Bobsleigh Driving Schools

Bobsleigh Driving Schools are offered on a yearly basis. For information on upcoming Talent ID camps, please see the calendar or contact Nicole Simon.

General Information:

  • Each athlete is responsible for their own CSA approved full face motorcycle helmet and goggles, Optional equipment you may want to have: shoulder, elbow and /or knee pads, and a burn vest.
  • Bring a set of ice walkers (or track spikes) for the track walks.
  • Tools for sled work: 22mm wrench, small adjustable wrench, razor knife, pen flash light, duct tape & high density foam (camping foamy) approximately 2’ x 3’ thick.
  • Coaches will give you a schedule daily as to when the track walks will begin.  Please ensure that you are ready to go on time.
  • Everyone will meet at the Track Lodge on Day 1 for an in class learning session, a track walk and sled preparation, there will be no sliding on the first day.

Sample Program – subject to change

Monday
18:00                Intro                                          Track Lodge
19:30                Sled prep                                 
20:00               Track Walk                                Finish to corner 7

Tuesday
17:00                Meeting/Classroom                   Track Lodge
17:45                Sled prep/track walk                  Finish to corner 7
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 9 -10

Wednesday
17:00                Class & Video Review               Track Lodge
17:45                Prep & Load Sleds                   
18:00                Track Walk                                Finish to corner 7
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 9-10

Thursday
17:00                Class & Video Review               Track Lodge
17:30                Prep & Load Sleds                   
18:00                Track Walk                                Finish to corner 3
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 6 - 7

Friday
17:00                Class & Video Review               Track Lodge
17:30                Prep & Load Sleds                   
18:00                Track Walk                                Finish to corner 3
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 6 - 7

Saturday
17:00                Class & Video Review               Track Lodge
17:30                Prep & Load Sleds                   
18:00                Track Walk                                To Bob Start
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 3

Sunday
17:00                Class & Video Review               Track Lodge
17:30                Prep & Load Sleds                   
18:00                Track Walk                                To Bob Start
19:00                Sliding                                      Corner 3