2022 Nationals in Nashville

[livetoskate]

I didn't get the email either. Thanks, Ann M!

 

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Here's the email in its entirety:

2022 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships​

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We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Nashville, Tennessee, Jan. 3-9, 2022. Below you will find some important information for those attending the U.S. Championships.

COVID-19 Protocol​

Per U.S. Figure Skating policy, all spectators are required to wear a mask/face covering in Bridgestone Arena unless actively eating or drinking. Additionally, for the health and safety of the athletes, throwing any items on the ice after a performance is discouraged.

Event Information and Results​

Please visit www.2022uschampionships.com for the latest information on the 2022 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships. During the event, please make sure to visit the U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone for daily coverage of the U.S. Championships including live results and streaming information.



You can support your favorite skaters with a special Good Luck message via the Toyota Good Luck Boulevard. Visit here to send your message ahead of the event.

Sign Policy in Bridgestone Arena​

Spectators are permitted to bring and hang signage in support of athletes. Bridgestone Arena and U.S. Figure Skating reserve the right to remove or relocate any signs, including those failing to meet the following restrictions:

• Signs cannot be obscene or profane in nature or content
• Signs cannot promote a cause or a company
• Signs cannot obstruct the view of guests
• Signs cannot be attached to sticks or poles

Bridgestone Arena and U.S. Figure Skating have the right to revoke this signage policy without prior notification.

Bag/Purses Policy in Bridgestone Arena​

APPROVED BAGS: Medical bags, parenting bags and CLEAR 12" x 12" bags will be permitted following X-Ray screening. Backpacks of any kind are NOT permitted.



Guests attending events with approved bags will experience delayed entry times. For expedited entry, please leave bags at home.

Camera and Photography Policy​

Cameras are permitted for personal use only with the following restrictions:

• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at all times.
• Professional lenses, flash attachments, GoPros, camcorders, selfie sticks, iPads or other tablets, drones, tripods, bipods and monopods are prohibited at all times.
• Use of recording devices and video cameras, both audio and visual, are not permitted within the Arena.

Bridgestone Arena Directions and Parking Information​

Bridgestone Arena directions and parking information can be located here.

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Schedule and Practice Groups​

The current event schedule and practice groups (subject to change) can be viewed here.

Official Practice Session Access​

Only all-event ticket purchasers are provided access to official practice sessions at the Bridgestone Arena. There is no practice ticket included but access will be provided by the arena scanning the first ticketed session each day for access to practices.

• Monday, Jan. 3 Practices – As there are no ticketed sessions this day, the arena will scan Ticket Session 1 for entry
• Tuesday, Jan. 4 Practices – Ticket Session 1 will be scanned for entry

Spectator Shuttle​

There is no spectator shuttle planned for the 2022 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Bridgestone Arena is located in the heart of downtown Nashville and a short walk/ride from downtown area hotels.

Housing​

Looking for last minute housing in downtown Nashville? U.S. Figure Skating is pleased to partner with HotelPlanner.com to provide a booking link for to properties within close proximity of Bridgestone Arena.

Disclaimer​

U.S. Figure Skating reserves the right to adjust event policies at any time.

Questions?
Please email us at [email protected]​

 

[Gusmom]

USFS sent out an email with info for attendees. Key points:

• face masks required for spectators unless actively eating or drinking
• clear bag policy is in effect
• tossing stuff onto the ice is discouraged
• language re: access to practice sessions for all event ticket holders is specific to Bridgestone Arena only
• no practice passes; the first session ticket for that day will be scanned instead

I have a purse that is 12x12 and can fit all of my medications and wallet - I used at other events last summer. However it’s not clear or an official “diaper/medical” bag. . I actually think I still have the clear bag I got at an event 6-7 years ago (I think worlds in Boston) ? guess I’ll pull that out.

 

[toddlj]

I didn't get the email either. Thanks, Ann M!

It was in my "promotions", mass emails like this always seem to go there or spam.

