MEDIA CONTACTS
Kara Raney
Director, Media and Digital Strategy
kraney@usfigureskating.org
C: 719-517-8827
Kristen Henneman
Manager, Communications
khenneman@usfigureskating.org
C: 530-363-8626
Abby Farrell
Coordinator, Communications
afarrell@usfigureskating.org
Accreditation Hours
DoubleTree Hotel
- Monday, Feb. 6: 12:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday, Feb. 7: 08:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday, Feb. 8: 08:00 – 17:00
- Thursday, Feb. 9: 8:00 – 15:00
World Arena (Club Entrance)
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 08:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, Feb. 8 08:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, Feb. 9 07:00 - 18:00
- Friday, Feb. 10 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday, Feb. 11 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday, Feb. 12 07:00 - 18:30
Cheyenne Mountain Resort (Info Desk in Lobby)
- Monday, Feb. 6: 15:00-22:00
- Tuesday, Feb. 7: 11:00-21:00
- Wednesday, Feb. 8: 09:00-10:00 // 18:00-19:30
On-Site Accommodations:
Media Entrance: Club Entrance (near Gate A - to the left) > Take the elevator down to ice-level and follow signage to the media workroom
Media Parking: Lot C (https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking) Email kraney@usfigureskating.org for a pass.
There will be no designated media shuttle.
Media Tribune Seating
Media seating can be found in the ADA sections 106-109
Tabled: Section 106-109 (Take the club entrance elevator to the concourse level)
Internet Access
Wireless internet access will be available. The dedicated media wifi will be:
- SSid: USFSA staff press area
- Password: U$fsa2023!
Hospitality
Water, coffee and tea will be available throughout the competition in the media workroom. There will also be grab n’ go snacks available throughout the competition.
Photographer information:
Briefing and draw: There will be a briefing Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11:40 a.m. followed by the draw.
Photo positions:
By the kiss & cry:
- First-row section 122 (1-3)
On the judge's side:
- First-row sections 119 (4-14)
- First-row section 116 (15-25)
Mid-level positions:
- ADA seating sections 119 & 116
Starting Order
(Times are in MT)
Thursday, Feb. 9
Women's short program - 12:35 p.m.
Men's short program - 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
Pairs short program - 11:40 a.m.
Rhythm Dance - 2:35 p.m.
Women's free skate - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Pairs free skate - 2:55 p.m.
Men's free skate - 6:15 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Free Dance - 1:15 p.m.
Exhibition Gala - 6:30 p.m.
Press Conference Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 9
Women's short program press conference - 4:10 p.m.
Men's short program press conference - 10:10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
Pairs short program press conference- 1:40 p.m.
Rhythm Dance press conference - 5:10 p.m.
Women's free skate press conference - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Pairs free skate press conference - 5:10 p.m.
Men's free skate press conference - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Free dance press conference- 4:30 p.m.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
All interaction with athletes and coaches at 2023 ISU Four Continents Championships will take place in the mixed zone (down the hall).
All competition press conferences will be archived and available for on-demand viewing. Mixed zone interactions will NOT be recorded.
Interview protocol:
- Athletes will be brought through the mixed zone by request only. On-site media can submit their requested athletes in person or via email (Abby Farrel, afarrell@usfigureskating.org)
- Please comply with the U.S. Figure Skating Professional Journalism policy
Remote media must adhere to the following etiquette on all Zoom calls:
- It is suggested that media members use the video option to call into Zoom. Athletes will have the ability to see the media during mixed zone press conference interactions.
- Athletes will enter the virtual mixed zone by request ONLY. If you would like to talk to an athlete please request them using the chat function.
- Media members must use their first and last name, as well as their media outlet, as their Zoom name (ex. Kara Raney, U.S. Figure Skating). There will be a virtual waiting room and you will only be admitted if you use the name from your credential application. Please make sure your name is listed in English so we can easily identify you.
- Once admitted into the Zoom room, media members must have their audio muted. The moderator will only unmute you when it is your turn to speak. Athletes will be able to see you during all interviews held over Zoom.
- Once prompted by the moderator, those wanting to ask a question should tell the moderation via the Zoom chat function. The moderator will call on those wanting to ask a question and unmute them. After the question has been answered, you will be re-muted.
- To "pin" the athlete Zoom box to your main screen, right-click on their Zoom square and then select "pin." This will ensure that the athlete is always visible to you even when other people are speaking.
- You will have to rejoin the press conference call for each discipline. On-demand videos will be timestamped for athletes at the start of the press conference.
Practice Interviews
Those wishing to interview skaters in the mixed zone after a practice session should email Kara Raney (kraney@usfigureskating.org) and Kristen Henneman (khenneman@usfigureskating.org) at least two hours before the practice session. Athletes will be brought in by request only. We cannot guarantee that athletes will attend practice sessions on any given day. U.S. Figure Skating communications staff will facilitate interviews after practice in the mixed zone. Practice session interviews with NOT be recorded. No interviews will be facilitated following warm-up sessions.
Mixed Zone Interviews
Requested athletes will “come through” the mixed zone after receiving scores. A member of the U.S. Figure Skating communications staff will moderate on-site. The moderator will hold the athlete(s) for a minute in the mixed zone. If there are no questions for a certain athlete, the athlete(s) will be permitted to leave. Please be ready to ask a question after the athlete has received scores.
Virtual Mixed Zone
Athletes will enter the virtual mixed zone by request ONLY. If you would like to talk to an athlete please request them using the chat function.
Join the Zoom
Password: 4CC23!
Press Conferences (Access information will be sent via email)
Join the press conference
password: media2022
Press conferences will take place after the short program/rhythm dance and free skate/dance (see above schedule). The short program/rhythm dance will feature the top three athletes from the event while the free skate/free dance will feature the medalists. Press conferences will be moderated by a member of the U.S. Figure Skating communications staff. On-site media must raise their hands and wait for a microphone to ask their question. After on-site media are finished, remote media will have an opportunity to ask a question using the chat function on Zoom (see Zoom protocols above). These press conferences will be archived and available for on-demand viewing. The times above are estimates—please be a few minutes early.
One-on-one Interviews
All one-on-one media requests will be facilitated on a case-by-case basis and will be conducted either on-site or virtually. Please email Kristen Henneman (khenneman@usfigureskating.org) and Abby Farrell (afarrell@usfigureskating.org) with specific requests.
