We have been very diligent and careful on staying healthy and focused on the US championships and that’s why we are so saddened to say that we have been in direct contact with a positive case of covid-19 at our training center on January 4th.   We notified USFSA on January 6th at 9 am after being inform of the positive test of the individual.   Both our PCR tests taken on Saturday January 10th came back negative.   To maintain the safety and security of the event, the athletes, officials and volunteers attending, and as required by USFS competition protocols it is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce our withdrawal from the 2021 US Championships.   This is a very difficult decision, but health and safety are a priority above all else.   We wish the best of luck to all the athletes competing and hoping for continued health to all of you until we can bring an end to this pandemic.    Stay safe,   Christina Carreira Anthony Ponomarenko