2013 Worlds Tickets info

[victorskid]

So - practices on Monday & Tuesday, competition beginning Wednesday morning and exhibition on Sunday afternoon.

[LadyNit]

At last a schedule. Now the real travel planning begins.

[CoyoteChris]

I've been to lots of competitions and never had a problem with bring in food from the outside, I never even been asked to open my bag.

Janet, are you from Europe? Here in the US, searching bags for food and weapons is the norm. Cleveland nats was the worst. They wouldnt even let me bring in my chain that held my wallet to my beltloop. I will say that at the last Nats they would let us bring in food and drink as they didnt want to open up too much of the vendors early in the week. And no metal detectors.....

[luckiest1]

As a Londonite, I can say that you can usually sneak food into the JLC no problem, as long as you are not stupid about it, and make it obvious. The Covent Garden market across the street is amazing, there are so many great options to choose from and you can even eat healthy fare if you choose. Just watch the hours of operation and make sure you go across before it closes in the evening.

[AJ Skatefan]

I've never had a problem bringing in food to events in Canada, except the Olympics of course.

[Really]

Janet, are you from Europe? Here in the US, searching bags for food and weapons is the norm. Cleveland nats was the worst. They wouldnt even let me bring in my chain that held my wallet to my beltloop. I will say that at the last Nats they would let us bring in food and drink as they didnt want to open up too much of the vendors early in the week. And no metal detectors.....

Janet is Canadian.

[flowerpower]

In Quebec City 2007 the ticket taker held my (outside) coffee while I rummaged through my bag for my ticket, lol. (Mind you, this was at morning practice.) I've brought in food at many Canadian competitions, but it's best not to be obvious about it. I've never actually had a bag searched, but carrying food or drink in plain view is tempting fate.

[made_in_canada]

I've never had a problem bringing in food to events in Canada, except the Olympics of course.

Even at the Olympics they let us bring in food like granola bars.

[Alixana]

At both Cdn Nationals in London, I brought in my own food and water from home, fresh spring rolls and other finger foods from the Covent Garden Market, all hidden in my bag. However, my Tim Horton's tea was confiscated at the door on day 1 so I didn't bother trying again after that.

[WildRose]

I've never had a problem bringing in food or drink in Canada as long as I wasn't obvious about it.

[manhn]

I have never been able to master the art of bringing coffee into an arena without being obvious about it. And don't say bring a thermos!

[Alixana]

Unfortunately a Tim Horton's cup is WAY too obvious! I just bit the bullet and bought arena hot choc if I wanted something warm (or sometimes fries )

[luckiest1]

I have never been able to master the art of bringing coffee into an arena without being obvious about it. And don't say bring a thermos!

Why not? I brought a thermos to the rink every day last year during Skate Canada and GPF. If you have deep coat pockets or a large bag, it's not that difficult! Tim Hortons or Starbucks would both happily fill it for you.

[quartz]

Starting to get pretty excited....got an email from the Worlds 2013 website and they have a countdown clock, 177 days!

[Sedge]

I have never been able to master the art of bringing coffee into an arena without being obvious about it. And don't say bring a thermos!

The Contigo thermal mugs ( sold at Costco Canada) are terrific for events.
You can make the coffee in your hotel...fill the thermal mug and throw it in the bottom of your backpack or even bag...and it never spills...stays hot for hours...plus you get to have your favourite coffee and not the local take out.

[skipaway]

Starting to get pretty excited....got an email from the Worlds 2013 website and they have a countdown clock, 177 days!

Got my email too...funny, though, our ticket prices are the same even when they take away 2 full days of events. I guess everytime I've gone to Worlds, the qualifying rounds have been free. I never knew that.

[The Accordion]

For anyone who is interested - the single event tickets go on sale Oct 10 at 10:30 EST.

[LadyNit]

Got my email too...funny, though, our ticket prices are the same even when they take away 2 full days of events. I guess everytime I've gone to Worlds, the qualifying rounds have been free. I never knew that.

They are compensating us with a $25 merchandise credit to shop for souvenirs. I'd rather be able to apply that $25 credit toward a parking pass. If Skate Canada can't afford that, then the ISU should subsidize it because they caused the event content change.

[Rock2]

In Quebec City 2007 the ticket taker held my (outside) coffee while I rummaged through my bag for my ticket, lol.

...and did you notice that there was significantly less coffee in your cup when you got it back?

[Habs]

In Quebec City 2007 the ticket taker held my (outside) coffee while I rummaged through my bag for my ticket, lol. (Mind you, this was at morning practice.)

Same thing happened to me at Canadians in Victoria in 2011.