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FEATURED PRESENTERS (at press time)


Joanna Larsen


Joanna Larsen will present “How Ice Skating Facility Owners & Operators Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes,” Wed., June 6, 1:30-2:45 p.m.


Larsen is an expert in the areas of lawsuit protection,


2018 ISI Conference & Trade Show Heads to Nation’s Capital | June 5-8


Professional education in the heart of America’s capital region, steeped in rich history and culture, plus high on the foodie mecca list — Don’t miss the 2018 ISI Conference & Trade Show headed to the Washington D.C. metro area June 5-8.


The four-day event will get underway at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., just minutes from the nation’s capital.


The annual conference offers attendees the opportunity to enhance their professional


SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Tuesday, June 5


ISI University Classes (all day)


• Lunch Included for ISI University Students • ISI University “Mixer” (evening)


Wednesday, June 6 • ISI University Classes (morning) • Conference Welcome & Opening Address • Lunch & Roundtable Discussions • General Sessions • Section Meetings • District Meetings


• Open Evening (opportunity for attendees to explore the Washington D.C. metro area)


Thursday, June 7 • CAE Course (morning) • General Sessions (morning & afternoon)


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education, network with colleagues, forge new friendships, connect with longtime industry friends and discover new ice sports industry products and services.


With D.C. as the stunning backdrop, this is one conference you won’t want to miss, and a trip that warrants additional time built into your schedule to explore the impressive sights. Beginning on page 12, we highlight some of the region’s most celebrated attractions and offer invaluable tips to help make your visit more enjoyable.


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Be sure to like our conference Facebook page to stay up-to-date on conference happenings: ISIconference2018


tax reduction and estate planning. She has been training audiences throughout the country on aspects of financial literacy since 2005. A successful entre- preneur, who has also taught at public and private schools, she was crowned Miss Utah Valley, Miss Utah County, 1st 1st


runner up to Miss Utah and


runner up to Miss National Sweetheart. She enjoys working with “Leaders thru Literacy.”


Kelly Corcoran Smith


Kelly Corcoran Smith will lead both an on-ice and off-ice session for coaches and skating directors. He is a three-time U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist in Moves in the Field, Freestyle and Dance, as well as a silver medalist in Pairs and International Ice


Dances. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration degree in marketing and musical performance from the University of Denver.


• ISI National Instructor Training Core/ Intermediate combined certification,* (1:45-4:45 p.m.,) $35


• Annual ISI Awards Luncheon • Trade Show & Reception (2-8 p.m.)


*The ISI National Instructor Training Program is designed to educate and train instructors in consistent techniques, standards and professional requirements of teaching the ISI Skating Program. The Core/Intermediate combined certification will include Tots-Freestyle 5.


Friday, June 8


Rink Day (on- and off-ice sessions for coaches, managers and operators) 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.


Location to be determined


• Bus Transportation • Box Lunch Provided


He has an extensive background in dance, having trained in ballet, modern and jazz. He has been a professional ice skater for the past 14 years, performing all over the world for: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, “Broadway on Ice,” Knott’s Berry Farm, Dynamic Shows, Shipstad Entertainment, Advanced Entertainment Group, Beaver Creek Resorts, Ucha Atayde Entertainment and Showtime on Ice. He is currently the artistic director for Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis, Minn. When not touring, he works on and off the ice as a choreographer and stylist.


David Santee


Two-time Olympian and World silver medalist David Santee, the skating director at Park Ridge Park District in Park Ridge, Ill., will present an off-ice session, “School of David,” and an on-ice jump and spin technique session.


He currently serves as the instructor’s representative on the ISI board of directors. His career highlights are as follows: ISI Hall of


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