Oberhof (pps) For the first time, Karl-Heinz Anschütz, Sport Coordinator of the International Luge Federation (FIL), will also visit North America for an inspection tour in preparation for the upcoming Viessmann Luge World Cup season. From September 8 to 13, the German official will travel to Calgary (Canada) and Lake Placid (USA), in order to check up on the status of the preparations.

As the Suzuki Team Relay now has a fixed position in the FIL competition schedule, preliminary meetings have become particularly important with regard to the technical prerequisites for the new discipline. In 2009, Lake Placid will also host the FIL Luge World Championships.
Prior to the two inspections in North America, preparatory meetings with Winterberg and Altenberg (both Germany) are scheduled.