Everett, Wash. to host 2018 Skate America

CoyoteChris · Jan 22, 2018

A little SkateAmerica info

My USFS FOFS contact says to look for SA info soon, maybe in the next month.
I am staying at the Best Western Cascadia Inn. Short walk/Uber ride away and lots of food nearby.
The name of the Arena changes at the drop of a hat but currently is "Angel of the Winds". In 2017 it was Xfinity and before that it was Comcast.
There is a facebook "interested in the event" page.
I was there in 2008, IIRC when they set a record for SA attendance. I expect to see lots of Canadians and Japanese. Easy drive for me over the Cascades on US 2 so I avoid all the Seattle traffic.
Oh, and the Flying heritage museum is only 15 minutes away.

http://www.flyingheritage.com/

ice coverage · Mar 20, 2018

In case not mentioned yet:

Per http://www.2018skateamerica.com/, all-event tix go on sale in Mar 2018.

The event site has a link to sign up for updates.

likevelvet · Mar 20, 2018

I signed up for updates - I live in Seattle, really wanting to volunteer and rep some hometown pride! Hopefully some others from my SC will want to volunteer as well.

nguyhm · Mar 20, 2018

With the exception of the Courtyard Marriott, which is outrageously expensive, the hotels surrounding the arena (Best Western, Travel Lodge) are all booked up :disapp:. I made a reservation at the Embassy Suites in Lynwood, 20 minutes drive away. Any recommendations for something better/closer will be greatly appreciated.

apgold · Mar 20, 2018

Arriba627 said:
Since Sk Amer is on the west coast, my first thought is who will be skating where. Sk Canada is in Laval, Quebec - 30 miles (?) from Montreal. Makes more sense for me to go there, if there are competitors I'd like to see. Glad the west coasters will get to enjoy some competitions.

I'm going to SC since it's closer and cheaper to NY.

Arriba627 · Mar 20, 2018

apgold said:
I'm going to SC since it's closer and cheaper to NY.

I went to Sk Can two years in a row and wouldn't mind making it 3! They run good events and the crowds are friendly. Hoping Shoma will be there again.

Boriscat · Mar 22, 2018

On the 2018skateamerica site, the ticket link is now live. To purchase tickets you must supply the pre-sale code. I signed up months ago to be emailed the presale code. Ugh. I have not received any info about the code. Could someone please post the pre-sale code. Thanks so much. xo

AidenAiena · Mar 27, 2018

Pre-sale has started. Code SKAM18 and you can pick your seats.

CoyoteChris · Mar 27, 2018

AidenAiena said:
Pre-sale has started. Code SKAM18 and you can pick your seats.

I have my own special secret squirrel code being an FOFS person but I bought my front row aisle seat in section 101 today. License title tax dealer setup and delivery fee came to $305. Commoners that cant read the forums and or choke out the secret squirrel codes like above in post 28 can buy on line on the 29th.

The process is intellegent. You click on a map of the arena section you want and you can pan all around and see how much each seat will cost. Click on the seat, create a short account, and give them your card number. Boom, Done. I am staying at the Best Western Cascadia.

irriya · Mar 27, 2018

CoyoteChris said:
I have my own special secret squirrel code being an FOFS person but I bought my front row aisle seat in section 101 today. License title tax dealer setup and delivery fee came to $305. Commoners that cant read the forums and or choke out the secret squirrel codes like above in post 28 can buy on line on the 29th.

The process is intellegent. You click on a map of the arena section you want and you can pan all around and see how much each seat will cost. Click on the seat, create a short account, and give them your card number. Boom, Done. I am staying at the Best Western Cascadia.

the fee is just ridiculously expensive...

AidenAiena · Mar 27, 2018

CoyoteChris said:
I have my own special secret squirrel code being an FOFS person but I bought my front row aisle seat in section 101 today. License title tax dealer setup and delivery fee came to $305. Commoners that cant read the forums and or choke out the secret squirrel codes like above in post 28 can buy on line on the 29th.

The process is intellegent. You click on a map of the arena section you want and you can pan all around and see how much each seat will cost. Click on the seat, create a short account, and give them your card number. Boom, Done. I am staying at the Best Western Cascadia.

