Luge Safety

Luge Code Of Conduct:

• Keep it under control.

  Remain in control of your speed and direction. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle, as it is the Luge riders responsibility for keeping their Luge cart under control. Stay alert in case quick reaction is needed to avoid a collision.

• No helmet, no ride.

  Helmets must be worn at all times when riding the Luge.

• Pull back to stop.

  To slow yourself or stop the cart, pull the handlebars back toward you. DO NOT STOP BY PUSHING HANDLEBARS FORWARD. Keep both hands on the handlebars at all times while riding to ensure ease of steering and braking.

  

• Keep your feet in the Luge cart at all times.

  Do not put your feet outside of the Luge cart, unless completely stopped, as injury may result. Footwear must be worn at all times. Use the brakes to slow or stop the cart!

• Yield to those below.

  Yield the right of way to persons downhill and choose a course that ensures their safety. A rider in an uphill position is responsible for manoeuvring to avoid them.

• Don't block the track.

  Stop on the track only if you are visible from above and if you are not obstructing the track. Only stop at the side of the track out of the way of others.

• Respect all safety signs.

  Obey all signs and warnings and never venture off track.

• No alcohol or drugs.

  Do not ride the Luge if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs.

• Give Luge Patrol a hand.

  If you are involved in or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to first-aid staff.

• Secure loose clothing and articles.

  Jackets, garments, scarves, long hair and any personal articles should be secured to avoid damage or loss.

• No group racing, no bumping or skidding.

  Racing in groups is not permitted. Do not bump into other carts. Do not skid the Luge cart wheels.

• Health conditions and pregnancy.

  To ride the Luge you must be in good health and be free of heart conditions, motion sickness, back problems or other physical limitations. For safety reasons, we do not allow expectant mothers to ride the Luge.

• Height restrictions.

  Children must be at least 6 years old and 110cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Blue Track unaccompanied.

  Children must be 135cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Red Track unaccompanied.

  Children under the age of 6 years old or under 110cm can ride the Luge in tandem on the Blue Track, with an adult aged 15+ years. Infants can ride in tandem with an adult provided they can walk unassisted and fit a helmet.

• Chairlift safety.

  The maximum load on the chairlift is 4 people per chair. Follow all instructions for boarding and disembarking the chairlift. Please note that the chairlift does not stop at any time.