Luge

Ice Luge competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics Vancouver

The ice luge competition is one of the most appealing games categories at the Winter Olympics. A luge is actually a small sled that can accommodate either one or at the most two people. While sledding on a luge the competitor faces himself in a position that is face up and the feet first. Thereon the steering for the sled is carried out by flexing the runners of the sled with the player’s calves on each of the legs. Another method is to apply some opposing shoulder pressure on to the seat.

Other than the sled, the term “luge” is also used to refer to the particular sport that involves racing with the sleds of the kind as mentioned above. In the sled racing competition, the competitors race the sleds in opposition to a set timer. This event was included within the official list of Winter Olympic Games way back in 1964. All the three categories, men’s, women’s and the doubles events were included at a single go. The doubles is the mixed event but in general it is competed by teams consisting of two men.

Venue:

The ice luge competition at the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 will be taking place at the Whistler Sliding Center in Whistler, British Columbia. The events for the luge competition will be held between the 13th and the 17th of Feb, 2010. This is one of the most attractive venues in the entire gaming schedule, as far as the scenic beauty in and around the place is concerned. So meanwhile the games sessions you can even try out checking some of the nooks and corners of the tracks. Other than the breathtaking picturesque beauty of the place the different positions along the tracks will give you new perspectives and views at the race as well. In case you want to check out the upper start house at the venue, it will just take you a 40 minutes walk from the spectator’s plaza. In fact walking is the best way you can take a nice look at the total area. The Whistler Sliding Center has a capacity to hold a total of 12,000 viewers at one go of the gaming session. Moreover, this venue is supposed to have the fastest track in the entire world.

Schedule:

The luge competition events for the XXI Winter Olympic Games are listed to be held amid the 13th and 17th Feb 2010.

• 13th Feb Saturday: 17:00 to 20:35, Men’s Heats 1 and 2
• 14th Feb Sunday: 13:00 to 16:50, Men’s Heats 3 and 4
• 15th Feb Monday: 17:00 to 19:55, Women Heats 1 and 2
• 16th Feb Tuesday: 13:00 to 16:10, Women’s Heats 3 and 4
• 17th Feb Wednesday: 17:00 to 19:15, Doubles Heats 1 and 2

Competitor Names:

This time the spectators can expect some crazy spills and scorching speeds at the luge events at the 21st Winter Olympics. Some of the most able and fast athletes from all around the world are gathering up for the competition at the Whistler Sliding Center track that is the fastest in the world. Participants from various nations of the world are speeding up for the event which will be won only by one-thousandths of a second. Moreover, single mistakes will see the heartfelt dreams of participants being blown of in the blizzard.

Accommodation:

If you are planning to hit the Whistler Sliding Center region for the luge games events, one of the best places you can be in this petite alpine village amongst the Whistler Blackcomb is the ski resort. You may also try out a reservation at any of the local lodges including the Southside Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, etc. There are also a number of motels, hotels, Breakfast and beds, caravans and hostels available as well.

Tickets:

For the tickets for the luge games at the 21st Winter Olympic Games you may check out at the ticket box offices near the drop off area where the spectator transportation drops you. It is just near the Lot 6. If you buy the Category A tickets you will get to sit at the reserved grand stand area which is the 15/16 corner of the sliding track. But if you buy the Category B tickets you will be admitted for the general seating or standing arrangements. The seats for this category are both at the upper start house and also at the finish dock.