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Championship Men's Free Skate press conference
Posted by Brian at 12:11 AM on Jan 28 
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Press conference following the Championship Men's Free Skate at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 27, 2007. Speaking are: Evan Lysacek, Ryan Bradley, and Johnny Weir.
Evan Lysacek - Just off the ice
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Even Lysacek talks with the press just after his Men's Free Skate performance at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 27, 2007. Lysacek captured 1st place after landing a quad toe triple toe combination.
Championship Ladies Free Skate press conference
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Time condensed version of the Championship Ladies Free Skate press conference at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 27, 2007. Speaking are: Kimmie Meissner, Emily Hughes and Alissa Czisny.
Kimmie Meissner - Just off the ice
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Excerpts from Kimmie Meissner as she speaks to a she exits the ice following her Free Skate performance at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 27, 2007. Meissner placed 1st in the Free Skate winning her the U.S. Figure Skating Championship.
Post Ladies Free press conference
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Excerpts from the press conference following the Championship Ladies Free at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at the Spokane Arena. Speaking are: Kimmie Meissner, Emily Hughes and Alissa Czisny.
Kimmie Meissner - Just off the ice
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Kimmie Meissner speaks to the media after leaving the ice at the Spokane Arena Sat., Jan. 27, 2007. Meissner won the U.S. Figure Skating Championship after a high scoring short performance and a strong long show.
Lace up those skates ...
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Just a reminder: Now it's your turm to take to the ice. The rink at the Convention Center will be open to the public today from 8 a.m. 'til noon. Skating is free, as are skate rentals (while they last). And medalists from the competition will be available to teach you how to do that triple toe loop you've been shooting for.
THE SKATING EDGE
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Spokesman-Review staff photographer Brian Plonka spent some of his time at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships looking for often overlooked moments and scenes.
Dismantling day
Posted by Heather at 3:47 PM on Jan 26 Comments (0)
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I was a little sad to see things winding down at Fan Fest at the Convention Center today.
Where were the spectators?
Posted by Heather at 3:36 PM on Jan 26 Comments (0)
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The lack of people at this afternoon's (free) men's practice session at the Convention Center got me wondering: Where is everybody?
Then I remembered. Some people in Spokane just might actually be thinking about something other than skating this week.
Mobbed by fans
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Made it to the Convention Center today just as Johnny Weir was leaving his practice session. Or, at least, as he was trying to leave his practice session.
Costume designer Del Arbour
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Former skater turned costume designer, Del Arbour talks about her skater costumes in front of her booth Thursday. Among her designs are the blue costumes that the sweepers wear after each skate. Produced by Brian Immel.
Life after skating
Posted by Vince at 1:14 PM on Jan 26 Comments (0)
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The skating life doesn't last forever - John Baldwin being the exception that proves the rule - and no matter how old, most skaters have some idea what they want to do when they can't lace it up competitively anymore.
And a few of their choices are interesting, to say the least.
With the week winding down, I decided to see where these athletes want to be headed when its' time to move on.
If you want to know as well, click this link on my on-line column, SportsLink and you can find out.
The Championship pairs free skate is underway at the Arena and the place is almost completely full. The dance competition is scheduled for tonight at 8:15.
Quads?
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Who's quading and who's not...
Summing things up nicely
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One of the signs on display at Fan Fest, made by Labor of Love Creations in River Park Square.
Hardest-working non-athlete of the day
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That honor has to go to Kari Conner, owner of the Ben & Jerry's shop at River Park Square. She spent Thursday scooping up miniature ice cream cones to nearly everyone who passed her way at Fan Fest.
Well, we knew what he meant
Posted by Heather at 3:42 PM on Jan 25 Comments (0)
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Security guard next to me at the conclusion of Evan Lysacek's stunning, nearly flawless performance of his short program:
"Standing motivation. First one I've seen."
Answer: Hairspray. Lots and lots of hairspray.
Posted by Heather at 1:03 PM on Jan 25 Comments (0)
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Question: What does it take to get a skater's hair to stay in place through spins and jumps and lifts?
Just ask Jennifer Gates and Melody Aalgaard, two students from Spokane's Total Cosmetology, who are getting the skaters' hair ice-ready this week.
'We dress the figure skaters'
Posted by Heather at 11:38 AM on Jan 25 Comments (0)
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Ever feel like you really need a little one-piece sequined number with a short, flouncy skirt? Well, if you're a serious ice skater you probably do, and you're probably willing to spend hundreds of dollars to get the right one.
