2008 Skate America

October 24-26, 2008

Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Everett, WA.

Breaking news

Rachael Flatt, Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker visit Washington State!

Rachael Flatt, the reigning World Junior champion and U.S. silver medalist, were joined by Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker, the reigning U.S. pairs champions and 2007 World Junior champions,

at the Evergreen State Fair on Saturday, August 23rd.

The athletes took part

in the State Fair parade

and then headed

to the Fair to meet fans and sign autographs.

Rockne made us all proud as he threw the first pitch at the
Seattle Mariner's Game against Oakland on Saturday night.

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.