San Jose, California will host 2018 U.S. Nationals (Dec. 29, 2017 - Jan. 7, 2018)

[Sylvia]

https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/770342011169677312
"Find out where #USChamps18 will be in 3:45pm ET!"

https://twitter.com/SAPCenter/status/770334271693201408
"Head over to our Facebook page for a special announcement at 12:45PM! [Pacific time]"

Press release link will be edited in here when published. ETA: http://www.sapcenter.com/news/detail/san-jose-selected

U.S. Figure Skating announced the selection of San Jose, California, as the host city for the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Dec. 29, 2017- Jan. 7, 2018. The 2018 U.S. Championships will serve as the final qualifying event prior to selecting and announcing the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team that will represent Team USA at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Competition and practice will be held at SAP Center at San Jose and Sharks Ice at San Jose.

Tickets to the 2018 U.S. Championships will go on sale later this fall. For more information and to sign up for ticket alerts visit www.skatesanjose2018.com.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The official site is already up:

http://www.skatesanjose2018.com

 

[cheerknithanson]

Polina Edmunds will be happy.

 

[Edgecase]

Wow they are early, Dec 29?? Did I read that right or do I need glasses?

 

[Carolla5501]

Wow they are early, Dec 29?? Did I read that right or do I need glasses?

You read it right. It will be Championship weekend only if I go.

 

[Edgecase]

Polina Edmunds will be happy.

And Karen Chen and Tyler Pierce. Isn't Ricky Dornbush from that area too?

 

[Edgecase]

You read it right. It will be Championship weekend only if I go.

I get the rationale though. I think USFS wants the Olympic qualifiers to have more prep time. Especially if there's another team event at the OG

 

[Sylvia]

Dornbush and Pierce are both from Southern California. Vincent Zhou grew up in the Bay Area and currently represents the SC of San Francisco.

USFS has tweeted this promo video: https://amp.twimg.com/v/a40d001b-0ccd-416e-bfe7-d5d213e60673

 

[SkateSand]

I'm happy! Within driving distance for me!

 

[skatesindreams]

I've already signed the contact form.

 

[crzesk8dad]

And Karen Chen and Tyler Pierce. Isn't Ricky Dornbush from that area too?

No Ricky is from Corona CA, east of Los Angeles.

 

[Lacey]

Ah, San Jose was Rudy Galindo's home, and where the champs were held when he won in 1996.

Think he's still there, yes, he is working with Polina.

 

[skatesindreams]

IceNetwork article:
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/08/29/198316874

 

[Sylvia]

I've already signed the contact form.

Here's the link ("Tickets are not available at this time, but fill out the form below to recieve ticket sales updates and special presale opportunities."): http://www.sapcenter.com/www.sapcen...tingchampionships/2018usfigureskating-tickets

 

[clairecloutier]

Has Nationals ever started in December before?

 

[Sylvia]

Has Nationals ever started in December before?

Not that I ever recall.

The dates for the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang are 9 to 25 February.

The dates for 2018 Four Continents in Taipei City, Taiwan are 23 to 28 January.

 

[Vash01]

Sounds great! I may even be able to attend.

ETA: I just realized that the hotel prices will be out of the roof and I won't be able to afford hotel room plus the ticket prices. Only a miracle will help me attend.

 

[allezfred]

Is that the sound of lids I hear being ordered?

 

[ross_hy]

You can book Starwood hotels 18 months out, so I just made a reservation at the Four Points next to the convention center. The Westin's blacked out for reservations right now.

It's not cheap ($275/night) but at least I can use it as a placeholder until other hotels open up their availability. The rate I booked can be cancelled - if you're already all in on San Jose, you can get a slightly cheaper rate fully prepaid.

 

[Tavi]

IceNetwork article:
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/08/29/198316874

Hmm, I thought this sentence was interesting:

"The 2018 U.S. Championships, which will take place Dec. 29, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018, will serve as the final qualifying event before the selection and announcment of the skaters who will represent Team USA at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea."

Final qualifying event = we remember that fiasco with Mirai....

 

[AnnM]

I remember hotel prices being fairly reasonable in 2012. I had stayed at Hyatt Place, which was walkable to the arena.

 

[Karpenko]

Yay!!! I will definitely be there.

 

[Vagabond]

I'm happy! Within driving distance for me!

Put a hundred down and buy a car.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I'm in the bay area, I'm THERE! I want to meet everyone! Yeah... I'm excited

 

[barbk]

Put a hundred down and buy a car.

In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star.

 

[vireo]

But weeks turn into years; how quick they pass.

 

[rhapsody]

Wooo! Only a train ride away from San Francisco!

 

[sk9tingfan]

Checked out fares/timing from Hartford and forget it! I would be better off taking the train cross country. I would have to fly out of Boston.

 

[Carolla5501]

I was able to book the "Championship Weekend" at the Westin using an AAA rate for $200 Can be cancelled until a few days prior

I figured I would hold it pending info on tickets/hotels etc...

 

[A.H.Black]

I HATE that arena. Drafty, seats are hard on the knees, stairs are very steep and get harder and harder as the week goes on, and the arena amenities are not fan friendly. California always charges massive prices for tickets too.