 

[Aceon6]

I have a purse that is 12x12 and can fit all of my medications and wallet - I used at other events last summer. However it’s not clear or an official “diaper/medical” bag. . I actually think I still have the clear bag I got at an event 6-7 years ago (I think worlds in Boston) ? guess I’ll pull that out.

Please do. Anyone without a clear bag will just delay everyone behind them at security. Your line mates will thank you.

 

[Rhumba d’Amour]

I’m curious. What is the point of the clear bag? Are they looking for weapons, or something like that? The email does not say that we are prohibited from bringing food in, so I doubt it’s that.

 

[Carolla5501]

Almost every sporting event in United States has gone to clear bags. It does allow them to quickly see if you have something like a weapon in your bag. So it is a security measure.

 

[Gusmom]

Almost every sporting event in United States has gone to clear bags. It does allow them to quickly see if you have something like a weapon in your bag. So it is a security measure.

while i appreciate the intent, I also hate that everyone can see my medications. It just feels like a violation of privacy. Some meds can fit into a pocket but many can't. While "diaper bags" are freely allowed & at most events, so many people take advantage of that (even if they don't have kids). I'll probably put them in a pouch in the bag so may need to be searched anyway.

I AM glad that it seems food is allowed as I have a condition that sometimes makes eating tricky & if something aggrevates it, saltines & tea are my magic cure. You can't get saltines in most arenas so it will save me needing to get a note.

Wondering if water bottles/travel mugs be allowed (for the tea drinkers - there is also NEVER tea in arenas).

 

[Yuri]

Clear bags are required at all NFL football games for security purposes mostly, although they're also supposed to stop you from bringing in food and drink--especially beer and booze. Doesn't seem to be stopping the flasks or marijuana from entering games...

I received the USFS email as someone who purchased all-event tickets back in April. On Thursday, December 16, someone in the ticket office at the Bridgestone Arena literally responded to my email on YNW protocols as follows:

For the U.S. figure skating championships we do not have any c0vid protocols in place for entry. Additionally, masks are recommended but not required. For the latest updates on our policies visit, bridgestonearena.com

To no surprise, the Bridgestone Arena website still hasn't updated its protocols to reflect the USFS email. What a clusterf**k. We're not interested in masking up 10-12 hours per day for six days, so I will be pursuing a refund or looking to sell them my pair of 4th row center tickets online. I've got a condo on the Gulf Coast of Florida where we can watch all the skating for free on TV, no expensive downtown Nashville hotel, and no masks. Warmer weather and beaches during the day, too. Screw the USFS.

The remainder of the information in the USFS email appears to be fairly standard operating procedure.

 

[missing]

Tennessee allows concealed weapons to be carried so requiring see through bags doesn't make much sense that way. My guess is it's to lessen the chances of beer bottles or cans to be carried in, thus increasing vendor sales.

 

[Frau Muller]

Tennessee allows concealed weapons to be carried so requiring see through bags doesn't make much sense that way. My guess is it's to lessen the chances of beer bottles or cans to be carried in, thus increasing vendor sales.

I’m guessing the minicams (fan cams) are another target, although cellphones now have HD movie-making capability.

 

[A.H.Black]

Clear bags allow security personnel to quickly see that there is no problem with your bag. They no longer have to physically rummage through your bag to check.

• It moves the line much more quickly.
• It allows for better protection in not having to touch things (or not nearly so much).
• It allows better security simply because some security gets lax when there are so many bags to go through - some security personnel simply stop being careful when they have to physically check every bag.

Granted, figure skating events are never a big security risk, but these days no one knows.

I remember in 1997 - in Nashville - I overheard a conversation where the head of security was talking to another official. He indicated the week had been pretty boring for him. The biggest problem they had was people smoking in the bathrooms. I hope this year is the same.

 

[Carolla5501]

Tennessee allows concealed weapons to be carried so requiring see through bags doesn't make much sense that way. My guess is it's to lessen the chances of beer bottles or cans to be carried in, thus increasing vendor sales.

