2022 Skate Canada - Mississauga! (Excitement/Planning Thread)

[once_upon]

There’s a phone number - can you try calling instead?

It wasn't accepting calls.

 

[JoannaLouise]

No. Section 18 too

Weird, all of the available seats were displaying as $300 on the map, but once I actually made a selection it updated to $200.

I'm all set now - Section 16, Row D, Seat 2

 

[shutterbug]

Is P1 ($300) the only level that's available in the presale?

No, but the Ticketmaster site makes it appear that way - the price that shows up when you hover over a seat is not necessarily the same when you put it in your cart. Weird!

ETA: You found out for yourself!

 

[once_upon]

I'm confused, the price listed when I place order and charged, seem to indicate a $300. But the receipt says $200. Oh well, I got tickets

 

[Yyzskater]

Same here. All seats (even nosebleed) said $300, which I found odd. But once it was in the basket, the prices changed accordingly.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

Front row for us too - Section 3 - Row A. Right beside the K&C!

We are in Section 9!

 

[kimkom]

I can’t wait to see you on the ‘cock!

Very happy to oblige...

 

[victorskid]

I am going with my usual travel group so I won't know where I'm sitting until I get my tickets from them shortly before the event. I know I'll be in the $200 seats - I believe the first 3 rows are the $300 level.

 

[nuage]

Got my tickets too! Yay! Sec 6!

 

[HeatherC]

Mom and I got our tickets (section 7) and I'm super excited to attend Skate Canada for the first time in a while!

@kimkom I have the crud too so I hope you feel better soon!

 

[kimkom]

Mom and I got our tickets (section 7) and I'm super excited to attend Skate Canada for the first time in a while!

@kimkom I have the crud too so I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks, you too! Feeling much better today. Back to work on Friday.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

[victorskid]

For those who may have missed the presale, all event tickets are now available for sale to everyone: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005CCF99CF3A9E

Note that it says that "ticket delivery will be delayed until August 31st".

It also says: "Please note that all bags will be searched prior to entering the venue. Bags, backpacks or purses cannot be larger than 14 x 14 x 6 and are not permitted in the venue. You may also be asked to empty your pockets of all items so they can be examined."

 

[victorskid]

Skate Canada's press release about the line-up: https://skatecanada.ca/2022/07/cana...-isu-announces-line-up-for-grand-prix-events/

 

[Sylvia]

Today's press release (Oct. 11):

Event Ambassador and In-Venue Host Announced for 2022 Skate Canada International - Skate Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (October 11, 2022) – Skate Canada is pleased to announce that two-time Olympic silver medallist and three-time world medallist, Elvis Stojko, is returning as Event Ambassador for the 2022 Skate Canada International, while two-time Canadian champion, Nam Nguyen, will serve as...

skatecanada.ca

Skate Canada is pleased to announce that two-time Olympic silver medallist and three-time world medallist, Elvis Stojko, is returning as Event Ambassador for the 2022 Skate Canada International, while two-time Canadian champion, Nam Nguyen, will serve as In-Venue Host. [...]
After retiring earlier this summer, Nguyen will bring his expertise to the rink by interacting with athletes and fans alike during both competition days.
“It’s an honour to be at this ISU event and interacting so closely with the fan base just shortly after my retirement,” said Nguyen. “Skating has and will continue to be a huge part of my life and I am grateful to Skate Canada and the fans for welcoming me back. I am looking forward to the competition ahead and excited to see what unfolds.”

 

[Gr8Sk8]

Cross posting - please reply under the Ticket for Sale thread.

One full event package ticket available for Skate Canada Thu • Oct 27 2022 – Sun • Oct 30 2022
Paramount Fine Foods Centre — Mississauga, ON - 5500 Rose Cherry Pl, Mississauga, ON
Sec 5, Row D,
$225

Great seats - outstanding seat mates. Sorry that I can't go.

Margaret

 

[shutterbug]

Detailed schedule: https://skatecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/gpcan2022_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf

 

[once_upon]

I know what the long term weather forecast is and will pack accordingly. The temperatures do sound wonderful (40's to 60's F, only a couple of days of rain the days preceding SC) compared to several years ago (snow, ice and cold)

I was in the Paramount Arena years ago, but can't remember the inside temperature.

