We look forward to working with you throughout the 2019 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. This page has important information that will help you in covering the event. Marissa Pederson is the primary media contact. Should you have questions, concerns, media requests, or if you need anything else, please contact her at mpederson@usfigureskating.org or 651-274-9602 (feel free to text).

The 2019 U.S. Synchronized Skating Media Guide can be accessed here. All results will be posted here. 

This site will be updated throughout the event. Please do not share this link.

Event Schedule - www.USSynchroChampionships.com/2019schedule 
A detailed schedule of competitive events, official practice, and unofficial practice will be updated at the link above.
 

DATE	EVENT	TIME
Thursday, Feb. 28	Novice Free Skate	2:35 - 4:35 p.m.
	Masters Free Skate	4:55 - 6:20 p.m.
	Junior Short Program	6:50 - 9 p.m.
Friday, March 1	Intermediate Free Skate	3:10 - 5:05 p.m.
	Senior Short Program	5:25 - 6:05 p.m.
	Junior Free Skate	6:20 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 2	Juvenile Free Skate	12:10 - 1:55 p.m.
	Collegiate Free Skate	2:10 - 4:10 p.m.
	Adult Free Skate	5 - 7 p.m.
	Senior Free Skate	7:20 - 8:20 p.m.

Accessing the Venue
USA Hockey Arena - 14900 Beck Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170
Media members can park in the USA Hockey Arena parking lots surrounding the arena. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants. Please contact Marissa Pederson (mpederson@usfigureskating.org) if you would like to request a parking pass. Passes will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Media will NOT need a parking pass on Wednesday, Feb. 27. 

Credential Pick-up
Credentialing is located in the lobby of USA Hockey Arena. Media personnel will receive credentials at this location during the times listed below and must show photo identification before they will receive their credential. Credentials must be worn at all times and will serve as your ticket into the building, designated seats and event level. 
 

Date	Hours
Tuesday, 2/26	2 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/27	6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, 2/28	6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, 3/1	6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Photo Positions
Photo positions will be determined on site. This site will be updated with the exact locations once that information is available. Please contact a member of the USFS communications team if you have questions.

Media availability
Select athletes and coaches will go through the mixed zone after their competitive performance(s). All additional interview requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please see a member of the U.S. Figure Skating communications staff to make a request.

Event Video & Live Stream
The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will be available for live streaming on the following platforms listed below.

U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone
Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, Adult, & Masters events will be live streamed for free on the new U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone at www.usfigureskatingfanzone.com.

NBC Sports Gold
The Junior, Senior, and Collegiate events will be available for live streaming with the NBC Sports Gold Skating Pass at https://www.nbcsports.com/gold/figure-skating.

Special Events
Media are welcome to attend all special events throughout the competition. Photos are allowed during this time in the designated photo positions. 

Opening Ceremonies
Two to three skaters from each team will present their team banner on ice in the “Parade of Teams”. Teams may also assign two skaters to represent each one of their teams competing at this year’s championships.

Honoring Dr. Richard Porter
During the Junior Championship award ceremony, Dr. Richard Porter is going to be honored for his induction into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Please join us at USA Hockey Arena during the Junior awards ceremony to honor his memory and contributions to the sport.

Awards
All teams placing first through fourth in championship events are invited to participate in the awards ceremony on ice.