2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston

TanithandBenFan said:
Besides the Kween, I’m curious who those skaters are. I’m not exactly a spring chicken. 😛
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I'm really old and have been following skating since the 60's but even more recently the number of Pooh Bears thrown on the ice for Hanyu at the Grand Prix Final before Nathan Chen's record-breaking free skate,
 
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sk9tingfan said:
I'm really old and have been following skating since the 60's but even more recently the number of Pooh Bears thrown on the ice for Hanyu at the Grand Prix Final before Nathan Chen's record-breaking free skate,
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Yeah I mentioned Hanyu and Jason in my original post as the only skaters in recent times who have had stuff covering the ice many times after they skated. MK is the only other one I could think of with a similar consistent showing.
 
YukiNieve said:
Sorry if this has already been discussed. Is the arena cold?
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Not terribly. If you’re in the Loge or higher, I find that layers are best and rarely need my coat. Depending on your sensitivity, if you are close to the ice and don’t have lined pants or fleece leggings, you may want something to keep your legs and feet warm.

As I see it, this will be a layers week. Daytime highs look to be around 50°/10° and nighttime lows won’t fall below freezing.
 
YukiNieve said:
Sorry if this has already been discussed. Is the arena cold?
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From my many years at FSU, I think I've realized this is a question which will always get you many inconsistent answers. :lol: It also seems to make a big difference where your seats seem to be in relation to the ice and the arena's ventilation systems. The moderate temperatures outside will help.

It looks like it's going to be a rainy, damp week. That's something else to figure in. I'm already rethinking my comfy usual footwear for something more waterproof. Meh.
 
For my fellow "photographers" attending the event, I have a decision to make and would love to know what you would do...

I have been going to competitions with my micro 4/3 mirrorless camera. I use a detachable lens that has a max reach of 175 mm. It adheres to US Figure Skating's camera policy because it does not make any mention of detachable lenses. Up until last week, based on what the LOC had previously said, I was going by the venue's policy which prohibits detachable lenses but doesn't say anything about focal length. I had picked up a used camera with an attached lens that zooms up to 400 mm. It has a smaller sensor, but the f stop range is 2.8 to 4 (better than my original camera). Now, they have posted that the US Figure Skating policy is in effect. I haven't gotten a response yet to emails I sent to the LOC and TD Garden asking for confirmation (so I can hopefully avoid any issues with security turning me away at the door). Last year in Montreal, I had no issues other than a fellow spectator asking me if my lens was detachable, but I feel like TD Garden is going to be more strict across the board. Who do you think has more authority here, the organizer or the venue? Do I take both cameras to Boston, or recoup the money I spent and return the used one I recently bought? My return window closes on the 20th and if I can't use it anyway I would rather get my money back.
 
ice coverage said:
Saturday, March 29
Join us for a Learn to Skate event, Celebrating AAPI Excellence: Together on Ice, hosted by U.S. Figure Skating in partnership with The Skating Club of Boston, the National Association of Asian American Professionals and Gold House. This special event offers an incredible opportunity to connect with Olympic and world-class figure skaters, enjoy live performances and discover how to continue or begin your skating journey!
Celebrating AAPI Excellence: Together on Ice is a special community impact event recognizing the contributions of Asian and Asian Americans in figure skating. This gathering brings together local Boston community members who champion AAPI excellence and representation. Join us for a unique experience to take the ice with Olympic and World Champions while fostering awareness and engagement during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.​
Location: Steriti Ice Arena, 561 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109​
U.S. Figure Skating members: $35; NAAAP and Gold House Members: $45; Boston community: $55​
Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.​
11:15 -11:35: Special Remarks by ISU President Jae Yeol Kim and Olympic Athletes​
Session 2: 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.​
Please sign up for Session 1 (10-11:10 a.m.), Session 2 (11:50 a.m.-1 p.m.) or both if you’d like to skate all day. Keep in mind that if you sign up for more than one session, each session must be paid for separately due to high demand for this event. Register by March 24 to secure your spot as spaces are limited.​
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Additional details about the AAPI event on Sat Mar 29 were posted by National Association of Asian American Professionals.
Sounds great: Nathan, Vincent, Mirai, Kristi, Vera Wang, "special surprise guests," and more.

