2009 Eastern Great Lakes Regionals
The Midland Figure Skating Club is delighted to invite you to the 2009 Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championships to be held at the Midland Civic Arena in Midland, Michigan. We are planning for a wonderful week of skating, and hope that the following information will answer your questions.
Dates and Schedules
Practice ice: begins Thursday, October 9, 2008Qualifying Competition: begins Friday, October 10
Non-Qualifying Competition: tentatively begins Monday October 13
The official schedule will be posted on this website when it is available. Please continue to check our website for updates and the most current information.
Arena Details
The competition will be held at the Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Drive, Midland, Michigan 48642, which is a new three sheet facility. The qualifying competition and some practice ice will be held on the Olympic rink, which is 200’ x 100’ with seating for 1200. The non-qualifying competition and most of the practice ice will be held on the South rink which is 200” x 85’ with seating for 250. If needed, some practice ice may be scheduled on the North rink which is also 200’ x 85’. Locker rooms will be available.
Midland, Michigan
Midland is a small town with a big heart. It is very easy to get around with many friendly restaurants and interesting outdoor and indoor activities. The Midland Center for the Arts, Dow Gardens, Chippewa Nature Center, and the Alden B. Dow Home are just a few. Please check the Midland County Convention and Visitors Bureau website www.midlandcvb.org for more ideas and information.