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Orleans Arena in Las Vegas to host 2020 Skate America

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USFSA said this decision was reached after receiving an "overwhelming positive response from skaters and fans with regard to their experience at 2019 Skate America".

Official Press release:

Las Vegas Selected as Site of 2020 Skate America, 2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Jan. 6, 2020) - U.S. Figure Skating announced the selection of Orleans Arena in Las Vegas as the host for 2020 Skate America, Oct. 23-25, 2020, and the host for the 2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, Feb. 24-27, 2021.

Skate America, which will return to Las Vegas after a successful 2019 event, will be the first of six stops on the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Orleans Arena, which is adjacent to the Orleans Hotel and Casino, hosts prominent sporting events, concerts, family shows and other unique performances. Tickets for Skate America will go on sale later this spring.

“We received an overwhelmingly positive response from skaters and fans in regard to their experience at 2019 Skate America,” U.S. figure skating president Anne Cammett said. “The convenience of having the host hotel within a short walk of the Orleans Arena was heavily considered in the decision to return. We also heard good things from the skaters and coaches about the arena, the ice and the professional staff at the Orleans Arena.”

“After hosting a successful 2019 Skate America competition, The Orleans and Boyd Gaming are honored to continue the great relationship that has been built with U.S. Figure Skating with its decision to bring Skate America back to the Orleans Arena Las Vegas in 2020,” Executive Director of the Orleans Arena Rex Berman said. “This continues our proud tradition of hosting Olympic style events, and we cannot wait to welcome these world-class athletes back to the property.”

The complete list of athletes selected to compete at 2020 Skate America and all other 2020 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events will be announced in June.

The 2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will mark the first time that the event has been held in Las Vegas.

“U.S. Figure Skating is excited to showcase our premier synchronized skating event in Las Vegas,” Cammett said. “This is a great opportunity for the athletes, coaches, officials and fans to come to such a vibrant sports city. I’m looking forward to seeing the bleachers full, the banners waving and hearing the cheers at the Orleans Arena.”

The event, which has been held every year since 1984, plays host to the top synchronized skating teams in the country. Over 1,600 competitors from nearly 100 teams will descend on Las Vegas for five days to vie for a U.S. synchronized title. The event is used as a selection event for the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships.

Ticket information for the event will also be available later this spring.
 
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moonvine

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USFSA said this decision was reached after receiving an "overwhelming positive response from skaters and fans with regard to their experience at 2019 Skate America".

Tweet with more details here.

Sigh...again too far from me. Bleh.
 

lusterfan

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Link doesn't work for me and I can't seem to find any information online. Any link to the source?
 

lariko

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USFSA said this decision was reached after receiving an "overwhelming positive response from skaters and fans with regard to their experience at 2019 Skate America".

Tweet with more details here.

Excellent news, but the link isn’t working :(
 

el henry

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Would I love SkateAmerica in my backyard, mid-Atlantic states USA? yes.

Will I go if it’s in Vegas? Doubtful. Would I vacation in Vegas? No, but lots and lots and lots of people do.

Do I blame USFS? Not at all. When I’m not being selfish, this is a perfect spot. Actually some possibility of attracting that beloved “casual fan”. Something for the diehard fan’s companions to do. Plane access from just about anywhere.

I actually think they made the right decision :)
 

lusterfan

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For selfish reasons (living in Southern California), I'm elated with this news! I wouldn't attend events across the country just for skating, but Nevada is close enough and Vegas has a bunch of things to do on its own. I was at Skate America this season (2019), and the turnout was pretty good! I think it's a good location to attract on-edge fans who aren't hyper-obsessed with skating, but would attend because it's Vegas. Hopefully they market this event better to attract even more people!
 

oly2018

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I live in the NE and I went to Vegas for Skate America in 2019 and loved it. It was totally worth the money and I was able to get the flights for a reasonable amount. I will probably try to go again. It is far, but Vegas is easy to get to and the hotel rates were reasonable. The tickets also didn't feel to expensive.
 

SkateSand

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Very excited! I loved SA in Las Vegas last year and thrilled it will be back in Vegas this year. :love: There was a rumor it would be back this year, too, but I was skeptical - that will teach me! :laugh:
 

moonvine

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I live in the NE and I went to Vegas for Skate America in 2019 and loved it. It was totally worth the money and I was able to get the flights for a reasonable amount. I will probably try to go again. It is far, but Vegas is easy to get to and the hotel rates were reasonable. The tickets also didn't feel to expensive.

I don’t fly and it’s a 4 day drive. Not even for Gracie would I do an 8 day round trip. At least I don’t think so.
 

frida80

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Again? I didn’t go because I didn’t want to have to chose between skating and Vegas. The schedule was just too tight to fit in a mini Vegas vacation.
 

lizzyelephant

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I'm delighted! I'm from the UK and I attended this in 2019. I got a great seat at a great price and the hotel did special prices for the competition days. It was a great success and I'm very tempted to go again!!!!
 
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