The 2008 United States Figure Skating Championships was the figure skating national championship to determine the national champions of the United States for the 2007–2008 season. Organized by the U.S. Figure Skating, it determined the national champions and was also used to determine the U.S. teams for the 2008 World, World Junior, and Four Continents Championships.
Skaters competed in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels of competition – senior, junior, and novice. Medals were awarded in four colors: gold (first), silver (second), bronze (third), and pewter (fourth).
The 2008 Championships took place between January 20 and 27th in St. Paul, Minnesota in the Xcel Energy Center.
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