Titletown Winter Games return for sixth year

Titletown will transform into a winter sports wonderland on Feb. 1 and 2 when it hosts the sixth annual Titletown Winter Games presented by U.S. Venture.

The free event will offer community members the chance to experience the thrill of the sports for themselves with luge, curling, biathlon and cross-country skiing and figure skating thanks to guidance from governing bodies for Olympic sports including USA Luge, USA Curling, US Biathlon, US Ski & Snowboard – Central Cross-Country Skiing and USA Figure Skating.

The Winter Games event is a collaboration between Titletown and U.S. Venture, Inc.

Activities begin at noon on Saturday, Feb. 1, with an opening ceremony and the event will continue throughout the day until 5 p.m.

Winter Games events will resume Sunday, Feb. 2, from noon until 5 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring bike or ski helmets to wear while participating in the sporting activities. Additional necessary equipment will be provided.

All participants must complete a waiver before beginning activities.

Ariens Hill will be closed from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 for the event.

Hy-Vee Plaza skating hours will be shifted to that of the games and will remain open during normal hours of operation with normal admission rates applying throughout the weekend.

More information about the event is available at titletown.com/events/titletown-winter-games.

Luge

USA Luge will create a special course on Ariens Hill for the Luge Challenge.

Participants will compete in categories (boys, girls, men, and women) with a prize awarded to the fastest run in each group. Participants must be at least 9 years old.

Curling

USA Curling will utilize a portion of Hy-Vee Plaza to create an instructional course for participants to learn how to curl.

Participants must wear rubber-soled shoes or snow boots to access the ice for curling.

This event will also be open to participants using wheelchairs.

Biathlon

US Biathlon will host an interactive biathlon and cross-country skiing experience for the public to try the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and marksmanship.

The event will use eye-safe “infrared rifles” to accurately simulate marksmanship and cross-country ski equipment will be available.

This event will also be open to participants using wheelchairs.

Figure Skating

Figure Skating Lessons will be offered to skaters of all ages and skill levels beginning at 1 and 3 p.m. each day.

Participants must register to reserve their spot and can do so here.

Ice skating admission fees are required to access the rink and skates are available to rent if needed.