 
With the gloomy forecast for many days next week, please make sure you are visible when walking after dark. If your outerwear is dark, consider a reflective sash or vest.

As most intersections allow right turn on red, be extra careful. Truck drivers, especially, will not see you until it is too late. It’s best to cross with a pack of pedestrians, even if they’re not waiting for the walk signal.
 
ice coverage said:
Additional details about the AAPI event on Sat Mar 29 were posted by National Association of Asian American Professionals.
Sounds great: Nathan, Vincent, Mirai, Kristi, Vera Wang, "special surprise guests," and more.

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This sounds so exciting, and I'm tempted to go, although I wasn't planning to bring my skates to Boston. I was involved with NAAAP ages ago, although I don't know who the current Boston NAAAP leaders are. Does anyone know what are the airlines' rules about bringing skates on the plane in carry-on luggage? Thanks!
 
livetoskate said:
This sounds so exciting, and I'm tempted to go, although I wasn't planning to bring my skates to Boston. I was involved with NAAAP ages ago, although I don't know who the current Boston NAAAP leaders are. Does anyone know what are the airlines' rules about bringing skates on the plane in carry-on luggage? Thanks!
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Unless things have changed in recent years, I don't think skates are allowed in carry on luggage.

I'm just going to tough it out in rental skates. I don't want to have to rush back to my hotel to drop off my skates between the end of the event and the start of the Free Dance.
 
livetoskate said:
This sounds so exciting, and I'm tempted to go, although I wasn't planning to bring my skates to Boston. I was involved with NAAAP ages ago, although I don't know who the current Boston NAAAP leaders are. Does anyone know what are the airlines' rules about bringing skates on the plane in carry-on luggage? Thanks!
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Ice skates are allowed in carry-on luggage per TSA: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/skates

I also wasn’t planning to bring my skates to Boston but would like to go as well. Would rental skates even be provided for this event?
 
So if you bring your ice skate in your carry-on arrive early because security will probably want to manually look at your bag. (I watched them look at about four bags in a row, and when I was leaving Greensboro several years ago,😂) I would have the TSA page ready on my phone. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve trained the TSA

Here’s my method. When they come up with, I made up a rule. I just look at them and smile. I ask them to call their supervisor. I continue this until they call the supervisor. About 50% of the time they will throw whatever it is that they claim is not allowed back at me and tell me they’ll let me through this time. For most of you thar would be enough for me because I’m tired of this game I just smile sweetly and say could you call your supervisor and then when the supervisor comes over I tell them what happened And I often show them at this point on my phone the webpage where it says “corkscrews without a knife) are allowed (that’s one of their favorites)


Now I started this after watching a particularly aggressive, rude TSA agent reduce an elderly woman to tears because if she wanted to, she could get out of that wheelchair and walk. Now obviously she couldn’t. That’s why she was in the wheelchair and he was screaming at her and just being incredibly abrasive. Another agent finally stepped in and stopped the jerk and got the woman through security. I think they thought that was the end of it but about half a dozen passengers stood on the other side of security and asked for a supervisor. When the supervisor showed up, we told what happened. He tried to tell us that was one of his best agents, but with six people telling him that the agent had been verbally abusive and arrogant, etc. to an elderly woman he did back down. Since I flew out of that small airport at least once a week for the next few months, I kept my eyes peeled for Mr jerk and never saw him again. Hopefully he got sent down to deal with luggage, that seem much more his personality match.
 
AnnM said:
I'm just going to tough it out in rental skates. I don't want to have to rush back to my hotel to drop off my skates between the end of the event and the start of the Free Dance.
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There are rental lockers at TD Garden. $15. In the FAQs, scroll down to "Attending the Event" and then near the bottom click on "On Site Bag Storage."

