For those of you who want to meet up on Thursday night for dinner in
SLC, we'll be meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn (where most of us are
staying), at 7:30pm.  The restaurant has asked if we could pre-order
our meals so that they can be ready for us just in case they have a lot
of other guests that night.  I've posted the menu at GotApolo.com at
the following link:

http://apoloohno.proboards92.com/index.cgi?
board=general&action=display&thread=396&page=26

You'll see my post with the menu near the bottom of the page - please e-
mail me with your choices if you'd like to join us!

Yvonne, it will be held at the Hardee's Iceplex, 16851 North Outer
Forty Drive, Chesterfield, Missouri 63005 - 636-537-4200.  I just got
word that ticket info is due to be posted within the next couple of
days at the USS website and mospeedskating.org.

I'll probably be at AmCup1 when that happens, so if anybody sees it,
please post!

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, yvonr@... wrote:
>
> I know a lot of people are planning for events
> much closer in time, but I have a question about
> Nationals in December.
>
> Does anyone know the location of the event?  US
> Speedskating has a link to the Doubletree in St.
> Louis, but nothing about the event site.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Yvonne
>

I know a lot of people are planning for events
much closer in time, but I have a question about
Nationals in December.

Does anyone know the location of the event?  US
Speedskating has a link to the Doubletree in St.
Louis, but nothing about the event site.

Thanks!

-Yvonne

might as well save a step and include the following info to Greg.

Name, address, phone numbers, number of tickets you want and what type
VIP or general. Otherwise he'll just be e-mailing you back and asking
for the info....

Here is some info on advance ticket purchases for AmCup1:

Advance VIP tickets are available - prime seating & more - $30 per day for all ages

Email gvoly@... for info & to place VIP ticket orders

General admission tickets available at the door - $5 per day for children, students & seniors, $10 per day for adults (18-plus)

Seating is not assigned - it is open seating within each specific area (VIP or General Admission)

FYI: Apolo is apparently not skating.  As World Champion, he does not have to skate in AmCup1 to qualify for the first 4 World Cups.  Congratulations!

TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10AM

See www.ticketmaster.ca

The direct link:

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/browse?
tm_link=tm_homeA_browse&root=10004&category=36&rdc_select=n93&type=selec
ted&go.x=22&go.y=9

There is some indication that seats are assigned, so if you have people
you want to sit with, sync up with them before ordering your tickets!

AMERICAN CUP 1 UPDATE & SUMMARY

!!!*NEW TICKET INFO POSTED BELOW*!!!

If you are planning to attend, I'd suggest copying and pasting this info into something like a Word file so you don't have to search for it later…

PLEASE PM me if you see any errors or have any updates.

Dates: September 27-28, 2008

Location: Plymouth Ice Center, Plymouth, MN
3650 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55446
763-509-5250
Fax: 763-509-5260
Ice Arena Hot Line: 763-509-5255
icecenter@...

Map:
No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get the link to copy properly, so just use the following one (you'll see a link to a Map to the Ice Center)
http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/servlet/pa....1&_fdisplayurl=

Doors Open: There's a local ST event preceding the AmCup (Gopher Open), and the current plan is that people with AmCup tickets will get wristbands and are able to come for that event and stay in the arena.

View Registered Skaters: Entry Deadline - Sept 17
You'll need to copy and paste this link...
https://webpoint.usspeedskating.org/wp/Events/ViewMeet.asp?EventID=785&isPopup=true&Template=Registrations

Schedule of Events:
Race Times (subject to change)
Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28
Warm up: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Racing starts at 12:15 pm

For early arrivals!
Practice Schedule for September 22-26, 2008
Monday – Wednesday:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Salt Lake City)
Thursday, September 25:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Salt Lake City)
12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Marquette)
1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Open for others)
Friday, September 26:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Salt Lake City)
12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Marquette)
1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Open for others)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Open for others)

The public is welcome to attend these practice sessions.

Ticket Info:
Several of you have expressed concern that some of us are flying or traveling cross-country and want to make sure that we'll have tickets when we get there. I talked to the meet director, and he said that the plan is to allow us to purchase advance VIP tickets that will be held for pickup when we get to Minneapolis. They haven't actually had the 'meeting' about this, and haven't set prices, but the VIP tickets are likely to run about $25 per day and will be located at the starting line of the 1000M race. (They're even gonna remove the glass so the view will be GREAT!). General admission tickets will be somewhere in the neighborhood of $10-$15. He'll notify me with details of this advance purchase option... But be prepared to fire off a check on short notice when the info comes in!

