Open A, B, C Ringette is organized through the Calgary Open Ringette Association (CORA) and includes two post-secondary teams – UofC and MRU.
Those interested in joining or trying out for a team please visit the CORA website for more information.
Be Careful out There!
Please be aware that there are fraudulent emails circulating throughout our Associations. If you receive an email that seems questionable, ie. a request for funds, please contact the sender by phone to verify.
Read MoreAthlete 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
Shot Clock Operator Summary
Straight from the Ringette Canada rule book, here is a handy summary of shot clock rules that everyone should have. There is a link at the bottom of the document to the Ringette Canada officiating website and under the rule book tab in section 24 you will find all the rules pertaining to shot clock as well as cases if anyone … Read More
Post Secondary Ringette
There is opportunity for players attending a post-secondary school in Calgary to play on the UofC Open A Dinos Ringette team. The University of Calgary team competes in the the CORA Open A division in Calgary and have opportunity to attend the University Challenge Cup.
For more information about playing in CORA (Calgary Open Ringette Association) visit their website and check out the classified section.
Ice time equity for ringette
Do we get a fair shake when it comes to ice time? On December 7th CBC Radio interviewed Colleen Smith, the chair of Ringette Calgary’s ice committee about the issue. Click here to listen. “Regardless of the sport that a child chooses they should have equal access to services.”
Read MoreBeth Veale inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Calgary Coach Beth Veale who has been inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame. Beth is an active, well-respected member of our Ringette community and we couldn’t be prouder!
Read MoreHeads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
Friends First Program
Have you noticed many of our ringette players wearing a red lace on one of their skates? This is a symbol of the “Friends First” movement.
Read MoreRingette Canada Coaching Tools
Click on the links below to view and download full season practice plans for the U9, U10, U12 and U14 stages of development:
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