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CRL Coaches Meetings

Mandatory Coaches Meetings
for all U12, U14, U16 and U19 teams will be held:
Tuesday, October 3rd and
Wednesday, October 4th.
7:00 pm

The meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. As space is limited:

  • Teams need to pre-register to attend a meeting.
  • ONE registration (login) per team on ONE date.
  • If additional team staff wish to attend the meeting this can easily be achieved by getting together and sharing your device.
  • The registration form is now posted.

REGISTER

Administrator Wanted

Ringette Calgary is seeking applicants for the position of “Administrator”.
Interested individuals can find more information here.

Calgary Hosting WRC

We are thrilled to bring the world to Calgary for the 2023 World Ringette Championships to present a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Ringette and showcase the fastest game on ice.

WRC

The Championships will be held from Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2023.
Visit the WRC website for more information

Flex Ringette

Unfortunately, Flex Ringette will not be offered for the fall of 2023.

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

Save the Date!

The Esso Golden Ring will be held January 19-21, 2024.

We are working on updating our application form, with plans to post it the first week of October.

Scholarship Winners

The “2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships” were announced at the Ringette Calgary Annual General Meeting. 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 Marla Wheeler and Kailey Piercey who each received $1000.

Volunteers Needed

Ringette Calgary is seeking some enthusiastic individuals to sit on the Board of Directors or board sub-committees.

Esso Golden Ring

January 20-22, 2023

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.

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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
read more…

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.