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The Basic Arena Refrigeration course introduces participants to the cycle of refrigeration and primary mechanical components of an ice rink refrigeration system. Participants will learn the importance and the role logbooks play in maintenance of the refrigeration equipment. Participants will gain an understanding of how the refrigeration cycle relates to the installation and maintenance of a quality ice surface. Participants will also learn how to identify potential energy savings through efficient operations of the refrigeration system. Participants will complete a written exam on the last day of the course. BASIC ARENA REFRIGERATION • Theory and Principles of Refrigeration • Types of Refrigeration Systems • Refrigeration System Equipment • Equipment Controls and Safety Devices • Personal Safety Practices and Equipment • Energy Efficient Refrigeration Practices BAR , September 11-14 Kettle Moraine Ice Center | West Bend, WI , October 9-12 Sno-King Ice Arena | Renton, WA , November 5-8 Detroit Skating Club | Bloomfield Hills, MI TOPICS INCLUDE: • Facility Documentation • Understanding OSHA • Indoor Air Quality • Employee Policy Manuals • Preventative Maintenance • Facility Walk-Throughs and Inspections • Insurance Evaluation and Purchasing ORM This three-day course is the ideal class for any ice rink employee. Administrative and managerial staff will take away an in-depth knowledge on assessing risk and understanding potential liability, while operations staff will become more familiar with their role in safeguarding their facility through documentation, compliance with OSHA regulations, and the importance of indoor air quality. Presentations on energy management and new technologies, facility cleaning, and preventative maintenance, help round out this course. OPERATIONS & RISK MANAGEMENT , September 3-5 MIAMA Fall Conference | Cohasset, MN , September 11-13 Kettle Moraine Ice Center | West Bend, WI TOPICS INCLUDE: WE'LL COME TO YOU! for Training Questions contact the UNITED STATES ICE RINK ASSOCIATION at johnm@usicerinks.com or 719-538-1514 CAN'T MAKE ANY OF THE REGIONAL DATES? ICE ARENA TRAINING AT YOUR FACILITY In addition to our annual Regional Training Programs and the North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE), The United States Ice Rink Association offers member facilities and organizations the opportunity to train their staff and minimize the travel impact on your budget. The United States Ice Rink Association can bring any one of our four operations courses or three management courses to your facility on dates that work best for you and your staff. IN-HOUSE TRAINING BENEFITS: , Minimize travel, food and lodging expenses associated with off-site training , Entire rink staff can be trained together , Training schedule can be adapted to meet your needs , Your staff is on-site should they be needed to work around daily class time 2018 USICERINKS.COM SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2018 / 25