Location For 2007 Skate America?

[Roman]

Is the location for 2007 SA already known?
I should be in the US in the end of October - beginning of November and may consider going if it's not too far away from New York.

 

[Mathman]

I don't think the site has been chosen yet. According to this list, bids are still open.

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cach...r+2007+skate+america&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1

 

[chuckm]

According to the list, bids are still open for 2009 US Figure Skating, and the announcement has been made that Nationals 2009 will be in Cleveland.

 

[Jhar55]

What's taking so long? Has this ever happen before taking this long?

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Kwan and Cohen do not show up after all the adverts.

 

[Roman]

At least we are all pretty sure that 2007 Skate America WILL take place some time, somewhere
When USFSA was normally announcing locations for Skate America in the recent years?

 

[Mathman]

I think they are getting later and later with these announcements because it is becoming harder to line up sponsorship in advance.

Although there will definitely be a Skate America and a Skate Canada next year, it is not completely certain that there will be a "Smart Ones Skate America" or a "Mastercard Skate Canada" or a "State Farm Insurance U.S. Championship."

 

[gsrossano]

We are going back to Reading, PA.

 

[Antilles]

Skate Canada switched from Mastercard this year. HomeSense is now the title sponsor.

 

[Jhar55]

gsrossano, your only kidding about Reading right?
didn't hear many good reviews from the fans about the arena

 

[iluvtodd]

Oh, goody! Just about an hour and a half from Philly! arty: Here's a link:

http://wfmz.com/view/?id=52421

 

[gsrossano]

gsrossano, your only kidding about Reading right?
didn't hear many good reviews from the fans about the arena

No kidding. God's truth. It was announced here in Spokane a day or two ago.

 

[Roman]

Thank you guys! How far is Reading from New York?

 

[Roman]

And which international airports are close to Reading? Philadelphia, I believe?

 

[Roman]

Only 2-3 hours drive from NY??? Unbelievable, I need to be there!

 

[Linny]

20 Minutes

20 MINUTES from my home! When do tickets go on sale?

Who said there were bad reviews of the fans in the area? I was there and we were GREAT!

Linny
PS If you're planning on coming and want recommendations for other things to do and see, please feel freel to send me a private message.

 

[gsrossano]

And which international airports are close to Reading? Philadelphia, I believe?

That is your best choice.

 

[Jhar55]

Some complianed about the arena security that's all.
So if you fly into Philly how long is the bus/ taxi ride to Reading.
Thinking about going there instead of Nationals.

 

[Linny]

Airport to Reading

Philadelphia Airport to Reading: 70 miles, hour and a half drive. There is no bus service. To use mass transport, you'd take a train from the airport to center city Philly, then a bus to Norristown, change to another bus to Pottstown, take a taxi up to Reifton (about 20 miles), then catch a bus to Reading. You're better off renting a car.

If you're renting a car, anyway, you might investigate air fares to Trenton NJ or Lehigh Valley PA airport and drive from there. It might save you money.

Linny

 

[Roman]

gsrossano, Linny: Thank you for useful information!
Do you know if I can get from NY to Reading by bus or train?