2023 Canadian National Championships will be in Oshawa, ON - Jan. 9-15, 2023

[victorskid]

For the first time, the championships will include both figure skating and synchro skating championships for senior and junior skaters: https://skatecanada.ca/2022/04/oshawa-to-host-2023-canadian-tire-national-skating-championships/

 

[JoannaLouise]

We're getting a bit spoiled in Ontario this year, but I won't complain!

I'll probably have to splurge on a hotel for this one though - it's a bit far to drive back and forth from KW every day. If anyone has any hotel suggestions, I'm all ears!

 

[Yyzskater]

Does anyone know where Challenge will be?

 

[lexeoe]

they finally landed it. i remember them bidding for 2015 which went to kingston.

 

[overedge]

Oh my. This could work but it will have to be scheduled the right way. When there was Adult Nationals in Canada, it included adult synchro, but the synchro events and the other events alternated throughout the day in the same rink, and it was a logistical nightmare. Also synchro judges sit on a higher platform than judges at other events (so they can see the teams' patterns and moves). It doesn't work to have synchro judges and non-synchro judges using the same seating.

Long story short, if the synchro events have a separate ice surface of their own, or if they're scheduled on their own day(s) and the arena is configured appropriately, this will be great. I really hope that's what SC is planning.

 

[overedge]

We're getting a bit spoiled in Ontario this year, but I won't complain!

As long as Skate Canada's headquarters are in Ottawa and it's trying to keep costs down....you're going to be spoiled. Enjoy

 

[thumbyskates]

Oh my. This could work but it will have to be scheduled the right way. When there was Adult Nationals in Canada, it included adult synchro, but the synchro events and the other events alternated throughout the day in the same rink, and it was a logistical nightmare. Also synchro judges sit on a higher platform than judges at other events (so they can see the teams' patterns and moves). It doesn't work to have synchro judges and non-synchro judges using the same seating.

Long story short, if the synchro events have a separate ice surface of their own, or if they're scheduled on their own day(s) and the arena is configured appropriately, this will be great. I really hope that's what SC is planning.

It is no longer true that synchronized judges sit higher at Nationals than SPD judges. They sit at the same height optimally (though it varies usually due to rink logistics, but it's preferable to sit at the normal height these days).

 

[DynamicMutation]

Does anyone know where Challenge will be?

Two challenges this year: tentatively I think Winnipeg and Regina.

 

[Andora]

Damn, I can make day trips out!

...will it be worth current gas prices? I'll have to consider...

 

[dramagrrl]

Excellent. Skate Canada in Mississauga and Canadians in Oshawa will help make up for events that have been cancelled in the last two years due to you-know-what.

 

[shutterbug]

I'll probably have to splurge on a hotel for this one though - it's a bit far to drive back and forth from KW every day. If anyone has any hotel suggestions, I'm all ears!

Never having been to Oshawa before I have no idea if this is a good suggestion or not , but since it looks like the parking options at the arena are pretty limited, I decided to go with a hotel within walking distance. There are two, a La Quinta that’s a 2 minute walk away, and a Holiday Inn, that’s a 7 minute walk. Made reservations at both, will check the updated reviews after a post crud summer season and make a decision closer to the event.

Two challenges this year: tentatively I think Winnipeg and Regina.

I have heard Winnipeg as well, but nothing about 2 challenges (?).

 

[Yyzskater]

Jr/Sr Challenge in Dec
Prenovice/Novice Challenge in Jan

 

[barbarafan]

Never having been to Oshawa before I have no idea if this is a good suggestion or not , but since it looks like the parking options at the arena are pretty limited, I decided to go with a hotel within walking distance. There are two, a La Quinta that’s a 2 minute walk away, and a Holiday Inn, that’s a 7 minute walk. Made reservations at both, will check the updated reviews after a post crud summer season and make a decision closer to the event.


I have heard Winnipeg as well, but nothing about 2 challenges (?).

Too bad it is not Montreal

 

[doritos]

My sources tell me that the parking at the rink in Oshawa is indeed very limited, unless they develop some sort of sub-lot somewhere.

They have also told me the following:
Junior and Senior Challenge is the first weekend of December in Winnipeg
Novice and Pre-Novice Challenge is the last weekend of January in Regina
Novice Nationals in Calgary the week before Jr Worlds in the same facility (Winsport)

 

[overedge]

Junior and Senior Challenge is the first weekend of December in Winnipeg
Novice and Pre-Novice Challenge is the last weekend of January in Regina
Novice Nationals in Calgary the week before Jr Worlds in the same facility (Winsport)

Skate Canada Winter Tour 2022-23

 

[DE93]

My sources tell me that the parking at the rink in Oshawa is indeed very limited, unless they develop some sort of sub-lot somewhere.

They have also told me the following:
Junior and Senior Challenge is the first weekend of December in Winnipeg
Novice and Pre-Novice Challenge is the last weekend of January in Regina
Novice Nationals in Calgary the week before Jr Worlds in the same facility (Winsport)

Guess I should get a new winter coat ?

 

[overedge]

Guess I should get a new winter coat ?

