Boston it is! 2014 Nationals

[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 event so we hope you'll be able to join us.

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.

[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!!!

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.

[Sylvia]

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

I believe this is what Maureen is referring to:

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.

Thanks for keeping us informed, Boston2014!

[milanessa]

I believe this is what Maureen is referring to:

Which was linked in post #83. Which is not the (coming) website.

[skatesindreams]

Thanks for the infomation, Boston2014.
I signed up and will look forward to your website/updates.

[oleada]

Thanks, Boston2014! I appreciate that you've reached out to us here at FSU.

[maureenfarone]

Kwanette I was only referring to the "signup" sheet for updates which Sylvia mentioned. Looking forward to the actual website!!

[SaSherka]

Adding my excitement for Nationals in my backyard! I'll make sure to have extra beds for out-of-towners.

[kwanette]

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

I apologize for my stupidity. Been on pain meds for dental surgery, so I'm a little fuzzy.

Thanks, Maureen and Sylvia.

[kittyjake5]

Thanks for the info Boston2014, much appreciated!

[kittyjake5]

I apologize for my stupidity. Been on pain meds for dental surgery, so I'm a little fuzzy.

Thanks, Maureen and Sylvia.

Feel better Kwanette.

[shan]

(((kwanette)))

I've always wanted to go to Boston! We'll see!!