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The road to the Winter Olympics glide through St. Louis this weekend as one of the nation’s biggest winter sports events continues through Sunday at the Savvis Center -- the 2006 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships. America’s top skaters including Sasha Cohen, Alissa Czisny, Johnny Weir, Tim Goebel and others are competing for spots on the U.S. Olympic Team headed for the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy.

On Friday night at 7:30 p.m., see elegance on ice during the Senior Dance Free Skate competition. Beautiful music, sparkling costumes and graceful choreography make the dance exhibition one of the competition's most popular events.

On Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m., the Senior Men’s free skate takes place and the Senior Women perform their self-chosen free skate programs starting at 7:00 p.m. The outcome of these two events will determine which individual skaters will be representing the U.S. at the Winter Games.

On Sunday, the skaters showcase their talents during the Exhibition of Champions. This joyful event begins at 2:00 p.m. at Savvis Center. Skaters can showcase their favorite programs in this non-judged, just-for-fun exhibition.

Tickets for all events are available at the Savvis Center box office, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 314-241-1888 or 618-222-2900 (automated), 314-421-4400 (sales rep), and online at www.ticketmaster.com. For disabled access information, please call 314-622-5420. A $2 per ticket facility fee will be added to all tickets purchased at all locations, including at the Savvis Center Box Office. Additional Ticketmaster service charges and handling fees apply to all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online. Prices range from $15.00 to $85.00.