2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
| 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
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| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 14 – January 22 |
| Season: | 2016–17 |
| Location: | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Venue: |
Sprint Center Silverstein Eye Centers Arena |
| Defending champions | |
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Men's singles: Adam Rippon | |
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Ladies' singles: Gracie Gold | |
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Pair skating: Tarah Kayne / Daniel O'Shea | |
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Ice dancing: Maia Shibutani / Alex Shibutani | |
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The 2017 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships will be held from January 14–22 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri and Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, Missouri.[1] Medals will be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing at the senior, junior, novice, intermediate, and juvenile levels. The results are part of the U.S. selection criteria for the 2017 Four Continents, 2017 World Junior Championships, and the 2017 World Championships.
Kansas City was announced as the host in December 2015.[2][3]
Qualifying
Competitors will qualify at regional and sectional competitions held from October to November 2016 or earn a bye.
| Date | Event | Type | Location[4] | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 28–Oct. 2, 2016 | North Atlantic | Regional | Williamsville, New York | |
| Sept. 28–Oct. 2, 2016 | Eastern Great Lakes | Regional | Lansing, Michigan | |
| Sept. 28–Oct. 2, 2016 | Southwest Pacific | Regional | Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| October 5–9, 2016 | Central Pacific | Regional | Ogden, Utah | |
| October 5–9, 2016 | South Atlantic | Regional | Ashburn, Virginia | |
| October 5–9, 2016 | Southwestern | Regional | Plano, Texas | |
| October 19–23, 2016 | New England | Regional | Burlington, Vermont | |
| October 19–23, 2016 | Northwest Pacific | Regional | Wenatchee, Washington | |
| October 19–23, 2016 | Upper Great Lakes | Regional | Rochester, Minnesota | |
| November 16–20, 2016 | Eastern | Sectional | Indian Trail, North Carolina | |
| November 16–20, 2016 | Midwestern | Sectional | Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
| November 16–20, 2016 | Pacific Coast | Sectional | Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| January 14–22, 2017 | U.S. Championship | Final | Kansas City, Missouri |
References
- ↑ Gregorian, Vahe (December 16, 2015). "Figure skating championships arrive at the right time for Kansas City". The Kansas City Star.
- ↑ "Kansas City Announced as Host City for 2017 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships". visitkc.dmplocal.com. December 16, 2015.
- ↑ Kerkhoff, Blair (December 16, 2015). "U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Kansas City, Independence in 2017". The Kansas City Star.
- ↑ "U.S. Figure Skating announces 2017 qualifying sites". U.S. Figure Skating (IceNetwork). June 8, 2015.
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