Log Rolling on Lake Wingra
When: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: FREE!
What: You’ve seen it on TV and have ALWAYS wanted to try it. Now is your chance to be a real lumberjack this summer! Children AND adults of all ages have tried their hand at this fun filled and challenging sport right here in Madison, Wisconsin!
The centuries-old talent of walking on a log during river drives evolved into a fun and exciting competitive sport. Rollers square off — two at a time — in an effort to roll their counterpart off the log and into the water. Rollers use their amazing footwork to roll the log with both forward and backward revolutions, changing pace and direction to disrupt the balance of their competition.
Beginners spend most of their time learning to stay on the log by themselves. Once this occurs they begin to roll other students, and eventually compete in tournaments! The sport and its athletes have been featured numerous times on ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and the Outdoor Life Network. Due to the small number of competitors in the sport, many who stick with it will one day be rolling on ESPN!
How long do you think you can stay on the log? Give it a shot with our coaches!
Selected Highlights:
- Great summer activity on beautiful Lake Wingra
- Improve balance, agility, leg and core strength.
- Celebrate Wisconsin Lumberjack History!
- Strong potential for competitive youth to one day be featured on ESPN
- Madison Log Rollers who decide to compete, travel to tournaments together almost every weekend.
For more information, please visit the Madison Log Rolling website.
2 Young Log Rollers Compete Against Each Other
Shana Martin Competes
