This is the final qualifier for the United States before U.S. World & World Junior championship teams are formed, and some of the athletes in Wichita this week will be competing i

Nearly 200 of the best figure skaters in the country are competing for spots on the U.S. World and Junior championship teams. This week’s event at Intrust Bank Arena is the first U.S. Figure Skating Championship held in Kansas.

Here’s everything locals need to know about the rare chance to watch future Olympians compete right here in Wichita.

Bob Dunlop, the event director for U.S. Figure Skating, talks about some of what goes on for Intrust Bank Arena to host the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships this week.