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NGB News USA Hockey & U.S. Figure Skating , Calling all skating directors, instruc- tors, rink manag- ers and club board members! If you're a passionate indi- vidual who wants to increase your skating business and rev- enue, learn proven retention strategies and improve your leadership skills, jump on board and join us for the Skating Director Program. The three- and-a-half day Skating Director Program offers attendees a toolkit for effective leadership, business and programming strate- gies for increased growth, retention and success. Hear from top industry professionals on advancements in programming, tech- nology and data-driven marketing that will provide the tools to create a successful and financially viable skating program. The three-and-a-half day Skating Director Program offers attendees a toolkit for effective leadership, business and programming strategies for increased growth, retention and success. Hear from top industry professionals on advancements in programming, technology and data-driven marketing that will provide the tools to create a successful and financially viable skating program. Topics include: • Learn to Skate USA ® : programming from the grass roots up • U.S. Figure Skating: How it works and what we offer to assist our programs and clubs • Increasing retention with the Aspire Program • Offering STEM curriculum at your rink • Building a strategic business and financial plan • Building your off-ice training program • Ask a manager – answers from across the country • Individual program consultations • Program and fee structure comparison • Networking and round table discussions • SkateSafe For more information, contact Susi Wehrli McLaughlin at swehrli@usfigureskating.org. NGB News USA Hockey & U.S. Figure Skating PHOTOS: USFS, USA HOCKEY U.S. Figure Skating to Hold Skating Director Program at NARCE 18 / JANUARY.FEBRUARY.2022 USICERINKS.COM , Open to Hockey Directors, Hockey Administrators, and all youth hockey leaders, this course is presented by USA Hockey's Hockey Development and Program Services staff. Participants will interact with USA Hockey staff and industry experts to discuss the essentials of managing a successful youth hockey organization. Workshops and presentations will give attendees an opportunity to take a more in-depth look at relevant programming, best practices and proven strategies to grow and sustain your youth hockey participation. Focusing on the following topics, the course is designed to provide your customers with the best possible youth sports experience: • Duties and responsibilities of an effective Hockey Director/Youth Hockey Leader • Establishing Club Culture through customer service, partnering with parents, and developing relationships with officials • Organizational structure: Staffing, season planning and scheduling • Membership growth and retention • Leadership training on volunteer recruitment and training • Utilizing USA Hockey resources: Coach Education, Club Excellence, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives • Coach Development: Evaluating the effectiveness of your coaches, coach mentorship and education • Plus more real-world applications Questions? Contact Bob Mancini at BobM@usahockey.org. J USA Hockey to Offer NARCE Hockey Director/Youth Hockey Leader Programs , Learn more about hockey programming from ADM Regional Managers and industry experts.