Last Call for applications to host U12 Regionals!
Deadline is December 15th.
For more information see the Hosting Guide
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Volunteers Needed
As you may already be aware, this past spring, Ringette Canada announced that Ringette Calgary, in partnership with Tourism Calgary, will be hosting the next Canadian Ringette Championships (CRC’s).
The CRC committee is seeking volunteers from the Calgary Ringette community.
Click here for more information.
Welcome Back to Sport
Team Staff – take a couple minutes to watch this video message that provides great insights and helps to remind coaches/activity leaders about the importance of their role in the lives of the young people they lead.
Casino Volunteers
The Ringette Calgary Casino will be held January 1&2, 2022
Elbow River Casino
Volunteers can sign up here:
https://signup.com/go/DVvXLxk
This is a first come first serve system.
True Sport Principles
Since league play has started, Ringette Alberta has had to deal with an alarming number of Match Penalty infractions. Match penalties are physical infractions, which are different from Misconduct penalties (verbal).
This is a noticeable increase from previous seasons, and because of that, Ringette Alberta would like to encourage everyone to review the True Sport Principles.
Memos
Attention: Teams
Attention: TeamsA new memo has been added under “Covid”, “Memos”.
Please ensure that you check regularly for new information.
Mask Requirement
Ringette Calgary is issuing the following Mask Requirements until September 30th, at which point this will be re-evaluated: PLAYERS – Players are required to wear masks upon entering the arena, and in dressing room area. Players should remove their masks only immediately prior to putting on their helmet and entering onto the ice surface. COACHES & BENCH STAFF –All coaches … Read More
Flex Ringette Program
Ringette Calgary will once again be offering Flex Ringette 2021-2022 season. The program is being designed to meet the needs of athletes who wish to have less time commitment and a competitive experience. Currently, U16 and U19 players are eligible (and may open to U14). We need a minimum of 30 participants (plus goaltending) at sign up in order for the program to be viable.
- 2 half seasons – October-December and January-March
- Consistent location and time (Tuesday evenings)
For details on Flex Ringette and Registration information visit the Flex Ringette page.
Ringette for All
This coming season 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.
- Any player, aged 8-18, with a developmental and/or physical disability is welcome.
- Planned start date of mid October, running 1 hour/week until the beginning of February.
Ice time: 2:45 p.m. Sundays at WinSport. - Registration opens June 21st, 2021.
For more information visit the Ringette for All page.
A Friend First
The Ringette Calgary community is sad to share that our good friend and Patron, Hazel Skinner passed away on May 22nd at the age of 92 years. Hazel was instrumental in the creation of the Friends First program and encouraged young women to be kind, support one another and pay it forward. We will always be grateful to Hazel for her support and will continue to carry her message forward as inspiration.
WCRC Legacy Scholarship Winners
The “2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships” have now been awarded. 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 Sophie Tsougrianis and Tristan Earle who each received $1000.
Athlete Development Matrix
Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. CS4L links sport, education, recreation and health and aligns community, provincial and national programming. Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a seven-stage training, competition and recovery pathway guiding an individual’s experience in sport and physical activity from infancy through all phases of adulthood. … Read More
Ringette Calgary History
Check out the extensive Ringette Calgary History section of this website. 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 … Read More
Get More from Sport
All parents and coaches are encouraged to watch this video and check out the Get More from Sport website. “Sports used to be about children competing against other children. Now, all too often it is about adults competing against other adults through their children. The ‘Get More From Sport’ campaign is spot on, and it is critical that this message reach … Read More
