1978 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
| 1978 US Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | February 8 – February 11 |
| Season: | 1977–78 |
| Location: | Portland, Oregon |
| Host: | Oregon Skating Council |
| Venue: | Memorial Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Charles Tickner (Senior)[1] Brian Boitano (Junior) | |
| Women's singles: Linda Fratianne (Senior) Jill Sawyer (Junior) | |
| Pairs: Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner (Senior) Marie DiDomenico and Larry Schrier (Junior) | |
| Ice dance: Stacey Smith and John Summers (Senior) Judy Ferris and Scott Gregory (Junior) | |
| Previous: 1977 U.S. Championships | |
| Next: 1979 U.S. Championships | |
The 1978 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held from February 8–11 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.[2][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 1978 World Figure Skating Championships.[4]
Senior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Tickner |
| 2 | David Santee |
| 3 | Scott Hamilton |
| 4 | Scott Cramer |
| 5 | John Carlow Jr |
| 6 | Robert Wagenhoffer |
| 7 | Mahlon Bradley |
| 8 | Mark Cockerell |
| 9 | Billy Schneider |
| 10 | Tim Zink |
| 11 | David Kinser |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Fratianne |
| 2 | Lisa-Marie Allen |
| 3 | Priscilla Hill |
| 4 | Carrie Rugh |
| 5 | Kelsy Ufford |
| 6 | Sandy Lenz |
| 7 | Aimee Kravette |
| 8 | Editha Dotson |
| 9 | Jeanne Chapman |
| 10 | Suzie Brasher |
| 11 | Carol Hansen |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tai Babilonia / Randy Gardner |
| 2 | Gail Hamula / Frank Sweiding |
| 3 | Sheryl Franks / Mike Botticelli |
| 4 | Vicki Heasley / Robert Wagenhoffer |
| 5 | Judi Owens / William Fauver |
| 6 | Tracy Prussack / Scott Prussack |
| 7 | Kathie Laisure / Brian Kader |
| 8 | Caitlin Carruthers / Peter Carruthers |
| 9 | Lyndy Marron / Hal Marron |
| 10 | Lorene Mitchell / Donald Mitchell |
| 11 | Cheryl Stewart / Jeffrey Stewart |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stacey Smith / John Summers |
| 2 | Carol Fox / Richard Dalley |
| 3 | Susan Kelley / Andrew Stroukoff |
| 4 | Kim Krohn / Barry Hagan |
| 5 | Karen Mankowich / Douglas Mankowich |
| 6 | Sheila Corcoran / J.J. Kohlhas Jr |
| 7 | Hae Sue Park / Patrick Shannon |
| 8 | Bonnie Burton / William Burton |
| 9 | Dee Oseroff / Craig Bond |
| 10 | Nancy Berghoff / Eric Walden |
Junior results
Men
| Rank[5] | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Boitano |
| 2 | Patrick Hughes |
| 3 | James Santee |
| 4 | Robert Faulkner |
| 5 | George Scolarl Jr |
| 6 | David Michalowski |
| 7 | Richard Zander |
| 8 | Richard Perez |
| 9 | Gregory Estey |
Women
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jill Sawyer |
| 2 | Alicia Risberg |
| 3 | Cindy Moyers |
| 4 | Lynn Smith |
| 5 | Kristy Hogan |
| 6 | Sandy Hurtubise |
| 7 | Lori Benton |
| 8 | Pamela Fates |
| 9 | Tina Miezio |
| 10 | Dana Graham |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marie DiDomenico / Larry Schrier |
| 2 | Beth Flora / Ken Flora |
| 3 | Leanne La Brake / Jeffrey La Brake |
| 4 | Michelle Dornan / Alan Wardin |
| 5 | Lynne Freeman / Jay Freeman |
| 6 | Elizabeth Chabot / Peter Oppegard |
| 7 | Lea Ann Miller / Chuck Shaull |
| 8 | Elizabeth Gillis / Michael Dee |
| 9 | Dana Graham / Paul Wylie |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Judy Ferris / Scott Gregory |
| 2 | Becky Lee Baker / Rick Berg |
| 3 | Judy Blumberg / Bob Engler |
| 4 | Laura Lansinger / Andrew Ouellette |
| 5 | Susan Costantino / Philip Piasecki |
| 6 | Karen Berzon / Gary Forman |
| 7 | Angela Kruse / R. Eric Jacobson |
| 8 | Robi Shepard / Kelly Witt |
| 9 | Lisa Stillwell / Robert Lanford |
| 10 | Terri Slate / David Lipowitz |
References
- ^ "Tickner Picks Up Another Crown". The Hour. United Press International. 1979-02-05. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ "Calender" (PDF).
- ^ "OSC". OSC.
- ^ "Recapping Nationals" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Competition Results National" (PDF).
Sources
- "Nationals", Skating magazine, Mar 1978