STAR Network

May 31, 2011

Facility Member Rogers Activity Center Rogers, MN Individual Member Clint Kelly Ft. Wayne, IN Individual Member Joey Erjavec St. Paul, MN Individual Member Terry Kucharski Westland, MI Individual Member James Salway Ft. Wayne, IN Individual Member Andrew Brown Ft. Wayne, IN Facility Member S & T Bank Arena Indiana, PA

News Links of the Week:

Giant Foods retains original naming rights to Giant Center arena (PA) Repairs made at Austin Park Pavilion (NY) Ice rink can't come soon enough for hockey fan (TN) Canlan Ice Sports buys 3-sheet rink in Chicago suburb (IL) New Ice Rink Might Be Coming to North Reading (MA)

Tip of the Week:

Do it yourself and learn!

If you have not gone to the back of the house and used the ice resurfacer or the edger in a while it maybe time to do so. Many times the IR operators will put up with malfunctioning machines, worn out tires and leaky hoses because no one seems to care.

As a manager it is important to take the time to use the equipment or in some cases just observe what the staff needs to do to complete their job. Many times the manager will say "I thought they were just whining but I guess they really do need a new set of tires on the machine". Rink employees can be a very resourceful bunch but left unchecked they can do dangerous things in the name of getting the job done!

So if its been a while get back there and see how things are going for yourself!

Member Question of the Week:

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I am wondering how much revenue other members generate from one sheet of ice per year? I have been asked by our board to get a range of other ice arenas, to determine if our utilization rate is appropriate. If you could provide the state your rink is in that would be helpful as well.

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:

During your ice install, does your rink use lay-in logos or does your staff pounce and paint the logos?

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 Classes Added for 2011!

STAR has selected the locations for their 2011 Regional Training Classes. Online registration now open! Click here to sign up for a regional class today.

Jul 18-21 IMEO & BR Sharks Ice at San Jose San Jose, CA Aug 8-11 IMPT Eden Prairie Community Center Eden Prairie, MN Sep 12-15 IMEO & BR Cabin John Ice Rink Rockville, MD Sep (TBD) 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:

CAYDEE DENNEY AND JOHN COUGHLIN ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

(5/17/11) - Caydee Denney and John Coughlin, both of whom have been crowned U.S. champions with previous partners, announced today they will compete as a pairs team starting in the 2011-12 season.

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The duo will train under coach Dalilah Sappenfield at the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Denney relocated to Colorado from her native Wesley Chapel, Fla., after ending her three-year competitive career with Jeremy Barrett. Denney and Barrett, who represented the United States at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, earned three medals at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships: silver in 2009, gold in 2010 and bronze in 2011.

Coughlin ended his four-year on-ice partnership with Yankowskas earlier this month. The pair won the 2011 U.S. title and captured one medal in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, a bronze at the 2010 Cup of China. They concluded the 2010-11 season by placing fourth at the 2011 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in February and finishing sixth at the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in April.

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.

PROMOTION: Each host will receive from USA Hockey:

·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 Cory Portner at [email protected].

STAR Member Classified Ads:

Help Wanted:

Job Title: Assistant Facility Manager (13560, Grade H) Closing Date/Time: Sun. 07/17/11 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $47,535.00 - $81,342.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: Rockville, Maryland Department: ENT-CABIN JOHN ICE RINK file:///Users/Portner/Desktop/STAR%20Network/STAR%20Network%2005-31-11.html (3 of 5) [5/31/11 12:16:02 PM] STAR Network

Apply: www.mncppc.org/jobs

The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Cabin John Ice Rink (CJIR) seeks a Skating Director to perform professional managerial work in the programming and operation of a multi rink facility with an Olympic rink, an NHL rink, and a studio rink with a full service pro shop, snack bar, locker rooms, dance/off-ice studio, party/meeting rooms, and bleacher seating. The Skating Director reports to the Ice Rink Manager and works with staff in developing, implementing, and conducting skating programs and activities, and assists in managing overall ice rink operations. All applicants must apply online at www.mncppc.org/jobs.

Mid-South Ice House is a new 30,000 square foot, single sheet facility located in the fastest growing city in the United States—Olive Branch, Mississippi (suburb of Memphis, Tennessee). Our area is home to the world’s best Bar-B-Que, Beale Street, great hunting and fishing, one of the country’s top casino destinations, and the King of Rock-n-Roll himself. We have an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to build a new business in a new market. We’re looking for an experienced individual to take the position of Rink Manager. A proven ability to create, develop, and market programs is a must. Knowledge of ice and equipment maintenance is very important. STAR professional designation(s) are a big plus. We’re offering salary plus bonus and are also offering a moving allowance. Please send a resume and/or any questions to [email protected].

Executive Director Madison Ice Incorporated (MII) - The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision of the daily operations of both Hartmeyer and Madison Ice Arenas. The Executive Director position will require a unique blend of business, administrative and supervisory skills to handle the front end customer relations side of managing the marketing, sales, promotion and supervisory components of the position while simultaneously being fully responsible for the technical and operational details to maintain both arenas. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of new customer and revenue streams, including immediate income and long term capital fundraising. This position will direct and manage all aspects of the financial, business and operations of the ice arenas must meet financial and strategic goals as developed by the MII Board of Directors. Benefits & Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 plus benefits.

A full job description is available per request or by visiting www.madisonicearena.com.

Application Deadline June 1, 2011: Apply by mail to MII, 725 Forward Drive Madison, WI 53711 or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Questions: contact Jeff Sauer at 608-827- 0110.

The City of Bloomington Illinois seeks a full-time Skating Director/Assistant Ice Center Manager. This position will plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the overall operation of the skating program for the Pepsi Ice Center. Minimum of 2 yrs experience supervising and/or teaching figure skating or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary range starting at $39,129, plus excellent benefits. Completed City application required. Application and job description available at www.cityblm.org. Applications must be postmarked by June 13, 2011 EOE.

Medibank Icehouse, Melbourne – Australia: Medibank Icehouse is currently seeking a qualified, professional and friendly Programs Coordinator to join the Programs Team. Medibank Icehouse is the largest ice skating rink in Australia, containing two Olympic sized ice pads. We offer a wide range of programs through our Skate School, Hockey School and Figure Skating Academy, as well as heaps of recreational skating and competitive sport. Duties: Supervising the operation of all Skate School and Figure Skating Academy programs, including the management of all instructors on the floor, developing innovative and relevant curriculums that are continually being revitalized to meet the needs of skaters in conjunction with the Programs Manager, work with instructors to develop and communicate training plans for skaters (key communication person for all skaters) , initiating program re-enrollments and file:///Users/Portner/Desktop/STAR%20Network/STAR%20Network%2005-31-11.html (4 of 5) [5/31/11 12:16:02 PM] STAR Network

up-sells, managing program enrollments and administrating program inquiries , This is a customer service, sales, supervisor and program development position. Skills: A strong knowledge of the sport of figure skating, a positive and upbeat attitude, great communication skills, great organizational and time management skills. Experience: At least 5 years experience in figure skating (coaching, judging, skating or volunteering), at least 2 years of relevant experience in customer service, sales or administration, experience in operational management highly regarded, experience in professional figure skating highly regarded. Please forward all CV's or enquires 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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