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Updates from the U.S. Ice Rink Association
CIT Class of 2021:
It's Time to Recertify!
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All Certified Ice Technicians (CIT) expiring in 2026 must
complete a CIT Recertification (CITR) exam by the end of the
year to remain current.
Those seeking CIT recertifi-
cation must maintain an annual
membership (Individual, Facility,
or Vendor) with the United States
Ice Rink Association to keep their
professional certification valid.
Any CIT that has allowed their
certification to lapse more than 5
years will no longer be eligible to take the recertification exam
and would need to repeat all three courses.
2026 U.S. Ice Rink Board of
Director Elections
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The annual election of member representatives for the U.S.
Ice Rink Board of Directors will be held in July. Information
regarding the nomination process will be sent to all eligible
members on June 30 and July 7 via email.
Nomination forms must be received no later than 5 p.m.
ET on July 13 to be placed on the ballot and ballots will be
accepted until July 24.
Additional information regarding this process is available at
usicerinks.com under the About Us tab.
Fall Conference Schedule
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U.S. Ice Rinks is pleased to be returning to MIAMA's Fall
Conference being held at the Sugar Lake Lodge, September 8–11,
2026, and WIAMA's Fall Fire Up being held at the Woodman's
Sports and Convention Complex in Janesville, WI, September
23–24, 2026. J
ONLINE CIT
RECERTIFICATION EXAMS
SCHEDULED:
• September 24
• October 22
• November 19
• December 10
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Visit usicerinks.com under the Education tab, Upcoming
Events, for udpated CIT Recertification exam dates.
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