Tennessee does allow weapons to be carried. However a business or building in Tennessee can prohibit the weapon carry. I feel certain that somewhere on the website they tell you you can’t bring your gun to an event at the arena

 

[MacMadame]

while i appreciate the intent, I also hate that everyone can see my medications. It just feels like a violation of privacy. Some meds can fit into a pocket but many can't. While "diaper bags" are freely allowed & at most events, so many people take advantage of that (even if they don't have kids). I'll probably put them in a pouch in the bag so may need to be searched anyway.

They aren't going to search every pouch. It's going to be the same kind of search they always do only faster because they can see into the bags.

Also, I don't understand all the people who say "they'll see my meds" (you aren't the first to say this; it was said in the SkAm thread too). I have a pillbox for my meds. I don't let them roll around in my purse loose and I don't take the entire bottle with me in my purse. Am I weird or something?

And speaking of searches, am I the only one who has stopped taking my "liquids" out o my purse in the TSA line? Haven't gotten any flack for it yet!

The biggest problem they had was people smoking in the bathrooms. I hope this year is the same.

Without the smoking, I hope!!

 

[Bulletsdad]

Clear bags are required at all NFL football games for security purposes mostly, although they're also supposed to stop you from bringing in food and drink--especially beer and booze. Doesn't seem to be stopping the flasks or marijuana from entering games...

I received the USFS email as someone who purchased all-event tickets back in April. On Thursday, December 16, someone in the ticket office at the Bridgestone Arena literally responded to my email on YNW protocols as follows:



To no surprise, the Bridgestone Arena website still hasn't updated its protocols to reflect the USFS email. What a clusterf**k. We're not interested in masking up 10-12 hours per day for six days, so I will be pursuing a refund or looking to sell them my pair of 4th row center tickets online. I've got a condo on the Gulf Coast of Florida where we can watch all the skating for free on TV, no expensive downtown Nashville hotel, and no masks. Warmer weather and beaches during the day, too. Screw the USFS.

The remainder of the information in the USFS email appears to be fairly standard operating procedure.

Sorry the pandemic has inconvenienced you, because, after all, it's all about you. How dare the the USFSA not anticipate the Omicron back in April. SMH

 

[MacMadame]

Sorry the ********* has inconvenienced you, because, after all, it's all about you. How dare the the USFSA not anticipate the Omicron back in April. SMH

Even back in April, their rules were "all the spectators wear masks". I don't get the surprise that this is a requirement for Nationals.

 

[emilieh]

Even back in April, their rules were "all the spectators wear masks". I don't get the surprise that this is a requirement for Nationals.

USFS briefly changed their nationwide event policy over the summer. I attended quite a few events during the summer, so I noticed the change. I think masks were optional for vaccinated people during the month of July only, if I remember correctly. For sure it was back to masks required in August; I remember being at a large event where the change was announced just a few days before, and the organizers were constantly going around the lobby, reminding people. Since it was a showcase event, there was a LOT of detailed makeup application happening, and they were constantly trying to shoo people outside.

 

[Gusmom]

They aren't going to search every pouch. It's going to be the same kind of search they always do only faster because they can see into the bags.

Also, I don't understand all the people who say "they'll see my meds" (you aren't the first to say this; it was said in the SkAm thread too). I have a pillbox for my meds. I don't let them roll around in my purse loose and I don't take the entire bottle with me in my purse. Am I weird or something?

I’ve always carried the original bottle when I travel. But one of mine is also technically considered a controlled substance (it’s not really but apparently popular w kids recreationally) so it’s better to have the official labels to avoid questions. I also have asthma so inhalers.

And speaking of searches, am I the only one who has stopped taking my "liquids" out o my purse in the TSA line? Haven't gotten any flack for it yet!

I haven’t had to worry about that for years because my husband travels for work so much. We all got preferred traveler status so we can go through security faster on family trips.

