2018 U.S. Nationals in San Jose, CA, Info

Mrs. P · Aug 29, 2016

http://www.usfsa.org/story?id=89908&type=media

U.S. Figure Skating announced the selection of San Jose, California, as the host city for the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Dec. 29, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018. The 2018 U.S. Championships will serve as the final qualifying event prior to selecting and announcing the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team that will represent Team USA at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Competition and practice will be held at SAP Center at San Jose and Sharks Ice at San Jose.

And woah, look at the date -- Friday, Dec. 29 - Sunday, Jan. 7! Way earlier than usual and over New Year's Eve weekend. Probably so the Olympic Team that is chosen has as much time as possible to train.

Event website: http://skatesanjose2018.com/

sabinfire · Aug 29, 2016

I might go to this. Great time of year to take a vacation out west, especially in the dead of winter.

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

sabinfire said:
I might go to this. Great time of year to take a vacation out west, especially in the dead of winter.

Yeay!!!! Some place warm! I loved it the last time we went there.....one of the best venues/cities ever!!!!! Sign me up....Sorry Detroit, NOT!
http://www.skatesanjose2018.com/

Ravyn Rant · Aug 29, 2016

Oh, this is lovely news! I had such a great time there in 2012.

noskates · Aug 29, 2016

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY - at last a venue West of the Rockies again. Went in 2012 and it's a great place to see skating. Except for the nosebleed seats it's hard to get a really bad seat. Our only complaint was the lack of variety in the food until the weekend. Got real tired of hot dogs and pizza. I know many people gave the same feedback - just like in Boston - so you could at least get a salad or some kind of sandwich.

The weather in late December and January can be cold and rainy but never any snow.

I'm really excited about this!!!!

mrrice · Aug 29, 2016

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat. When do tickets go on sale?? My credit card is ready. Max...........I'll see you in 2018 and I hope to get your autograph.

Seren · Aug 29, 2016

This makes me so happy! Finally somewhere easier for us west coast people to get to!

el henry · Aug 29, 2016

Not that I have gone to Worlds in the Northeast or Nats in Carolina,

but

Too bad, so sad, not even a direct flight from the airport closest to me (and that airport takes an hour and a half to get to).

Have fun, West Coast peeps!:yay: No ten hour trips for this gal....

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

False info, sorry.

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

noskates said:
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY - at last a venue West of the Rockies again. Went in 2012 and it's a great place to see skating. Except for the nosebleed seats it's hard to get a really bad seat. Our only complaint was the lack of variety in the food until the weekend. Got real tired of hot dogs and pizza. I know many people gave the same feedback - just like in Boston - so you could at least get a salad or some kind of sandwich.

The weather in late December and January can be cold and rainy but never any snow.

I'm really excited about this!!!!

Three Points. One. They let us bring food in early in the week. Two. There is lots and lots of great restaurants close by...three...Yes, we lucked out on good weather the last time...but you used the word "cold"???
https://weatherspark.com/averages/31616/1/San-Jose-California-United-States

I will take 50-65 for a high with only a 30 percent of some kind of precip any day of the week over Spokane!

temadd · Aug 29, 2016

YAY!!! Can't wait!

noskates · Aug 29, 2016

CoyoteChris said:
Bummer! Arena Hotel just sold out...all 89 rooms...only two blocks away, free big breakfast, hot tubs....tear falls.....probably a tour group got it....

NOt sure how that can be since they're only accepting reservations through June 2017.

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

noskates said:
NOt sure how that can be since they're only accepting reservations through June 2017.

How Odd. I tried the official website, which let me put in the dates, and they said it just sold out....then I tried the Pacific hotels website and they said rooms were unavailable for those dates....guess I need to contact the hotel directly. Thanks! One thing is for sure, if you are right, its gonna be a gold rush when they open the dates. The other hotels that are taking reservations are charging one arm and two legs and a quart of blood...I think that Epipen company must have bought them! OK, so not funny. Bad Chris, no donut.:noshake:

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

temadd said:
YAY!!! Can't wait!

At my age, the time will go fast! We do need MAJOR GS meetups...so many nice restaurants and adult beverages....Self medication starts ...ok, well, it MAY never stop.... Mrs. P, are you in?

temadd · Aug 29, 2016

CoyoteChris said:
How Odd. I tried the official website, which let me put in the dates, and they said it just sold out....then I tried the Pacific hotels website and they said rooms were unavailable for those dates....guess I need to contact the hotel directly. Thanks! One thing is for sure, if you are right, its gonna be a gold rush when they open the dates. The other hotels that are taking reservations are charging one arm and two legs and a quart of blood...I think that Epipen company must have bought them! OK, so not funny. Bad Chris, no donut.:noshake:

Most hotels only book 1 year ahead. So it is telling you there are no rooms available because they are not booking yet. Try in December or January.

CoyoteChris · Aug 29, 2016

temadd said:
Most hotels only book 1 year ahead. So it is telling you there are no rooms available because they are not booking yet. Try in December or January.

Oh you bet....they are so far ahead of the other hotels you can easily save a grand by staying there....

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Terrible thought. What if they split the seniors like they did in Spokane? Not good, Kemo sabe.

Mrs. P · Aug 29, 2016

CoyoteChris said:
Terrible thought. What if they split the seniors like they did in Spokane? Not good, Kemo sabe.

They won't based on the dates. It's only a week long -- Dec. 29 and Jan. 7.

As for me: Trying to see if I can blend this with a trip to Hawaii, which I had been looking into prior to this announcement.

Bag of Goldfish · Aug 30, 2016

Well, hey, I'm looking forward to meeting you, after reading your posts!

I don't live very far away so maybe I could have a GS meetup at my house. It was fun meeting people in Boston.

mrrice · Aug 30, 2016

Mrs. P said:
http://www.usfsa.org/story?id=89908&type=media

And woah, look at the date -- Friday, Dec. 29 - Sunday, Jan. 7! Way earlier than usual and over New Year's Eve weekend. Probably so the Olympic Team that is chosen has as much time as possible to train.

New years eve in San Francisco will be very busy. Hotels will be easier to find in cities like Morgan Hill and Los Gatos. The Amusement Park Great America is located very close to the San Jose Airport and they have a huge Marriott Hotel as well a couple of others, right next to the park. With the opening of Levi Stadium ( Where the 49ers play ) there have been several new hotels added to the area and I'd suggest that you check with Trivago guy.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcwhBya2FyM

matcha · Aug 30, 2016

Mrs. P said:
They won't based on the dates. It's only a week long -- Dec. 29 and Jan. 7.

As for me: Trying to see if I can blend this with a trip to Hawaii, which I had been looking into prior to this announcement.

I love Maui I want to move there :love:

2018 U.S. Nationals in San Jose, CA, Info

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!

sabinfire

Doing the needful

CoyoteChris

Ravyn Rant

Totally 80s Dance Party!

noskates

mrrice

Seren

Wakabond Forever

el henry

Go have some cake. And come back with jollity.

CoyoteChris

CoyoteChris

temadd

noskates

CoyoteChris

CoyoteChris

temadd

CoyoteChris

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!

Bag of Goldfish

mrrice

matcha

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