21. Luge Peggy learns how gravity, friction and wind resistance all play a role in the sport of luge. Would you like to take a ride on the luge? Why would athletes want to analyze their http://reachoutmichigan.org/funexperiments/agesubject/lessons/newton/luge.html

Show Number 901 LUGE How do engineering and technology play a role in the Olympics? Peggy learns how gravity, friction and wind resistance all play a role in the sport of luge. Would you like to take a ride on the luge? Why would athletes want to analyze their movements? How important is the start of the race? What kind and amount of strength does running a luge require? DISCUSSION The Olympic luge event was introduced in 1964 at Innsbruck-Igis, Austria. The word luge is French for "racing sled." Lugers careen down the course feet first while lying on their backs. The luge sled was originally controlled by a hand-held strap which guided the front of the runner. Now luges are steered by the lugers exerting pressure on the sides of the car with their feet and shoulders. Sliders have limited visibility because of their body position combined with speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. Hairpin turns in the course and rules requiring one of the four runs to be run at night make this event one of the most dangerous in the Olympics. It is so dangerous, in fact, that in 1964 a Polish-born British slider named Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypeski was killed in a luge accident, and later, two other German lugers were severely injured. Several physical forces are demonstrated by a luge event. One is

22. Wasatch Luge Welcome to the Wasatch luge Club (WLC). Established during the winter of 1995, the WLC was created in response to the growing interest and questions regarding the sport of luge http://wasatchluge.org/

Welcome to the Wasatch Luge Club (WLC). Established during the winter of 1995, the WLC was created in response to the growing interest and questions regarding the sport of luge in Utah. As a result of Salt Lake City's Olympic selection, a new Bobsled/Luge Run was constructed at the Bear Hollow site in Park City, known as the Utah Olympic Park. The WLC acts as a point of first contact for anyone with a question about the sport of Luge, whether it is only general curiosity or a true desire to be involved. The Wasatch Luge Club is the only club sanctioned by the United States Luge Association in this area. Our mission is to promote the sport of luge as a means of recreation for all ages, to act as a feeder to the National Team System, and to create a base of volunteers and officials to aid in the running of events. These events range from local club level races to the Olympics and beyond. UPCOMING EVENTS Fall Membership Meeting and Gear Swap - November 6th National Officials Course (new officials) - November 12-13th (5pm - 9pm, 9am-5pm) Rules Refresher Course (existing officials) - November 20th Ice Engineers Open (race) - December 4th (9:00 - 1:00) World Cup #4 (race) - December 13th - 19th Utah Winter Games (race) - January 16th (9:00 - 2:00) WLC Founders Cup (race) - February 26th (9:00 - 1:00)

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Luge The luge is a type of small sled on which one or two persons, lying face up, slide feet first down snowy hillsides or down steeply banked, curving, iced chutes similar to those used in bobsledding. Shifting weight, pulling straps attached to the runners, or using the feet accomplishes steering. Competition Interesting Facts Learn More Other Sports ... Links Competition The first international race took place in 1883 with 21 competitors from seven nations, including the United States. The race was organized by hotels in the Swiss spa of Davos and took place over the 4-kilometer road from St. Wolfgang to Klosters. With the development of a more flexible sled came the "kunstbahn," or artificial track, which provided luge enthusiasts with a more challenging course. The first World Championships in the sport were held in 1955 in Oslo, Norway, with 52 competitors from eight nations. Two years later the lugers broke away from the FIBT, the bobsled and toboggan federation, to form their own Federation Internationale de Luge de Course (FIL). In 1961 at the International Olympic Committee meetings in Athens, three luge events men's singles, doubles and women's singles were added to the 1964 Olympic program.

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26. Luge: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article A sled is a sliding vehicle designed to transport passengers and/or cargo by using a running mechanism and smooth undersides instead of wheels http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Luge

Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Luge Luge Topic Home Discussion Definition Discussion Ask a question about ' Luge Start a new discussion about ' Luge Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Encyclopedia Luge is a small one- or two-person sled Sled A sled is a sliding vehicle designed to transport passengers and/or cargo by using a running mechanism and smooth undersides instead of wheels... on which one sleds supine Supine position The supine position is a position of the body: lying down with the face up, as opposed to the prone position, which is face down, sometimes with the hands behind the head or neck... (face up) and feet-first. Steering is done by flexing the sled's runners with the calf of each leg or exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the seat. Lugers can reach speeds of 140 km per hour, and the Guinness world record is held by Tony Benshoof of the United States at a speed of 139.9 km per hour although some athletes, including Sam Edney of Canada and Felix Loch of Germany have reached speeds exceeding 150 km per hour on the track in Whistler, Canada. Luge is also the name of the sport Sport A sport is commonly defined as an organized, competitive, and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play. It is governed by a set of rules or customs. In a sport the key factors are the physical capabilities and skills of the competitor when determining the outcome...

