u.s. ice rink NEWS
Updates from the U.S. Ice Rink Association
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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. Online exam dates are:
September 24, October 22, November 19, December 10
Those seeking CIT
recertification 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.
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2026 U.S. Ice Rink Board of
Director Elections
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We would like to congratulate the following members for
being elected to our Board of Directors in August. They will
each serve a three-year term in their respective categories.
Facility Member Representative
Cory Portner – Herb Brooks National Hockey Center –
St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, MN
Individual Member Representative
Barb Bogner – Longmont, CO
Vendor Member Representative
Jon Jepson – Guest Automation Inc – Norwood, MA
NGB Representatives
Tom Cline – USA Hockey Appointee
Tim Hazen – U.S. Figure Skating Staff Liaison
The staff and Board would like to thank outgoing Board Members:
Greg Anzelc, Mia Corsini Bailey, and Mike Mulhall. J
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