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

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.

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.

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.

Unfortunately, Flex Ringette will not be offered for the fall of 2024.

For details on the Flex Ringette Program visit the Flex Ringette page.

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!

The Chinook Ringette League (CRL) Committee is seeking members.

Please contact Sam if you are interested or require more information.

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.

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

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.