2022 Skate America

[Spikefan]

Tasted enough like cheese for Americans to overlook its processed nature.

If that’s not the perfect description for America I don’t know what is.

 

[Gusmom]

All this talk of cheese — I will note for the non-locals that the grilled cheese food truck is amazing (& actual real cheese)

 

[Bouffantrex]

"American cheese served all the purposes it was intended for: It was convenient, lasted a long time, and tasted enough like cheese for Americans to overlook its processed nature."

“I might go so far as to say someone who doesn’t like American cheese is someone you just can’t trust.”

 

[alizadavida]

Does anyone know what I should do Sunday between 4 when I have to get my credentials and 6 when my shift starts? I have free parking in the lot. There’s an event at 5with the food trucks and to meet skaters so maybe I’ll just sit in the lobby?

 

[snoopysnake]

all this food talk has me hungry now to find a decent spot for dinner. I’m at the Hampton - anyone have suggestions? May look for a late breakfast before practices tomorrow too (bc I won’t have time sat/sun)

DH and I like Chateau which is right next door. Pasta, seafood, chicken - lots of choices.

 

[MacMadame]

"Mac and cheese" is a soup?

At one of the places we get takeout, they claim chili is a soup too.

American cheese is what the rest of the world calls processed cheese slices.

According to Kraft, their product is "Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product" but it's in almost the same color as the background it's printed on, while "American" (technically the flavor of their "Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product") is much bigger and on a big square with a contracting color.

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

It’s a Grand Prix, not a cheese fest I am calling in sick and going to practice tomorrow. I’ll tell my boss I had a stomach ache due to bad cheese!

 

[BittyBug]

Dammit, you people made me eat a cheese sandwich. Cheddar.

 

[PRlady]

After looking at the concessions list, I’ll be sneaking a ham and cheese sandwich on gluten-free bread in my pocket tomorrow. That is one unfriendly menu for celiacs.

 

[SaSherka]

Dammit, you people made me eat a cheese sandwich. Cheddar.

Just finished mine. With Dubliner.

 

[once_upon]

I had ice cream instead

 

[ChillSkate]

Did anyone encounter any issues bringing in non-RX medicine (e.g., Advil)? The latest info email was still unclear on what medicines beyond marijuana are permitted.

 

[Firedancer]

Did anyone encounter any issues bringing in non-RX medicine (e.g., Advil)? The latest info email was still unclear on what medicines beyond marijuana are permitted.

No I had a bottle of advil and they didn’t say anything

ETA the only thing they did was open my makeup bag a little to see it was makeup

 

[alizadavida]

I got tickets to sundays dance and ladies! Is there anything else Sunday thag I’m missing ??

 

[Evgeniafan]

I got tickets to sundays dance and ladies! Is there anything else Sunday thag I’m missing ??

Gala.

 

[Gusmom]

Realized my dinner window is 530-7 tonight. If anyone has ideas closer to arena, I’d love to hear. Thanks!

 

[Firedancer]

We would be up for dinner between practice and the competition tonight if anyone wants to meet up

 

[Gusmom]

We would be up for dinner between practice and the competition tonight if anyone wants to meet up

See above. I’m volunteering until 530 so maybe not enough time to met w a group

 

[alizadavida]

Gala.

I don't need tickets b/c I'm working the gala so ill be on the ice

 

[Gusmom]

Has anyone here found a decent coffee/tea place (maybe with breakfast) near arena other than the Starbucks?

 

[On My Own]

I loved how the crowd was absolutely roaring during Kaori's LP. Thank you to everyone who was there

 

[On My Own]

After looking at the concessions list, I’ll be sneaking a ham and cheese sandwich on gluten-free bread in my pocket tomorrow. That is one unfriendly menu for celiacs.

Why did you need to sneak it in?

 

[PRlady]

Why did you need to sneak it in?

No outside food permitted according to the rules. By yesterday, an elderly man was putting a big box of Twinkies through security. And I found out what they didn’t tell me when I asked on Friday, that the beef chili at concessions was GF.

 

[thvu]

No outside food permitted according to the rules. By yesterday, an elderly man was putting a big box of Twinkies through security. And I found out what they didn’t tell me when I asked on Friday, that the beef chili at concessions was GF.

We just wrapped outside food in a sweater, and put protein bars in my mini belt bag. It was such a cursory, obligatory search. So meaningless.

 

[kwanfan1818]

yesterday, an elderly man was putting a big box of Twinkies through security.

Twinkies aren't really a food product, though, so technically, not outside food.

 

[alizadavida]

skAm was sooooo much fun!!

 

[SidelineSkater]

Any thoughts on USFS going with another tiny arena to sellout in two days or a larger venue to allow more skating fans to attend?

 

[tony]

Any thoughts on USFS going with another tiny arena to sellout in two days or a larger venue to allow more skating fans to attend?

It didn’t sell out in two days, I don’t think. I believe there were tickets right up to shortly before individual tickets would’ve gone on sale. It could’ve been when the GP rosters were released.. don’t remember.

But the size of the arena and having the sell-out was far better than being in a huge arena and having people all spread out in cheaper seats IMO.

 

[thvu]

I loved the arena, regardless of location. I would make different lodging/travel choices next time, but I’d definitely go back for another Skate America.

 

[clairecloutier]

A picture gallery from Skate America, shot by Jordan Cowan of On Ice Perspectives:

Skate America 2022 Photos

Men’s Short ProgramWomen’s Short ProgramRhythm DancePairs Short ProgramMen’s Free SkateWomen’s Free SkateFree DancePractice Photos All photographs by Jordan Cowan of On Ice …

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Jordan is known for his videography ... This was one of his first competitions doing still photography. I think he got some great shots! (We may have more to come, too, later.)