TV coverage???

[CoyoteChris]

Just got back from dodging falling airplanes at the Reno National air races so I have been out of the loop in skating.
Is anyone like Universal Sports or IceNetWork broadcasting the Grand Prix series, live or over the web?
Chris going to NW Pacific Regionals in Spokane for a skating fix before SkateAmerica

 

[R.D.]

I believe so.

 

[CoyoteChris]

IceNetwork just says that the GPs will be covered on NBC, 2 hours each, where we shall not be able to see much if any dance and pairs....
I thought NBC, IcenetWork and Universal Sports had a five year agreement to provide real coverage of these events??????
Maybe I am dreaming again.

 

[Olympia]

Coyote, you were at the Reno air races? That must have shaken you up. What a terrible tragedy.

On a more comforting subject, it's good to hear that we'll see at least some skating on TV, though I've almost gotten out of the habit of looking for the telecasts. They're always at a strange hour of the day, they're never announced well, and they're often partly pre-empted for other sports coverage.

When do they start coming at us?

 

[CoyoteChris]

Unfortunately or fortunately, I was 120 yards away from the crash...
It is still unclear what kind of coverage US and INW will provide....

NBC Sports 2011 ISU Grand Prix Series Broadcast Schedule
(All times ET; check local listings for times in your area)

Saturday, Oct. 22 - 3-6 p.m. - 2011 Hilton HHonors Skate America (LIVE)
Saturday, Nov. 5 - 4-6 p.m. - Skate Canada International
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 2-4 p.m. - NHK Trophy (Japan)
Sunday, Nov. 27 - 2-4 p.m. - Trophee Eric Bompard (France)
Saturday, Dec. 3 - 1-3 p.m. - Rostelecom Cup (Russia)

Sunday, Dec. 11 - 12-2 p.m. - Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (Quebec)

NBC Sports 2012 U.S. Championships Broadcast Schedule
(All times ET; check local listings for times in your area)

Saturday, Jan. 28 - 4-6 p.m. - Free Dance (LIVE)
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 9-11 p.m. - Ladies Free Skate (LIVE)
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 3-6 p.m. - Men's and Pairs Free Skate (LIVE)
Saturday, Feb. 4 - 2-4 p.m. - Skating Spectacular


Nov. 6 - 4-6pm - Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
Nov. 13 - 4-6pm - Fashion on Ice
Nov. 27 - 4-6pm - Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice

Dec. 18 - 4-6pm - Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular

Jan. 1 - 4-6pm - Caesars Tribute II: A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice
Jan. 8 - 4-6pm - Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular
Jan. 15 - 4-6pm - Improv-Ice

Feb. 4 - 4-6pm - Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice

Times ET
All airing on NBC.
Schedules might change, so check local listings

 

[Tonichelle]

they'll provide teh top skaters just like we've had for the last several years.