U.S. Figure Skating Awards 2009 U.S. Adult Championships to Grand Rapids, Mich.

(5/8/08) - U.S. Figure Skating has announced the selection of Grand Rapids, Mich., as the site of the 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships. The event, which will be hosted by the Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club, will take place April 21-25, 2009 at the Patterson Ice Center.

Competitors in this annual event are divided into five age categories (21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60 and 61+) and two tracks (masters and adult). Events are held in singles, pairs, ice dancing and interpretive. Skaters qualify for the championship and championship gold events by placing in the top four at one of three sectional championships earlier in the year.

The U.S. Adult Championships have been held in nearby Ann Arbor, Mich., three times previously (1999, 2002, 2003), and Grand Rapids partnered with the Detroit Metro Council to host the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in 2006.