Dieppe to host 2027 World Ringette Championships
Dieppe, NB– The world is coming to Dieppe! Ringette Canada and the International Ringette Federation announced today that Dieppe, New Brunswick, will be the host of the 2027 IRF World Ringette Championships. This will mark the 18th iteration of the event, and the first time it will be held in New Brunswick.
The World Ringette Championships brings together the world’s best ringette athletes, to compete over a week in one of three divisions. The Sam Jacks Pool is currently composed of the senior Canadian and Finnish national teams, the U21 Canadian and Finnish national teams compete in the Juuso Wahlsten Pool, and the President’s Pool is currently composed of USA, Czechia, and Sweden. A U18 International Development Festival is also held in conjunction with the Championships, as well as our annual U17 La Relève national development event.
The UNIplex in Dieppe will be the main venue for the facility. Located in the heart of the city, the UNIplex is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility that has two world-class NHL sized arenas.
“We are thrilled that Canada has been awarded the 2027 World Ringette Championships, and even more excited to introduce the world to Dieppe. We are confident that all participants will love immersing themselves in the city and province of New Brunswick, and to have the chance to experience the world-famous hospitality the East Coast is known for. Ringette has been growing rapidly in the Maritime provinces, and they are well-positioned to host their first World Ringette Championship in 2027.”
- Peter Leyser, Ringette Canada Chief Executive Officer
“Hosting the 2027 World Ringette Championships is an honor that reflects the vitality and dynamism of our community. This international event reaffirms Dieppe as an accessible, inclusive city that is proud of its identity. The success of the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships demonstrated our commitment, and this new announcement confirms Dieppe’s place on the sporting scene.”
- Yvon Lapierre, Mayor of the City of Dieppe
“Dieppe showed our country what we’re capable of when we hosted the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships – and we’re ready to do it again on the world stage! We are confident that our community will once again come together to deliver an unforgettable experience for the athletes, officials, and fans from around the globe. As President of Ringette New Brunswick and Co-Chair of this event, I couldn’t be prouder to showcase our province’s passion for the sport and our incredible East Coast hospitality.”
- Vicky Deveau, President of Ringette New Brunswick & Co-Chair, 2027 World Ringette Championships
”With many years of experience in ringette as a player, parent, manager, and coordinator, one of my long-standing goals has been to help bring the World Ringette Championships to our community. I am honoured and excited to be serving as co-chair for this incredible opportunity.”
- Michelle Boudreau, Ringette New Brunswick High Performance Coordinator & Co-Chair, 2027 World Ringette Championships
The 2027 World Ringette Championships will be another installment of the fastest game on ice, sure to ignite a passion for ringette for all to enjoy.
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