YOUTH LUGE LEAGUE
Your child can learn how to luge and compete in our development league.
Full Season Registration One Night Trial Registration
Developing Luge Athletes
The Youth Luge League is a grassroots program for kids age 8 to 16 years old. This program was started in Muskegon more than thirty years ago and over the years, hundreds of kids have participated in this league at varying levels, from the casual athlete who enjoys spending time outdoors to serious competitors who want to compete at the national level.
Teaching Your Kid a New Sport
The goal of this program is to teach kids the fundamentals of the sport of luge. Coach Doug Ogden works with kids on and off the luge track teaching them important skills to make them all-around better athletes. Kids who demonstrate that they are coachable and have the drive to learn and compete will be invited to participate in screening camps with USA Luge. Those who excel may have the opportunity to visit Lake Placid for further screening to be selected for USA Luge Junior National camps and, ultimately, the Junior National Team selection.
Getting Started
When teaching new luge athletes, safe sliding procedures is the first lesson. Participants are outfitted with elbow pads, a helmet, and a well-maintained luge sled. Coach Doug will teach every kid how each part of the sled works and methods of steering the sled. While luge is referred to as the fastest sport on ice, our track is designed for the novice slider at slower speeds than an Olympic track where sliders can reach speeds of 90+ mph. The top speed your athlete will experience is approximately 30 mph on a “good ice” day, although to most new sliders, it still feels like 90 mph!
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Season Pass Holder Registration Season Pass Holders have been emailed a promo code to redeem this price at check out. If you did not receive the promo code please email info@msports.org | $80 |
| Non-Season Pass Holder Registration | $120 |
Requirements
- All participants must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian
- Parents or guardians should be in attendance at practice
- All safety equipment provided
- Attendance Tuesday nights 6-8pm January 3 - March 7
About Youth Luge League
Our goal is to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of luge. Watch and share this video about our Youth Luge league.
Luge 101
Watch our luge tutorial. This video will show you the proper way to position your body and steer a luge sled down our ice track.
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