Group Meet-Up Plans:
Dinner – Friday evening, Sept 26. Time/location TBA; There are only a few of us, so we can make that decision when we get there and get acclimated.

If you can't make the dinner, but would like to meet up with us at the venue, feel free to PM or e-mail me to exchange contact info.

Host Hotels: (Mention `Short Track Speedskating Championships' for special rates)
Country Inn & Suites; ($89 Fri-Sat; $99 Sun-Thurs)
210 Carlson Parkway North , Plymouth, MN 55447
Reservations: (888) 201-1746 US Toll Free
Direct Telephone: (763) 473-3008 Fax: (763) 473-9005
Email: cx_plyh@...
http://www.countryinns.com/plymouthmn

Map Link:
You may need to copy and paste the link...
http://www.countryinnsdestinationguide.c....telCode=MNMOUTH

Radisson Hotel & Conf Ctr; ($99 Thurs-Sat; $119 Sun-Wed)
3131 Campus Drive , Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Reservations: (888) 201-1718 US Toll Free
Direct Telephone: (763) 559-6600 Fax: (763) 559-7516
Email: rhcc@...
http://www.radisson.com/minneapolismn_plymouth

Map Link:
You may need to copy and paste the link...
http://www.radissondestinationguide.com/....elCode=MNPLYMOU

Links to Watch for More Info:

http://pwspeedskating.homestead.com/2008AmericanCup.html

The following link is actually the registration form, which provides valuable info - you'll need to copy and paste: https://webpoint.usspeedskating.org/files/Event_PDFs/785_Event_RegForm.pdf


Who's Going?  Yeah, we're small but LOUD...
Lori – competition; dinner
Mtnme – competition; dinner
Wags – competition; dinner
Justsayin – competition; can't do dinner
Tiff – competition; dinner
Apolosgal – competition(?); dinner(?) (Are ya' goin', girl?)
I've heard of a couple of others who may be going, but don't have names or confirmation…

If you want to be added to (or subtracted from) this list - or to confirm and get that nasty (?) away from your name, please contact me.

COMING SOON - UPDATE AND SUMMARY FOR
(a) WORLD CUP #1 IN SALT LAKE CITY
(b) WORLD CUP #2 IN VANCOUVER
(c) US SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (NATIONALS) IN ST. LOUIS.

I'll also provide a short update when I get the advance purchase info for those coming from out of town...

QUESTION:  Does anybody have info on what the host hotel is for the Vancouver World Cup???

Tickets go on sale for SLC tomorrow, Sept 1, at 10am (I'm assuming
that's Mountain Time.  The event is now listed on Smithstix.com -
thanks to Lily for the info!

Here's the direct link for the ordering page (you may need to copy
and paste):

http://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?
groupCode=OOST1019&linkID=datatix&shopperContext=&caller=&appC ode=

I'm not sure what the '+8.00' means for each day's hospitality
package... Lily suggested that it might be a handling fee, like they
do at Ticketmaster.(?)

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
<ovbb940_788@...> wrote:
>
> Me too! :) Ah, anticipation.
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, maricorgi@ wrote:
> >
> > I am hoping our trusty scout leader (Lori) will send a reminder
when
> it's
> > time to pony up for the tix. I'm going nuts with too many things
to
> remember....
> > Mari
> >
> >
> >
> > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in
your
> budget?
> > Read reviews on AOL Autos.
> > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?
> ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
> >
>

Me too! :) Ah, anticipation.
--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, maricorgi@... wrote:
>
> I am hoping our trusty scout leader (Lori) will send a reminder when
it's
> time to pony up for the tix. I'm going nuts with too many things to
remember....
> Mari
>
>
>
> **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your
budget?
> Read reviews on AOL Autos.
> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?
ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
>

Salt Lake City is the 'featured destination' for the current SWA sale.
Here's the link:

http://www.southwest.com/hotfares/hotfares3.html?src=e081208

Yes, Mike, the last I heard, tickets will go on sale for the SLC
World Cup on Sept 1 through SmithsTix.com.  Here's the link that I've
been watching... http://smithstix.com/QSearch.aspx

Also, I was asked about the weather in SLC in October - here's a cool
link that will answer pretty much any question y'all might have
(other than what color jacket to wear...)

