See main article: Luge at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The following is about the qualification rules and the quota allocation for the luge at the 2014 Winter Olympics.[1]
A total of 110 quota spots are available to athletes to compete at the games. A maximum 38 men, 28 women, and 18 doubles teams will initially qualify. The qualification is based on the cumulative world ranking points from November 1, 2013 until of December 31st, 2013. 8 athletes will be added after this point, first to fill qualified relay teams who did not qualify individuals in all three disciplines, then from nations that meet minimum standards who were not already qualified. The host has the right to enter a competitor in the men's, doubles, and women's competitions provided they meet minimum standards.
Current allocation is according to the world rankings after the applicable five races. Two allocations will additionally be given in each of the three races with priority given to nations who need them to compete in the relay, followed by nations who are not yet qualified.
| Nations | Men's | Doubles | Women's | Relay | Athletes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | X | 10 | ||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | X | 8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | X | 4 | ||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | X | 10 | ||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | X | 10 | ||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | X | 9 | ||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | 3 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | X | 5 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | X | 4 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | X | 10 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | X | 6 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | X | 4 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | X | 6 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | X | 10 | ||
| Total: 24 NOCs | 39 | 20 | 31 | 13 | 110 |
The top 38, with each nation allowed a maximum of 3, after five of five races.[2] The two additional quotas are also listed.
| Number of sleds | Athletes total | Nation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 24 | ||
| 2 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 12 | ||
| 40 |
The top 18, with each nation allowed a maximum of 2, after five of five races.[3] The two additional quotas are also listed.
| Number of sleds | Athletes total | Nation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 28 | ||
| 1 | 12 | ||
| 20 | 40 |
The top 28, with each nation allowed a maximum of 3, after five of five races.[4] The additional quotas are also listed
| Number of sleds | Athletes total | Nation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | ||
| 2 | 6 | ||
| 1 | 4 | ||
| 31 | 31 |
The team relay world ranking.[5]
| Criteria | Teams | Nation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified sleds in all events | 10 | ||
| Team relay quotas | 2 | ||
| 12 |