Learn to Slide
Do you love going fast? Are you curious about luge, skeleton or bobsleigh? At the Whistler Sliding Centre, everyone can learn to slide and train towards their goals! No experience is required.
Sport programs for all skill levels in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge are available, including introductory sessions for beginners, multi-day progression camps and full-season training programs. Qualified and passionate coaches look after everyone, from first-timers to experienced athletes! On-ice training is available from October to late March, off-season strength & conditioning sessions are offered through spring/summer/fall.
Where to start:
The ideal first step into sliding is signing up for an introductory "Discover" session! No experience is required for these one-time sessions that give a first taste of luge, skeleton or bobsleigh. Participants meet the coaches, learn about the sport, equipment and learn to slide-programming, and slide down a small portion of the track!
- Discover Luge: Kids ages 8-14 ($25+). Learn more
- Discover Skeleton: Youth 14 years & up ($55+). Learn more
- Discover Bobsleigh: Ages 16+ ($55+). Learn more
For any questions, contact us by phone at 604-964-0040, ext. 2201 or by email.
For participants 8-14 years, no experience required
Luge Sport Programs
Luge programs include introductory one-time "Discover" sessions, a full-season novice program with up to three training sessions/week, as well as a year-round development program for advanced athletes, including summer training. At this point, no on-ice luge programming is available for adults.
For participants 14+ years, no experience required
Skeleton Sport Programs
Skeleton programs include introductory one-time "Discover" sessions for participants to try the sport for the first time, as well as multi-day Skeleton Foundation Schools and Skeleton Progression Camps for athletes of all levels and training goals, up to high performance racing.
For participants 16+ years, no experience required
Bobsleigh Sport Programs
Bobsleigh programs include introductory one-time "Discover" sessions for participants to try the sport for the first time, as well as multi-day Bobsleigh Foundation Schools as well as Bobsleigh Progression Camps for athletes of all levels and training goals, up to high performance racing. There are also opportunities to get involved as brakeman/woman.
Sliding Program Coaches
We are proud to have a diverse group of experienced, qualified and passionate coaches who guide our athletes through every step in their progression. Get to know our coaches and their stories below! All coaches follow a development pathway (click for...
Play Safe Community Summits
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