Privileges of Membership
- Members of Ringette Canada are entitled to:
- A copy of the By-laws and Policies and Procedures of Ringette Canada;
- A copy of the minutes of Annual and Special General Meetings;
- Take part in national programs and events, if eligible;
- Enter teams to participate in the Canadian Ringette Championships, if eligible;
- Enter teams to participate in the Canada Winter Games, if eligible;
- One free rule book at the time of publication;
- Attend Annual and Special General Meetings;
- Attend technical/program Meetings;
- Voting privileges as defined in the Ringette Canada By-laws;
- Regular correspondence;
- Register athletes, subject to all fees and assessment as determined by the Board; and
- Other privileges as determined by the Board.
Withdrawal and Termination of Membership
- Withdrawal and termination of membership is defined below and in the Ringette Canada By-laws.
- A Member may resign from Ringette Canada by giving a written notice to the Board. The Member’s resignation will become effective the date on which the request is approved by the Board.
- A Member may not resign from Ringette Canada when the Member is subject to disciplinary investigation or action.
- A Member will be expelled from Ringette Canada for failing to pay Membership dues or monies owed to the Ringette Canada by the deadline dates prescribed by Ringette Canada.
- In addition to expulsion for failure to pay Membership dues, a Member may be suspended or expelled from Ringette Canada in accordance with Ringette Canada’s policies and procedures relating to discipline of Members.
This Policy is subject to review at least once every three years
Date of last review: September 2015
The publication of Ringette Canada policies will be in the English and French languages. In the case of conflicting interpretations, the English version will prevail.