Luge Canada

Viessmann Luge World Cup, Calgary, Canada

Race Information

The fastest athletes on ice will slide into Calgary, December 7-8 for the Viessmann Luge World Cup and the Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by BMW.

Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park will play host to the third stop on the World Cup luge circuit as more than 100 athletes, representing more than 20 countries, will blast down the Olympic Track at speeds of up to 130 km/h in men and women singles, doubles and team relay races.

Come Cheer on Canada!

Friday, December 7, 2018

Doubles
10:00 am First Run
11:20 am Second Run

Men
12:40 pm First Run
2:15 pm Second Run

Awards

Try Luge (first come, first served - sign up in the Festival Tent, age restrictions apply), FREE hot chocolate and popcorn for the first 150 spectators!, Cash Bar, Concession


Saturday December 8, 2018

Women 
9:40 am First Run
11:05 am Second Run (live on CBC)

Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by BMW
1:00 pm Team Relay

Awards

Lugeapalooza! Airbrush Tattoos, Balloon Artist, Horse Drawn Rides, Cookie Decorating, Santa Visits, Try Luge (first come, first served - sign up in the Festival Tent, age restrictions apply)

Live Music by Matt Blais, 2018 YYC Music Awards Male Artist of the Year!, Outdoor Beer Garden with Village Brewery, Concession

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Luge Track at Winsport's Canada Olympic Park - 88 Canada Olympic Road SW

Tickets

Friday, December 7 - $10 (4 years+), Free (3 & Under) includes access to the race PLUS popcorn & hot chocolate (for the first 150 spectators).

Saturday, December 8 - $10 (4 years+), Free (3 & Under) includes access to the race and Christmas at the Track activities.

Tickets are available in advance on Eventbrite and at the Gate.

Travel & Lodging

Car Rentals:

Enterprise Rent A Car | Booking Code - 5CALUGE

​Driving Force | Booking Code - LUGE2018

Accommodation:

Need help with accommodation?
 
Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West is offer group rates - 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW

Best Western Village Park Inn is offering group rates - 1804 Crowchild Trail NW

Volunteers and Officials

The Race Organizing Committee is seeking volunteers to fill various positions on December 7 & 8, 2018

  • VIP Hosts and Check-In
  • Doping Chaperones
  • Access Control
  • Award Ceremonies
  • Public Luge Rides

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jason - nqzva@NyoregnYhtr.pbz

 

Officials are also being recruited for all positions for training and race days (December 4-8, 2018).  Please contact Zan Aycock at mnlpbpx@funj.pn for more information.

Results

Results at:
www.fil-luge.org

www.luge.ca/en/news/senior/

A live stream of the competition can be found at www.cbc.ca.

Contact Us

Luge Canada
250, 149 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary, AB T3B 6B7
Canada

riragf@yhtr.pn

 

Nations Invitation

Presented by

FILLuge CanadaWinsport

World Cup Sponsors

ViessmannEberspacher 

Event Partners

ColossoVision 
 

Funding Partners

Sport CanadaAlberta Sport ConnectionAlberta Government
Calgary Sport Tourism Authority