2021 U.S. Figure Skating Championships moved to Las Vegas; no audience

[clairecloutier]

Announced on U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone:

2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships Relocated to Las Vegas - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

The 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships, originally scheduled to take place in San Jose, California, Jan. 11–17, 2021, will relocate to Las Vegas and the Orleans Arena Jan. 11–21, U.S. Figure Skating announced on Monday. U.S. Figure Skating also selected San Jose and SAP Center as host...

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

San Jose ticketholders will get refunds.

 

[Sylvia]

Excerpts from USFS' press release (also published on USFS' website): https://www.usfigureskating.org/new...ure-skating-championships-relocated-las-vegas

The 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships, originally scheduled to take place in San Jose, California, Jan. 11–17, 2021, will relocate to Las Vegas and the Orleans Arena Jan. 11–21, U.S. Figure Skating announced on Monday. U.S. Figure Skating also selected San Jose and SAP Center as host of the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Both of these decisions were made unanimously by the U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors at its Nov. 7 meeting.
"This has been a season unlike any other, and we're appreciative of our local organizers and the skating community in San Jose for their willingness to be flexible during these challenging times," U.S. Figure Skating President Anne Cammett said. "We are also confident that the proven bubble concept we will implement at the Orleans Arena will ensure the 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships are a successful event for all competitors, coaches and officials."

... Championship-level competition will take place from Jan. 11–17, 2021, and junior-level competition from Jan. 19–21, 2021. As with Skate America, no spectators will be permitted, though fans will be able to watch extensive coverage on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock Premium.

 

[mattiecat13]

I'm just thrilled they are going to hold Nationals! Now, let's hope they hold Worlds as well.

 

[sk8nlizard]

Excerpts from USFS' press release:

Doing it this way is probably the most realistic way of there actually being an in person nationals.

 

[Garden Kitty]

This makes the most sense and they must have been pleased with the assistance they got from the arena and hotel. I'm sure it'll be weird without fans, but I agree this is likely their best chance at holding the event and I'm happy that the skaters will get a chance to compete.

 

[MacMadame]

Now I have to figure out if I bought tickets or not.

 

[YukiNieve]

So San Jose will hold 2023 US Nationals. Do we already know who will hold 2022 Nationals?

 

[TanithandBenFan]

So San Jose will hold 2023 US Nationals. Do we already know who will hold 2022 Nationals?

Nashville! Praying we can all be there safely!

 

[jamesy]

Will the cutout people be back?

#ImportantQuestions

 

[Frau Muller]

Great news! It sounds as if the SkAm experience was positive. Here is today’s news fm Yahoo:

U.S. Figure Skating Championships relocated, to be held without fans in bubble

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January have been moved from San Jose, Calif., to Las Vegas.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[AngieNikodinovLove]

I saw this on Alexa IG page a moment ago.

And wasn’t it just announced a few days ago that nationals was going to be virtual only?

Well good for them that they think they can do a good job in Vegas. I think they’ll be able to as well!

 

[Sylvia]

And wasn’t it just announced a few days ago that nationals was going to be virtual only?

USFS announced last week that the 8 qualifying competitions (U.S. Championship Series) were not going to be held and now we're waiting for the details re. how the Senior/Junior qualification for Nationals via virtual judging will be implemented: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/usfs-qualifying-season-plans.107464/page-4#post-5890405

 

[Tinami Amori]

As with Skate America, no spectators will be permitted, though fans will be able to watch extensive coverage on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock Premium.

I was not able to watch Skate America from these sources (on my computer) nor the ISU youtube channel. The ISU channel was blocked and it said "No available in your country" (i am in Calif.). I ended up watching through a russian site....

 

[MacMadame]

I got an email that my cc will be refunded the cost of my tickets.

 

[Debbie S]

USFS announced last week that the 8 qualifying competitions (U.S. Championship Series) were not going to be held and now we're waiting for the details re. how the Senior/Junior qualification for Nationals via virtual judging will be implemented: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/usfs-qualifying-season-plans.107464/page-4#post-5890405

USFS sent an email to members tonight with details. I posted the link in the thread.

 

[SkateSand]

I'm sad that I can't go because this was within driving distance for me, however, my credit card will appreciate the refund.

 

[Aerobicidal]

If the cardboard cutouts are available again, our local FSU friend group has already decided to buy Nina Mozer, Tonya Harding, Tonia Kwiatkowski, and Usoza smoking a cigarette for the front row.

 

[Karen-W]

If the cardboard cutouts are available again, our local FSU friend group has already decided to buy Nina Mozer, Tonya Harding, Tonia Kwiatkowski, and Usoza smoking a cigarette for the front row.

That is the only way Tonya Harding is likely to ever see a US Nationals event again.

In all seriousness... What would the USFSA do if someone tried to submit a photo of Tonya for one of those cardboard cutouts?

 

[overedge]

That is the only way Tonya Harding is likely to ever see a US Nationals event again.

In all seriousness... What would the USFSA do if someone tried to submit a photo of Tonya for one of those cardboard cutouts?

Or John Coughlin or Morgan Cipres or TJ Nyman. Or Richard Callaghan, for that matter.

 

[Dave of the North]

It won't seem like a real event unless the applause track has off-beat happy clappy sounds.

 

[Sylvia]

In all seriousness... What would the USFSA do if someone tried to submit a photo of Tonya for one of those cardboard cutouts?

From the Skate America virtual fan cutout program FAQ:

"Your photo will be reviewed within 24 hours of your email submission. If your photo is approved, you will not hear from us. However, if your photo has not been approved, we will notify you of this by email and ask for a resubmission."

 

[AngieNikodinovLove]

If the cardboard cutouts are available again, our local FSU friend group has already decided to buy Nina Mozer, Tonya Harding, Tonia Kwiatkowski, and Usoza smoking a cigarette for the front row.

I would not mind seeing a Nicole Bobek one

 

[A.H.Black]

I would like to see more faces of people clapping. The lady that had that idea for Skate America got a thumbs up from me.

 

[Lemonade20]

Agreed, it should be more people clapping. Maybe with Tonya Harding smoking and Nancy Kerrigan crying too just for fun?

 

[missing]

Remember the guy who was puking in the kiss 'n cry? He'd make a nice addition to the cutout crowd.

 

[Frau Muller]

If the cardboard cutouts are available again, our local FSU friend group has already decided to buy Nina Mozer, Tonya Harding, Tonia Kwiatkowski, and Usoza smoking a cigarette for the front row.

I’ll buy Dick & Peggy cut outs...to be propped up right on the front row! Dick in that mustard-colored ABC jacket. Peggy in one of her glam sweaters with bits of fur on the shoulders. Both holding mikes.

 

[MsZem]

If the cardboard cutouts are available again, our local FSU friend group has already decided to buy Nina Mozer, Tonya Harding, Tonia Kwiatkowski, and Usoza smoking a cigarette for the front row.

I'd chip in for such a great cause.

Also, if someone did a cutout of Nikolai Morozov that pops up and down.

 

[Frau Muller]

I'd chip in for such a great cause.

Also, if someone did a cutout of Nikolai Morozov that pops up and down.

Every time that a drop-dead-gorgeous lady hits the ice!

 

[nickp]

No CES no AVN But YES to figure skating in January

 

[Carolla5501]

I expect that some of you know that the truth is you would be "pretending" to support figure skating because there is no way they are going to allow the photos to be turned into "we want to embarrass USFS" So you can feel good about "buying a cutout" while knowing you will get your money back.