Spokane, Washington has been chosen to host the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The event, held annually since 1914, is the nation’s highest regarded amateur skating event. National champions will be crowned in 12 events and organizers say the city expects to host the largest media contingency ever. The championships, to be held at the 10,500-seat Spokane Arena is the final event prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. The championships are scheduled for January 14-24, 2010 with senior-level men’s and pairs events the first weekend, and senior-level ladies and ice dancing the second weekend.