http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=027527&refer=

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, mike montez
<mike_montez2003@...> wrote:
>
> So tickets for SLC WC go on sale Sept 1 through Smithtix?
>
> --- On Fri, 8/8/08, Lori <laurob1234@...> wrote:
>
> From: Lori <laurob1234@...>
> Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Re: Tickets for Nationals
> To: ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, August 8, 2008, 8:24 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yep, Mari, I'll let y'all know the minute I hear anything. I'm
still
> looking for Vancouver details (host hotel and ticket info), but
with
> all the eyes and ears out there now, somebody will probably
> find it long before I do! LOL!
>
> I do have a couple of short updates:
>
> I received a few questions about the SLC reserved seats - the $65
is
> per day, and the current plan is to have open seating in a reserved
> section (like they did for the VIP seats at Nationals last year),
so
> we should still be able to sit together without buying the seats in
a
> block.
>
> A tip for Vancouver WC attendees who are flying into Seattle:
Olympia
> from GA (who lives in Washington) advises taking the train from
> Seattle to Vancouver rather than renting a car - it's said that
> customs is infinitely easier and quicker on the train. She said "it
> is inexpensive and everyone says that the trip is beautiful and
> customs is a lot easier, the agents board the train--no waiting in
> long car lines---once you get to Vancouver you can get everywhere
you
> need to by Skytrain." For those who aren't venturing beyond the
> Vancouver area, you might want to consider this option. She adds
that
> for those who ARE going beyond Vancouver (Whistler, for instance),
> you can rent a car when you get to Canada.
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlann ing@yahoogroups. com, maricorgi@ . wrote:
> >
> > I am hoping our trusty scout leader (Lori) will send a reminder
> when
> it's
> > time to pony up for the tix. I'm going nuts with too many things
to
> remember....
> > Mari
> >
> >
> >
> > ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in
your
> budget?
> > Read reviews on AOL Autos.
> > (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review?
> ncid=aolaut00050000 000017 )
> >
>

Yep, Mari, I'll let y'all know the minute I hear anything.  I'm still
looking for Vancouver details (host hotel and ticket info), but with
all the eyes and ears out there now, somebody will probably
find it long before I do! LOL!

I do have a couple of short updates:

I received a few questions about the SLC reserved seats - the $65 is
per day, and the current plan is to have open seating in a reserved
section (like they did for the VIP seats at Nationals last year), so
we should still be able to sit together without buying the seats in a
block.

A tip for Vancouver WC attendees who are flying into Seattle: Olympia
from GA (who lives in Washington) advises taking the train from
Seattle to Vancouver rather than renting a car - it's said that
customs is infinitely easier and quicker on the train. She said "it
is inexpensive and everyone says that the trip is beautiful and
customs is a lot easier, the agents board the train--no waiting in
long car lines---once you get to Vancouver you can get everywhere you
need to by Skytrain." For those who aren't venturing beyond the
Vancouver area, you might want to consider this option. She adds that
for those who ARE going beyond Vancouver (Whistler, for instance),
you can rent a car when you get to Canada.

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, maricorgi@... wrote:
>
> I am hoping our trusty scout leader (Lori) will send a reminder
when
it's
> time to pony up for the tix. I'm going nuts with too many things to
remember....
> Mari
>
>
>
> **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your
budget?
> Read reviews on AOL Autos.
> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?
ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
>

yeah, especially after all everyone was saying about last
year...Wow :)
--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
<myportesi@...> wrote:
>
> LOL - Yeah, I know!!! I had to blink twice when I saw those prices.
> airfare to/from venue        $500
> Hotel                        $300
> Meals                        $100
> Seeing Apolo skate           Priceless
> tickets to see Apolo skate   A whopping 25 bucks for 3 days.
>
> ...no wonder this sport is always broke....
>
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, Yvonne Rathbone
> <yvonr@> wrote:
> >
> > Is there any reason to not buy reserved seating?  $25 is like
two
> movie tickets - and somehow I think Nationals will be more
exciting
> than even Dark Knight.  (More exciting than Dark Knight plus Iron
Man
> plus Hulk plus Hellboy.  I mean really, live action superheroes!
No
> CGI!)
> >
> > -Yvonne
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > >From: Lori <laurob1234@>
> > >Sent: Jul 30, 2008 7:06 PM
> > >To: ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Tickets for Nationals
> > >
> > >This is the latest on tickets for Nationals:
> > >
> > >Tickets will go on sale in mid to late September. General
> Admission
> > >will be $5 per day and reserved seating will be $10/day or all
> three
> > >days for $25 w/advanced purchase.
> > >
> > >When they actually go on sale, it'll be announced on the USS
web
> site.
> > >
> > >
> > >------------------------------------
> > >
> > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

LOL - Yeah, I know!!! I had to blink twice when I saw those prices.
airfare to/from venue        $500
Hotel                        $300
Meals                        $100
Seeing Apolo skate           Priceless
tickets to see Apolo skate   A whopping 25 bucks for 3 days.

