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22 | 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 The North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE) is recognized as the premier annual educational event and exposition for ice rink industry professionals. Whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry, you and your business will benefit from the unrivaled educational and networking opportunities available at NARCE. INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Our education courses for 2018 offer best practices for programming, marketing, risk management, human resources, ice making, equipment operations, energy efficiency, safety and all other aspects of operating a successful ice rink. Courses taught by industry leaders and experts from these organizations: United States Ice Rink Association, ORFA, Zamboni, Resurfice, Jet Ice, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, USA Curling, American Red Cross. Add to your professional qualifications by taking courses whose curriculum goes towards earning these certifications: • Certified Ice Rink Manager (CIRM) • Certified Rink Administer (CRA) • Certified Ice Technician (CIT) EXPAND YOUR NETWORK Throughout NARCE you have the opportunity to share experiences and ideas with hundreds of your peers, instructors and vendors. Attending NARCE is the perfect way to make lasting professional relationships and friendships within the ice rink industry. • Who attends? Owners, general managers, operations managers, programming directors, recreation directors and coordinators, ice hockey and figure skating administrators, shift supervisors, operations personnel. • Where do they work? Private and municipal facilities, multi-sport facilities, community recreation centers, multi-purpose arenas, universities, private schools, entertainment centers. For profit and nonprofit organizations, management companies, professional sports teams, hockey associations, figure skating clubs. DISCOVER NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES The RINK Expo at NARCE is the only time dur- ing the year that all of the top North American ice rink industry vendors come together under one roof to offer you the opportunity to pre- view their latest products and services. • Interact face-to-face with manufacturers that have proven track records and represent key segments of the ice rink industry: ice resurfacers, edgers, paints and painting equipment, dasherboards and shielding, flooring, scheduling and management software, rink supplies, architects and construction, refrigeration, dehumidification, lighting, insurance, advertising, rental skates and much more! WELCOME IN THIS GUIDE 23 Event Schedule 24 Professional Designations 25 IMEO & BAR Courses 26 IMPT Course & CITR Exam 27 ORM & PMP Courses 28 HRM & USFS Courses 29 USAH Course 30 Curling & First Aid/ CPR/AED Courses 31 Tradeshow & Networking 32 Host City & Hotel Information 33 Registration 34 Membership Benefits 2018 HIGHLIGHTS • Affordable hotel room rates. • Free internet in all guest rooms. • Discounted course registration rates for all United States Ice Rink Association members. All Course Registrations Include: • Complimentary coffee breaks. • Complimentary lunches. • Pass to the "RINK Expo" Trade Show. • Welcome Reception for all attendees. • Attendee & Exhibitor Networking Social. • Giveaways, Raffles & Cash Prizes throughout the event. PRESENTED BY 16 1 16