In that case, Del Arbour can hook you up.
Champ. Pairs Short - press conference
Posted by Joe at 1:26 AM on Jan 25 Comments (0)
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Excerpts from the post competition press conference Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at the Spokane Arena with: Point leaders Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, second place team Naomi Nari Nam and Themi Leftheris, and third place team Brooke Castile and Benjamin Okolski.
Black suits and back-patting
Posted by Heather at 7:52 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Just got back from the invitation-only Group Health shindig at the INB Performing Arts Center. It featured a little chicken-on-a-stick, some drinks and a lot of applause all around for Spokane and for organizers of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
And there were dignitaries schmoozing in all corners.
Listen to the mustn'ts ...
Posted by Heather at 4:14 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Or you'll get your water bottle (among other things) tossed in the trash. Upon entering either the Convention Center or Spokane Arena, skating fans are asked to open their bags for inspection. Here's what's not allowed:
Insight into how jumps are scored
Posted by Colin at 3:12 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch and skating analyst Berkely Villard discuss how the new scoring system impacts how jumps are scored.
Scott Hamilton sighting
Posted by Heather at 3:02 PM on Jan 24 Comments (4)
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So, while everyone was awaiting the arrival of Johnny Weir at Fan Fest today, guess who walked in the door?
Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Scott Hamilton.
Evan Lysacek Press Conference (Part 1 of 3)
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Two-time World bronze medalist Evan Lysacek answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
Evan Lysacek Press Conference (Part 2 of 3)
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Two-time World bronze medalist Evan Lysacek answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
Evan Lysacek Press Conference (Part 3 of 3)
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Two-time World bronze medalist Evan Lysacek answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
Johnny's Angels
Posted by Heather at 2:49 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Some of Johnny Weir's biggest fans didn't bother getting in line to get his autograph today. They're already on a first-name basis with him. They're Johnny's Angels.
Finally ... Heeeeere's Johnny
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Barbara Larson, a 12-year-old skating fan (and skater, too) from Coeur d'Alene got in line for Johnny Weir's autograph at 12:45 p.m. At about 2:15 she finally got her signature.
Johnny Weir Press Conference (Part 1 of 3)
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Three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
Johnny Weir Press Conference (Part 2 of 3)
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Three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
Johnny Weir Press Conference (Part 3 of 3)
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Three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir answers questions at an afternoon press conference at the Spokane Arena Wednesday.
This year a success; back in 2010?
Posted by Vince at 2:00 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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If the criterion of success of this event is how positively the U.S. Figure Skating leadership feels about it, Spokane is a success.
If the criterion is ticket sales, Spokane is a resounding success.
At a Wednesday news conference, USFS president Ron Hershberger and executive director David Raith gushed over Spokane and the way the event was being run.
"This city has proven that a medium-size city can host this event at the highest level," Raith said.
Hershberger announced that Spokane had "blasted through the atmosphere" the ticket mark, with 146,311 tickets sold as of Wednesday, exceeding by a wide margin the old mark of 125,345 sold in Los Angeles in 2002.
The duo also hinted that a bid from Spokane for the 2010 event, the next championship that has yet to be awarded - 2008 will be in St. Paul and 2009 in Cleveland - would be well received.
The decision will be made soon. With the 2010 Olympics scheduled for February 12 through 28 in Vancouver, British Columbia, a championship in Spokane a few weeks earlier might make sense.
Stay tuned.
Wednesday Figure Skating Update
Posted by Colin at 1:49 PM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch and figure skating analyst Berkely Villard watched Wednesday's practices at the Spokane Arena and give you an update on what they saw.
Johnny Weir update
Posted by Heather at 1:32 PM on Jan 24 Comments (2)
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The Johnny Weir autograph signing thing has been bumped up 'til 2 p.m. at Fan Fest ... So there's still time to get in line.
Will Spokane see a population boom?
Posted by Heather at 11:15 AM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Walk into Fan Fest here at the Convention Center and one of the first things you'll see is the large "front porch" of the Windermere Real Estate booth.
So, I wondered, are the skating masses clamoring to relocate to Spokane?
Autograph opportunity
Posted by Heather at 10:53 AM on Jan 24 Comments (0)
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Want to get up close and personal with Johnny Weir? Better get in line.
Audio interview with Senior Ladies Alissa Czisny
Posted by Colin at 10:21 AM on Jan 24 Comments (1)
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After practice Wednesday morning, Alissa Czisny talks to Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch and skating analyst Berkley Villard about her upcoming competition.
