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Ava Esposito Memorial
Turkey Ring
Queen of the Ring
Lonnie Krahn Classic
VP Finance Needed
Ringette Calgary is a currently seeking a volunteer VP Finance to join our board. This position is critical for supporting the fiscal management within the organization. The ideal candidate will have some background in accounting, finance or audit – or similar.
By way of background, the key responsibilities are summarized as:
- Oversee the work of the Association Bookkeeper, to make certain that the accounting records and actions are accurate.
- Ensure that the books of the Association are audited at least once a year.
- Provides a report on the Association financial status at meetings.
- Perform other duties as may from time to time be established by the Board.
For your reference, please visit the By-Laws for the organization.
The time commitment is about 4 hours per month. Half of that time is in meetings and the other half is spent working with the Bookkeeper. There may be some additional work during the annual audit and budget setting process. I am happy to chat with those interested to help clarify the position and the commitment – president@ringettecalgary.ca
Scholarship Winners
The “2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships” winners have been determined. Applicants were scored based on their commitment to the sport of Ringette through playing, coaching, officiating and other volunteer activities as well as school and community participation and service.
Congratulations to Paige Roy and Shayla Sugden who each received $1000.
Volunteers Needed
Ringette Calgary is seeking some enthusiastic individuals to sit on the Board of Directors.
Vacancies include:
VP Finance
Children’s Ringette
Fundraising Director
Sport Development
Flex Ringette
For more information please contact the office.
Cities
Visit the City Championships page and view Schedules, Champions and Provincials results.
Esso Golden Ring
January 19-21, 2024
U12A Gold Medal Winners – CSO-U12A-1 SCal Rush U12B Silver Medalists – CBV-U12B-2 Cal BV Speed Demons U12C Gold Medal Winners – CNW-U12C-2 Cal NW Killer Whales U14AA Gold Medal Winners – CGY-U14AA-1 Calgary Blue U14A Gold Medal Winners – CBV-U14A-1 Cal BV Elite U14A Gold Medal Winners – CBV-U14A-1 Cal BV Elite U12C Silver Medalists – STA-U12C-1 St Albert Thunder U16AA Gold Medal Winners – CGY-U16AA-1 Calgary Strike U16A Gold Medal Winners – CNW-U16A-2 Cal NW Pyro U16A Silver Medalists – CBV-U16A-1 Cal BV Rapid U16B Gold Medal Winners – CNW-U16B-1 Cal NW Nitro U19AA Gold Medal Winners – CGY-U19AA-2 Calgary Combat U19A Gold Medal Winners – CSO-U19A-2 SCal Cubs U19A Silver Medalists – CSO-U19A-1 SCal Jaguars U19B Gold Medal Winners – CNW-U19B-3 Cal NW Rush U19B Silver Medalists – CNW-U19B-1 Cal NW Storm
Ringette Scholarship Awarded
We are thrilled to congratulate Sydnie Rock as the 2023/24 recipient of our Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship at the UofC! Congratulations Sydnie and all the best for a successful season and school year ahead!
In 1989 Ringette Calgary set up a Ringette Scholarship at the University of Calgary. The Scholarship was renamed the “Don Henderson Memorial Scholarship” in 1993 after the passing of Don Henderson who was one of the individuals who started Ringette in Calgary.
Flex Ringette
Unfortunately, Flex Ringette will not be offered for the fall of 2024.
For details on the Flex Ringette Program visit the Flex Ringette page.
Continued Support
We are proud to announce our partnership renewal with Esso that will see us through the 40th Anniversary in 2026.
Thanks Esso, and all members past and present of our Esso Golden Ring Tournament Committee!
CRL Committee
The Chinook Ringette League (CRL) Committee is seeking members.
Please contact Sam if you are interested or require more information.
Ringette for All
We are thrilled to be offering a Ringette for All (RFA) program for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.
Through an inclusive, safe, and fun environment, RFA players will learn the fundamentals of the sport as well as develop life skills that will benefit them in and out of the rink.
read more…Ringette Calgary History
Check out our History site. You will find information, photos, and interesting facts – starting from our first season (1977).
Did you know:
- In July of 1978 “Calgary Ringette” joined “Ringette Alberta”
- Frances Willis organized the first Ringette School in Calgary in 1979
- Referees were strictly volunteers until 1984 when game fees were introduced ($4-$6)
- Ice cost $50 per hour in 1985
Adult Ringette
Open A, B, C Ringette is organized through the Calgary Open Ringette Association (CORA).
Those interested in joining or trying out for a team please visit the CORA website for more information.
Our Programs
Classic Ringette
Classic Ringette is comprised of teams who are broken down into levels and participate in league play, practices and tournaments.
This option will require a greater commitment of time and effort than Flex Ringette, but less than Excellence Ringette.
AA Ringette
Calgary AA is a higher level of ringette. open to players from the U14, U16 and U19 age divisions. Tryouts are held and teams are drafted for the upcoming season. The AA season extends to participation in both Western and National Ringette Championships, through to mid-April.
Flex Ringette
Flex ringette is the most flexible option for youths and adults.
It allows athletes to stay in the game, play as part of a team and compete, while only having to commit to one game approximately every 7-10 days.
Ringette for All
We are thrilled to be offering a program for children with cognitive and/or physical challenges. Through an inclusive, safe, and fun environment, RFA players will learn the fundamentals of the sport as well as develop life skills that will benefit them in and out of the rink.
Children’s Ringette
Children’s Ringette includes Active Start, U10 and U12. The focus throughout Children’s Ringette is on fun and maximum participation.
Chinook League
The Chinook Ringette League includes Classic League Play for U12–U19 teams from southern Alberta.
Adult Ringette
As minor players age out of our system, adult ringette is available through the Calgary Open Ringette Association (CORA) and WRAC.
Thinking of Trying Ringette?
Recruit a friend, relative or neighbor to Ringette through a “Come Try Ringette” session.
Registration and event listings are available on the Come try Ringette Website
Ringette Calgary Sub-Associations
Our Vision:
To be a dynamic, member-oriented, and policy driven organization that brings all stakeholders together to promote sport development, participation, and growth of Ringette in Calgary.
Our Mission
We will achieve our vision by:
- Working with community partners
- Coordinating and facilitating an all-inclusive program for our members by promoting best practices and providing the required infrastructure.
- Providing a Ringette experience that is safe, fair, competitive, and accessible to grow as individuals and leaders.
Principles and Values:
- Safe and inclusive – implement all safety rules and procedures from governing bodies to foster a secure and all-encompassing environment.
- Competitive/Fair – offer balanced competition to provide a positive and safe experience.
- Administration – demonstrate effective leadership and good governance with clear policies and management of complaints/issues.
- Accessible – improve accessibility by managing the financial burden.
- Development – optimize the format of early stages of ringette to encourage growth and provide infrastructure and tools to meet development needs at all levels.
- Collaboration – work with our stakeholders and Community Partners to achieve common goals: Competition on the Ice, Co-operation off the Ice.