What To Look for in an
Assistant Manager
Make your life easier and
employees more productive.
30
To Close
or Not To Close
Stay proactive during
the offseason.
34
Opening Address . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Industry News
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rink Issues.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Real Programs
. . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Insurance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
STAR News
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
NGB News
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Professional Development
. . . 55
Ask Dave
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Center Ice
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Classifieds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
The Final Cut
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T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F S T A R
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F E AT U R E S
6 R INK MAGAZ INE May/June 2011
STARrinks.com
Need for Speed
Preparing for a world-
class speed skating
event.
22
How To: Dehumidification
and Ice Quality
Maintain ideal dew
point temperatures.
38
COVER PHOTO: By Jim Rosvold
JIM
ROSVOLD
Vadnais Sports Center
Vadnais Heights, Minn.
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