Sunday, July 15, 2007

Nation's Top Skaters Roll Into Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. -- National athletes roll into Omaha on Sunday for the 2007 USA-Rollersports Championships.

It is the first time Omaha will play host to the speed and figure skating national championships. The 22-day championship will host 3,5000 athletes from all over the United States at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Officials said they expect the event to bring $7 million to the metro.

The speed skating championships start Sunday and end Saturday, July 21.

Figure skating starts July 22 and runs through Aug. 5.

To watch it costs $10 for daytime events and $10 for nighttime events. Children under 7 are free.

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