Bobsleigh was invented by a group of Englishmen on holiday in Switzerland in 1890. Their aim was to create a sled that could carry two or more people down a snow covered road between St Moritz and Celerina.
The new sport immediately caught on and a special track, complete with banked curves, made of ice, was constructed next to the road in 1902.
The first races were for 5 and 6 people and a requirement of the competition was that each crew included at least one woman. This requirement was dropped in the 1930s and the disciplines altered to 2 and 4 man events.
Bobsleigh has evolved over the years into a dramatically exciting and demanding sport.
Competitions are run down ice tracks that are at least 1500m long and with at least 15 banked curves. Speeds of over 90 mph are reached.
The bobsleighs themselves are extremely expensive high technology machines made from steel, aluminium and composites. The bobsleigher of today is a highly trained athlete, and a good start at the beginning of the run (lauf) is vital.
It is the pilot's responsibility to steer the bobsleigh down the track in the most time-efficient way possible.
Bobsleigh is a team sport and teamwork is the essential ingredient in order to create the perfect harmony necessary to complete a successfully course from start to finish.

National Events

Ice Push Competition
National Push Competition
Bobschool/Selection Race
British Championships

Mens International Events

World Push Championship
6 World Cup events in 2 and 4 man
European Championships
World Championships
Olympic event every 4 years