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| N O R T H A M E R I C A N R I N K C O N F E R E N C E & E X P O 32 DISCOVER NEW PRODUCTS Each year, the North American Rink Conference & Expo integrates quality education with the nation's largest ice rink industry trade show (77 booths in 2016), bringing you the newest innovations designed to improve your facility's bottom line. Whether you are looking to build, renovate or simply place annual orders for your rink, the exhibitors at the RINK Expo will be there to showcase their latest products and services for you to experience first-hand. RAFFLE PRIZES Raffle tickets will be used by conference attendees to enter drawings for great prizes that will be given away during the RINK Expo this year! Last year, raffle winners walked away with a Craftsman Mechanics tool set, Apple Watch, Bose Soundlink Mini II, Porter Cable drill and driver set, and a TaylorMade golf driver. CASH PRIZES Once again, we will be giving away hundreds of dollars in cash prizes during the RINK Expo. Those who attend the RINK Expo will be eligible to enter drawings for multiple cash prizes, a free hotel room for the week and a free NARCE 2017 course! TRADE SHOW WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 5:00–8:00pm Complimentary Beverages 1:30–3:30pm Complimentary Beverages THURSDAY, MAY 18 CAN'T ATTEND THE FULL CONFERENCE? Purchase a RINK Expo pass and attend the trade show at usicerinks.com SCHEDULE The North American Rink Conference & Expo will be back at the Hyatt Regency hotel in 2017. There are several dining, shopping and entertainment options within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency, as well as many local attractions that you may also be interested in seeing during your free time. • Arena Grand Movie Theatre • Nationwide Arena – Home of the Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL • Huntington Park – Home of the Columbus Clippers AAA baseball team • Ohio State University Campus, Football Stadium, Schottenstein Center • Lifestyles Community Pavilion - Concerts • CATCO – Professional Theater • Columbus Museum of Art • COSI (Center of Science & Industry) • Ballet Met Columbus – Performing Arts • State of Ohio Capital Building • Arena District • Brewery District • Short North Arts & Entertainment District • German Village LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Columbus, OH HOST CITY FOR NARCE 2017 HUNDREDS OF RESTAURANTS, BARS & NIGHTCLUBS IN THESE AREAS OF COLUMBUS