Need For Speed

by Leigh Cove Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Ask Canadian luger BOBSLEIGH -The sled has brakes attached to its back runners manned by a brakeman and a steering mechanism of ropes connected to pivoting front runners controlled by a pilot. Newer bobsleds are being designed using Formula One racing technology to increase aerodynamics and cut down on crucial seconds. SKELETON -...Read more

Toujours plus vite

Si vous demandez à la lugeuse canadienne Équilibre entre vitesse et contrôle * BOBSLEIGH – Le bobsleigh est muni de freins à l’arrière qui sont contrôlés par un freineur, de même que d’un mécanisme de pilotage comprenant des cordes connectées au pivot avant qui est contrôlé par un pilote. Les plus récents bobsleighs sont conçus en fonction de la technologie utilisée en Formule Un afin d’accroître...Read more

Tristan Walker

Tristan Walker along with doubles partner Justin Snith and the rest of the Canadian luge team are looking to make history at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi by bringing home Canada’s first Olympic medal in luge. At Vancouver 2010 Walker and Snith, both 18-years-old, were the youngest competitors in their field. No longer green, Walker has grown in his sport over the last four years and as...Read more

Tristan Walker

Tristan Walker, son partenaire de double Justin Snith et le reste de l'équipe canadienne de luge tenteront d'écrire une page d'histoire aux Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2014 de Sotchi, en remportant la première médaille olympique du Canada en luge. Aux Jeux de Vancouver de 2010, Tristan et Justin, qui avaient tous deux 18 ans, étaient les plus jeunes compétiteurs de leur discipline. Tristan n'est...Read more

Alex Gough

Alex Gough and the Canadian Luge team are looking to shake things up at the XXII Olympic Winter Games. Back in 2011 Alex ended a 105-race winning streak by Germany when she was the first Canadian luger to win a World Cup race. As the Games approach Gough is only gaining speed, claiming silver in both the team relay and women’s singles at a World Cup in Altenberg, Germany, and still has one more...Read more

Alex Gough

Alex Gough et l'équipe de luge canadienne tenteront de créer des surprises au Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 2014. En 2011, Alex a mis fin à une série de 105 victoires des Allemandes, devenant la première lugeuse canadienne à remporter une épreuve de la Coupe du monde. À mesure que les Jeux approchent, Alex ne fait que prendre de la vitesse. Elle a remporté l'argent à l'épreuve de relais par équipe...Read more

Not Your Average Winter Sports - SIRC Newsletter

Winters in Canada are filled with fun, lots of snow and hot chocolate! When we think of winter sports, the first that come to mind are skating sports such as hockey, ringette or figure skating, snow sports such skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing. But winter sport enthusiasts are always finding fun and unique ways to spend time outside. Some of these sports may sound familiar whereas...Read more

SAIT Slides into Sport Research

We often speak about the significance that participating in sport brings to improving our well-being socially, mentally and spiritually. But on the competition side, those involved in sport are also always looking for ways to improve their performance, which will range from the psychology and physiology of sport to improving the equipment used . These tools of the trade not only include moving...Read more