WATCH ME START
Active Start, 0-6 Years (Males and Females)
Community-based learn-to-skate programming / Fundamental skills through “play” /Stimulated, positive learning environment. / Activities are continuous and fun. / Parents should participate on the ice / Limited technical instruction. / Maintain a 1:5 adult/participant ratio. / Feedback on skills is minimal, simple.
I AM SKATING
Fundamentals, 6-8 Years (Males and Females)
Community-based programming for U9 / No competitive programs / No structured teams / Combined practice and modified games./ Emphasis on social interaction. / Active ‘’play’’ in a varied/structured environment. / Active time is greater than non-active time. / 1:5 adult/participant ratio / Instruction and technical feedback is simple
I AM PLAYING
Learn to Train, Females 8-11 Years & Males 9-12 Years
Community-based programming / Introduction to the game / modified rules. / There is no “competitive” program./ Team created on equal abilities distribution / No tiering. / Players play all positions. / Introduce team-building activities.
I AM ON THE TEAM
Train to Train, Females 12-15 Years & Males 13-16 Years
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Fun (socially motivated), balance between participation and competition. /Ensure life-long participation in sport. / Limited tiering / Skills are reinforced in real game situations.
COMPETITION PROGRAMS: Fun (competitively motivated), balance between participation and competition / Tiering begins / Coaches empower athletes and include them in the decision making process.
I AM A COMPETITOR
Train to Compete, Females 16-18 Years & Males 17-18 Years
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Fun (socially motivated), balance between participation and competition. / Ensure life long participation in sport. / Limited tiering. / Skills are reinforced in real game situations.
COMPETITION PROGRAMS: Skill development under competitive conditions. / Individual actions must be team oriented. / Individual responsibility within team play becomes a focus. / Game plan/individual play must adapt to opponent. / Individualized instruction based on the needs of each athlete.
I AM EXCEEDING MY LIMITS
Learn to Win, Females 18-19 Years & Males 19-20 Years
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS: Exposure to high levels of competition / Performance outcomes are critical / 24 hour athlete / Ability to adapt to a different/new environment; including team-mates, travel, training, coaches, strategies and lifestyle
I AM A CHAMPION
Training to Win, Females 18-19+ Years & Males 19-20+ Years
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS: Highest level of competition programs / Establish and maintain a program that will lead to success at the international level / National Team / NRL
I AM RINGETTE
Active for Life, Enter at any age
To enjoy lifelong physical activity / To be flexible in approach to assist all athletes / To provide integrated programs for athletes with a disability / To encourage involvement and contributions to sport: Coaching, Officiating, Volunteer, Administrator.
Full Stage Details...
For more information please contact ltad@ringette.ca or www.ltad.ca
Full Stage Details...
For more information please contact ltad@ringette.ca or www.ltad.ca
