2025 U.S. Nationals in Wichita, KS & Skate America returns to Allen, TX in 2024

[Jarrett]

Very disappointed with the event swag. No pin no lanyard??

 

[Debbie S]

Very disappointed with the event swag. No pin no lanyard??

There is a pin. Although it is not terribly interesting to look at.

Programs are $21, for anyone wondering.

 

[Aceon6]

Very disappointed with the event swag. No pin no lanyard??

With e-tickets, lanyards are things that the next gen will look at and say “WTF is that for?”

 

[Aceon6]

Wrong thread.

 

[Jarrett]

With e-tickets, lanyards are things that the next gen will look at and say “WTF is that for?”

I don’t there there is one next gen person here that actually bought a ticket. lol I connect them to my keys and stuff like that. I never liked walking around with tickets around my neck lol

 

[Jarrett]

There is a pin. Although it is not terribly interesting to look at.

Programs are $21, for anyone wondering.

I’ll go check again. I asked at the table and she said no they didn’t. I don’t like programs because it will just be put in a box somewhere. I like to display pins on a cork board.

 

[jkl]

Does anyone know why the Junior competitors names are no longer put on the banners around the rink? Now you only see the Senior teams names. I know the Junior skaters would love that recognition.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Does anyone know why the Junior competitors names are no longer put on the banners around the rink? Now you only see the Senior teams names. I know the Junior skaters would love that recognition.

Laziness?

 

[Karen-W]

Are these USFS-produced banners or fan-made?

 

[jkl]

Are these USFS-produced banners or fan-made?

The brightly colored ones that circle the ice. They say Welcome to Wichita and also mention Prevagen US Figure Skating several times. They do put the Senior Teams names on the ribbons around the ice but no Juniors. I’m old and don’t remember their names halfway through their programs so that would help me.

 

[Karen-W]

The brightly colored ones that circle the ice. They say Welcome to Wichita and also mention Prevagen US Figure Skating several times. They do put the Senior Teams names on the ribbons around the ice but no Juniors. I’m old and don’t remember their names halfway through their programs so that would help me.

You mean the electric display boards?

 

[muffinplus]

So practice rink is closed off for general public right?

 

[Jarrett]

So practice rink is closed off for general public right?

I don’t think anyone knows for sure

 

[Debbie S]

You mean the electric display boards?

Yes

 

[Jarrett]

This arena has some crazy electric signs all over the place. The 50 foot one near the south entry startled a couple when it changed to all red while they were walking by. They said they were going to get sunburn lol

 

[Sylvia]

Does anyone know why the Junior competitors names are no longer put on the banners around the rink? Now you only see the Senior teams names. I know the Junior skaters would love that recognition.

The Junior women’s names are displayed around the arena and on the Jumbotron today for each skater!

 

[nylynnr]

The Junior women’s names are displayed around the arena and on the Jumbotron today for each skater!

Lazy people strike again! This event has run great thus far.

 

[muffinplus]

I don’t think anyone knows for sure

I called USFS and the official answer is no, for the reason given earlier in the thread, ie no seating. Disappointing after being able to see practices last year, but maybe that was an exception?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I’m quite enjoying Jessica, I wouldn’t mind seeing her on the podium

 

[Jarrett]

I called USFS and the official answer is no, for the reason given earlier in the thread, ie no seating. Disappointing after being able to see practices last year, but maybe that was an exception?

I have been able to watch practices at the practice rink in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 even if it was just one row of bench seatings. Just another reason to avoid nationals next year if they are trying to make this the norm.

 

[Jarrett]

I’m quite enjoying Jessica, I wouldn’t mind seeing her on the podium

Jessica was fantastic. Those jumps were so easy and complete.

 

[Jarrett]

Anyone at the event was the top half of the arena on the judges side always uncovered? I didn’t notice it before but people were up there for the jr ladies so maybe they are trying to fill out the arena more.

 

[jlai]

Anyone at the event was the top half of the arena on the judges side always uncovered? I didn’t notice it before but people were up there for the jr ladies so maybe they are trying to fill out the arena more.

are you talking about the balcony? A bunch of school kids were there and left before the last group of jr ladies

 

[Jarrett]

are you talking about the balcony? A bunch of school kids were there and left before the last group of jr ladies

Yes I don’t remember the being open at all. I thought the curtains were down around the entire arena. I hope they fill it even with school children. More people in the seats it always good for the event!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I have been able to watch practices at the practice rink in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 even if it was just one row of bench seatings. Just another reason to avoid nationals next year if they are trying to make this the norm.

In 2019 fans weren’t allowed into the practice rink, but my friends and I went down there anyway since it was in the arena.

 

[Jarrett]

In 2019 fans weren’t allowed into the practice rink, but my friends and I went down there anyway since it was in the arena.

I don’t remember the practice arena in 2019. Where was it?

 

[Flip Jump]

I don’t remember the practice arena in 2019. Where was it?

Downstairs in the little ceasars arena

 

[Spikefan]

Anyone at the event was the top half of the arena on the judges side always uncovered? I didn’t notice it before but people were up there for the jr ladies so maybe they are trying to fill out the arena more.

There were people up there tonight (not the kids from earlier). Maybe it was a giveaway as I don’t see an option to buy up there.

Edit: Just looked this morning and they are selling upper level, judges side for $18. Fees are much less at box office, $7 vs $15 online.

 

[b-man]

So practice rink is closed off for general public right?

I received an email saying it was closed, despite having adequate seating.

 

[b-man]

I don’t remember the practice arena in 2019. Where was it?

It was very small, hidden in the arena with less than 100 seats.