U.S. Figure Skating has implemented a background screening process to help ensure that we are providing a safe environment and protecting the welfare of all participants in U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned activities. Parents must also have the highest degree of confidence that their children are not only receiving good care and proper instruction but are safe from improper conduct.

Skating professionals (coaches, choreographers, etc.) must comply with this registration requirement in order to be allowed to instruct/coach at the following sanctioned activities during the 2008-09 skating season:

• All qualifying and non-qualifying competitions
• Test sessions
• All performances including ice shows, exhibitions, recitals and carnivals
• Any other sanctioned club activities

Before any skating professional is issued a credential for the 2009 Southwest Pacific Regional Championships, they must present their US Figure Skating coach registration card (or temporary card), along with a government issued picture identification. Those without registration cards will be checked against the most recent registration list from US Figure Skating. If the skating professional does not present the proper credentials, or is not on the registration list, then issuance of a professional's credential will be denied, as will any privileges associated with such credential, including but not limited to; standing at the board, participating in warm-up, admittance to locker room area, or other professional facilities.

For more information, please review This Article on the US Figureskating website.

Those competitors that are flying into Los Angeles area regional airports (LAX, SNA, LGB) can take advantage of discounted ground transportation courtesy of Super Shuttle. Clicking their icon ("Local Sponsors" box to the right) will take you to their booking page, where a special discount code is automatically entered. Without this code, there is no discount.