U.S. Ice Rink Association

09/04/2026

Project in Pictures heads to the Maple Grove Community Center in Minnesota to look at their expansion of a new ice sheet! From the latest RINK Magazine...

09/02/2026

Don't forget! We're hiring for a Director of Membership!

We're hiring! The U.S. Ice Rink Association is looking for a Director of Membership.

The Director of 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.

Click on the link in the comments for more information.

09/01/2026

There is one opportunity each month through the rest of the year to recertify your CIT! If your CIT certification is expiring in 2026, you MUST renew before the end of the year!

https://www.usicerinks.com/cit-recertification-exam.html

08/28/2026

Thanks to Northtown Center for hosting our RTP’s this week! We will see you at the Minnesota Ice Arena Manager's Association (MIAMA) Fall Conference in Cohasset, Minn., on Sept. 8!

08/27/2026

We love it when our members find other uses for their ice, especially when there's a benefit to the community! Read all about the Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center's 40-year tradition of Ice Bowling!

08/26/2026

Save the date! It's never too early to think NARCE!

We'll be back in Milwaukee on May 11-14, 2027. Registration begins in early January. Thanks to our hosts the Pettit National Ice Center!

08/25/2026

The latest RINK Magazine is online and in your mailbox!

This edition features a cover story on Akins Ford Arena in Athens, plus the latest news from partners USA Hockey U.S. Figure Skating as well as a unique ice bowling event in Wisconsin. Plus, NARCE 2027 will be May 11-14!

All this and more in the latest RINK Magazine. Log into your portal online to view.

08/24/2026

We're hiring! The U.S. Ice Rink Association is looking for a Director of Membership.

The Director of 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.

Click on the link in the comments for more information.

08/20/2026

Amazing week at Sharks Ice and Tech CU Arena for IMPT and ORM RTP’s. Thanks to our gracious hosts and all who attended. Off to Northtown Center near Buffalo next week for HRM and IMPT!

08/19/2026

Next week our RTP's head to Northtown Center outside Buffalo for Human Resource Management (HRM) and Ice Making & Painting Technologies (IMPT).

https://www.usicerinks.com/regional-training-programs.html