Arena Information

[Duchess]

Any input regarding arena temperature or concessions?

 

[Carolla5501]

Considering the first practice at the arena isn’t until tomorrow, I doubt there would be much information

 

[AJ Skatefan]

I just remember that in 2006 the arena was freezing cold.

 

[peibeck]

After being in Centene for almost six hours (granted, on ice level) and wearing layers, I was pretty chilly. I was running late and didn't have breakfast or lunch, which probably didn't help, but I recommend layers and moving about as much as you can in the concourse between events.

Junior dance looks as though it will be very good. A couple of junior pairs looked promising as well.

 

[Spikefan]

Junior dance looks as though it will be very good. A couple of junior pairs looked promising as well.

I’m sad dance and pairs aren’t the evening events. I would have ride-shared over when I got into town tomorrow.

 

[Duchess]

Arena is chilly, but not as bad as 20 years ago. Seats are comfortable and leg room is better than in Boston!

 

[Allen]

Arena is chilly, but not as bad as 20 years ago. Seats are comfortable and leg room is better than in Boston!

People in the secondary arena had blankets. Hopefully not so bad in the main one.

 

[skipaway]

When I was there this morning for Dance, concessions not open. Could bring empty water bottle to fill but unfortunately I did not have one.

 

[thvu]

I’ve been watching practices in just a t-shirt. The temp hasn’t been that bad!

 

[skipaway]

Rusty’s back!

 

[Aceon6]

Rusty’s back!

If it means avoiding the rinkside screaming and the cringe “interviews”, I’ll take Rusty.

 

[skipaway]

Here’s hoping that the doughnut cart opens sometime this week. They look awesome!

 

[Debbie S]

It feels like the temp dropped now that the comp has started and more people are here.

 

[Debbie S]

There is a group of incessant talkers behind us. We may need alcohol, which is being sold at multiple concession stands, to get through the week.

 

[peibeck]

Asking for the lady next to me, where is the water bottle refill station?

 

[Debbie S]

Asking for the lady next to me, where is the water bottle refill station?

It's against a wall right before Guest Services. Near one of the (many) alcohol stands. Above the station, the wall has "AB" printed on it.

 

[peibeck]

It's against a wall right before Guest Services. Near one of the (many) alcohol stands. Above the station, the wall has "AB" printed on it.

Thanks, I found it in the General info thread. I knew it was discussed, but thank you(!!!) for the additional info.

 

[Brooke]

Question about tickets, I'm attending session 5 tomorrow and my ticket (a resell from TM/Stubhub) says its's an "All session pass" and it's a different color. My other tickets don't say this or have the color. Does this mean I can get in early to watch practices/warm ups tomorrow?

 

[skipaway]

Question about tickets, I'm attending session 5 tomorrow and my ticket (a resell from TM/Stubhub) says its's an "All session pass" and it's a different color. My other tickets don't say this or have the color. Does this mean I can get in early to watch practices/warm ups tomorrow?

I have all event tickets that are a darker blue with a light blue band that say all session pass. This will get you into practices.

 

[Brooke]

Cool. Thank you. I lucked out with that ticket get!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I was FREEZING during the first two groups of ladies last night. Could feel the Arctic winds blowing on my head. Thank goodness they turned it off for the final group so I could fully enjoy the amazingness on the ice!

 

[Ross H]

How's the food in the arena? Anything particularly good or need to be avoided?