Arena comfort

[Duchess]

Is the Allen arena as cold as people claimed it was last year?

 

[Debbie S]

Is the Allen arena as cold as people claimed it was last year?

My only reference is last year, and yeah, it was freezing, I think they had the temp at 50 degrees. Allegedly, it was because it was so hot outside (mid-high 80s). This week's forecast looks like high 70s/low 80s, so maybe they won't need to turn the temp down so much. I'm bringing my winter jacket and my lighter jacket. I'll see which one I need.

 

[Rukia]

Everyone said it was cold, but I didn't even wear my coat half the time lol. However I have been in that arena many times so maybe I'm just used to it idk. It will be a bit cooler this year maybe, but not significantly so. I'm glad it's going to cool down though it's been miserable this week. It should not be 95 degrees in October.

 

[Spikefan]

I thought it was freezing, especially the gala on Sunday night. After that event I bought this travel blanket. It will go with me to every comp now.

 

[DE93]

It was very cold (comparable to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver, if you've ever been there)!

 

[mattiecat13]

I thought the Texas arena was colder than the one in Vancouver. I’m packing a blanket too.

 

[peibeck]

I thought it was freezing, especially the gala on Sunday night. After that event I bought this travel blanket. It will go with me to every comp now.

In PURPLE ???

 

[ChillSkate]

I've been to Skate America in Las Vegas and at Skate Club of Boston, Worlds in Boston, and Nationals in San Jose and I thought it was the coldest arena I've been in by far - like at least 50% colder than any others. With that said, I usually watch skating in a T shirt or light jacket, so I did not find it intolerable. A heavy hoody or winter jacket would be sufficient for me.

 

[dancefan17]

I attended last year (and I live in Florida, so maybe get colder than others ) but I was FREEZING. Had 2 sweatshirts over a long sleeve shirt and a blanket and was still cold.

 

[Lanie]

I was freezing too. I’ve brought better jackets this time! It’s a mind fcuk going from the warmth to such a cold arena.

 

[Rukia]

I was freezing too. I’ve brought better jackets this time! It’s a mind fcuk going from the warmth to such a cold arena.

lol the attached community rink is even colder and sometimes you go from 110 outside to absolutely frigid inside

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The first time I went to this rink in 2019 for the Pairs Final it wasn’t freezing. I don’t even know if I had a second layer. It doesn’t need to be so cold!

 

[Karen-W]

For those who haven't left yet - Jean-Luc has mentioned TWICE now in the first five minutes of the first practice cam stream that the rink is VERY chilly. Pack accordingly.

 

[BaileyCatts]

Is the lady using the white blanket with the hearts on it and wearing the parka an FSUer, cause damn girl I felt you shivering in my living room! Y'all even look chilly on TV.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

It’s so much warmer this year! I haven’t needed my jacket at all.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

It’s so much warmer this year! I haven’t needed my jacket at all.

Same here I haven’t worn my jacket yet. Couple times was tempted to break out the scarf but it’s been okay as I generally run hot myself.