Canadian Officials selected for 2025 World Ringette Championships

Ottawa, ON–Ringette Canada is pleased to announce the selection of its major technical officials for the 2025 World Ringette Championships.

Alex Hanes (Bath, ON) and Jaimie Nelson (High River, AB) have been selected to represent Canada and officiate on the World stage as On-Ice Officials. 

“We are incredibly proud to announce Alex and Jaimie as Officials for the upcoming World Ringette Championships,” said Jake Clarke, Sport Coordinator – Officials and Events.  “Their selection is a testament not only to their unwavering dedication and high performance journey, but also to the deep pool of officiating talent within our community. They truly represent some of the best the sport has to offer on the global stage, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them representing both Ringette Canada and the broader ringette community in Finland.”

“It’s an honour to be selected to officiate at the 2025 World Ringette Championships. Taking the ice with the top athletes in Ringette is an experience I’m very grateful for,” said Alex Hanes. “The incredible skill, talent, and athleticism the players demonstrate makes Ringette the most exciting sport to watch – and participate in!”

The 2025 World Ringette Championships will take place in Lahti, Finland from November 3 to 9, 2025. 

About Ringette Canada

Ringette Canada is the national body that oversees ringette in Canada. Ringette is a Canadian sport that was invented in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario by Sam Jacks. There are currently over 33,000 athletes on more than 2,200 teams across Canada, with over 1,500 officials and nearly 8,000 coaches. Internationally, it is played in more than half a dozen countries worldwide. Ringette has been designated a Heritage Sport by Sport Canada and as part of the Sport for Life movement, ringette is well advanced at adapting Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model. Learn more at www.ringette.ca.

For more information:

Jenni Lloyd
Communications, Engagement, and Marketing Director
Ringette Canada
jenni@ringette.ca