Team Canada

Registration

General registration ensures that the athlete’s name will be submitted for consideration to receive an invitation to the selection camp.

The main focus and scouting for the junior national team will be on NRL, Canada Games and U19 AA athletes for the upcoming season. However, the registration process is open to all age eligible athletes.

It is assumed that athletes who have committed to NRL, CWG  or U19 AA programs have passion and commitment to the sport and would welcome an invitation to attend the junior national team selection camp. However, only athletes who have completed the self-identification process will be considered for invitation to the selection camp.

Coaching staff may reach out to athletes to encourage them to register. Such contact does not guarantee an invitation to Selection camp, but simply ensures that the athlete completes the self-identification process.

Click here to register for the junior national team.

 

Coaches are encouraged to assist us in the athlete identification process as well!
If you are coaching an athlete that you feel has what is takes to compete for a spot on this team we encourage you to complete the following nomination form and tell us about these athletes:

Click here to provide a scouting report on an athlete

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Junior national team coaching staff

Lorrie Horne – Head Coach

Chris Belan – Assistant Coach & Lead Scout

Carrie Hartley – Assistant Coach

Danielle Hildebrand – Assistant Coach

Heather Konkin – Assistant Coach

Jacinda Rolph – Athlete Development Consultant

Melinda Krulicki – Athletic Therapist

Manon Bordeleau – Manager

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Team selection

Tryouts for the junior national team will be held in May of 2019. Any athlete trying out should be able to meet the minimum standards of both positional skills and fitness testing requirements. Tryouts also afford athletes the opportunity to showcase their abilities in inter-squad game situations. Maintaining fitness is key going into the camp as it improves the athlete’s ability to perform consistently at a high performance level and also helps to reduce the potential for injury.

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Selection criteria

The junior national team coaching staff and Ringette Canada’s Director of High Performance will establish the selection criteria.

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Athlete Identification process

Please note that none of these activities are mandatory for selection to the Junior National Team. 

Tournament scouting

Attendance of National Team Scouts has been confirmed for the following events:

• Meet in the Middle CWG Challenge Cup – Winnipeg, October 5-7 2018
• Wood Tournament, Edmonton AB – November, 2018
• Pickering CWG Challenge Cup – November 29 – December 2, 2018
• Pierrefonds CWG Challenge Cup – January 3-6. 2019
• Alberta AA Provincials – March 15-17, 2019 TBD
• Ontario AA Provincials – March 7 – 10, 2019, Waterloo
• Québec U19AA Provincials – March 14-17, 2019 TBD

**Scouts may be present at other tournaments throughout the season based on availability. These will be communicated prior to the events.

Will I be contacted directly at any time while at these tournaments?

At the discretion of the scout, they may reach out to athletes on-site at scouting events.

No formal feedback will be given to each registered athlete beyond what is listed above.

 

Canadian Ringette Championships

National Team scouts will be on-site for the duration of the 2018 and 2019 Canadian Ringette Championships. Scouting reports will be completed for most games at this event for the purpose of Junior National Team Selection camp invitations. Additionally, CRC all stars will be selected based on the National Team scouting reports.

Will I be contacted directly at any time during the CRC?

At the discretion of the scout, they may reach out to athletes on-site at scouting events. Given the nature of the Canadian Ringette Championship, scouts will reach out to athletes once eliminated from competition. We encourage athletes to take the time to introduce themselves to the scouts at any time during the event.

Next steps

Upon completion of the 2019 Canadian Ringette Championships up to 30-45 athletes will be invited to the May selection camp. Invitations will go out no later than April 17th, 2019.

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Selection camp

Up to 45 athletes will be invited to the May selection camp.
Camp will be held in Ottawa, ON à Carleton University.
May 16-20, 2019.

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Team size

No more than 22 athletes will be named to the 2019 JNT playing squad.

Factors that will be considered in the final selection include physical and technical aspects of the game, as well as team dynamics. Team size is based on strategic plan and tactics for a given season.

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Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for selection to the 2019 Junior National Team for the World Ringette Championship, a female athlete:

• Must be born on or after January 1, 1999
  • As per IRF rules athletes must be born on or before December 31st, 2003 to compete in the 2019 World Championship
• Must be a member in good standing with her club association and an athlete in good standing with Ringette Canada; and
• Must be registered with, or certified by, Ringette Canada; and
• Must be eligible to represent Canada in World Championship. This requires that an athlete be a citizen of Canada

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Training expectations

In addition to the time spent together during camp, athletes are also expected to adhere to a training program (mental/physical) during on and off-season. The program is prepared specifically for high performance ringette athletes and is reported to the junior team bench staff. Athletes are expected to spend a minimum of 10-12 hours per week training (on and off ice) or as the athletes assigned program dictates.

All athletes that self identify for the Junior National Team Program will be given the off-season training program in preparation for Identification and Selection camps.

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Training camp dates 

• Selection: May 16-20, Ottawa, ON
• Regional Training days (Fitness testing)
  • July 2019
  • August 2019
• Team training camp:
  • August 29-September 2, 2019 – Sherwood Park, AB
  • October 10-14, 2019 – Burnaby, BC
• World Championship – November 25-30,2019 – Burnaby, BC

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Costs

The costs will be similar to previous programs. Ringette Canada is committed to reducing the costs to the athletes without compromising our ability to compete and achieve our goal.

May Selection Camp – $1000

Team Fee – $4000

Ringette Canada’s Director of High Performance and Events will conduct a budget information session with all athletes at the May Selection camp.

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Athlete obligations

Once selected to the national team, and to remain a member of the team, athletes shall:

• Maintain status as a member in good standing with their provincial/territorial ringette association and of Ringette Canada;
• Under supervision of the national coach, participate in all training programs, competitive activities, evaluation activities and reporting procedures of the Canadian National Team;
• Comply with the requirements of Ringette Canada Athlete Agreement;
• Demonstrate commitment to the National Team by maintaining or improving fitness levels and ensuring that competitive performance is maintained at a high standard appropriate for competition at the world championship.
• Anti-Doping Program:  Athletes must adhere to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program as adopted by Ringette Canada. National Team Athlete Agreements will include the standard Canadian Anti-Doping Program Adoption Contract. An information session will take place at the May selection camp to outline all aspects of this program and the requirements on athletes and Team Staff.

Failure to satisfy these criteria may result in the athlete being moved to a non-traveling reserve position on the junior national Team or being removed from the junior national team entirely.