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kiss-n-cry said:
For my fellow "photographers" attending the event, I have a decision to make and would love to know what you would do...

I have been going to competitions with my micro 4/3 mirrorless camera. I use a detachable lens that has a max reach of 175 mm. It adheres to US Figure Skating's camera policy because it does not make any mention of detachable lenses. Up until last week, based on what the LOC had previously said, I was going by the venue's policy which prohibits detachable lenses but doesn't say anything about focal length. I had picked up a used camera with an attached lens that zooms up to 400 mm. It has a smaller sensor, but the f stop range is 2.8 to 4 (better than my original camera). Now, they have posted that the US Figure Skating policy is in effect. I haven't gotten a response yet to emails I sent to the LOC and TD Garden asking for confirmation (so I can hopefully avoid any issues with security turning me away at the door). Last year in Montreal, I had no issues other than a fellow spectator asking me if my lens was detachable, but I feel like TD Garden is going to be more strict across the board. Who do you think has more authority here, the organizer or the venue? Do I take both cameras to Boston, or recoup the money I spent and return the used one I recently bought? My return window closes on the 20th and if I can't use it anyway I would rather get my money back.
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In 2016, I had no issues using a DSLR and 200mm lens. I did have a smaller setup packed as well just in case.

Ideally - if you can manage it, it can’t hurt to have both the camera you want to use and a smaller alternative. Then, if they say no to your initial setup, you can fall back on the other one. I don’t know if things have changed in the 9 years since but if they haven’t, it shouldn’t be an issue.

Also, a general caution - in my past experience regarding these stadium events, what I’ve been told beforehand and what is actually enforced at the door aren’t always consistent…so just beware of that possibility.
 
cheremary said:
I also wasn’t planning to bring my skates to Boston but would like to go as well. Would rental skates even be provided for this event?
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Yes, as it was mentioned in the event's marketing. They advised getting there early to have the most options available. Plus it's open to people who haven't skated before and/or have only skated occasionally, so I don't they're expecting those people to have their own skates.
 
BittyBug said:
There are rental lockers at TD Garden. $15. In the FAQs, scroll down to "Attending the Event" and then near the bottom click on "On Site Bag Storage."

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Thanks. I'll think about it then. I guess I should pack my bag first and see where I'm at with the weight limit before adding my skates.

ETA: Ice skates aren't in the list of prohibited items for TD Garden events, so I suppose I could try to bring them in as long as they fit in a compliant bag.
 
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The weather forecast varies so much between the models as I try to figure out packing 😅 .

For example, on Tuesday 3/25:
Windy (I tend to trust): high 3C (37F) low 1C (34F), rain PM (at one point sow shower)
Weather:high 13C (55F) low 4C (39F) rain AM
 
I really didn’t want to bring my heavy jacket, but highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s are not my jam lol.
 
YukiNieve said:
The weather forecast varies so much between the models as I try to figure out packing 😅 .

For example, on Tuesday 3/25:
Windy (I tend to trust): high 3C (37F) low 1C (34F), rain PM (at one point sow shower)
Weather:high 13C (55F) low 4C (39F) rain AM
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Just bookmark this thread https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/boston-weather-🐸.112705/

I’m planning on a light layer with pockets under a sweatshirt with pockets with a lined rain jacket that has LOTS of pockets. I’ll bring a trash bag to use to store any extra layers under my seat.
 
AnnM said:
Thanks. I'll think about it then. I guess I should pack my bag first and see where I'm at with the weight limit before adding my skates.

ETA: Ice skates aren't in the list of prohibited items for TD Garden events, so I suppose I could try to bring them in as long as they fit in a compliant bag.
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There is a statemrnt on there they could deny anything they think might be dangerous

The Assumption that everything has to be listed is a little unrealistic.
 
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