March 13, 2009 Contact: Luis Inzunza/Marc Littman Metro Media Relations 213.922.2703/922.2700 www.metro.net/pressroom

Go Metro to World Figure Skating Championships March 22-29 and Save up to 50 Percent on Admission

Metro’s a great way to go and see more than 200 ice skaters from 52 countries compete for World Champion in the International Skating Union (ISU) World Figure Skating Championships March 22-29 at the STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Thousands of people from around the world are expected to attend the various skating events and practice sessions.Go Metro and get up to 50 percent off on select sessions and price levels.

The discount is available when ordering online from aegtickets.com/train and using the code word TRAIN for discounts. To order your tickets by phone call: (888)752-8309.

Show dates:

• Sunday, March 22 Official Practice Sessions
• Monday, March 23 Official Practice Sessions
• Tuesday, March 24 Compulsory Dance- Opening Ceremonies/Pairs-Short Program
• Wednesday, March 25 Men-Short Program- Pairs-free Skating  
• Thursday, March 26 Ice Dancing-Original Dance-Men Free Skating
• Friday, March 27 Ladies Short Program-Ice Dancing-Free Dance
• Saturday, March 28 Ladies Free Skating
• Sunday, March 29 Exhibition

The STAPLES Center is served by the Metro Blue Line and various Metro bus lines. Metro Rail and bus service ends for the day shortly after midnight. To ensure making all your connections while attending late night events, make your travel plans in advance with the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE.

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