I also used the code from FOFS. I'm front row, aisle in section 107. I booked the Hampton Inn Everett while I was at Skate America in Lake Placid so I will be within walking distance. I've never been to the west coast and would not want to subject the people of Washington to my driving since I haven't driven since Skate America 2016 in Hoffman Estates, and that was the first time I had driven in years.

lovestiger oak · Mar 27, 2018

irriya said:
the fee is just ridiculously expensive...

I just bought the tickets and agree about the fee. It is not clear to me that the ticket will be good for practice sessions because the ticket office "will be open 2 hours before event." The person was off site so could not answer my question.

Sumireyan · Mar 27, 2018

I was freaking out last night since I hadn't received a code yet, but was relieved this morning when I got emails from Skate America and AOTW. And then freaked out again as my meeting this morning was going past 10AM. But at least I got a decent seat and just have to deal with the fee and exchange rate sticker shock. :eek:

hwell:

nguyhm said:
With the exception of the Courtyard Marriott, which is outrageously expensive, the hotels surrounding the arena (Best Western, Travel Lodge) are all booked up :disapp:. I made a reservation at the Embassy Suites in Lynwood, 20 minutes drive away. Any recommendations for something better/closer will be greatly appreciated.

The Red Lion is about a 6 minute drive / 15 minute bus ride. My room is about $65US a night. I haven't stayed in a Red Lion for yeeeears, so I'm not sure how it is compared to any other hotel.

cheerknithanson · Mar 28, 2018

Well looks like I'll be staying home this time. If it was during Thanksgiving Break, then maybe.

likevelvet · Mar 28, 2018

Has anyone gotten any volunteering information? I never got an email with a code to buy tickets, even, even though I signed up literally months ago to be on the list. I'd prefer to volunteer but at this rate it's likely I won't even be able to buy tickets.

ETA I realize volunteering info may come later, but they seemed to be grouping the same mailing list together so I'm just confused.

nguyhm · Mar 28, 2018

likevelvet said:
Has anyone gotten any volunteering information? I never got an email with a code to buy tickets, even, even though I signed up literally months ago to be on the list. I'd prefer to volunteer but at this rate it's likely I won't even be able to buy tickets.

ETA I realize volunteering info may come later, but they seemed to be grouping the same mailing list together so I'm just confused.

https://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/nco...=prmo&RSRC=WEB_PR&RDAT=SKATEAMERICA&caller=PR
The code is SKAM18

likevelvet · Mar 28, 2018

nguyhm said:
https://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/nco...=prmo&RSRC=WEB_PR&RDAT=SKATEAMERICA&caller=PR
The code is SKAM18

Aww, thank you! :thumbsup:

CoyoteChris · Apr 9, 2018

lovestiger oak said:
I just bought the tickets and agree about the fee. It is not clear to me that the ticket will be good for practice sessions because the ticket office "will be open 2 hours before event." The person was off site so could not answer my question.

If its any consolation, I have been to over 20 events and I have never seen an all event ticket holder NOT have access to practice. Big bargining chip for them .

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Sumireyan said:
I was freaking out last night since I hadn't received a code yet, but was relieved this morning when I got emails from Skate America and AOTW. And then freaked out again as my meeting this morning was going past 10AM. But at least I got a decent seat and just have to deal with the fee and exchange rate sticker shock. hwell:

The Red Lion is about a 6 minute drive / 15 minute bus ride. My room is about $65US a night. I haven't stayed in a Red Lion for yeeeears, so I'm not sure how it is compared to any other hotel.

Red Lions are fine IMHO.

AvgeekJoe · Apr 9, 2018

nguyhm said:
With the exception of the Courtyard Marriott, which is outrageously expensive, the hotels surrounding the arena (Best Western, Travel Lodge) are all booked up :disapp:. I made a reservation at the Embassy Suites in Lynwood, 20 minutes drive away. Any recommendations for something better/closer will be greatly appreciated.

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle North. It's right at Paine Field, which should have commercial flights by the time of Skate America. I visit Paine Field most months.

solar · Apr 10, 2018

I might be missing info but does anyone know when single event tickets will be released?

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