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NGB News USA Hockey & U.S. Figure Skating 20 / MARCH.APRIL.2016 RINKMAGAZINE.COM , Stemming from the rebrand of U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills Program, Learn to Skate USA offers an abundance of enhancements tailored toward improving the experience for program directors, rink managers, owners and skaters alike. The mission of Learn to Skate USA is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating. The foundation of the program is based in fun, safe and solid skill progression that provides all skaters the necessary tools to reach their goal—be it recreational or competitive. As a major step toward the June 1 offi- cial launch of the Learn to Skate USA program, U.S. Figure Skating is excited to announce the 10 business development specialists who will work directly with programs and rinks to ensure the success- ful implementation of the rebranded Basic Skills Program. They will schedule in- person meetings, host group presentations, arrange conference calls and subsequent Learn to Skate USA program visits. All of the selected specialists have a prov- en track record of organizational leadership from serving as program directors, coaches and/or business owners with a background/ affiliation with U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating. Throughout February, March and April, the following business development special- ists and support staff will contact all program directors, rink managers and rink owners: • Cathryn Schwab—areas of focus: CT, RI, MA, NY • Lisa Musmanno Blue—areas of focus: NJ, PA, DE • Paula Wagener Blonder—areas of focus: FL, GA, NC, SC • Denise Hughes—areas of focus: OH, MI, KY, IN • Jason Dilworth—areas of focus: IA, MO, NE, KS, AL, TN, LA • Carey Tinkelenberg—areas of focus: MN, ND, SD • Kimberly Berry—areas of focus: CO, OK, TX, AR • Mark Fitzgerald—areas of focus: AZ, NM, UT, NV • Michelle Lauerman—area of focus: CA • Patti Brinkley—areas of focus: WA, OR, ID, MT, AK *TBD for coverage and representative—VT, MD, VA, WV 2016 USA Hockey Adult Events Learn to Skate USA Announces Team to Assist in Rebranding of Basic Skills Program CLASSICS March 11-13 Coral Springs, FL Florida Panthers Ice Den March 18-20 Indianapolis, IN Carmel Ice Skadium & Fishers Ice Forum March 18-20, April 1-3 Lancaster, PA Regency Sports Rink April 7-10 Columbus, OH Chiller Arenas April 14-17 Dallas, TX Dr Pepper StarCenters April 28-May 1 (Men's and Women's) Anchorage, AK Subway, Dempsey-Anderson, Ben Boeke May 5-8 Las Vegas, NV Fiesta Rancho Arena May 6-8 (Women's) Denver, CO Ice Center at the Promenade May 13-15 Kalamazoo, MI Wings Stadium & Wings West May 13-15 Laurel, MD The Gardens Ice House July TBD (Women's) Vacaville, CA Vacaville Ice Sports (Women & Wine) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS April 7-10 Men's 50+, 60+, 70+ Brandon, FL The Ice Sports Forum April 14-17 Men's 30+, 40+, 65+ Brandon, FL The Ice Sports Forum April 23-26 Women's 30+, 40+, 50+ Tampa, FL Ellenton Ice

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