SKATING

I need your help.

Over the next week or so, SportsLink will be attending the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

And I've been told I will be the representative of you, the average sports fan. I'm supposed to be your eyes and ears in the Arena and Convention Center.

So I need your help.

What do you want to know?

Who are you interested in? Would you rather read about the skaters' athletic abilities or the best place to watch them warm up?

Would you rather be taught about the sport (as I take a crash – no pun intended – course) or be introduced to the Fan Fest?

Of course I have my own questions. What the hell is a triple Lutz? And where can I get one of those wonderful outfits?

I'll admit I'm not the world's most knowledgeable skating writer – though I knew twice as many skaters than a couple of my colleagues. Still, this will be a challenge for a guy who has never worn a pair of ice skates – or roller skates for that matter – in his life.

So let me know what you're interested in, and I'll try to figure it out. If I can, I'll write it. If I can't, I'll fake it … no, I'll just admit I failed and move on.

Click the comment button here, and tell me your thoughts. To paraphrase Frazier Crane, I'm reading.

Then click in here starting Sunday with a daily report from the championships. And, if you're really interested, you can check out the skating blog. There are already posts.

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