Future Nationals and Worlds Locations?

[Joesitz (RIP)]

The problem with 2010 US Nationals is that the USFSA wants to schedule it so that the senior Mens and Pairs events happen over the first weekend, and the ladies and dance finals happen over the second weekend (I'm under the impression this will not be a permanent change, just one for the Olympic year, so that the men and pairs Olympic teams can immediately start preparing, as the men and pairs event at the Olympics happen a week befor ladies and dance).

In any case, that is why packages were sent out late. Cities that had been considering bidding for 2010 Nationals are having to scramble to find a large enough venue that is able to be used on two weekends. I think Boston was one of the cities initially interested in 2010, but the 2 weekend schedule may make it easier for a smaller city (that doesn't have to schedule around professional sports events) to make a successful bid.

In any case, if you're thinking of 2010, start saving your time-off now, because it's going to last a couple of days longer than usual.

I was really considering the Torino Olympics but when I read that they as in the past Olys put the Mens and Pairs in the first week, and the Ladies and Dance in the second week, I immediately thought of hotels upping their already high rates in Italy and overall higher expenses in Torino, I thought it would be an extravagant expense while wanting to be there for Sasha's first gold Olys.

Since I do like other winter events which I believe would be seen out in the cold weather, I decided against it.

Two weeks of Figure Skating is much to much when it can be done properly in one week. What is NBC thinking about Nationals on two weekends? I'll stick with Nancy's web. I am sure others who go to Nationals will not do two weekends and I think this will be a reduction of business.

What does a paying customer do from Mon-Thurs. Maybe if it were in Florida, one could use the time for swimming. I'm not keen on practices.

Joe

 

[Tonichelle]

I am sure others who go to Nationals will not do two weekends and I think this will be a reduction of business.

Which they're already lacking....

I know I already made the decision to not attend another US Nationals until the USFSA wised up when it comes to how they treat fans, but it's still frustrating to see them not get the hint that it's the FANS that fund the sport.

 

[Vash01]

I would like to see the nationals and SA in the west. There are too many big events (FS) in the east. At least it seems that way (I don't consider St.Louis the west).

 

[sk8mvn]

I would like to see the nationals and SA in the west. There are too many big events (FS) in the east. At least it seems that way (I don't consider St.Louis the west).

Nationals used to rotate yearly between the three USFSA Sections (east, midwest, and west). They changed that rule a few years back, and since then, Nationals have not even been in the East (the last time was 2004 Atlanta). They've been in the West in 2005 (Portland) and 2007 (Spokane). And next year's Skate America is in Everett, WA. So it's actually those of us in the East who should be complaining, at least about Nationals.

Re: spreading Nationals over two weekends. They have got to be kidding. Who can take that much time off of work to go unless they live in the host city and don't have to travel??!! Between that and the ISU majorly jacking up ticket prices for LA Worlds, are they trying to totally kill the sport dead? My friends and I, who have been to several Nats. and Worlds, were going to go to LA but were so disgusted by the huge jump in ticket prices that we are not going on principle. It would seem given the crowds at skating events in the US of late, they should be lowering the prices, not raising them :agree:

sk8mvn

 

[NJSk8Fan]

Originally posted by Sillylionlove:
Unless they build an ice rink in Citizens Bank Park or the Linc but I suspect that the Phillies and the Eagles won't like that too much!!

They can do whatever they want with the Eagles field, but DO NOT TOUCH MY PHILLIES Citizen Bank park!!! LOL!!! Diehard Philies Phan here!

I heard that they planned to tear down the old Spectrum...geez, there goes another icon of my youth...for heavens sake I saw my first concert there at age 12--DAVID CASSIDY!!!
I know when Nat's was in Philly in '98 they also used the Civic Center for practices...which I don't think is there anymore, is it?

 

[sillylionlove]

I don't think the Civic Center is there anymore but I am not sure to be honest.

 

[waxel]

I guess I missed a beat somewhere. Is the 2-weekend 2010 Nats a done deal or speculation? Terrible idea for the fans- very few can or would shell out that kind of dough. And it would have to be in a very compelling location to induce any interest. They'll probably offer 3 packages- 1st weekend, 2nd weekend, or both (all).

I was thinking about going (depending on location)- but would not consider doing 2 weekends. Hope icenetwork stays around.

 

[Tonichelle]

I think it's still just talk, waxel

 

[sk8mvn]

I've heard that information to that effect has gone out to the cities that expressed an interest in bidding. I've also heard some people in those bid cities are not too happy :scowl:

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I've heard that information to that effect has gone out to the cities that expressed an interest in bidding. I've also heard some people in those bid cities are not too happy :scowl:

Does American figure Skating have to depend on the whims of a Network?

Joe

 

[Tonichelle]

...at this point - probably.

 

[swizzletwizzle]

Considering I'm from the area, I am really biased, but Raleigh, NC, would be awesome. Wake Forest actually hosted Eastern Sectionals this season, and there is a big arena in Raleigh called the RBC Center, which is where the Carolina Hurricanes play. They could have the competition there, and have the skaters practice at the rinks in Wake Forest, Garner, Cary, and the two rinks in Raleigh. These towns are all fairly close to one another. Since I've never been to Nationals, this might not work. However, the weather is certainly better than it is in St. Paul!

 

[Tonichelle]

Have many family friends in Wake Forest - would love to go THERE for nationals

 

[swizzletwizzle]

I actually go to school there! I go to Southeastern College at Wake Forest, the undergraduate school of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I made a dumb decision to not go to Eastern Sectionals, even though they were in town. If they ever have Nationals in the area, I will not pass it up!