STAR Network

August 9, 2011.

STAR Board of Director Elections:

STAR is pleased to announce that Pete Carlson (Facility Representative), Jim Hanlon (Individual Representative), and Jennifer Andre (Vendor Representative) have been elected to the STAR Board of Directors. Each will serve a three year term.

Welcome New Members:

Individual Member Brady Vander Velde Fargo, ND Individual Member Adam Busalacchi Stoneham, MA

News Links of the Week:

Volunteers Fix Up Ice Rink (WI) Manager Sought for Clary Anderson Arena Re-opening (NJ) Fairgrounds Rink Shutdown for Coming Season (NY) Tunbridge Wells to get Christmas ice rink (United Kingdom) An Ice Rink for Georgetown? (D.C.) Brooklyn has an Ice Shot at Grabbing the Islanders (NY) Prince William Ice Center in the Final Stretch (VA)

Tip of the Week:

CLEAN UP YOUR DESK! Studies have shown that a person working with a messy desk will spend, on average, one and a half hours per day either being distracted by things in their view or looking for things. That's seven and a half hours per week.

Member Question of the Week:

What is your rink’s policy about providing pucks during your “Stick and Puck” and

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Drop-in sessions? We usually get back less pucks than we put out for these sessions and it has become a major issue at our facility.

Click here to respond to the member question and see other member responses.

Have a question for the members? Send questions to [email protected].

Survey of the Week:

How often do you rotate your IR tires?

Click here to submit your vote for the survey of the week.

Have a survey idea for the members? Send questions to [email protected].

STAR Regional Training Programs:

New SIRO Added for August!

August 19, 2011 SIRO Howard G. Mullett Ice Center Hartland, WI

STAR has added a SIRO course in conjunction with the Wisconsin Ice Arena Management Association's Fall Fire Up. Click here to visit the course page for additional information.

Safe Ice Resurfacer Operations (SIRO)

STAR's 2011 Regional Sites!

Online registration now open! Click here to sign up for a regional class today.

Sep 12-15 IMEO & BR Cabin John Ice Rink Rockville, MD Sep 12-15 IMPT TD Garden Boston, MA Oct 3-6 IMPT Steven C West Ice Arena Breckenridge, CO

Ice Maintenance & Equipment Operations (IMEO) Ice Making & Painting Technologies (IMPT) Basic Refrigeration (BR)

NGB News:

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Davis and White Win SKATING Magazine 2011 Readers' Choice Skater of the Year Award.

U.S. Figure Skating and SKATING magazine announced that World ice dancing champions Meryl Davis & Charlie White have won the 2011 Readers' Choice Award for Skater of the Year (Michelle Kwan Trophy). The honor goes to an ice dancing team for just the second time in the award's 23-year history (Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto in 2005).

"It's such an honor to receive SKATING magazine's Readers' Choice Award," Davis said. "Looking back on the season, Charlie and I could not have asked for anything more. To receive recognition from the readers of SKATING is yet another reason we will be able to look back on the 2010-11 season with pride."

Davis and White, both students at the University of Michigan, finished ahead of Alissa Czisny, the Haydenettes and the ICE'Kateers.

The longest-tenured ice dancing team in the United States, having skated together since 1997, Davis and White capped an undefeated season by becoming the first U.S. ice dancing team to win the gold medal at the International Skating Union (ISU) World Figure Skating Championships. In addition to their win in Moscow, the team earned titles at Skate America, NHK Trophy, ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships and U.S. Championships.

"For Meryl and me to be chosen as the readers' choice this year fills me with pride and is humbling at the same time," White said.

The full title of the award is the "Readers' Choice Skater(s) of the Year, Michelle Kwan Trophy." The trophy is scheduled to be presented to Davis and White at the 2012 U.S. Championships in San Jose, Calif.

Each spring, SKATING magazine readers are asked to vote for the eligible skater in any discipline whom they believe is most deserving of the award, based on the accomplishments of the past season. The Michelle Kwan Trophy, which represents both the sport of figure skating and SKATING magazine, is a one-of-a-kind crystal sculpture designed by Crystal Signatures of Pennsylvania.

The Readers' Choice Award is given annually by SKATING magazine, the official publication of U.S. Figure Skating. Voting was open to the public on www.usfigureskating.org, with results becoming final on July 15.

Try Hockey for Free Day - Saturday, November 5, 2011

Join USA Hockey, the National Hockey League, NHL member clubs, Let's Move! and OneGoal in a nationwide effort to attract new participants to youth hockey.

GOAL: ·300 associations/rinks to host a Try Hockey for Free clinic on Saturday, November 5. ·Attract new players to transition them to host site's program.

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·Marketing templates to make customized posters and flyers promoting the event to their community. ·Up to 40 jerseys and goodie bags to use and give to the Try Hockey for Free participants. ·Participant registration to be offered through www.TryHockeyForFree.com.

To sign up and host an event, click here.

For more information about National Try Hockey for Free Day, please contact your USA Hockey Program Services Manager by clicking here.

STAR Vendor News:

Have vendor news for the membership? Contact John Monteleone at [email protected].

