U.S. Ice Rink Association

10/19/2026

There's a CIT exam this week on Thursday! A reminder that if your Certified Ice Technician certificate expires in 2026 you must renew!

There's one opportunity to recertify in each October, November and December.

Link to sign up is in the comments.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends north of the border!

10/09/2026

Join USIRA in our new position of Director of Membership! Official application page is in the comments.

The Director, Membership grows all member categories and leads the delivery of member benefits, resources, services, and communications. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for the full member lifecycle — recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention — as well as membership marketing, events and publications support.

10/05/2026

It's the final week of registration for our last Regional Training Program of the year!

Join us for our Ice Maintenance & Equipment Operation (IMEO) RTP at Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion from Oct. 12-15. Registration closes this Friday! Link to register is in the comments.

10/02/2026

Looks great!

Updates to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center (HBNHC) have been completed on time and under budget, ensuring the facility will be ready for St. Cloud State University Men’s and Women’s Hockey home games this season. Over 98 percent of the construction dollars were awarded to Minnesota companies, supporting local businesses, jobs and communities throughout the state.

A ribbon-cutting was held yesterday, October 1. Read about all of the updates made on SCSU Today: https://scsu.mn/4rJ4GM9

10/01/2026

Our latest Center Ice feature talks with Tom Cline of -Tam-Oshanter-Sports-Inc. He recently joined the USIRA board of directors as the USA Hockey representative.

09/30/2026

Welcome to the newest USIRA members! It's the best professional group in the business, hands down. Learn from the best! Become a member today by visiting our website!

09/29/2026

From the latest RINK Magazine. Member Mike Petrocelli, CIT, M. Ed., discusses how regular inspections and employee training can help rink operators manage equipment and organizational risk.

09/25/2026

Hot off the presses! The latest RINK Magazine with a cover story on Northlake StarCenter Multisport, plus news from partners USA Hockey and U.S. Figure Skating as well as advice and news from industry veterans!

09/18/2026

We're thrilled to head back to Milwaukee for NARCE 2027! Registration will open in early January but save the date! We'll see you at Pettit National Ice Center!