 

[ross_hy]

Official Practice Session Access
Only all-event ticket purchasers are provided access to official practice sessions at the Bridgestone Arena. There is no practice ticket included but access will be provided by the arena scanning the first ticketed session each day for access to practices.

• Monday, Jan. 3 Practices – As there are no ticketed sessions this day, the arena will scan Ticket Session 1 for entry
• Tuesday, Jan. 4 Practices – Ticket Session 1 will be scanned for entry

It's a bummer that only all-event ticket holders can go to practices, although I know USFS uses practice access as a way to sell those tickets. Maybe we'll get lucky and single session tickets will work for practice too, especially since all-event and weekend tickets aren't available to buy now.

 

[Carolla5501]

if you won’t wear a mask, do the responsible thing- stay home

 

[Catherine M]

It's a bummer that only all-event ticket holders can go to practices, although I know USFS uses practice access as a way to sell those tickets. Maybe we'll get lucky and single session tickets will work for practice too, especially since all-event and weekend tickets aren't available to buy now.

The last time I went to US nationals--Omaha, I only had the weekend pass so no official practice pass. We just flashed our day ticket at the usher manning the door at 8am and they would just glance and wave us in. Have no idea if this will be the same in Nashville and I don't think it will matter as our little group isn't interested in practices much anymore more but I thought I'd share a past experience.

 

[MacMadame]

I’ve always carried the original bottle when I travel.

I do too but I don't take it with me to the arena every day.

 

[AnnM]

At SkAm, they didn't do any type of search or examination of anyone's bags. They just looked to see if you had a clear bag and then told you to carry it above your head as you walked through the metal detector. And if the detector went off, there was no secondary screening. It was actually the least secure "security check" I've ever experienced at an event. Anyone could've hidden anything in opaque pouches or wrapped within a blanket as long as they had a clear bag. Maybe that was more on The Orleans and Bridgestone Arena will be more diligent -- I hope they will.

 

[MacMadame]

At SkAm, they didn't do any type of search or examination of anyone's bags. They just looked to see if you had a clear bag and then told you to carry it above your head as you walked through the metal detector. And if the detector went off, there was no secondary screening. It was actually the least secure "security check" I've ever experienced at an event. Anyone could've hidden anything in opaque pouches or wrapped within a blanket as long as they had a clear bag. Maybe that was more on The Orleans and Bridgestone Arena will be more diligent -- I hope they will.

Didn't security tell someone that they were looking for alcohol? I vaguely remember that.

The walking through the metal detector with the bag over the head was super weird though.

 

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Didn't security tell someone that they were looking for alcohol? I vaguely remember that.

The walking through the metal detector with the bag over the head was super weird though.

Maybe it was to prepare you for all the skaters jumping with their arms over their head.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Maybe it was to prepare you for all the skaters jumping with their arms over their head.

I'd dub it Hanna Harrell Syndrome

 

[Lacey]

Sorry, jumping on here in the middle of a very busy organizing day, so sorry if I am repeating.

I think I saw different opinions as to whether or not we may bring our own water: yes or no?

Thanks in advance

 

[Brenda_Bottems]

I remember in 1997 - in Nashville - I overheard a conversation where the head of security was talking to another official. The biggest problem they had was people smoking in the bathrooms.

That may have been me.

-BB

 

[Carolla5501]

Sorry, jumping on here in the middle of a very busy organizing day, so sorry if I am repeating.

I think I saw different opinions as to whether or not we may bring our own water: yes or no?

Thanks in advance

No not really knows.
The policy clearly states no bottles or cans. That would seem to say No but reality could be different

 

[Sylvia]

I think I saw different opinions as to whether or not we may bring our own water: yes or no?

https://www.bridgestonearena.com/plan-your-visit/a-to-z-guide
Water Fountains
For your convenience, water fountains are located on all concourse levels throughout the arena. Empty, clear plastic water bottles up to 32 oz. are permitted into Bridgestone Arena.