...no wonder this sport is always broke....


--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, Yvonne Rathbone
<yvonr@...> wrote:
>
> Is there any reason to not buy reserved seating?  $25 is like two
movie tickets - and somehow I think Nationals will be more exciting
than even Dark Knight.  (More exciting than Dark Knight plus Iron Man
plus Hulk plus Hellboy.  I mean really, live action superheroes!  No
CGI!)
>
> -Yvonne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Lori <laurob1234@...>
> >Sent: Jul 30, 2008 7:06 PM
> >To: ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Tickets for Nationals
> >
> >This is the latest on tickets for Nationals:
> >
> >Tickets will go on sale in mid to late September. General
Admission
> >will be $5 per day and reserved seating will be $10/day or all
three
> >days for $25 w/advanced purchase.
> >
> >When they actually go on sale, it'll be announced on the USS web
site.
> >
> >
> >------------------------------------
> >
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

Is there any reason to not buy reserved seating?  $25 is like two movie tickets
- and somehow I think Nationals will be more exciting than even Dark Knight. 
(More exciting than Dark Knight plus Iron Man plus Hulk plus Hellboy.  I mean
really, live action superheroes!  No CGI!)

-Yvonne

-----Original Message-----
>From: Lori <laurob1234@...>
>Sent: Jul 30, 2008 7:06 PM
>To: ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Tickets for Nationals
>
>This is the latest on tickets for Nationals:
>
>Tickets will go on sale in mid to late September. General Admission
>will be $5 per day and reserved seating will be $10/day or all three
>days for $25 w/advanced purchase.
>
>When they actually go on sale, it'll be announced on the USS web site.
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

This is the latest on tickets for Nationals:

Tickets will go on sale in mid to late September. General Admission
will be $5 per day and reserved seating will be $10/day or all three
days for $25 w/advanced purchase.

When they actually go on sale, it'll be announced on the USS web site.

Okay, m'dears, I just got off my fanny and did a lil' follow-up research about hotels and tickets for the various events, based on the info y'all have provided so far!

Tickets:

Tickets for the SLC World Cup will go on sale Sept 1 through http://www.smithstix.com/ and at the Oval. Pricing will be similar to last year but they are planning on including a "hospitality" package which includes reserved seating and food/drinks for approximately $65. 

This seems like a nice compromise between General Admission and VIP seats - I wonder if all our begging and pleading for VIP seats last year had any influence??? LOL!

Tickets for Nationals in December are scheduled to go on sale in Sept as well, but I don't have any specifics.

-----------------------------------------------

For those of you who are really hoping to see Apolo skate, I did hear again that 'as far as we know, he will skate'. But keep in mind that unless he has a bye (and I haven't seen any indication that he does), he can't just 'sign up' for the World Cups - he would have to qualify via AmCup1 in Minneapolis in September. He probaby WILL qualify, but stranger things have happened, and y'all should keep that lil' detail in mind.

-----------------------------------------------

Hotels:

Host hotels (2 of them) for AmCup1 - Minneapolis, Sept 27-28... Thx, Mtnme for letting us know this info is up on USS.org:

Country Inn, Plymouth, MN
Direct phone # (763) 473-3008
The rate is $89 for Thurs, Fri, Sat - central reservations quoted $139 for Sunday night, but the local number offered the $89 rate - rate includes hot breakfast

Radisson, Plymouth, MN
Direct phone # (763) 559-6600
The rate is $99 per night for all nights
This rate does not include breakfast, but you have the option to include breakfast for 2 for $10 more per day

The block for these rates is listed as 'Plymouth Wayzata Speedskating'.

The hotels confirmed that these rates are available to fans.

