Boston it is! 2014 Nationals

[zaphyre14]

Given the budget debates that rage over transportation every year, I would keep in mind that much of the current information on MBTA routes and schedules might not still be in effect in 2014. And who knows what the LOC might be organizing themselves.

[Carolla5501]

I would not assume there will be any LOC shuttles for fans. It's pretty evident that USFS is trying to get out of that business....

[missing]

Do I remember correctly? Will the ice dancers be doing the Finnstep in 2014?

[kirkbiggestfan]

I've never been to Boston, but hope to attend Nationals 2014. Any help you or others can provide about the MBTA will be greatly appreciated.

The garden is connected to a subway station and a commuter rail station. There has been budget cuts that will mostly affect the commuter rail during the week-end. The green and orange subway lines run up to 1am and are very convenient. Sadly, there is no direct subway line that goes from North Station to the convention center. It is a bit of a a challenge for out of towners. You'd have to take the silver line bus connecting to South station and then 2 quick subways. I would say a 20 to 30 minute that way, when it may only be a 5 minute drive with a car. They may have special events buses though...the skating club of Boston tends to be very well organised, so I am sure they will come up with solutions.

[maureenfarone]

Given the budget debates that rage over transportation every year, I would keep in mind that much of the current information on MBTA routes and schedules might not still be in effect in 2014. And who knows what the LOC might be organizing themselves.

Thanks for reminder about budgets and such. I guess I am more interested in the routes and which hotels might be close to stations, just general stuff. Right now I have no idea if my budget will allow this :slinkaway let alone what the Mass. transportation and the LOC are going to deal with.

Its fun to do some generally planning and dreaming. I hope the dates published mean events won't go over 2 weekends like they did in Spokane 2010.

[Debbie S]

Its fun to do some generally planning and dreaming. I hope the dates published mean events won't go over 2 weekends like they did in Spokane 2010.Reportedly, people (meaning USFS, coaches, skaters) weren't happy with the 2-weekend format, so I doubt we will see it again. :)

[Aceon6]

Its fun to do some generally planning and dreaming. I hope the dates published mean events won't go over 2 weekends like they did in Spokane 2010.

If you need to be close to the action, the cheapest hotel options will be in in the Longwood or Fenway areas. Most are only a block or two from the Green line that goes direct to the Garden.

If you're excited about practices and other events that might be at the Convention Center, the cheapest hotels will be in Quincy on the Red line. Red line trains stop at South Station and there's a shuttle to the Convention Center.

If you just want a less expensive place to crash, try hotels west of the city on the Fitchburg commuter rail line, or north on the Haverhill line.

In my experience, the Garden PA announcers are very good about announcing the last trains so that folks can get from their seats to the train platform in time.

One other thing to consider is that the universities will still be on winter break at that time. Anyone with alumni or current student connections should be able to score much cheaper digs than any hotel can offer.

[Boston2014]

Hello FSUers!

The Skating Club of Boston is thrilled to see so much enthusiasm for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships returning to Boston in 2014. We of course are extremely excited to host this extra special event, which will not only showcase top talent at all levels of our sport (including Olympic team hopefuls), but will also mark and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Championships.

Since we only just got the news at the same time you did, we're still getting organized and working through a few details about the event with U.S. Figure Skating. We know you're anxious to find out about ticket packages and hotel options, so we're working on a website that will have all of that information and more. We hope to have everything set and ready to launch by early July, so please stay tuned.

In the meantime, there are a few things that we can tell you:


The event will be held in a single week with senior events on the final weekend at the TD Garden. Junior and Novice events will be held at the BCEC. Also of note, intermediate and juvenile events will also be included and will be held during the week (the dates and location for these two segments of the competition will announced when the event website goes live).

There will be a range of options for a variety of budgets so we'd recommend waiting until our packages are published before making any decisions about your lodging.

The all important shuttle bus. ;) A spectator shuttle bus from the official hotels to the TD Garden is under consideration for all-event ticket buyers who resere rooms through the LOC's official block of hotels. This service would be a courtesy for all-event ticket holders and there would be a charge for the service to cover its expense.

We're planning a :kickass: event so we hope you'll be able to join us. :D

We'll post more information as soon as we're able to do so. Also, if you'd like to receive regular updates about the event, please sign up here (https://docs.google.com/a/scboston.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExXOW9fRTIxLUtaeTdhY0FDbGtvOEE6M Q).

[lexeoe]

It's really more about it being in the Northeast (and thus within driving distance for those in New England and the MidAtlantic) than the East Coast in general.

SA 2005/2007/2009 and then Boston 2014, you have to admit that's not a large amount of events in 10 years considering the size of the skating community.

forgot to add SA 2006 in Hartford

[SkateFan66]

Boston2014, Thank you for the information!

[maureenfarone]

Thanks for the info Boston2014:). Looking forward to your website...I signed up yesterday.

[paskatefan]

Thanks a bunch, Boston2014. Looking for to receiving information updates!

[kwanette]

Thanks for the info Boston2014:). Looking forward to your website...I signed up yesterday.

Maureen could you post the link to the website? Thank you.

[sk9tingfan]

So far, I've got about 7 or 8 people who are interested in coming with me!!! :D

It's a bona fide "Happy Fizzies Party" !!!

[milanessa]

Maureen could you post the link to the website? Thank you.

Uh, it's not ready yet. Read post #83.