(Shared from the Coaches Association of Ontario) TORONTO – September 19, 2023 – To celebrate National Coaches Week (September 16-24) the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS), and Hydro One are excited to present 15 coaches with the province’s most prestigious coaching honour, an Ontario Coaching Excellence Award….
Calgary, AB–In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, Ringette Canada has declared the 2023 World Ringette Championships in Calgary a True Sport event. The event will commence in Calgary on October 29, 2023. The event will see five countries compete at the U21 and President’s Pool World Championships, as…
We are pleased to welcome Pippa Edwards to the Ringette Canada team as Sport Coordinator. Pippa brings invaluable coach development experience to ringette. In this role, Pippa will oversee the day-to-day implementation of Ringette Canada’s coaching programs, Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and grassroots programming, and work closely with the Sport Director to plan and deliver…
In July 2023, a group of 16 ringette athletes travelled to Europe to see the sights, make some new friends, and of course, play lots of ringette. After landing in Germany, they travelled through Austria, onto Czechia for their first tournament. After a competition in Prague, the team flew to Sweden for an exhibition game…
We are pleased to welcome Jake Clarke to the Ringette Canada team as the Sport Coordinator. Jake brings invaluable event and operational experience to ringette. In this role, Jake will oversee the day-to-day implementation of Ringette Canada’s officiating programs, project and events management, and work closely with the Sport Director to plan and deliver all…
Calgary, AB–At their August training camp, the Junior National Team (JNT) selected its Leadership Team for the 2023 World Ringette Championships. Erin Ung, Captain Ung, from Calgary, AB, was the recipient of the NRL’s Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season, awarded to the most outstanding player in their first year of NRL…
Ringette Canada is proud to announce the 34 athletes selected to participate in a new U18 development program happening alongside the World Ringette Championships in Calgary, AB from October 29 – November 4, 2023. These athletes have taken part in an extensive selection process, culminating in a final selection camp that concluded August 14. With…
Originally published Aug. 8, 2023 8:51 p.m. EDT. By Glenn Campbell, CTV Calgary Read the original and watch the interview here! From CTV Calgary: Ringette player Manon Vautour is making the most of her second chance with Canada’s junior national team. Team Canada’s U-21 Junior National team is hard work at an…
Ringette Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 22nd annual Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship Award. Receiving Cara Brown Ringette Scholarships are Élodie Simoneau (Laval, QC) and Kylee Waldegger (Medicine Hat, AB). Élodie Simoneau is a member of the Association de Ringuette Des Moulins. “This scholarship gives me the opportunity to recognize all the…
Calgary, AB–The ice times for the August Junior National Team (JNT) and U18 National Teams for the August training camp have been released. This training camp will bring together 22 JNT athletes and 40 U18 athletes in preparation for the 2023 World Ringette Championships. The camp will commence on August 8, and run until…
Ottawa, ON–Ringette Canada is pleased to announce the coaching team for the 2023 Senior National Team. Head Coach Julie Blanchette – Montreal, QC As previously announced, Julie Blanchette will lead the 2023 Senior National Team. A former member of Team Canada, she brings a wealth of coaching experience to this team. A full bio…
Ringette Canada is thrilled to announce the addition of Taylor Retter as the new Communications Coordinator. A graduate of Carleton University’s school of journalism, Taylor has spent the last eight years sharing athlete stories that go beyond the box score. Taylor is passionate about gender equity and community-building through sport. After dedicating her Master’s research…
Ottawa, ON – July 8, 2023, Ringette Canada is pleased to announce the athletes who will be attending its annual La Relève U17 event. The three-day event will take place at WinSport Arena – Calgary, Alberta from October 26-31, 2023, and serves as an entry point into the high performance pathway for ringette athletes, coaches…