Host hotel for World Cup 1 in SLC, Oct 17-19:

Red Lion Downtown SLC
Direct phone # (801) 521-7373

I found out that there IS a way to stay there for those who are he**-bent to do so - (rooms ARE available), but I'm waiting for confirmation of that. However, the info I have so far is that the group rate is $192 per night. For your reference, it was $89 last year. The Hilton Garden Inn across the street is $89 this year. ($192 or $89 - your choice - I know what my choice is! )

If you want to stay at the HGI, contact Anthony at anthony.barthell@.... Hey, you can always walk across the street and ride the 'skater-vators' or dine in the restaurant if you want to star-gaze...

Host Hotel for Nationals in St. Louis, Dec 19-21:

Doubletree Hotel, Chesterfield, MO
Direct # (636) 532-5000
The rate is $89 per night for Thurs thru Sat, $109 for Sunday night. The rate includes breakfast for all except Monday morning.

The hotel AND an event coordinator confirmed that these rates are available to fans.

------------------------------------------------

As for Vancouver - I think I know what the host hotel(s) might be, but they have no signed contract yet. The hotels I've talked to say that the venue for the event isn't certain yet, because the Richmond Oval is still under construction.

I did book a room at the Doubletree for Nationals and got the rates mentioned above.

I haven't booked yet for AmCup - still trying to decide between CI and the Radisson!

Just a reminder, for those who have to leave on Sunday (any of the above events), I'd advise taking the latest flight that you can. For those who are carpooling, you should also look into taxi rates from the venue to the airport if there's a chance that you'll have to leave before the event is over.

For anybody who does arrive in time (Thursday for the WC's/Nationals and Friday for AmCup1), we'll probably try to get together for dinner around 7 or 8-'ish'. Last year I changed the time to allow for some people who really wanted to come but couldn't get here 'till later, so if you communicate with me we can be flexible!

When you book rooms, please be clear that you are NOT a skater, coach or trainer. What I'm hearing is that they usually allow extra rooms outside the skater-block for fans, friends and family, and we obviously don't want to take the rooms allotted to the participants.

Hi, Yvonne, this is what I heard:

"Our host server crashed overnight and all of the sites hosted there
are temporarily offline until they can restore via backups. No ETA on
the fix, though."

Hopefully they won't lose any data... their archives are priceless!~

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, yvonr@... wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what's happened to Ohnozone?  I keep getting
redirected
> to other sites.
>
> -Yvonne
>

Does anyone know what's happened to Ohnozone?  I keep getting redirected
to other sites.

-Yvonne

Hey, all - I just booked an AMAZING $258 non-stop fare from Los Angeles to Minneapolis for AmCup1 through Orbitz. Just yesterday the best I could do was $550. Even with taxes and fees this is still under $300.

On another note, the special rate at the Doubletree (the host hotel) for Nationals in St Louis is expected to be $89 plus tax, with free breakfasts and access to the hotel's exercise facilities, plus free wi-fi and in room internet access (for our reports back to our 'posse's). This is the same rate we got at the Red Lion for last year's World Cup, but last year it didn't include breakfast. The rate is available to both fans and skaters. (Yeah, I asked, so we don't have another mixup like last year when they booked us in the skaters' block of rooms!) Keep checking USS and mospeedskating.org for bulletins later this week or early next week.

Ticket info for Nationals probably won't be available 'till September...

Also, I'm hearing that there's a convention in town, so the Red Lion is booked for the SLC World Cup - check out Anthony's post about the Hilton Garden Inn!

If anyone has info about the host hotels for Minneapolis or Vancouver, please post!

A couple of days ago, Southwest Airlines opened up their schedule for
December bookings, and the fares are pretty good.  I'm in L.A., and the
fares from here to Nationals in St. Louis were about $260 r/t.

The last time I checked, the airfares to SLC and Seattle (drive to
Vancouver) for the World Cups were very reasonable, too...

If you're in a city serviced by Southwest, I'd also recommend signing
up for their 'DING' alerts... if a great deal shows up at the last
minute, you can grab it - or if you've already bought a ticket, you can
re-book and they'll give you a credit for the difference.  You can use
the credit within one year toward a future SW flight.

For those who had questions about the tickets... I get alerts when
brownpapertickets.com adds a new event, and every alert has been for
an event in the SLC area, so for that reason I'm guessing that BPT is
a local outlet and wouldn't be used for Nationals in St. Louis -
though they might be used for World Cup 1 in SLC.  My contact at the
Oval said they were hoping to switch to an in-house system for
tickets for last year's WC, but they didn't get it working in time so
they went back to BPT for that event - maybe they'll have it up and
running this time around.  It's way early for them to be going on
sale, but I'll check on it soon and let y'all know when I hear
anything!

