U.S. Ice Rink Association

A golf simulator in your ice rink? It could be a good fit for expanded revenue opportunities.

Project in Pictures from RINK Magazine featueres Blackhawks Ice Center. Go behind the scenes of their massive expansion and rebrand!

An important read from the latest RINK Magazine on AED machines and why your rink needs one.

Remember to check out the latest issue of RINK Magazine, featuring East Brunswick Recreation Ice Arena in New Jersey, plus the latest news from U.S. Figure Skating and USA Hockey.

Closing in on our Ice Making & Painting Technologies (IMPT) Regional Training Program at OhioHealth Chiller Easton, from June 22-25!

Participants in this course will learn the skills necessary to create a quality sheet of ice from start to finish. This course combines in-class and on-ice instruction of proper ice making and painting techniques. The class will paint the ice white with spraying equipment, measure and paint hockey markings, paint stenciled logos and install reusable logos. This course also covers building conditions and the relationship to ice quality.

https://mctmembers.usicerinks.com/atlas/events/impt-columbus-oh-202102024/details

Don't forget to check out the new Career Center on our website! Link in the comments.

We're just two weeks away from our first Regional Training Program of 2026!

We hit up Spirit Ice Arena in College Station, Texas, from June 15-17 for our PMP (Programming, Marketing & Promotions) course. Link to sign up is in the comments.

Course Topics Include
Traditional and Complimentary Programs
Maximizing Your Facility’s Utilization
Creating a Simple & Effective Marketing Plan
​Promoting Programs through Various Media
Community Events and Cross Promotions
Selling and Buying Advertising
​Sponsorships

A reminder that if your CIT certification expires in 2026, you need to renew!

CIT recertification exams will be offered online once a month from September through December.

Exam dates will be posted on our website and social media by the end of June​.

Now that NARCE is in the books, we look forward to seeing everyone at our Regional Training Programs this summer! We kick things off June 15 at Spirit Ice Arena in College Station with our Programming, Marketing & Promotions (PMP) class! Link to sign up for our RTPs is in the comments.