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About Us

History

The Alberta Luge Association ("ALA") was incorporated under the Societies Act of the Province of Alberta on January 21, 1983. Since then ALA has operated as a non-profit provincial sports association promoting the development of Luge training and competition in the province of Alberta.

ALA is recognized as the official provincial sports organization responsible for the governance of Luge by the Canadian Luge Association ("CLA"). CLA sanctions, monitors and assists all competitive Luge programs held in Canada. CLA is recognized as the official representative of Luge in Canada by national and international groups such as the International Luge Federation

ALA currently hosts 2 Provincial Cup races and a Provincial Championships, as well as co-hosts the Luge World Cup and Junior Luge World Cup annually.

Mission

The Alberta Luge Association exists to ensure the continued successful growth of the sport of Luge in Alberta through the development of its athletes, coaches and volunteers at the recreational and elite levels.

Objectives

To promote and improve the quality and standards of, and increase interest in, the sport of Luge in the province of Alberta.
To Affiliate with the Canadian Luge Association.
To disseminate information, and instructional materials on the sport of Luge.
To promote the ideals of good sportsmanship and physical fitness through Luge activities.
To conduct provincial competitions for the purpose of sending Alberta representatives to national and regional championships.

Code of Conduct

Rules of Behaviour and Conduct

All Alberta Luge Association members (athletes, parents, volunteers, coaches, officials, and clubs) are expected to adhere to the following rules of behaviour and conduct.
Members will:

show respect for the sport of Luge, all Associations involved with the sport of Luge, all participants involved in the sport of Luge, and all supporters of the sport of Luge
abide by the common principles of fair play and good sportsmanship
avoid action or conduct that could bring disrupt to the Alberta Luge Association
avoid action or conduct that could interfere with a competition, training session or the preparation of any athlete for a competition or a training session
refrain from inappropriate behaviour including but not limited to any illegal act, damage or destruction of property, substance abuse, use of abusive or foul language and poor sportsmanship
act in a responsible, professional manner when representing the Alberta Luge Association or the sport of Luge in any sponsorship or endorsement program
not use, possess, supply, or encourage the use of any banned drugs or substances according to the policies laid out by Sport Canada, the International Luge Federation or the International Olympic Association
submit at competitions and all other times as required, for doping control testing
follow all directions of the coaches, officials, and volunteers
be responsible for the care of all assigned equipment
report all injuries, accidents, and incidents to the Alberta Luge Association or its designate either in writing or verbally within 24 hours

A breach of the above outlined rules of behaviour and conduct may results in the member loosing their “in good standing” status within the Alberta Luge Association.