Get a portable heater and hand-warmers while you're at it!

 

[shutterbug]

My sources tell me that the parking at the rink in Oshawa is indeed very limited, unless they develop some sort of sub-lot somewhere.

They have also told me the following:
Junior and Senior Challenge is the first weekend of December in Winnipeg

Not yet formally announced by Skate Canada, but Skate Manitoba's June 7/22 newsletter puts out a call for volunteers at Jr/Sr Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/a7a262c1f05c/lea...on-available-at-clubs-across-manitoba-5623283

Skate Canada Junior/Senior Challenge will be coming to Manitoba this season! Manitoba has not been the site of a Skate Canada National Event since 2001 when Nationals were here!

This exciting competition will bring Junior and Senior competitors from across Canada, in Singles, Pairs and Dance. Please note that Synchro is not part of Challenge, we apologize for the error in information last week!

This large undertaking is not possible without amazing volunteers and we will be seeking persons for all sorts of positions, including lead roles. More information will be coming out in the near future! Mark it in your calendar, November 30th to December 3rd, and plan to get involved and be part of an amazing volunteer experience!

 

[DE93]

Not yet formally announced by Skate Canada, but Skate Manitoba's June 7/22 newsletter puts out a call for volunteers at Jr/Sr Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/a7a262c1f05c/lea...on-available-at-clubs-across-manitoba-5623283

Patinage Quebec's Competition Calendar seems to confirm Winnipeg (Jr/Sr) and Regina (PN/N) for Challenge. https://patinage.qc.ca/wp-content/u..._saison-Quebec-Can-ISU-2022-2023-21_06_22.pdf

 

[Sylvia]

Today Skate Canada announced that "all-event tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be available for pre-sale on August 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET, and on sale to the public on September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET."

All-Event Tickets for 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Available Next Week

OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada is excited to announce that all-event [...]

skatecanada.ca

 

[shutterbug]

Today Skate Canada announced that "all-event tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be available for pre-sale on August 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET, and on sale to the public on September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET."

All-Event Tickets for 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Available Next Week

OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada is excited to announce that all-event [...]

skatecanada.ca

Further to this, the on sale date notification e-mail I received from Skate Canada this morning did not include a pre-sale code. I'll likely send them an e-mail tomorrow to inquiry further.

 

[JoannaLouise]

For anyone who has attended the Novice/Junior events in the past - were those included in the all-event ticket, or were there separate tickets to purchase?

I've only ever attended the Senior events in the past, but since I'm making an actual "trip" out of this one and staying in Oshawa for a few days, I'd like to watch some of the Novice/Juniors if I can.

 

[shutterbug]

For anyone who has attended the Novice/Junior events in the past - were those included in the all-event ticket, or were there separate tickets to purchase?

I've only ever attended the Senior events in the past, but since I'm making an actual "trip" out of this one and staying in Oshawa for a few days, I'd like to watch some of the Novice/Juniors if I can.

Yes they were included, but were general admission.

Another ticket question - has anyone sat behind the judges at a Canadian event in the last few years pre-pandemic? Just curious as to how obstructed the view is.

 

[danafan]

For anyone who has attended the Novice/Junior events in the past - were those included in the all-event ticket, or were there separate tickets to purchase?

I've only ever attended the Senior events in the past, but since I'm making an actual "trip" out of this one and staying in Oshawa for a few days, I'd like to watch some of the Novice/Juniors if I can.

Yes all event ticket should include juniors but remember, novices are having a separate championship and will not be competing in Oshawa. Junior and seniors only.

 

[victorskid]

Yes all event ticket should include juniors but remember, novices are having a separate championship and will not be competing in Oshawa. Junior and seniors only.

And this year the Junior and Senior Synchro championships will happen along with the regular figure skating championships.

 

[JoannaLouise]

Another ticket question - has anyone sat behind the judges at a Canadian event in the last few years pre-pandemic? Just curious as to how obstructed the view is.

I would say that my seat at Skate Canada in Laval was "behind-ish"; not directly behind, but a few rows back and off to the side a bit.

The obstruction wasn't terrible, but it was enough that I probably wouldn't sit there again.

 

[overedge]

Another ticket question - has anyone sat behind the judges at a Canadian event in the last few years pre-pandemic? Just curious as to how obstructed the view is.

Wouldn't that depend on which arena it's being held in, and how the seating in the arena is configured? Not all arenas have the same seating layout.

 

[shutterbug]

Wouldn't that depend on which arena it's being held in, and how the seating in the arena is configured? Not all arenas have the same seating layout.

Totally appreciate that - mainly was just looking for a rough idea.

 

[shutterbug]

If anyone is looking to purchase tickets in the pre-sale, the password provided by Skate Canada is incorrect - it's NATIONALS23, not NATIONALS2023.

 

[victorskid]

A word of warning for those looking for accommodation - I understand that due to the inclusion of syncho in the event the # of hotel rooms reserved in advance by Skate Canada has increased exponentially. They have reserved all "group space" in hotels between Oshawa & Pickering.