Young luge athlete in track, Whistler Sliding Centre

Seasonal Novice Luge Program

Children and youth that want to pick up luge as a weekly activity can sign up for the Novice Program! Sessions run from November 2019 to March 2020. Participants can train one to three times per week. Consistent coaching support ensures progression and skill development.

General Program Info
Who Children and youth ages 8+, no previous experience needed (Youth C, D and E)
When
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2019 to Saturday, March 21, 2020: On-ice luge training and coordination development.
    • Options to be on ice 1, 2 or 3 times a week.
    • Novice program sessions are offered weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
    • Up to 32 training sessions over 14 weeks will be offered throughout the 2019/20 season.
  • April to October: off-ice.
    • Multi-sport camps are offered throughout the summer months.
    • Pre-season dryland training is offered in September/October.
    • Athletes are encouraged to participate in as many other sports as possible to develop overall athletic ability.
Cost
  • 1 session/week:  $600 +GST/ season
  • 2-3 sessions/week: $1000 +GST/ season
  • 4 sessions/week: $1,300 +GST/ season

Later program start is possible (pro-rated).Payment plans available. Race fees & travel costs not included in program fees.
Race Schedule
  • BCLA BC Cup #1 (December 21-22, 2019)
  • BCLA BC Cup #2 (January 17-18, 2020)
  • BCLA BC Cup #3 (February 7-8, 2020)
  • Youth and Junior Canadian Nationals (March 10-14, 2020)
  • BCLA BC Provincial Championships (March 18-19, 2020)
BC Luge Association Membership All luge athletes must be current members of the BC Luge Association (membership $30/year; memberships available at program sign-up).

Registration & more Information

To register or for inquiries, please contact the Whistler Sliding Centre by email or call (604) 964-0040, ext. 2201.

Whistler Sliding Centre 4910 Glacier Lane
Whistler BC V8E 0C2
Canada

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