2005 Skate America
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| 2005 Skate America | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Grand Prix |
| Date: | October 20 – 23 |
| Season: | 2005–06 |
| Location: | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Venue: | Boardwalk Hall |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Daisuke Takahashi | |
Ladies' singles:  Elena Sokolova | |
Pairs:  Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao | |
Ice dance:  Tanith Belbin / Benjamin Agosto | |
| Previous: 2004 Skate America | |
| Next: 2006 Skate America | |
| Next Grand Prix: 2005 Skate Canada International | |
The 2005 Skate America was the first event of six in the 2005–06 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series.[1] It was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 20–23.[2] Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2005–06 Grand Prix Final. The compulsory dance was the Ravensburger Waltz.
