On Sunday, the final day of the 2008 International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series Skate America in Everett, WA, ticket sales surpassed the all-time record of 28,664 set at the 2002 Skate America in Spokane, WA, with 29,477 tickets sold.

“The Pacific Northwest has always been welcoming of our events and the athletes, and Everett was no exception,” said Ron Hershberger, president of U.gure Skating.  “This certainly is a testament to how the community of Everett has embraced this event.”

The competition was held over the course of three days at the Comcast Arena at Everett.  At the start of the event, approximately 25,000 tickets had been sold, but the close of the event brought in numerous walk-up sales for the ladies free skate and the Skating Spectacular.

“We’re thrilled that we were able to break the record,” said Laura Lee, co-president of Production Sports, the local organizing committee of the event.  “We knew the fans would come out to support the event, but we never imagined we’d be able to break the record - it’s amazing that Everett now holds this honor.”

Individual ticket sales began in March, and since, fans took advantage of a wide variety of ticket packages, including all-event packs, and single-event and practice sessions.

-U.S Figure Skating-

U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the International Skating Union.  U.S. Figure Skating is comprised of more than 1,425 member clubs and Basic Skills Programs representing approximately 184,000 members.  U.S. Figure Skating is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States, including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed.

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