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
<ovbb940_788@...> wrote:
>
> Gotcha :)
> Not worried in the slightest. Just...insanely curious :) But then
> again, that's just me. Thanks bunches! :)
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
> <myportesi@> wrote:
> >
> > The oval used brown paper tickets last time, but they may choose
> to
> > use their own system this time (which they were trying to do
> > originally for WC 6, they just couldn't get their software to
> work)
> > As for the other events, it's a crap shoot. In other words, we
> don't
> > know yet. It's up to USS and the venues to decide how they want
to
> > sell their tickets, and there is no information up yet.  There
> > probably won't be until a month before the event.
> >
> > Lori, however,has contacts that she will no doubt pester until we
> > have some answers. - so hang tight...
> >
> > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> > <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Sorry for sounding over-persistent, but is it just
> > > brownpapertickets.com? Just for reference, I mean.
> > >
> > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
> > > <myportesi@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Both SLC events at the Oval were through brown paper tickets.
> You
> > > can
> > > > purchase your will call tickets on line. St Louis may choose
> > > another
> > > > vendor. I don't know if USS determines these things, or the
> venue
> > > > it's being held at does.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> > > > <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Alright, cool. Is it through ticketmaster or some other
> > > > > provider? ..or does it just depend on the event?
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Stephannie
> > > Behrens"
> > > > > <stephannie@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Yes - as well as World Cups 5 and 6 I believe
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Yvonne Rathbone <yvonr@>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >   Is Nationals still the qualifier for the World
> > > Championships?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -Yvonne
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > >From: michelle <myportesi@ <myportesi%40sbcglobal.net>>
> > > > > > > >Sent: Apr 16, 2008 4:03 PM
> > > > > > > >To:
> > > > >
> ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > > >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Re: Ticket question!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >--- In
> > > > >
> ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > > > "Mars" <ovbb940_788@>
> > > > > > > >wrote:
> > > > > > > >>
> > > > > > > >> I'm probably like, one of the only people here that
> > > doesn't
> > > > > know his,
> > > > > > > >> but I guess there's no such thing as a "dumb
> question",
> > > > > right? Hope
> > > > > > > >> not.
> > > > > > > >> Anyway, I was wondering...for events like Nationals,
> are
> > > > > tickets sold
> > > > > > > >> in advance or at-the-door? Wasn't really sure, so I
> > > thought
> > > > > I'd ask
> > > > > > > >> here.
> > > > > > > >>
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >Yes, they usually sell them in advance, and if you are
> > > coming
> > > > > from a
> > > > > > > >different area, it's recommended you purchase them
> ahead
> > of
> > > > > time. Last
> > > > > > > >years nationals at Salt Lake City, you had a choice
> > between
> > > > the
> > > > > VIP
> > > > > > > >tickets and the regular seating (we recomend the vip,
> > > general
> > > > > seating
> > > > > > > >wasn't all that hot last year)
> > > > > > > >This year's Nationals will be in St Louis, so it's a
> whole
> > > new
> > > > > ball
> > > > > > > >game.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >Gerenal seating was around $15, VIP's were around $45.
> > That
> > > > may
> > > > > be
> > > > > > > >different this year. Just giving you an idea.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >------------------------------------
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Gotcha :)
Not worried in the slightest. Just...insanely curious :) But then
again, that's just me. Thanks bunches! :)
--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
<myportesi@...> wrote:
>
> The oval used brown paper tickets last time, but they may choose
to
> use their own system this time (which they were trying to do
> originally for WC 6, they just couldn't get their software to
work)
> As for the other events, it's a crap shoot. In other words, we
don't
> know yet. It's up to USS and the venues to decide how they want to
> sell their tickets, and there is no information up yet.  There
> probably won't be until a month before the event.
>
> Lori, however,has contacts that she will no doubt pester until we
> have some answers. - so hang tight...
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for sounding over-persistent, but is it just
> > brownpapertickets.com? Just for reference, I mean.
> >
> > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
> > <myportesi@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Both SLC events at the Oval were through brown paper tickets.
You
> > can
> > > purchase your will call tickets on line. St Louis may choose
> > another
> > > vendor. I don't know if USS determines these things, or the
venue
> > > it's being held at does.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> > > <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Alright, cool. Is it through ticketmaster or some other
> > > > provider? ..or does it just depend on the event?
> > > >
> > > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Stephannie
> > Behrens"
> > > > <stephannie@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes - as well as World Cups 5 and 6 I believe
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Yvonne Rathbone <yvonr@>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >   Is Nationals still the qualifier for the World
> > Championships?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -Yvonne
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > >From: michelle <myportesi@ <myportesi%40sbcglobal.net>>
> > > > > > >Sent: Apr 16, 2008 4:03 PM
> > > > > > >To:
> > > >
ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Re: Ticket question!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >--- In
> > > >
ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > > "Mars" <ovbb940_788@>
> > > > > > >wrote:
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> I'm probably like, one of the only people here that
> > doesn't
> > > > know his,
> > > > > > >> but I guess there's no such thing as a "dumb
question",
> > > > right? Hope
> > > > > > >> not.
> > > > > > >> Anyway, I was wondering...for events like Nationals,
are
> > > > tickets sold
> > > > > > >> in advance or at-the-door? Wasn't really sure, so I
> > thought
> > > > I'd ask
> > > > > > >> here.
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >Yes, they usually sell them in advance, and if you are
> > coming
> > > > from a
> > > > > > >different area, it's recommended you purchase them
ahead
> of
> > > > time. Last
> > > > > > >years nationals at Salt Lake City, you had a choice
> between
> > > the
> > > > VIP
> > > > > > >tickets and the regular seating (we recomend the vip,
> > general
> > > > seating
> > > > > > >wasn't all that hot last year)
> > > > > > >This year's Nationals will be in St Louis, so it's a
whole
> > new
> > > > ball
> > > > > > >game.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >Gerenal seating was around $15, VIP's were around $45.
> That
> > > may
> > > > be
> > > > > > >different this year. Just giving you an idea.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >------------------------------------
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

