2008 Skate America

October 24-26, 2008

Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Everett, WA.

Breaking news

The International Skating Union (ISU) and U.S. Figure Skating have announced the skater selections for the 2008 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

The series will begin Oct. 24-26 with Skate America in Everett, WA. The lineup for 2008 Skate America includes: World Junior champion Rachael Flatt, U.S. champion Mirai Nagasu, World bronze medalist Johnny Weir, U.S. champion Evan Lysacek, five-time U.S. champion ice dancers Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, and U.S. champion pairs team Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker. For more details, view U.S. Figure Skating press releases.

Welcome

Welcome to the Official website of 2008 Skate America. This website is designed to provide you with as much information possible on the what, where, when’s and how’s of Skate America. Please sit back, take your time to read through our site and become a part of this exciting skating competition. Check back with us regularly as this site will continue to grow as we count down the days towards 2008 Skate America.

“The road is short. One hundred and twenty miles and sixteen months is all that separates the 2008 Skate America competitors from 2010. Be a part of this drama as the world’s elite skaters compete to establish supremacy on their way to the next Winter Olympics.”

About Skate America

Skate America, part of the International Skating Union Grand Prix Series, is the premier international figure skating competition held in the United States each year. This Olympic-style event features 60 elite skaters from 15 countries competing in ladies, men’s, pairs and dance.

Past champions include five-time World and nine-time U.S. champion Michelle Kwan, 2002 Olympic bronze medalist Timothy Goebel, 2002 Olympic pairs champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier of Canada, 1992 Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi and 1984 Olympic champion Scott Hamilton.