2022 Skate America location revealed (Norwood, Mass.)

[apgold]

I'm hopefully going to attend this, being in NY - can take Amtrak up to Westwood in about 3.5 hours via Acela.

Just booked a cute AirBnB in Westwood about 2 miles from the venue. Close to a Wegmans and the Amtrak station. Since I won't have a car, I'll be dependent on taxis or Uber/Lyfts in the area (or perhaps a generous GoldenSkater with a car who would be willing to drive me back and forth in exchange for a free dinner?).

Any hotel or AirBnB requires a car as nothing is really within a short distance of the SCOB facility. I am looking forward to seeing the facility in person, it looks really nice from videos and pictures I've seen.

 

[ptvvibezz]

Currently doing research on how accessible SCOB is from Boston proper and I found a commuter train line that starts in downtown Boston and has a stop in downtown Norwood which isn't that far from SCOB (7 min by car). Link below for those interested

Franklin/Foxboro Line | Commuter Rail | MBTA

MBTA Franklin/Foxboro stops and schedules, including maps, parking and accessibility information, and fares.

www.mbta.com

 

[treblemakerem]

I sure wish they had built that rink about 5 years earlier when I still lived in Norwood

 

[katymay]

This might be the first competition I may go to as only 30 minutes from me.

That is the same weekend as the Head of the Charles regatta so hotels will probably be pricier than usual and book up in advance. But the Boston area is beautiful in October so I highly recommend.

Good catch on that!. And that week is an absolute zoo. (My kids, my sister's kids, my brothers kids....Head of the Charles for eight years straight. lol Was actually happy when the 'crew years' ended for all of us.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Don't normally care about where the North American events are held, because it doesn't make much difference to those of us in other parts of the world. But I do care in this case.

I really hope the Boston club go all out to fill as many slots as they can with their own skaters that represent other countries.

Yes, I'm thinking about Marilena Kitromilis and Ashley Lin.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[ice coverage]

I suspect they are switching to a smaller arena due to advantages in the bidding process. It should be pretty full with all the pent up demand on the East coast. It will be interesting to see what a front row seat costs... $350? It would be worth it to go just to see Ice Coverage again....

All-session tickets include access to official practice sessions on Thursday, Oct. 20 and the Skating Spectacular.

P1 All-Session Tickets (rows 1-2): $295/seat + applicable taxes and fees
P2 All-Session Tickets (rows 3-10): $235/seat + applicable taxes and fees

2022 Skate America | U.S. Figure Skating

www.usfigureskating.org

Would be nice to see you again, Chris.
For now, I am my usual uncertain self. At the same time that I am giving serious consideration to Skate America at SCOB (very exciting news!), I also am interested in U.S. Classic/U.S. Challenge Skate in Lake Placid. (Plus U.S. Nats in San Jose ... plus ... )

... I really hope the Boston club go all out to fill as many slots as they can with their own skaters that represent other countries.

Yes, I'm thinking about Marilena and Ashley Lin. ...

Hmmm ... is it realistic to expect that SCOB could have some influence over who USFS invites to Skate America?
I do not know the answer. We shall see.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Hmmm ... is it realistic to expect that SCOB could have some influence over who USFS invites to Skate America?
I do not know the answer. We shall see.

I think it is.

The Boston club have been good enough to step up and agree to host the event. It is only natural that the USFSA should give the club something in return as a way of thanking them for doing so. And giving first refusal to the club's skaters for the international slots would be an easy way of doing that.

Plus, let's not forget that we are still in a pandemic. It would be preferable to have skaters competing that do not have to travel a large distance to get to the event.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[apgold]

I suspect they are switching to a smaller arena due to advantages in the bidding process. It should be pretty full with all the pent up demand on the East coast. It will be interesting to see what a front row seat costs... $350? It would be worth it to go just to see Ice Coverage again....

From the Skate America page (USFS)

All-session tickets go on-sale on Friday, May 6, 2022. A ticket link will be posted here once available.

All-session tickets include access to official practice sessions on Thursday, Oct. 20 and the Skating Spectacular.

• P1 All-Session Tickets (rows 1-2): $295/seat + applicable taxes and fees
• P2 All-Session Tickets (rows 3-10): $235/seat + applicable taxes and fees

Any remaining single session tickets will be available in Fall 2022.

 

[CoyoteChris]

Hotels can be had for far less than that. The Hampton Inn is closest to the rink; I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, a bit farther out, but still close and perfectly fine. There is also a Marriott near the HIE.

One disadvantage of this location—no food options within walking distance other than the rink.

Reportedly accessible from Boston on the “T” line (though I did not try that.)

Looks like the Hampton is on the reccommended list, and is close Uber wise. 150 bucks before pirate taxes. Free breakfast. Yes, food is the issue. (Us country bumpkins have no idea what a T is, but transportation to and from the Airport is a good question. ) I will ask USFS if there is any talk of a shuttle.

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[CoyoteChris]

Good catch on that!. And that week is an absolute zoo. (My kids, my sister's kids, my brothers kids....Head of the Charles for eight years straight. lol Was actually happy when the 'crew years' ended for all of us.

Would a sailing event or any main Boston event effect hotels out this far? It at least LOOKED like the given special prices for the SA event were reasonable.

 

[charmblade]

Looks like the Hampton is on the reccommended list, and is close Uber wise. 150 bucks before pirate taxes. Free breakfast. Yes, food is the issue. (Us country bumpkins have no idea what a T is, but transportation to and from the Airport is a good question. ) I will ask USFS if there is any talk of a shuttle.

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The T is the public transportation system (subway, bus, commuter rail). There is a commuter rail stop in Norwood but it would take a few exchanges to get there from the airport. Some hotels might have airport shuttles.

 

[moonvine]

Very happy with this news.

 

[b-man]

even though SCOB is a new facility i am surprised they are holding it in a much smaller arena than the usual stadium arena.

Exactly how small is the arena??

 

[b-man]

Well, closer than Vegas, but still over 800 miles for me. But I did drive to Boston Worlds.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Exactly how small is the arena??

If you look at the videos of last summer’s Cranberry Cup which are up on YouTube, you’ll get a good idea of the size of the place.

 

[Arriba627]

Does anyone know, is the Hampton walkable to the arena? It shows .64 miles, which isn't far. Just wondering, since it could be an area with no sidewalks, bridges, busy highway, etc. Trying to figure out if there's a way to do things without a car.

 

[Jeanie19]

When will we know who will be competing? My dream is Aymoz and Vasiljevs.

 

[Gia_Sesshoumaru]

When will we know who will be competing? My dream is Aymoz and Vasiljevs.

Late June

 

[el henry]

Close to a Wegmans and the Amtrak station.

Folks who are thinking about going: Close. To. A. Wegmans.

Your dinner problems are solved. (Lucky for me, I shop for groceries every week at Wegmans. I remember how thrilled I was when spending a week in the great metropolis of Williamsport, PA for work, and I realized they had a Wegmans. But I digress.....)

 

[Seven Sisters]

Does anyone know, is the Hampton walkable to the arena? It shows .64 miles, which isn't far. Just wondering, since it could be an area with no sidewalks, bridges, busy highway, etc. Trying to figure out if there's a way to do things without a car.

I would say no. The rink is in a sort of industrial park-like area and the area between it and the Hampton Inn did not strike me as being conducive to travel on foot,