USA Luge

10/19/2026

The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and the Associated Press is covering the action! Thanks Tim Reynolds!

https://apnews.com/article/luge-us-start-championships-a3c1f9439b8d8ad5bc8c084c466ea857?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVC_txleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQk6QlP_PMeJLzd5bpRmbjR4Kbcre3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Jta06urWcCdLiS62N-h-dFST3KvkqL2qaYW9c0Ai3BjDXEQDQLisSyWLIxQ_aem_9-C2CNTXbwUGYlkG0nIVBA

Ansel Haugsjaa and Chevonne Forgan went to the Olympics last winter as doubles sliders. They did just fine on their own in the season’s opening race.

10/19/2026

From sunny training days to freezing World Cup tracks, Dermatone keeps our athletes protected from the elements with some of the best sun and cold-weather protection out there💪

We’re grateful to have a partner who understands that whether it’s wind, snow, or sunshine, being ready for the elements is part of being ready to race. Thank you, Dermatone, for being part of the USA Luge family and helping our team stay protected all season long 💙

10/17/2026

🛷 The 2026 USA Luge Start Championships are in the books! 🇺🇸

The 2026-27 season officially got underway tonight in Lake Placid, with Olympians and rising Junior National Team athletes and a Youth A athlete battling for the top spots at our indoor refrigerated training facility!

🏆 MEN’S SINGLES
🥇 Ansel Haugsjaa
🥈 Zack DiGregorio
🥈 Marcus Mueller

🏆 WOMEN’S SINGLES
🥇 Chevonne Forgan
🥈 Breckan Luedke
🥉 Kendal Achen

🏆 MEN’S DOUBLES
🥇 Marcus Mueller / Ansel Haugsjaa
🥈 Zack DiGregorio / Sean Hollander
🥉 Dana Kellogg / Frank Ike

🏆 WOMEN’S DOUBLES
🥇 Chevonne Forgan / Sophia Kirkby
🥈 Martin / Brianna Gosnell
🥉 Ashley Farquharson / Emma Erickson

👏 Congratulations to all our athletes, especially Junior National Team members Breckan Luedke and Kendal Achen on their women’s singles podium finishes!

With Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa sweeping both men’s titles and Chevonne Forgan taking home both women’s titles, the competition delivered an exciting start to the new season.

Next stop: international racing! 🌎 The World Cup season kicks off November 28-29 in Winterberg, Germany. Read full story on usaluge.org.

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

🇺🇸 USA LUGE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

USA Luge is proud to announce its newly elected Board of Directors, led by President Don Simkin, as the organization continues to build for the future and looks ahead to the 2030 Olympic Winter Games in the French Alps! 🛷

The new board brings together leaders from across the country, including Olympic medalists, Olympians, athlete representatives and club leaders, whose experience and perspectives will help guide the future of USA Luge.

👏 Congratulations to all those elected to serve!

General Directors
• Don Simkin, President — Youngsville, N.Y./Santa Monica, Calif.
• Wendy Guthrie — Denver, Colo.
• Matthew Mortensen — Huntington, N.Y.

Independent Directors
• Jennifer Wesselhoff, Secretary — Park City, Utah
• Robert Pokelwaldt, Treasurer — Kitty Hawk, N.C.
• Bob Miller — New Ringgold, Pa.

Club Representatives
• Michael Thomas, Western Club Representative — Park City, Utah
• Elmer Rinehart, Eastern Club Representative — Negaunee, Mich.

Athlete Representatives
• Chris Mazdzer — Team USA Athletes’ Commission representative; 2018 Olympic silver medalist
• Ashley Farquharson — Team USA Athletes’ Commission alternate representative; 2026 Olympic bronze medalist
• Tucker West — USLA Internal Athletes’ Commission; three-time Olympian
• Zack DiGregorio — USLA Internal Athletes’ Commission; Olympian

The board’s diverse experience across business, sports administration and competitive luge will help strengthen USA Luge’s programs, support athlete development and advance the organization’s strategic vision.

“We have great opportunities ahead of us, and I’m excited about the work we can accomplish in the coming years,” said USA Luge CEO Scott Riewald.

Join us in congratulating our new Board of Directors and thanking them for their commitment to the future of USA Luge! 🇺🇸

10/09/2026

A little team bonding off the ice! 🛷🤝

A big thank you to Experience Outdoors for hosting USA Luge for an awesome team-building experience! We had a great time stepping outside our comfort zones, challenging ourselves, and strengthening the connections that make us stronger as a team.

We appreciate your hospitality and a memorable experience!

10/06/2026

USA Luge is proud to announce the extension of our partnership with Team Worldwide through the 2030 Winter Games!

For nearly three decades, Team Worldwide has been an important part of the team behind our team—supporting our athletes and helping USA Luge pursue excellence on the international stage.

We’re excited to continue this partnership as we look ahead to the 2030 Winter Games and the journey that starts now 🇺🇸🛷

Thank you, Team Worldwide, for your continued commitment to USA Luge and our athletes!

10/05/2026

How much do luge and fencing really have in common? 🤺🛷

We put USA Luge National Team athletes to the test with fencing at the USA Luge facility — and challenged U.S. National Fencing Team athletes to take on the fastest sport on ice!

Who will adapt faster? 👀

Watch the full crossover and find out! 🤺🛷

Bryce Louie and Carolina Stutchbury trade places with the USA Luge ...

10/02/2026

Ready, set, SLIDE! 🛷

Get ready for the Norton USA Luge Start Championships on October 16 at 6 p.m. in Lake Placid!

Watch world-class Olympic, National and Junior National Team athletes battle it out in a test of explosive power, speed and precision — all at the start handles.

🏆 Who will claim the men’s singles title? With 13-time champion Tucker West retired, a new champion will be crowned!

FREE EVENT — come see the action and cheer on your favorite sliders!

10/01/2026

On Tuesday, representatives from the International Luge Federation (FIL) and USA Luge CEO met with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), including CEO Sarah Hirshland, and toured the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.

The conversations focused on strengthening partnerships, preparing for Utah 2034, and exploring strategies to support athletes and grow winter sports in the years ahead.

Together, we’re building a stronger future for our athletes and our sport 🤝🇺🇸