1976 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
| 1976 US Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 7 – January 10 |
| Season: | 1975-76 |
| Location: | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Venue: | Broadmoor Skating Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Terry Kubicka (Senior)[1] Scott Hamilton (Junior) | |
| Women's singles: Dorothy Hamill (Senior)[2] Carrie Rugh (Junior) | |
| Pairs: Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner (Senior) Tracy Prussack and Scott Prussack (Junior) | |
| Ice dance: Colleen O'Connor and Jim Millns (Senior) Bonnie Burton and William Burton (Junior) | |
| Previous: 1975 U.S. Championships | |
| Next: 1977 U.S. Championships | |
The 1976 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held from January 7-10 at the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[3] Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded in four disciplines – men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
The event determined the U.S. teams for the 1976 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1976 Winter Olympics.[4]
Senior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Kubicka |
| 2 | David Santee |
| 3 | Scott Cramer |
| 4 | Charles Tickner |
| 5 | Mahlon Bradley |
| 6 | Randy Gardner |
| 7 | Tim Zink |
| 8 | Chris Kales |
| 9 | Perry Jewell |
| 10 | Billy Schneider |
| 11 | Frank Sweiding |
| WD | Ken Newfield |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Hamill |
| 2 | Linda Fratianne |
| 3 | Wendy Burge |
| 4 | Kath Malmberg |
| 5 | Priscilla Hill |
| 6 | Karen DeAngelo |
| 7 | Barbara Salomon |
| 8 | Elisabeth Freeman |
| 9 | Lisa-Marie Allen |
| 10 | Suzle Brasher |
| 11 | Teri Klindworth |
| 12 | Editha Dotson |
| WD | Barbie Smith |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tai Babilonia / Randy Gardner |
| 2 | Alice Cook / Bill Fauver |
| 3 | Emily Benenson / Jack Courtney |
| 4 | Gale Fuhrman / Joel Fuhrman |
| 5 | Lisa Carey / Douglas Varvais |
| 6 | Sheryl Franks / Mike Botticelli |
| 7 | Lorene Mitchell / Donald Mitchell |
| 8 | Holly Blunt / Bruce Hurd |
| 9 | Janet Van Camp / Gordon Black |
| 10 | Joyce Hanson / Anthony Kudrna |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Colleen O'Connor / Jim Millns |
| 2 | Judi Genovesi / Kent Weigle |
| 3 | Susan Kelley / Andrew Stroukoff |
| 4 | Michelle Ford / Glenn Patterson |
| 5 | Dee Oseroff / Craig Bond |
| 6 | Jennifer Vogel / David Siebert |
| 7 | Debbie Ganson / Gerry Lane |
| 8 | Cathy Macri / Tim Hodges |
| 9 | Stacey Smith / John Summers |
| 10 | Jackie Booth / Eric Walden |
| 11 | Deborah Mansfield / Frederick Maynard |
| 12 | Kathy Russell / David Hold |
| 13 | Cathy Marron / Hal Marron |
Junior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Hamilton |
| 2 | Mark Cockerell |
| 3 | Dave Kinser |
| 4 | Allen Schramm |
| 5 | Richard Rigby |
| 6 | Orest Jowyk |
| 7 | Robert Wagenhoffer |
| 8 | Ted Masdea |
| 9 | Ray Belmonte |
| WD | Reggie Stanley |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carrie Rugh |
| 2 | Jeanne Chapman |
| 3 | Sandy Lenz |
| 4 | Martha Jowyk |
| 5 | Clarissa Perrella |
| 6 | Tracy Doyle |
| 7 | Kathy Gelecinsky |
| 8 | Sally Anderson |
| 9 | Laura McDonald |
| 10 | Carol Hansen |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy Prussack / Scott Prussack |
| 2 | Dana Reisman / Edward Reisman |
| 3 | Danelle Porter / John Maddison |
| 4 | Martha Jowyk / Orest Jowyk |
| 5 | Kathie Laisure / Brian Kader |
| 6 | Marylou Robinson / Ray Belmonte |
| 7 | Joy Hoepfl / Bruce Forciea |
| 8 | Debbie Weinstein / Richard Dodson |
| 9 | Caitlin Carruthers / Peter Carruthers |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnie Burton / William Burton |
| 2 | Carol Fox / Richard Dalley |
| 3 | Kim Krohn / Barry Hagan |
| 4 | Diana Runde / Kenneth Simler |
| 5 | Felicia DiGiusto / Donald Adair |
| 6 | Karen Berzon / Gary Forman |
| 7 | Kelly Morris / Michael Seibert |
| 8 | Marianne Souza / Mickey McCann |
| 9 | Laura Pierce / Rick Berg |
References
- ^ "Terry Kubicka 'Impressive'". Reading Eagle. Associated Press. 1976-01-12. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ "Kubicka 'Pulls Something Off'". The Evening News. Associated Press. 1976-01-10. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ American Revolution Bicentennial Administration (1977). The Bicentennial of the United States: A Final Report to the People. The Administration. ISBN 978-0-9601232-3-0. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Rocky Mountain Nationals" (PDF).
- ^ a b "1976 National Championships" (PDF).
Sources
- "Nationals", Skating magazine, Feb 1976