Nashville has a very big weekend traffic volume. So a weekend could be a problem it’s kind of almost the opposite of some cities where the weekdays are the problem. But if she’s driving there are a lot of reasonable hotels that are an easy drive to downtown
I wish that Dallas or Houston or San Antonio would get a Nationals. Not sure how much local support there is, but Dallas had a great Nationals in 2003. I have friends in Nashville that I could stay with, but, except for Nathan Chen and Kneirim and maybe Amber Glenn/Karen/Alysa I really have no interest in going. I'd rather go to another Skate America and at least see several awesome Russians (Kolyada would be the icing on top). Where is Skate America this year? Same as the last two years? I really liked the event in 2019 there. I'd do it every year.
Unless one has nothing better to do with one's money, is in the "business" of skating, or has a personal connection with a participant, I don't see a reason to attend, when I can stay at home and watch every single skater via live streaming, on the big screen. Back in the 70s/80s/90s, I attended many skating events because that was the only way to see all competitors and programs. Being able to see it was the reason that I got on a plane. Not now. One could even argue that the views are best at home; no bad sightlines.
But isn't that the case every year? I liked the Las Vegas location because the arena appeared to be full (ish). I admit, it makes no sense to rent out a huge arena like the American Airlines Arena in Dallas. It's always so depressing to watch on tv and hardly anyone is in the stands, but that's how it's been for decades....
For me nothing compares with the energy and excitement of actually being in the arena. Being able to feel the electricity of the performances and the crowd. I also love being able to experience it all with my friends who love skating as much as I do. I hope I never have to watch Nationals from home again!!
There is a new arena in Fort Worth (about 30 minutes west of Dallas) that isn’t too big. We went there for a rodeo before things shut down last year and I told my husband that Nationals should go there. Fort Worth doesn’t have any skating but there’s a lot in the Dallas area. Just looked it up, it seats 14,000 people. I don’t know if that’s too small for Nationals, but it’s a nice new arena with lots of food and hotels near by. Also close to a major airport.
I used to absolutely detest that...fans chasing after skaters for autographs & photos. There are so many famous skaters who I saw up-close at championship hotels, yet never asked for an autograph. I never wished to invade their privacy.
There is some truth to what you say, but I actually enjoy watching on TV as much as I do watching live, perhaps more. I've been to several competitions live, including Worlds and Olympics - though not very many, relatively, as I don't have the $$ to spare. I like me some commentary, and I like the instant replay available on TV.
I live in Florida and would like to attend but, like you, I’ve been surprised at the prices of downtown hotels at least as of now. My first choice would be the Hilton next door to the arena. I’d fly instead of drive because I don’t want to deal with driving in each day from a suburban hotel.
and I won’t make it to Beijing for the Olympics so going to Nationals would be so much fun.
I've heard that tickets are supposed to go on sale "in a few months."
www.playtenn.com
www.usfigureskating.org
He said they are only selling 17% of seats for Pred games but do not anticipate limiting seats for Nationals. Right now they are only selling lower bowl seats for Nationals