Junior Ladies Free Skate - Post Interviews
Posted by Brian at 9:28 PM on Jan 23 Comments (0)
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1st place Mirai Nagasu, 2nd place Caroline Zhang, and 3rd place Ashley Wagner talk about their Junior Ladies Free Skate performances Tuesday at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 23, 2007.
Tuesday's video figure skating update
Posted by colin at 2:04 PM on Jan 23 Comments (1)
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Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch and skating analyst Berkley Villard look at the senior men and woman who took to the practice ice Tuesday morning.
Dancing into the sports arena
Posted by Vince at 11:54 AM on Jan 23 Comments (0)
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It comes as no surprise to me that writing about figure skating's athletic aspects would draw a response.
Defending the turf that it is a sport - by my criteria - brought just that. More than a few, actually (some came as e-mails).
But if you want to know more, click this link. There are also observations about this morning's competition.
If you want to read the comments, follow this link to SportsLink and read the posts labeled U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Novice Ladies Free 1st place - Angela Maxwell comments
Posted by Brian at 10:20 AM on Jan 23 Comments (0)
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Post event comments from Angela Maxwell after she finished in first place in the Novice Ladies Free Skate Monday at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 22, 2007.
Novice Ladies Free 2nd place - Kristine Musademba comments
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Post event comments from Kristine Musademba after she finished in second place in the Novice Ladies Free Skate Monday at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 22, 2007.
Novice Ladies Free 3rd place - Carolyn-Ann Alba comments
Posted by Brian at 10:08 AM on Jan 23 Comments (0)
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Post event comments from Carolyn-Ann Alba after she finished in third place in the Novice Ladies Free Skate Monday at the Spokane Arena, Jan. 22, 2007.
What's up, doc?
Posted by Heather at 9:17 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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I'll be starting Tuesday bright and early, seeing if I can keep pace with Dr. Ed Reisman for a good chunk of the day. He's the Group Health doctor from Spokane charged with providing medical care (along with his team of pros) for all of the skaters at nationals. But wait, there's more.
It's like being in school
Posted by Vince at 3:10 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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As I wander around the Arena and Convention Center this week, I am struck with how much there is to learn about this event and sport.
Each change of scenery, each change of competition, each change of venue brings something new to absorb.
I share some of what I learned today in this post on SportsLink, my on-line column.
I expect by the end of the week I'll be able write at least one intelligent sentence about ice dancing.
One can only hope.
Pairs skater John Baldwin speaks about being mugged in Russia
Posted by Colin at 2:53 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Senior pairs skater John Baldwin talks with Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan about being mugged in Russia last Dec. It is the first public interview he has given about the attack.
Adam Lee, a Fanfest Balloon Twister
Posted by Brian at 2:04 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Adam Lee, a Balloon Twister, talks about his job at Fanfest in the Convention Center.
Never know who you'll meet
Posted by Heather at 2:00 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Guess who I sat next to on the shuttle bus ride to the Spokane Arena today?
Salsa, salsa ... Who wants salsa?
Posted by Heather at 1:47 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Homer Croyle wants you to try some salsa.
And the 75-year-old former funeral insurance salesman is such a persuasive pitchman that even if you hate salsa more than stewed prunes, you'd probably give it a try.
Monday Video Update
Posted by Colin at 1:41 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch and skating analyst Berkely Villard give you your U.S. FIgure Skating update from the Spokane Arena Monday Afternoon.
Always a good time to shop
Posted by Heather at 12:50 PM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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OK. So, it's all wildly overpriced. But just how many times will you be able to buy a stuffed moose wearing a commemorative U.S. Figure Skating Championships Spokane T-shirt?
There's more coverage outside the area
Posted by Vince at 11:20 AM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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The Spokesman-Review isn't the only paper covering the competition this week.
Follow this link to my SportsLink blog and you'll find links to a couple of Seattle Post-Intelligencer stories on the junior ladies short program.
There is also this story from the Orange County Register on Caroline Zhang's "worst program."
Also on SportsLink, I share my thoughts on why you can't disqualify ice skating as a sport just because it's judged.
We'll be back later with more on today's action.
Fan o' the morning
Posted by Heather at 10:52 AM on Jan 22 Comments (1)
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Meet Cindy Kassab, a bus driver from Vancouver, Wash. She's a skating fan. A huge skating fan. And, oh yeah, she makes balloon animals, too. And juggles. While she ice skates.