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Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Luge Recently Viewed Luge Luge by Bryan Rose Luge features a solo rider flying down a hill with just a sled underneath them. Whether it is on rollers or ice, the rider can get reach high speeds making luge one of the more thrilling sports to participate in and watch. Basics of Luge Street Luge Tracks and Competitions Basics of Luge How to Compete at Luge Since becoming an official Olympic sport in 1954, Luge has captured the curiosity of many who have watched this ancient sport for the first time. Luge is said to have How to Buy Luge Gear If you've watched luge athletes hurtle downhill on their backs at speeds over 85 miles per hour, you've probably asked yourself about their sanity. Or perhaps the speed and How to Steer a Luge Olympic lugers and experts on luging agree that the most dangerous part of the sport is negotiating track corners. When you are on a luge, you are traveling upwards of 75 How to Dress for Luging In the luging world, the apparel that riders wear is just as important as the luge they use. The proper attire for lugers is design with aerodynamics and weight in mind How to Meet Luge Design Restrictions The International Luge Federation (FIL) is the global body that helps manage luge competitions leading up to the Olympics. Among the FIL's restrictions are limits on the

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32. Luge - Training - World Of Sports Science luge —which means sled in French and which is also the name of the sport—is a winter sport. An individual, or a pair, lies horizontally and faceup (a supine position) with the http://www.faqs.org/sports-science/Je-Mo/Luge.html

// nothing @import "../css/default.css"; Documents Homepage World of Sports Science Je-Mo Luge Luge The object of luge is to get to the bottom of the course in the fastest aggregate time over a set number of runs. Today, the course is covered at speeds that can approach 55 mi (150 km) per hour, equivalent to the speed of a car on a highway. This blinding speed is accomplished on a device that has no brakes and where steering is provided by slight movements of the legs or shoulders to move the runners. The result is a breathtaking event to watch. In the nineteenth century, sledding (or sliding) was a popular winter pastime at European resorts and spas. In 1883, the first race was set up on a 2.5 mi (4 km) trail that joined the villages of Klosters and Davos in the Swiss Alps. The sled used in luge is a fiberglass shell with slightly raised sides. The two runners on the underside protrude from the front of the sled and curve upward and in. The front of the sled has channels that accommodate the legs of the athlete. When properly positioned in the sled, the feet contact the inwardly curving front portion of the runners. By maneuvering the runners, the sled can be steered. Directional changes must be done smoothly and delicately, since at 93 mph (150 km/h) a sudden change would be disastrous. A luge run begins with the athlete (or pair) sitting in the sled. To start the sled in motion, the slider grasps handles that are positioned at the start. Pushing the sled back and forth while grasping the handles to build up momentum, the slider finally pulls the handles back in an explosive motion to propel the sled forward and down the course. It is then that the run begins to be timed.

33. AuldOverTheRoad.com - Street Luge - Home Street luge page of X Games medalist Dave Auld. Includes message board, FAQs, photos, links, event schedules, movies, and board construction information. http://www.auldovertheroad.com/

E-Mail Dave AOL Users Discussions Event Schedule ... Madison County Gravity Fest 2008 Street Luge makes the cut in this new book. Mt. Ascutney Vermont Tiger Mountain 2007 Vacation West Templin Hwy Bainbrige Ohio World Cup Photos Street Luge Message Board Ohio World Cup Date Change Madison County Gravity Fest 5 - Munnsville NY I have been participating in the sport of Street Luge since early 1993.� It was introduced to me by my friend and teammate Darren Lott During my traveling days with Nabisco, I would spend a fair amount of time in Southern California (I'm from New Jersey).� One day Darren approached me all excited.� "You've got to try this" he said.� Apparently, a French film crew was doing a story on Extreme sports and they heard about Street Luge and Darren at the Drop Zone (something else Darren got me to try). Darren had spent all weekend building a board based on his Street Luge days in the late 1970's and then he got his room mate to ride with him for the French film crew.�� Darren then approached me on my next business trip.� He plopped me on the old "carpet board" while he rode his new board.� I was hooked. I started competing soon after with FIGR (Federation of International Gravity Racing) and then EDI (Extreme Downhill International) and the X Games .�� The X Games was governed by the IGSA (International Gravity Sports Association).� I've raced on the east coast of the US with the NSLA (National Street Luge Association - photo pages

34. Luge - 2010 Vancouver Olympics - The New York Times luge Accident Claims Life. Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed in a crash in training on the Olympic track at the Whistler Sliding Center on Friday. http://2010games.nytimes.com/events/luge/index.html

