Skate America is an international, senior-level invitation-only figure skating competition organized by the United States Figure Skating Association. It was the first competition of six of the 2006–2007 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Medals were awarded in four disciplines: men's singles, ladies' singles, pairs, and ice dancing.
The 2006 competition was held at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford,Connecticut, from October 26 through 29.
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