The oval used brown paper tickets last time, but they may choose to
use their own system this time (which they were trying to do
originally for WC 6, they just couldn't get their software to work)
As for the other events, it's a crap shoot. In other words, we don't
know yet. It's up to USS and the venues to decide how they want to
sell their tickets, and there is no information up yet.  There
probably won't be until a month before the event.

Lori, however,has contacts that she will no doubt pester until we
have some answers. - so hang tight...

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
<ovbb940_788@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry for sounding over-persistent, but is it just
> brownpapertickets.com? Just for reference, I mean.
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
> <myportesi@> wrote:
> >
> > Both SLC events at the Oval were through brown paper tickets. You
> can
> > purchase your will call tickets on line. St Louis may choose
> another
> > vendor. I don't know if USS determines these things, or the venue
> > it's being held at does.
> >
> >
> > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> > <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Alright, cool. Is it through ticketmaster or some other
> > > provider? ..or does it just depend on the event?
> > >
> > > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Stephannie
> Behrens"
> > > <stephannie@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Yes - as well as World Cups 5 and 6 I believe
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Yvonne Rathbone <yvonr@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >   Is Nationals still the qualifier for the World
> Championships?
> > > > >
> > > > > -Yvonne
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > >From: michelle <myportesi@ <myportesi%40sbcglobal.net>>
> > > > > >Sent: Apr 16, 2008 4:03 PM
> > > > > >To:
> > > ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Re: Ticket question!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >--- In
> > > ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > "Mars" <ovbb940_788@>
> > > > > >wrote:
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> I'm probably like, one of the only people here that
> doesn't
> > > know his,
> > > > > >> but I guess there's no such thing as a "dumb question",
> > > right? Hope
> > > > > >> not.
> > > > > >> Anyway, I was wondering...for events like Nationals, are
> > > tickets sold
> > > > > >> in advance or at-the-door? Wasn't really sure, so I
> thought
> > > I'd ask
> > > > > >> here.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Yes, they usually sell them in advance, and if you are
> coming
> > > from a
> > > > > >different area, it's recommended you purchase them ahead
of
> > > time. Last
> > > > > >years nationals at Salt Lake City, you had a choice
between
> > the
> > > VIP
> > > > > >tickets and the regular seating (we recomend the vip,
> general
> > > seating
> > > > > >wasn't all that hot last year)
> > > > > >This year's Nationals will be in St Louis, so it's a whole
> new
> > > ball
> > > > > >game.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Gerenal seating was around $15, VIP's were around $45.
That
> > may
> > > be
> > > > > >different this year. Just giving you an idea.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >------------------------------------
> > > > > >
> > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Sorry for sounding over-persistent, but is it just
brownpapertickets.com? Just for reference, I mean.

