A fans' guide

Everything from where to park and how to get tickets.

Last update: January 23, 2008 - 6:52 AM

DATES

Through Jan. 27

WHERE

Xcel Energy Center

WEBSITE

saintpaul2008.com

ST. PAUL INFORMATION

Tips on parking and visiting downtown can be found at xcelenergycenter.com.

WHO

About 250 of the nation's top figure skaters will compete for national championships in 12 events, across three skill levels: novice, junior and senior, with senior being the top division.

TICKETS

Single- session tickets (starting at $12) and all events packages (starting at $295) are available. For ticket information and to purchase tickets online, go to saintpaul2008.com.

PAST CHAMPIONS

Dick Button, Tenley Albright, Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michael Weiss, Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen and Johnny Weir.

2007 SENIOR CHAMPIONS

Kimmie Meissner (ladies), Evan Lysacek (men), Brooke Castile and Benjamin Okolski (pairs), Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto (dance).

TV COVERAGE

NBC, Ch. 11 locally, will carry the event over the weekend. The coverage schedule:

Saturday

3-5 pm: Pairs free skate final

7-10 pm: Free dance final, ladies' free skate final

Sunday

6-8 pm (tape): Men's free skate final

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