Home Page Today's Paper Video Most Popular ... Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Olympics World U.S. N.Y. / Region ... Autos Search Olympics Olympic Sports Select Sport Alpine Skiing Bobsled Biathlon Cross-country Skiing Curling Freestyle Skiing Figure Skating Ice Hockey Luge Nordic Combined Snowboard Ski Jumping Skeleton Speed Skating Short Track Rings Blog » Event Schedule » ... More Disciplines Luge News and Overview Results and Medals Events: View Event Results Men's Singles Women's Singles Doubles Featured Events GER GER ITA GER AUT GER Doubles AUT LAT GER Featured Athletes Erin Hamlin Tatjana Huefner Armin Zoeggeler Multimedia Slideshow Luge Accident Claims Life Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed in a crash in training on the Olympic track at the Whistler Sliding Center on Friday. Interactive Map Gold Medals in the Winter Olympics Some countries have dominated Olympics events for years. Norway, Sweden and Finland, for example, have won virtually all the gold medals for cross country skiing since 1924. Video Feature Inside the Action: Luge Mark Grimmette, a doubles luge athlete for the United States Olympic team, describes the sled and how to steer it going 90 miles an hour.

35. Home - NZOLA..........Naseby Ice Luge The Southern Hemisphere s first and only snow and ice luge track. The luge has a gradient of 7.5% over a total fall of 22.5m from the top to bottom, allowing riders to reach a maximum speed of 60kmh on a sled. Track, calendar information featured as well as videos and photos http://www.lugenz.com/

NZOLA..........Naseby Ice Luge New Zealand Olympic Luge Association, Ice Track: Naseby Home Track Info About Luge NZ Calendar ... Contact The Naseby Ice Luge The Naseby Ice Luge is Closed for the Summer We will be open again Queen's Birthday weekend 2011, 10am to 4pm Thursday to Monday. (Open on Tuesday and Wednesday by arrangement only). Reservations are highly recommended, especially at weekends. Please phone ahead on 03 444 9270 * Yes, you can access the track For the times/costs etc go to 'Track Info' Bookings Necessary to avoid disappoin tment * Our resident Latvian luger Guntis Rekis , veteran of four Olympics, is now in residence in Naseby and has spent the past couple of weeks repairing and tuning sleds. Due to family commitments, sadly we won't be seeing Greg Jones down-here this winter. This is Guntis competing for Latvia in the Olympic Luge event at Vancouver: * Check-out our Calendar for an extensive range of events happening over the winter months of 2010, and remember to book early, folks. There's also now a blog-page keeping you all up-to-date with happenings on and off the track - thanks to Geoff ('Mr Luge NZ 1975') Public Bookings, which includes the services of our instructor, Guntis, can be arranged

36. About The Sport - Additional Information : Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics luge for men, women and doubles made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Games in Innsbruck. http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-luge/additional-information/about-the-sport

Search: Français Learn more about the Olympic Movement Olympic Photos Olympic Videos Olympism in Action Olympic Sports ... More 2010 Information About the Sport Two athletes — Peter Minsch of Switzerland and George Robertson of Australia — tied for first place in what was called “The Great International Sled Race” of February 12, 1883. Their time: 9 minutes and 15 seconds, to slide down a four kilometre track joining the Swiss villages of Klosters and Davos. Luge races have grown considerably faster since then with refrigerated luge tracks and aerodynamic equipment, so that speeds now regularly reach 140 kilometres an hour or more and G-forces reach over 5G. Luge for men women and doubles made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Games in Innsbruck How it Works In luge (the French word for “sled”), racers begin by sitting on open fibreglass sleds. Pulling on fixed handles in the ice, they burst out of the start. After this explosive start, they use spiked gloves on the ice surface for extra acceleration before lying down on their backs, feet stretched out in front of them, heads back to be as aerodynamic as possible. Luge racers steer using their legs and shoulders, and brake by sitting up, putting their feet down and pulling up on the sled runners. The singles events consist of four heats over two days. The individual with the lowest combined time over the four runs wins. Men and women compete on the same track, but the women and doubles begin further down the course. The four-run format is unique to the Olympic Winter Games and designed to reward consistency, endurance and ability to withstand pressure - particularly on the second day.

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38. Alberta Luge Association : Homepage The Alberta luge Association in Calgary Alberta Canada exists to ensure the continued successful growth of the sport of luge in Alberta through the development of its athletes http://www.albertaluge.com/

About Us About ALA Contact Executive Committee ... Gallery Upcoming Events October 23, 2010 Calgary Luge Club - Bottle Drive November 27, 2010 Alberta Luge Association - Bingo History The Alberta Luge Association exists to ensure the continued successful growth of the sport of Luge in Alberta through the development of its athletes, coaches, and volunteers at the recreational and elite levels. Read More » Public Luge The Alberta Luge Association is offering an exciting opportunity to try the sport of Luge. Participants will receive an introduction to the sport from one of our Development Coach’s and have the chance to go down the last ¼ of the Olympic Luge Track at Canada Olympic Park. Read More » Mission The Alberta Luge Association exists to ensure the continued successful growth of the sport of Luge in Alberta through the development of its athletes, coaches and volunteers at the recreational and elite levels. Home About ALA Contact Executive Committee ... Ian Harker

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