MEDIA CONTACTS
Kristen Henneman
Manager, Communications
khenneman@usfigureskating.org
C: 530-363-8626
COMPETITION SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL TIMES LOCAL)
Wednesday, February 21
Junior Short Program | 4:50-6:10 p.m.
Thursday, February 22
Adult Free Skate | 1:30-3:31 p.m.
Masters Free Skate | 3:51-5:49 p.m.
Senior Elite 12 Short Program | 6:49-7:05 p.m.
Junior Free Skate | 7:25-8:55 p.m.
Friday, February 23
Juvenile Free Skate | 4:10-6:05 p.m.
Senior Short Program | 6:25-6:59 p.m.
Senior Elite 12 Free Skate | 7:19-7:35 p.m.
Saturday, February 24
Intermediate Free Skate | 1-3:07 p.m.
Novice Free Skate | 3:27-5:34 p.m.
Collegiate Free Skate | 6:44-8:57 p.m.
Senior Free Skate | 9:17-9:56 p.m.
CREDENTIALING
Accreditation hours
Media members may pick up their credential at Gate B of Orleans Arena (show circled in the map below).
The accreditation hours at the venue will be open daily during the following hours:
(Times are subject to change)
- Wednesday, Feb. 21: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 22: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 23: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 24: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ON-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS
Parking
There is a parking garage with free parking at Orleans Arena, as well as lots of free parking nearby.
Media Workroom/Press Tribune
The media workroom and press tribune will be set up in suite 3 on the third floor. Tabled media seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Media members may only use one seat/space per person.
When entering through Gate B (credential entrance), take the elevator to the third floor and the media workroom is to the right down the hallway. You can also take the stairs up to the second level and there are stairs to the suites to the right around the corner.
The media workroom will open one hour before practices/competition start and close one hour after the end of the last event:
- Wednesday, Feb. 21: 8 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 22: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 23: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 24: 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Internet
Login Information:
SSID: US Synchronized Champs
Password: Onthinic3
Media Hospitality
Due to the rules at Orleans Arena, U.S. Figure Skating cannot provide any food/snacks in the arena. Media may bring small snacks for themselves, and there are many food options around the arena/hotel. Media may bring a water bottle and there will be refill stations on the event level as well as the concourse.
Interviews
All interaction with athletes and coaches at the 2024 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will take place in the mixed zone (in the ice entry on event level at Gate B (below section 108)).
To access the mixed zone, media will need to wear a pinny (this will notify security you are allowed to go to the mixed zone on the event level). Pinnies may be picked up in the media area and should be returned each day.
Interview Protocol
- Athletes and coaches will be brought through the mixed zone by request only. Media can submit their requested athletes in person or via email to Kristen Henneman (khenneman@usfigureskating.org).
- Please comply with the U.S. Figure Skating Professional Journalism policy
Practice Interviews
Those wishing to interview skaters in the mixed zone after a practice session should email 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 will 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.
Photographer Positions
All photographers will need to wear a pinny to access the photographer positions on the event level. Please pick one up in the media area at the beginning of the day and return it each day.
On ice positions: On-ice positions will be available to the left of the judges stand. Photographers are allowed in positions 2-5 (position 1 is reserved). Positions are first-come, first-served.
Upper level positions: Upper level positions will be available in the ADA seating at section 104 above the judges stand.
Event Photos
U.S. Figure Skating will have photos available for media to use after all competition events. Please send photo requests to Kristen Henneman (khenneman@usfigureskating.org). All photos must be credited to “KrPhotogs Photography/U.S. Figure Skating” and must adhere to media usage guidelines (editorial use only, credit must be given).
