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STAR NEWS Updates from Serving The American Rinks 38 / MAY.JUNE.2014 RINKMAGAZINE.COM STAR Supports WIAMA and NEISMA Spring Conferences STAR was once again invited by the Wisconsin Ice Arena Management Association (WIAMA) to participate in their annual spring conference held in Wisconsin Dells April 23-25. As in years past, STAR sponsored the event and par- ticipated in the trade show. John Monteleone, Director of CRA Programs, also made break- out presentations on leadership, mentoring and communication as part of the WIAMA certificate series. STAR was also invited to participate in the North East Ice Skating Managers Association (NEISMA) annual spring conference held April 28-30 in Uncasville, Conn. In addition to being an event sponsor and trade show exhibitor, Cory Portner, director of membership, delivered a SIRO course for NEISMA members. STAR would like to thank both WIAMA and NEISMA for the opportunity to contribute to their membership events each year. STAR Assists the Target Center During the NCHC Championship STAR staff members Don Moffatt, Senior Director of Educational Programs, and Cory Portner, Director of Membership, served as lead ice technicians for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) inaugural league championship tournament held March 20-22 at Target Center in Minneapolis. STAR would like to thank Tom Reller, Target Center Senior Director of Operations, NCHC Commissioner Josh Fenton and Joe Novak, NCHC Assistant Commissioner, for the opportunity to con- tribute to the success of this event. Calling all Certified Ice Technicians Individuals who have been awarded the Certified Ice Technician (CIT) professional designation by STAR are required to recertify every five years from the year their CIT was originally achieved. In addition, individuals must also maintain an annual STAR Membership to keep their CIT professional designation valid. Individuals who were awarded their CIT in the years 2003-2009, and have not already successfully completed the CIT Recertification course or passed the CIT recertification exam within the last five years will be required to recertify in 2014. There are two ways for individuals to recertify their CIT professional designation in 2014: 1. Attend and successfully complete the CIT Recertification (CITR) course at the North American Rink Conference & Expo, May 19-21, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. 2. Successfully complete the CIT Recertification exam, which will be offered at STAR Regional Training Program locations in summer 2014. For more information about CIT Recertification, please contact Don Moffatt at (719) 538‑1110 or donm@starrinks.com. J Zamboni has the answers for emission-free edging. Whether you choose our new DC battery edger or AC corded edger, we have an emission free electric option to handle your needs. Our new 36V battery edger utilizes 8 cutting blades to provide a smooth and quieter cut on the ice. Each blade has 8 cutting edges. When an edge dulls, simply rotate the cutting blade for up to seven new edges! The corded edger comes in either 240V or 480V. A 250' GFCI cord is available to allow access to your rink from your power supply. Both edgers feature a sturdy steel chassis and a unique cutting depth adjustment for stable and precise edger control. For pricing and availability, contact your Zamboni dealer or Zamboni directly. Zamboni Company 15714 Colorado Avenue Paramount, CA 90723-4211 Phone (562) 633-0751 Fax (562) 633-9365 www.zamboni.com ZAMBONI is a registered trademark of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. © Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Nothing else is even close