STAR Member Classified Ads:

Help Wanted:

The City of Ralston, NE is seeking qualified applicants for its General Manager of a new 3500 seat multi-use facility with a sheet of ice and an additional attached sheet of ice that can seat 500 people. Complete with amenities to host a wide range of events in this venue, the city is seeking a progressive and visionary person to be involved in this groundbreaking event. The right person will manage this brand new facility and must have a vision to transform the vision into a successful reality. Located in a metropolitan area served by a major airport, the opportunity for success is unlimited. This is a city owned facility and the manager must be a visionary. The GM will oversee the other management team members, including food and beverage, event coordination, operations, and marketing. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college in Business Management, Sports Management, or similar major, with 3 years of experience; or advanced specialized course work in the arena, sports complex, or similar venue with at least 3 years of experience, or a combination of training and experience. Certification in either STAR’s Certified Ice Technician (CIT), Certified Rink Administrator (CRA), Certified Iced Rink Manager (CIRM), or iAim’s Certified Arena Executive (CAE) or similar from an acceptable training organization is preferred. Experience in working with promoters, event producers, and event planners strongly preferred. Experience booking local, regional, and national events strongly preferred. Must meet the general city requirements including, CPR certification, valid driver license, submit to a background check, and pass medical screening. Wages are negotiable based on training and experience. The position will be a base salary position with a significant bonus incentive. Health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and other benefits are included. Resumes may be submitted to: Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, NE 68127, or emailed to [email protected]

The Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center is seeking an Ice Arena Manager (F/T) who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of an ice arena including planning, developing, and marketing profitable programs of interest; performs related work as required. Individual will act as department liaison to all the ice facility user groups; plans, develops and markets use of ice arena to provide profitable programs of interest in the areas of ice skating, ice hockey, figure skating, pro-shop, and concessions operations. Provides input for capitol budget. Responsible for operational budget; collects fees and deposits; maintains records of facility income, expenses and hours; requisitions necessary equipment and supplies as needed. Selects, trains, schedules, and supervises arena staff. Schedules arena maintenance; performs routine manual and semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the facility. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED plus two years experience in ice arena management. College-level course work in Ice Arena Management, Leisure Service or related field preferred. Apply by mail to Fond du Lac Blue

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Line, 550 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 or email [email protected] Application Deadline: August 19, 2011.

The University of Notre Dame is searching for a Programming & Instruction Assistant Manager, Compton Family Ice Arena within the Athletic department. This position will assist the CFIA Programming & Instruction Manager with the planning, organizing and conducting of a comprehensive hockey program, in cooperation with the IYHL, MHSHL, adult hockey leagues, RecSports (intramural and club teams), and ND Hockey to do so. Assist with recruiting teams/events and scheduling hockey leagues and tournaments, conducting hockey classes/clinics, summer hockey school, and coach/referee clinics. Serve as a liaison for participants and CFIA staff, providing instruction when applicable to all levels of programming. Responsible for planning, organizing and conducting comprehensive recreational ice sport programming. For additional information on this position, please click here.

The University of Notre Dame is searching for an Operations Intern, Compton Family Ice Arena within the Athletic department. The Compton Family Ice Arena Operations Intern will provide entry-level assistance to the CFIA Operations Manager. Assist with various aspects of facility operations including scheduled maintenance of ice and ice making equipment including taking readings and making adjustments when necessary, resurfacing ice and installing and removing special equipment. Click here for more on this position.

The Saveology.com Iceplex is hiring for a Manager, Arena Operations. Duties and responsibilities include: responsible for the maintenance of all equipment throughout the facility including: 3 Ice Surfaces, 125,000 sq ft facility, including 16,000 sq.ft. training center, 2 refrigeration plants, 3 ice resurfacers, HVAC equipment, and other routine maintenance to help insure proper and safe operation of the facility on a daily basis. Must be able to organize and manage service contracts the facility has with outside vendors on routine maintenance and preventative maintenance upkeep of the facility to ensure compliance with terms of contract. For a complete job posting please click here!

The Skate School LLC is hiring NOW for the following positions- Director of Skate School Programs: This position will be responsible for the day to day operation and growth of the Skate School programs. This will be a part time position of aprox 20 hrs per week. This position could grow into full time position as program growth warrants. Registration growth incentives provided. Strong leadership and supervisory experience desired. Ability to work independently. Good understanding of US basic skill programs and ISI programs. Skating Instructors: Coaches familiar with ISI and US basic skill programs. Team player with previous coaching experience. PSA certifications and or ISI certifications in group instruction a plus. To Apply: Please email resume to [email protected]

Seeking Employment:

I have been employed in the full-time position of Operations Manager/Assistant General Manager at the Martha’s Vineyard Arena in Oak Bluffs, MA for the last 5 years. At the end of our operating season in April, I was informed that due to budget restrictions for the upcoming fiscal year, my position at the Arena had been eliminated, effective immediately. I am interested in continuing my career in the industry, and am currently looking for available job opportunities in the areas of Rink Management/Operations/Ice Maintenance. In addition to my work experience at the Arena, preceded by 23 years experience in the building trades, I have also completed the course requirements for the STAR Certified Ice Technician (CIT) professional designation. If you currently have available or are aware of any upcoming job opportunities at your rink or elsewhere, a response would be very much appreciated. Please contact me for resume and references. Bruce Mahaffey. 508-693-4790 (Home), 774-521- 9292 (Cell) or by email at [email protected].

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ICE RINK FACILITY FOR SALE in Sunny Central Florida!! This is an Olympic-class skating and hockey rink located in the heart of Florida near the Disney Epcot/Universal Studios theme park complexes. Staffed by experienced, professional skating instructors and certified coaches, the facility features a 750 Seat Stadium and two Ice Surfaces. It is now available for sale for the next entrepreneur to take it into the future! CONTACT US TODAY to arrange for a personal tour! Please do not disturb the business- Confidential Sale. Call Mark Allen, Broker at 407-737-9797 or 321-689-8000 or visit www.OrlandoCommercialRealEstate.com for more details.

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