Preschoolers and ice skating: Can it be done?
Posted by Heather at 10:32 AM on Jan 22 Comments (0)
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Who would be crazy enough to bring 20 preschoolers to an ice-skating event? And could it even be done?
Junior Ladies Short 1st place - Mirai Nagasu comments
Posted by Brian at 10:07 PM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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Post event comments from Mirai Nagasu after she finished in first place after the Junior Ladies Short program Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
Junior Ladies Short 2nd place - Caroline Zhang comments
Posted by Brian at 10:03 PM on Jan 21 Comments (6)
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Post event comments from Caroline Zhang after she finished in second place after the Junior Ladies Short program Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
Junior Ladies Short 3rd place - Blake Rosenthal comments
Posted by Brian at 9:56 PM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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Post event comments from Blake Rosenthal after she finished in third place after the Junior Ladies Short program Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007.
Time-lapse video of Spokane Convention Center setup
Posted by Colin at 8:45 PM on Jan 21 Comments (3)
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Spokane Public Facilities District provided this cool weeklong time-lapse video of the ice rink setup at the Spokane Convention Center.
The first of many days
Posted by Vince at 8:29 PM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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I'm no longer a skating juvenile. I've attended an event live.
If you want to know what I thought about it, click this link to my SportsLink post.
But here's a sneak preview: I was pleasantly surprised.
Arena eats
Posted by Tom at 7:43 PM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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On the Arena concourse, American Grill serves Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Hamburgers and the once-rare-but-now-ubiquitous Garden Burger.
Edible options here inside the event don't quite match the diversity of the regional restaurant scene - Pizza Pipeline, popcorn and mini-donut stands abound at the Arena - but at least you can head south of the border:
Sunday evening update from the Arena
Posted by Colin at 7:36 PM on Jan 21 Comments (1)
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Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch gives a video update from the afternoon and evening events at the Arena and Convention Center.
Sunday afternoon Novices
Posted by Joe at 6:33 PM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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These images and music are from the Sunday afternoon skates at the convention center. The fans held up well getting louder throughout the day.
Skating for the rest of us
Posted by Vince at 5:38 PM on Jan 21 Comments (2)
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Not everyone associated with the coverage of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships is a skating illiterate – OK, it's just me. I'm the only one who is bewildered by what I'm watching. Everyone else is a freakin' genius.
As I'm sure everyone is who finds their way to this blog.
But if you're not a skating savant, I'm here for you.
As the overseer of the S-R's SportsLink blog, I'm at the championships as a representative of the mass of sports fans who know skating exists, but may not have experienced it. You're curious about this national event in your town, but ...
My first report on what I'm seeing is here for you to peruse, criticize, laugh at – whatever. Remember, many of these observations might seem, well, basic to a figure skating fan – the equivalent, I'm sure, of explaining an RBI to a baseball nut.
But I'm trying my best. And I guarantee you I respect the effort of everyone involved with this event – though I don't think I will be taking a second mortgage to attend the Worlds.
Sunday morning sights and sounds
Posted by Joe at 3:04 PM on Jan 21 Comments (1)
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This show is mostly skating from the convention center but there are also images from off the ice and a few from practce sessions at the Spokane Arena.
Sunday morning update from the Arena
Posted by Colin at 11:32 AM on Jan 21 Comments (1)
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The Spokesman-Review's Jeff Bunch gives you a Sunday morning video update from the practice sessions at the Spokane Arena.
Sunday spectators
Posted by Colin at 11:05 AM on Jan 21 Comments (0)
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During Sunday's practice session in the Spokane Arena, junior ice dancers Pilar Bosley and Clare Farrell talk about what they have been doing since arriving in Spokane Friday.
Athletes At The Eagles
Posted by Berkley at 12:14 PM on Jan 19 Comments (2)
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Just a note to all… Many of the novice and junior level skaters will be practicing at the Eagles Ice-a-Rena starting today and continuing though out the week. This is a great opportunity to watch the athletes as they prepare for their up coming events at no cost.
Dress warm and grab a rink java (the ghetto mochas aren’t too bad).
About the event
- Visit Spokane2007.com
- Visit official U.S. Figure Skating site
- Download handbook: Practice groups
- Download handbook: Full schedule
Talk to us: Have a question or comment? Let us know!
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- Budweiser bash bids bye-bye to skating week
- Championship Men's Free Skate press conference
- Evan Lysacek - Just off the ice
- Championship Men: LIVE from the Spokane Arena
- Championship Ladies Free Skate press conference
