From Potential to Performance

A structured pathway connecting first participation, technical development and international competition.

Athlete pathway

Your journey in luge

The Federation seeks to identify promising athletes, build strong physical and technical foundations, and prepare eligible competitors for national and international opportunities.

Discover

Grassroots outreach, school engagement and regional talent identification introduce athletes to the demands of luge.

Develop

Physical preparation, start technique, steering fundamentals, equipment knowledge and athlete education build performance foundations.

Perform

Structured camps, selection criteria, sports science and competition exposure prepare athletes for elite racing.

Represent

Eligible athletes may progress towards Asian, international, World Championship and Olympic competition.

Assessment

Physical aptitude

Speed, explosive strength, coordination, mobility, composure and consistency are central to the athlete profile. Formal test standards and event-specific requirements are published with each programme notice.

Education

Coaches & officials

Coach development, officials' education and technical learning are essential to a safe, consistent national pathway.

Coach registration ↗

Inclusion

Women in luge

LFI is committed to accessible opportunities across regions, backgrounds and genders, with athlete welfare at the centre of every programme.

Contact athlete services ↗