Do you know rules about backpacks/camera bags/stuff like that? I have a very small backpack I use and I don't feel like getting to the arena and finding out I can't bring it in.
Don't know the rule at Sov. Ctr., but check the Skate America site and the Sov. Ctr. site. At Worlds in Wash., DC in March, you could take in smaller bags. Tote size. The first day they actually asked you to fit your bag in a box. After that, the guards weren't so thorough, but you still had to go thru a search. I ended up carrying separate smaller packs, with the larger one folded up and stuffed all the stuff in the larger bag inside. Hope this helps!