authority;
518-532-1842 or Don Haas, Junior Development Coach at: lpdevelopmentcoach@orda.org
Skeleton
Remember the Flexible Flier you used to ride down the snow-covered hills in the winter? Skeleton, while not
exactly like that, is very similar. Athletes ride a sled, headfirst and belly down on the Bobsled/Skeleton/Luge track at
Mt. Van Hoevenberg. They will reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour, with their chins just inches from the ice! This sport
is gaining in popularity, and is sure to be a winter favorite!
Prior experience, a USBSF membership and proper certifications are required to participate.
Qualified racers must register online and pay a $10 fee to confirm their
participation at the finals in Lake Placid. Visit the
"Have you Qualified?" page for additional details.
For more Skeleton information, contact the US Bobsled & Skeleton Federation
at 518-523-1842, or visit their website at
www.usbsf.com.
Luge
Luge, the Fastest
Sport on IceŽ, consists of three events: men’s
singles, women’s singles and doubles. Luge athletes steer their sled
using both their shoulders and their feet, as they reach speeds in
excess of 90 miles-per-hour, while falling more than 30 stories in
elevation – feet first! Each summer, USA Luge recruits future sliders
through its USA Luge Slider Search Tour. The nationwide tour targets
boys and girls, ages 11-14, and identifies trains and qualifies young
athletes for USA Luge’s Junior Development Team.
Membership in US Luge Association, prior experience and clearance from the coaches is required. Qualified racers must register online and pay a $10 fee to confirm their participation at the finals in Lake Placid. Visit the "Have you Qualified?" page for additional details.
For more information, contact USA Luge at 518-523-2071 or visit its official web site: www.usaluge.org