What a great time
by Milke on 1/29/24Nationwide Arena - ColumbusAbsolutely loved watching all the skaters in person, and I appreciated how much work and planning and attention to detail went into the event. The in-arena host was great, and the entertainment in the downtime moments was nice. I do miss some of the experience from watching at home, such as getting GOE marks, and I wish the current skater's song/program stayed on the screen longer. My only other issues are with the venue. For one, the bag policy was as clear as mud. I left my purse locked in the car everytime, only to watch people walk through with all sorts of purses and bags, never being questioned what they were for. Lastly: the blowing cold air. Not the cold, because obviously it's going to be cool. It was the blowing of it that was bitingly harsh and I don't remember it being like that elsewhere. Otherwise, the event was lovely and I will definitely return any time the US Championships are in the Midwest.