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. Optional knee and elbow pads are available.

• 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 cartwheels.

• Health Conditions

  To ride the Luge you must be in good health and be free of heart conditions, motion sickness, back problems or other physical limitations. Expectant mothers should not ride.

• Height Restrictions

  Riders who are under 110cm will need to ride in tandem with an adult, and only on the Scenic or Intermediate tracks. Additionally, only infants who are able to walk and support their own body weight are able to ride with an accompanying adult. Riders who are between 110cm and 135cm can ride the Scenic and Intermediate tracks unaccompanied. Children that are 10 years old and over 135cm can ride the Advanced Track unaccompanied.

• Chairlift Safety

  The maximum load on the chairlift is 2 people per chair. Follow all instructions for boarding and disembarking the chairlift. Please note that the chairlift does not stop at any time.