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Congratulations to our new Level 1 referees, with instructor Angela Burger
Happy Holidays
Bob Campbell Classic
Ring in the Holidays
Ed Horvath
Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship
Congratulations to Sophia Smith who was the recipient of the Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship at the University of Calgary for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ringette Calgary Casino
Our next Casino will be February 18 & 19 at Ace Casino Airport.
Looking for volunteers:
Ringette Calgary Casino — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com
Honorarium available for every filled shift
Thank You!
Ice Breaker
Wood
Silver Ring
Jingle Ring
Ice Angels
Bridge Battle
Hosted by Lethbridge
Nov 15-17, 2024
SCal U14C-2 Hurricanes – 2nd at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge BV U16B-1 Brisk – 2nd at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge SCal U12A- 2 Storm – 3rd at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge NW U14B Rampage – 1st at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge NW U12B-2 Queen Bees – 2nd at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge SCal U14A-2 Vipers – 3rd at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge CBV U12C-2 Ring Rebels – at the Bridge Battle in Lethbridge
Bernadette Price
Ring of Fire
Platinum Ring
Rockyford Ringers
Ringette Rumble
Ringette Takeover at the Dome
Let’s take over the stands at the Hitmen Game on Sunday, January 5th at 1:00 pm.
Register Your Team:
Brass Ring
Ava Esposito Memorial
Hosted by South Calgary
Oct 11-13, 2024
SCal U10S3 Rage – 2nd at the Ava Esposito SCal U12A Hype – 2nd at the Ava Esposito SCal U14A Vipers – 3rd at the Ava Esposito SCal U12B Venom – 2nd at the Ava Esposito SCal U12A Storm – 1st at the Ava Esposito BV U19B-1 APEX – 3rd at the Ava Esposito U14AA White – 3rd at the Ava Esposito SCal U19B G-Force – 2nd at the Ava Esposito SCal U19A Sirens – 3rd at the Ava Esposito SCal U16B Curse – 2nd at the Ava Esposito SCal U16A Attack – 1st at the Ava Esposito
Turkey Ring
Queen of the Ring
Lonnie Krahn Classic
Hosted by CalEast Ringette
Oct 3-5, 2024
CNW-U19A-2 Tremor – 1st at the Lonnie Krahn in Calgary NW U16B SHOCK – 2nd at the Lonnie Krahn in Calgary BV U14B Hurricanes – 1st at the Lonnie Krahn NW U12B Queen Bees – 1st at the Lonnie Krahn SCal U19B G-Force – 1st at the Lonnie Krahn SCal U14C Chicks With Sticks – 2nd at the Lonnie Krahn BV U16C-1 Bruins – 1st at the Lonnie Krahn
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.
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.
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!
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.