Skate America
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ABOUT SKATE AMERICA | 2010 ISU GRAND PRIX SERIES
All session ticket packages include tickets to all competitive sessions as well as a pass to all practice sessions. As an all event ticket holder, you will also have the option of securing your seat for the Skating Spectacular on Sunday, Nov. 14.
Ticket Options
Limited Seating VIP Package
$495 (add $40 for same seat for Skating Spectacular)
- Access to exclusive first- and second-row seating
- Event program
- Event pin
- U.S. Figure Skating Skate Radio
- Hospitality package to include:
- Exclusive access to Rose Room pre-event hors deurves (open one hour prior to all competition sessions)
- Complimentary beverages during competition sessions only (water, soda, coffee/tea)
- One complimentary beer or wine voucher per session
Gold package
$200 (+$40 for same seat at Skating Spectacular)
Silver package
$160 (+$30 for same seat at Skating Spectacular)
Bronze package
$100 (+$15 for same seat at Skating Spectacular)
Seat assignments will be made on a first-come, best-seat-available option. A seating diagram is available to help with your seating decisions.
Individual session tickets will be on sale in the fall of 2010.
Need ticket help? Call 503.797.9619 or e-mail tickets@2010skateamerica.com.
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9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Official practice sessions
Friday, Nov. 12
9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Official practice sessions
7 p.m. - Pairs short program, men's short program (Session 1)
Saturday, Nov. 13
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Official practice sessions
2 p.m. - Ice dancing, ladies short program (Session 2)
7 p.m. - Men's free skate, pairs free skate (Session 3)
Sunday, Nov. 14
11 a.m. - Ladies free skate, free dance (Session 4)
5 p.m. - Skating Spectacular
*Tentative, and times are subject to change
As host hotel for 2010 Skate America, we are pleased to offer a special event rate of $110.00/night. This rate is available by booking here.The Hilton Portland & Executive Tower hotel is the largest hotel in the state and consists of two separate buildings offering a total of 782 guest rooms.
The Main Hotel includes:
- Bistro 921 Restaurant & Bar - Classic American fare
- Full-service business center - Staffed Monday through Friday and 24-hour access with room key
- Hilton Athletic Club - Offering an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, extensive cardiovascular equipment, free weights, sauna and steam room, tanning, personal fitness training and massage services
The Executive Tower includes:
- Concierge desk
- Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar
- 24-hour fitness center with an indoor waveless lap pool
- 24-hour self-serve business center
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon, United States 97204
Tel: 503.226.1611 | Fax: 503.220.2565
Hotel link
The award-winning Embassy Suites Downtown Portland Hotel is located in the historic Multnomah Hotel near the Rose Quarter, Portland Art Museum, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Pearl District, Portland Center for Performing Arts, Pioneer Place Shopping Mall, and Portland Saturday Market.
Special Skate America Spectator Rate: King Suite - $120 | Double Suite - $140 (enter Group/Convention code "SKA")
The Benson Hotel
The Benson is a AAA four-diamond historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Portland. The hotel is conveniently located 1.5 blocks to the MAX light-rail line, offering frequent, direct service to the Rose Garden. The Benson features 24 hour room service, concierge service and so much more! Skate America spectators receive special reduced overnight valet parking rate at $19 with unlimited in and out privileges.
Special Skate America Spectator Rate: Queen - $119 | King and Double/Double - $129
The Westin Portland
Elevate your senses at The Westin Portland, where refined accommodations in the City of Roses will leave you feeling rested and recharged. Enjoy easy access to Portland's best dining, shopping, and entertainment. The Westin Portland offers a retreat from the rigors of travel combined with a stimulating sensory experience. Skate America spectators receive a 50% discount on prevailing overnight parking (currently $29 overnight), and a specialty skating themed amenity upon arrival.
Special Skate America Spectator Rate: Deluxe King - $139 | Deluxe Double (two double beds) - $149
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Airport at Cascade Station
Residence Inn Portland Airport at Cascade Station is the newest Marriott hotel to be added at Portland International Airport. With a MAX light rail stop in the parking lot, it's never been easier to get to the Rose Quarter! Unique features include an outdoor patio, complete with built in BBQ and fire pit, as well as indoor saltwater pool and hot tub - hot breakfast buffet served complimentary every day as well!
Special Skate America Spectator Rate: Studio Suite - $95
Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station
As the first Hyatt in Oregon, we'd love to welcome you as a guest at our brand new Hyatt Place, located at the Portland Airport in the Cascade Station development! Our hotel features a complimentary breakfast daily, as well as spacious, suite-styled rooms perfect for any sports fan. We are located 2 blocks from the nearest MAX light rail stop, giving you easy access to the Rose Quarter! Hyatt Place offers a 24 hour Gallery Kitchen as well as beer, wine, mixed beverages and Starbucks specialty coffees!
Special Skate America Spectator Rate: King or Double Queen Suite - $85
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The goal for the 1979 Norton Skate was simple: for Lake Placid to host a major competition in preparation for the 1980 Olympics.
A few decades later, that small event has grown into a premier international competition that is part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
The Olympic Regional Development Authority created the Norton Skate as part of the city's Flaming Leaves Festival, which took place only four months before the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.
The Flaming Leaves Festival unveiled the new Olympic Village and ice arena, and the Norton Skate competition was the festival's highlight.
The competition returned to the Olympic Arena again in 1981, when the event was named Skate America.
From the beginning, Skate America was an invitational competition. Organizers invited top skaters from around the world to compete. This was significant because at the time, there were only a handful of international competitions in which skaters could compete.
In 1995 former U.S. Figure Skating Executive Director Jerry Lace and skating federation presidents from four participating countries - Canada, France, Germany and Japan - decided to make Skate America part of a "World Cup Championship-type" series. What became known as the Champions Series combined Skate America with four other international figure skating competitions as a unified, point-earning series.
In 1996 Russia joined the five skating federations, adding the Cup of Russia to the Champions Series. The ISU recognized the six events and formed a commission to assign skaters to each event. In 1998 the Champions Series became the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.
From 2001-05, the event was known as Smart Ones Skate America. A new sponsor was found in 2009, when it was known as Cancer.Net Skate America.
Each year at the conclusion of the series, the athletes' points are totaled. The top six point-earners in ladies, men, pairs and ice dance are invited to compete at the ISU Grand Prix Final.
Traditionally, Skate America is the first competition of the series, which also includes Skate Canada, NHK Trophy, Cup of China, Trophee Eric Bompard and Rostelecom Cup (formerly Cup of Russia). In 2009, with the dates of the Grand Prix Series adjusted to accommodate the Olympic schedule, Skate America was the fifth event in the series.
The competition has made stops in 17 different cities, including multiple times in Lake Placid (three); Portland, Maine (twice); Colorado Springs (three); and Detroit (three). Many of the great names in figure skating have competed in Skate America, including Michelle Kwan, Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Alexei Yagudin, Todd Eldredge, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, and Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.
For information on 2009 Cancer.net Skate America, visit the event page on U.S. Figure Skating Online.
