The 2021 North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE) has been rescheduled to take place May 17-20, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

 

The health and safety of our members, volunteers and staff is of the utmost importance to us.  As we have continued to evaluate the feasibility of holding NARCE in-person, it became clear that the best decision was to cancel and reschedule the event.

 

 

 

The North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE), presented by the United States Ice Rink Association, is the premier annual meeting of ice rink and ice sport industry professionals.  The 4-day event will bring together hundreds of ice rink professionals, ice sport national governing body representatives and industry suppliers for leading educational courses, unrivaled networking opportunities and the industry's largest trade show.

 

INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Our education courses 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: U.S. Ice Rink Association, Zamboni, Resurfice, Jet Ice, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and Ammonia Safety & Training Institute.

Add to your professional qualifications by taking courses whose curriculum goes towards earning these certifications:

 

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 during the year that all of the top North American ice rink industry vendors come together under one roof to offer you the opportunity to preview 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, ice edgers, paints and painting equipment, dasher boards and shielding, flooring, scheduling and management software, rink supplies, architects and construction, refrigeration, dehumidification, lighting, insurance, advertising, rental skates and much more!