Skeleton at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics

Each nation can send a maximum of 4 athletes (2 boys and 2 girls).

Participation, for each of the men's and women's competitions, is limited to a total of 15 athletes, including the host nation.

The NOC quotas are based on the updated FIBT ranking.

Male and female athletes of non represented continents may also participate, with 1 male and 1 female athlete, provided that the maximum quota of 15 men and 15 women is not yet filled[1] *   Host nation (Austria)Each nation could send a maximum of 4 athletes (2 boys and 2 girls).

Participation, for each of the men's and women's competitions, was limited to a total of 15 athletes, including the host nation.