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2 Venues that will host the 2010 AT&T U.S. Championships: Spokane Arena and Eagles Ice-A-Rena

3 Number of times Spokane has hosted a major figure skating event, including this year’s championships. The city also staged 2002 Smart Ones Skate America and the 2007 State Farm U.S. Championships.

5 Consecutive U.S. titles won by ice dancing pair Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto

6 Number of times Washington state has hosted the U.S. Championships: 1951 (Seattle), 1960 (Seattle), 1969 (Seattle), 1987 (Tacoma), 2007 (Spokane), 2010 (Spokane)

9 Number of medals earned by Washington-native Rosalynn Sumners during her amateur figure skating career

10+ Hours of expected national broadcast coverage on NBC

11 The 2010 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships lasts 11 days from Jan. 14-24

12 U.S. titles to be awarded in ladies, men’s, pairs and ice dancing

14 The 2010 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships kick off January 14, 2010

15 Number of athletes that will be named to the U.S. Team for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games following the 2010 AT&T U.S. Championships

22 Age of reigning U.S. ladies champion Alissa Czisny

27 Number of different events to watch over the course of the week

30 Approximate number of figure skating clubs in Washington State

270 Number of figure skaters from all over the United States who will compete for novice, junior and senior titles

350-400 Expected number of volunteers that will help Spokane host the 2010 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships

 

500 Expected media from around the country to cover the event

1,000 Support staff including coaches, parents, chaperones and officials

10,500 Number of seats in the Spokane Arena

15,000+ Hotel room nights that were reserved for the 2007 State Farm U.S. Championships in Spokane

154,893 2007 State Farm U.S. Championships attendance in Spokane, Wash., the current record.

26 million Dollars estimated to be generated by visitors

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