Who is going to Skate America 2014?

Hyena said:

As I posted on the first page, this will be my first live competition ever! I'm in section 115, row 10. I'm dragging my mother to some of the sessions but will be flying solo for others. I really can't wait! Hope to see some of you there!

As an aside for those with experience, is it worth it to go to the practice sessions? I'm driving in Friday afternoon so I can't go to that one, but I can make all the others.

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Mrs. P said:

Depends on how big it is. If it's like a compact one, it shouldn't be a problem. Flash is a definite no-no.

I'm sad I will not be joining you all -- but have a great time!

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golden411 said:

Not telling what you to do. If you want to look at the official Skate America policies for cameras, video, etc., they are here:

http://www.2014skateamerica.com/event-info/event-policies/​

Hope you and everyone else enjoy the experience!

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mrrice said:

I definitely think that the practice sessions are worth going to as long as you're prepared for a long, and sometimes boring afternoon. In my case, I loved hearing what the coaches would say, or not say to the skaters. Also, you'll be very surprised ( At least I was ) at how each skater approaches a practice session.

Some skaters won't jump during their run through and then practice jumps separately. Some skaters don't show up at all. I'm old, and the last practice session I saw was in 1991. Tonya Harding was late and barely looked at her coaches. She also didn't do a full run of her program. Kristy was exactly the opposite. She did full runs and was totally engaged with her coach.

Of course, when they competed, Kristy was the one who looked like she hadn't practiced hard and Tonya was spectacular. It was very interesting. It was freezing though so bring a jacket just in case.

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PullingForSasha said:

Good advice. I was thinking that is about 12 hours per day, to take it all in. I suppose there is no schedule for the practices, and they probably do not announce them? ...

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golden411 said:

Skate America schedule -- including schedule of practices -- as of Oct 5:

http://www.isuresults.com/events/GP-USA_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf​

Have fun, PFS.

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sfiers said:

My all session tickets don't include a ticket for Thursday. Do I need a ticket for Thursday practice sessions?

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papagena said:

I asked this question of USFS when I got my all-event tickets in May. They had someone from Sears Centre contact me & he told me that you don't need an extra ticket for Thursday - just bring in one of your other tickets & they will mark it. Kind of weird but hopefully true.

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cheerknithanson said:

I already started packing tonight. Lol. ACK!!!!!! I just need to get through 2 classes tomorrow, 3 on Thursday, and a lab class on Friday....plus lots of homework until I'm on my way to the airport!

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cheerknithanson said:

Augh!!!! Only less than 51 hours until I'll be on my way to the airport. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Why is it taking so long to be Friday!!!!! Augh!!!!

Well I know I will be rocking out in my outfit under my lab coat on Friday in organic chemistry 1 lab.

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