Mission
Our mission is to be the worldwide authority and common source of Technical Standards, Industry Specifications and Certifications, and provide a manufacturers benchmark for training and development of industry professionals.
Vision
Founded on the principles of Community, Collaboration and Innovation, the Association will focus on Industry Leading Best Practices, Long-term Growth and Sustainability within the Ice Rink industry.
Purpose
The ice arena industry has numerous challenges, including aging infrastructure, rising costs, goals for sustainability and the need for consistent and continuous training of facility staff. The Association will leverage their collective knowledge base, with many decades of experience assisting venue developers and owners around the world from local municipal rinks to international multipurpose arenas.
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