2026 U.S. Nationals in St Louis

[moonvine]

The dream has come true

St. Louis Selected as Host City for 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

 

[el henry]

Happy for you

Surprised that USFS is all in with the Midwestern venues the past few years (Ohio is midwest to me. )

 

[moonvine]

Happy for you

Surprised that USFS is all in with the Midwestern venues the past few years (Ohio is midwest to me. )

I think they go where they get a bid.

It’s beginning to look a lot like stuffie buying time!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

And the 20 year anniversary of when it first hosted.

 

[Seven Sisters]

I think they go where they get a bid.

It’s beginning to look a lot like stuffie buying time!

I’m picturing you loading up the car with stuffies each day. The garage will be completely cleared out by the end of the event!

USFS has no idea what they are in for. They better engage twice the usual number of sweepers

 

[moonvine]

I’m picturing you loading up the car with stuffies each day. The garage will be completely cleared out by the end of the event!

USFS has no idea what they are in for. They better engage twice the usual number of sweepers

Body bags! Many body bags! I had better not get pulled over!

 

[noskates]

I'm formally inviting El Henry to stay with me.......

 

[moonvine]

Thanks to whoever changed the title!

 

[Weathergal]

The dream has come true

Happy for you!

I was just thinking I hope some of your favorites -- like your "fiance" -- are there, and then it hit me that you'll be watching not just a regular Nats but an Olympics qualifying one. That is extra cool!

And probably will require extra stuffies!

 

[skatesofgold]

Happy for you

Surprised that USFS is all in with the Midwestern venues the past few years (Ohio is midwest to me. )

When I lived in Ohio, I learned that Ohio is in the Midwest in fourth grade social studies, so you're fine.

 

[macy]

oh goodie, a short flight away! might have to apply to volunteer again. still crossing my fingers nats comes back to DTW sometime soon.

 

[Arriba627]

@moonvine I knew you would be in your glory!!! Remember, lots of stuffies available after Valentine's Day!...As for the rest of us, we should start our prayer circle for the weather now! I probably won't risk driving and will fly. Haven't been to Nats in a few years, so I'm kind of excited about this! I've been three times when it's the Olys year ('14, '18, '22), and it's a lot of fun!

 

[Mathman]

When I lived in Ohio, I learned that Ohio is in the Midwest in fourth grade social studies, so you're fine.

That's true. Michigan is in the far west.

 

[Sloopy]

Those were good times at the St. Louis Nationals in 2006. We were so excited that Michelle was named to the Olympic team under a medical exemption but would never again see our Kween skate competitively again.

I drove in from Columbus, OH (it is definitely in the Midwest) with a car full of stuffies, stayed with my best friend and her family early in the week, and then met up with friends at the official hotel. I ended up driving everyone between the main rink and practice rink – shuttle bus schedule was a little spotty due to the distance they had to cover. It would be nice if the two rinks are closer this time around. I loved that Columbus' rinks were in the same building with plenty of seating at the practice rink and lots of places to eat in the downtown area.

I guess it's time for a 20-year reunion.

 

[Rebecca Moose]

Meet Me in St. Louis!

I hope there are plentiful clearly signed designated smoking areas.

 

[semosk8tfan]

This southeast Missouri gal is thrilled that Nationals is going to be in St Louis. A short drive for me. I can drop my hubby off at our son’s house and I will be free to enjoy the event.

 

[skylark]

That's true. Michigan is in the far west.

"Hail! to the victors valiant ...
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
The champions of the West!"

When my daughter went to U Mich, we parents took a guided campus tour and were taught the fight song while on the bus. It was funny, for this Oklahoma kid who grew up thinking of California as The West.

 

[noskates]

Just got our tickets. Had a little problem with Ticketmaster in that the credit card hadn't been used in Missouri before (California address) Finally got it worked out. The arena is about the same size as SAP Center in San Jose. Parking can be an issue but we've decided to take Ubers and not worry about the weather, etc.

 

[moonvine]

Just got our tickets. Had a little problem with Ticketmaster in that the credit card hadn't been used in Missouri before (California address) Finally got it worked out. The arena is about the same size as SAP Center in San Jose. Parking can be an issue but we've decided to take Ubers and not worry about the weather, etc.

I hope their handicapped services are better.

 

[Gusmom]

Planning to get tickets - actually affordable. But I would probably not rent a car for the week (just to drive from whichever airport I fly from with points - probably 3-4 hr drive or train). Wondering which hotels they used last time/or are likely to use & if they would likely have a shuttle to any of them [I don't need to know which ones specifically, just whether that may be an option]? I know they did in Columbus and hotels here look further away. Also, is there food nearby or will I be ubering a lot?
I want to be prepared after what happened in Nashville with the ice storm & think through before I buy tickets.