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "michelle"
<myportesi@...> wrote:
>
> Both SLC events at the Oval were through brown paper tickets. You
can
> purchase your will call tickets on line. St Louis may choose
another
> vendor. I don't know if USS determines these things, or the venue
> it's being held at does.
>
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Mars"
> <ovbb940_788@> wrote:
> >
> > Alright, cool. Is it through ticketmaster or some other
> > provider? ..or does it just depend on the event?
> >
> > --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Stephannie
Behrens"
> > <stephannie@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes - as well as World Cups 5 and 6 I believe
> > >
> > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Yvonne Rathbone <yvonr@>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >   Is Nationals still the qualifier for the World
Championships?
> > > >
> > > > -Yvonne
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > >From: michelle <myportesi@ <myportesi%40sbcglobal.net>>
> > > > >Sent: Apr 16, 2008 4:03 PM
> > > > >To:
> > ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > >Subject: [ShortTrackTripPlanning] Re: Ticket question!
> > > > >
> > > > >--- In
> > ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com<ShortTrackTripPlanning%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > "Mars" <ovbb940_788@>
> > > > >wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I'm probably like, one of the only people here that
doesn't
> > know his,
> > > > >> but I guess there's no such thing as a "dumb question",
> > right? Hope
> > > > >> not.
> > > > >> Anyway, I was wondering...for events like Nationals, are
> > tickets sold
> > > > >> in advance or at-the-door? Wasn't really sure, so I
thought
> > I'd ask
> > > > >> here.
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > >Yes, they usually sell them in advance, and if you are
coming
> > from a
> > > > >different area, it's recommended you purchase them ahead of
> > time. Last
> > > > >years nationals at Salt Lake City, you had a choice between
> the
> > VIP
> > > > >tickets and the regular seating (we recomend the vip,
general
> > seating
> > > > >wasn't all that hot last year)
> > > > >This year's Nationals will be in St Louis, so it's a whole
new
> > ball
> > > > >game.
> > > > >
> > > > >Gerenal seating was around $15, VIP's were around $45. That
> may
> > be
> > > > >different this year. Just giving you an idea.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Thanks, Anthony! I had it on my mind to check with ya' on that.

Everyone who stayed at the HGI last season had a great time and had
nothing but great things to say about the treatment they got from
Anthony and the entire staff.  I stayed at the Red Lion last time,
but plan to go with the HGI this time around.

--- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "anthonybarthell"
<anthonybarthell@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all!  For those of you who are planning on coming to SLC.  The
> hotel that I work at will be extending a reat just for you all.
The
> rate will be 89 per night.  For those of you who stayed there last
> World Cup, I'm hoping that you will return and bring more people
with
> you.  For everyone wanting to make reservations feel free to email
me
> your information.  Name, dates, bed request(king or 2 queens) and
> address.  Don't worry about a credit card.  I'll just put a hotel
> hold on all reservations.  Once I make the reservation  and send
you
> the confirmation email you can call in to add a credit card if
you'd
> like.  My work email is anthony.barthell@...  If it takes me
> a few days to get back to you don't worry.  I'll get your
reservation
> for you.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me
anytime.
>
> Anthony
>
>
>
> --- In ShortTrackTripPlanning@yahoogroups.com, "Lori"
> <laurob1234@> wrote:
> >
> > Mtnme notified me of some low fares on Southwest Airlines.  The
> deals
> > end June 12 at midnight.
> >
> > I'm not sure yet if I'll be going to Vancouver (I do plan to do
> SLC),
> > but Mtnme is trying to put together a group to meet in SLC for
WC1,
> > then go directly to Vancouver (fly into Seattle, then drive to
> > Vancouver).  As an example of the airfares, my trip from LAX-SLC
> Oct
> > 16, then SLC to Seattle Oct 21, then back to LAX Oct 28 comes to
> $258.
> >
> > The group will rideshare as much as possible, and try to find
> roommates
> > for anyone who wants to double-up to save money.  Anybody
> interested?
> > I'll check back here frequently today and tomorrow to answer any
> > questions.
> >
> > For those who can't join the group but do plan to attend one or
the
> > other of these events, you may still want to check the fares
out...
> >
>