Sounding like a typical American, what should I anticipate in terms of temperature indoors? I know layers..but there are layers and then there are LAYERS. Like double socks, leggings under jeans - that sort of stuff. Trying to pack.

Hopefully if I explain my back pain, they will let me bring in my pillow.

 

[kimkom]

I know what the long term weather forecast is and will pack accordingly. The temperatures do sound wonderful (40's to 60's F, only a couple of days of rain the days preceding SC) compared to several years ago (snow, ice and cold)

I was in the Paramount Arena years ago, but can't remember the inside temperature.

Sounding like a typical American, what should I anticipate in terms of temperature indoors? I know layers..but there are layers and then there are LAYERS. Like double socks, leggings under jeans - that sort of stuff. Trying to pack.

Hopefully if I explain my back pain, they will let me bring in my pillow.

The last time Skate Canada was at that arena IT. WAS. FREEZING! I don't know if that has been fixed since then.

 

[DE93]

I know what the long term weather forecast is and will pack accordingly. The temperatures do sound wonderful (40's to 60's F, only a couple of days of rain the days preceding SC) compared to several years ago (snow, ice and cold)

I was in the Paramount Arena years ago, but can't remember the inside temperature.

Sounding like a typical American, what should I anticipate in terms of temperature indoors? I know layers..but there are layers and then there are LAYERS. Like double socks, leggings under jeans - that sort of stuff. Trying to pack.

Hopefully if I explain my back pain, they will let me bring in my pillow.

The rink is cool but not usually absolutely freezing. If you've been to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird arena in Vancouver for any SC events, it's much, much warmer than that, but it can definitely get pretty chilly after a few hours!

 

[HeatherC]

I will pack like I did for Alaska....lots of layers, hand warmers if necessary, and a warm coat with gloves and hat handy.

I am SO excited to be heading to SC next week! It's been a while since I've attended a competition (or even a show) in Canada and I can't wait to see this event up there. Hopefully I get to see you guys at some point too! Has there been any talk of a dinner or get together at all while we're all there?

 

[once_upon]

The rink is cool but not usually absolutely freezing. If you've been to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird arena in Vancouver for any SC events, it's much, much warmer than that, but it can definitely get pretty chilly after a few hours!

I think I was so traumatized by the seating total lack of handrails at the Thunderbird I don't remember how cold it was.

 

[kimkom]

The rink is cool but not usually absolutely freezing. If you've been to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird arena in Vancouver for any SC events, it's much, much warmer than that, but it can definitely get pretty chilly after a few hours!

Yes, I’ve been to both, and Thunderbird was crazy cold too. SC in Mississauga in 2011 was ridiculous, but in 2016 I don’t remember it being as bad.

We’ll definitely have to plan a group dinner or something!

 

[fsfann]

I think I was so traumatized by the seating total lack of handrails at the Thunderbird I don't remember how cold it was.

I'm still traumatized by the rats at the Thunderbird Centre lol...

 

[nuage]

So it’s much colder than watching SOI? I saw SOI on Scotiabank and in Hamilton and didn’t think it was that bad.

 

[victorskid]

So it’s much colder than watching SOI? I saw SOI on Scotiabank and in Hamilton and didn’t think it was that bad.

Sitting in the arena for several events of a competition will almost always be cooler than sitting through a 2 hour show

Layers are always a good idea, including gloves & socks. A scarf can be useful if you are seated in the vicinity of a draft.

 

[nuage]

Sitting in the arena for several events of a competition will almost always be cooler than sitting through a 2 hour show

Layers are always a good idea, including gloves & socks. A scarf can be useful if you are seated in the vicinity of a draft.

Thanks! I’ll come prepared!

 

[nuage]

I could have sworn I bought parking with the tickets. Am I crazy? Was that available?

 

[skatingguy]

I could have sworn I bought parking with the tickets. Am I crazy? Was that available?

Parking is free, but there are designated lots for the event which might be included in your ticket information.

 

[nuage]

Parking is free, but there are designated lots for the event which might be included in your ticket information.

Humm okay. I might be confusing it with SOI. Thanks!

 

[sharpblade]

Humm okay. I might be confusing it with SOI. Thanks!

Something I'm not very happy about is that SC is now offering a 20% discount on ticket purchased with the code NatTeam 2022. I don't feel it's fair to the loyal followers that purchased them as soon as they became available. I assumes ticket sales are not what they anticipated.