USA Luge

08/31/2026

Today, August 31, marks the final day with USA Luge for Jon Owen, as he officially retires and brings an incredible 30+ year career with the organization to a close.

A 1988 Olympian and 1990 National Champion, Jon has been a driving force behind the growth of luge in the western United States and the face of USA Luge in Park City since the 1990s.

From helping establish the Park City luge program and Wasatch Luge Club, to coaching and mentoring generations of athletes, Jon’s impact can be seen throughout USA Luge. His guidance helped athletes including Olympians Preston Griffall, Matt Greiner and Ashley Farquharson reach the highest levels of the sport. He also coached internationally, including serving as coach of the U.S. team at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games.

Jon was twice named USOPC Developmental Coach of the Year, contributed to the sport through leadership roles with the 2002 Olympic Bid Committee and Utah Sports Authority, and helped connect USA Luge with technical partners who advanced sled design and development.

And perhaps fittingly, Jon holds a special place in Park City history as the first athlete to slide on the Park City track in January 1997. 🛷

For more than three decades, Jon has dedicated his knowledge, passion and time to USA Luge, its athletes and the sport we all love. His contributions will continue to be felt for years to come.

Please join us in thanking Jon for an extraordinary career and wishing him all the best in retirement as he begins his next great adventure.

Thank you, Jon, for everything ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

08/25/2026

USA Luge was proud to visit our friends at U.S. Venture and take part in the 41st Annual U.S. Venture Open!

What an incredible event—and an even more incredible impact. Together with partners, donors, volunteers, golfers and the community, this year’s event raised an amazing $5,395,972 to help end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin, along with more than $1.1 million for tornado response and rebuilding efforts in communities impacted by this year’s devastating storms.

For 41 years, the U.S. Venture Open has brought people together around a shared purpose: creating meaningful, lasting change. We’re grateful to be part of an event that goes far beyond the golf course and makes such a powerful difference in people’s lives.

Thank you to the entire U.S. Venture team and Dawn Ruchala for your incredible hospitality, generosity and continued support of USA Luge. We’re proud to be part of the U.S. Venture family and look forward to continuing to Drive Change Together! ❤️

08/19/2026

Some partnerships are just too good not to continue… 👀The next doubles team might already be in the making 😉🛷

08/19/2026

🏆 Junior Start Championships! 🏆

The next generation of luge athletes took on the Junior Start Championships yesterday, putting their speed, power, and technique to the test! 💪🛷

Congratulations to all of our athletes for an exciting day of competition! 👏

Women’s Singles
🥇 Breckan L.
🥈 Kendall A.
🥉 Elizabeth K.

Men’s Singles
🥇 Ian C.
🥈 Chase S.
🥉 Andrew R.

Doubles
🥇 Gabe D. & Gavin D.
🥈 Nathan B. & Wolfgang L.
🥉 Riley D. & Brady C.

A big congratulations to all of our athletes who competed! The future of USA Luge is looking fast 🇺🇸🛷

08/17/2026

Another successful White Castle Slider Search last weekend 🇺🇸🛷

Organizers say 80% of those who make the Olympic team have been recruited from events like this.

08/11/2026

For nearly two decades, innovation has been at the heart of our journey—and we couldn’t do it without Dow.

As the Official Technical Partner of USA Luge since 2007, Dow has helped our athletes push the limits of performance through cutting-edge materials science, advanced engineering, and innovative design. From creating faster sleds to optimizing every run, their expertise has played a key role in our success on the world stage.

Together, we’ve celebrated more than 100 World Cup and World Championship medals, along with unforgettable Olympic moments. Every fraction of a second matters in luge, and Dow’s commitment to innovation helps make those moments possible.

Thank you, Dow, for believing in our athletes, investing in our future, and continuing to help Team USA slide faster than ever. 🇺🇸🛷

08/07/2026

Members of our team visited the White House yesterday as a part of the Team USA Washington visit.

08/07/2026

It takes more than speed to build a world-class luge program—it takes incredible partners 🛷✨

A huge thank you to Dennis Beardsley from Norton for helping take our sleds to the next level! Using Norton abrasives, tools, and equipment, Dennis’s expertise and craftsmanship transform our sleds into works of art!

We’re especially grateful that Dennis took the time to work with our Junior National Team today, teaching them how to properly sand and prepare the pods for paint using Norton products and best practices. Giving our athletes the opportunity to learn from one of the best is an investment that will benefit them for years to come.

Thank you, Dennis, and thank you, Norton, for your unwavering support of USA Luge and for helping us pursue excellence in every detail—on and off the track. 🇺🇸🛷

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

For nearly a decade, White Castle has been helping future Olympians take their very first run.

Thank you to White Castle for your incredible support of USA Luge and for helping us continue the White Castle USA Luge Slider Search! Together, we’ve introduced more than 25,000 young athletes across the country to the sport of luge, helping countless dreams begin on wheels before they ever reach the ice.

This partnership is about more than sponsorship—it’s about creating opportunities, inspiring the next generation, and making our sport accessible to kids nationwide.

We’re thrilled to renew our partnership with White Castle and continue building the future of USA Luge together, proud to have White Castle by our side as we slide into a second decade together. Here’s to finding the next generation of USA Luge athletes and creating even more unforgettable memories along the way.

Thank you, White Castle, for being a true partner and an important part of the USA Luge family ❤️🤍💙🛷