Please find information below regarding details of the approved rule changes regarding shoulder pads, gloves, and ringette sticks. These changes were implemented in order to improve athlete safety. The Ringette Canada Board of Directors has approved the following rule changes, effective September 1, 2025. Please note the changes in red. 2.1 Knee, Shin,…
On January 23rd, the Nepean Ravens U16AA team took the ice for a mini-game, providing intermission entertainment for over 6,300 viewers. Head Coach Alyssa Mainwood said the team had an incredible time, and it was a great opportunity to showcase ringette to a new audience. You can watch the mini-game from the “crowd cam” here:
From Sportsnet, originally published on January 20, 2024 Callie Bizuk is a 15-year-old girl from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Callie is one of three children to Kim and Bill Bizuk. Callie was born with a below the right elbow limb difference. Callie has had the strong desire to play ringette since she was 4 years…
For many young athletes, playing multiple sports is not only a common occurrence but highly encouraged. Research shows that playing multiple sports helps to develop a full range of skills, and complement each. Yet as they get older, many high-performance athletes choose to specialize to reach the pinnacle of their primary sport, decreasing their level…
Please note, Ringette Canada has extended the application window for officials who have completed their eligibility requirements between Dec 1, 2023 and January 15, 2024. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to submit another. Application available here. December 1, 2023 Ringette Canada is pleased to open the selection process for…
‘‘It is tragic when horrible accidents, like the deaths of Adam Johnson and the 11-year-old boy in Quebec, occur. These devastating events remind us of just how important equipment safety is in all sports,” said Julie Vézina, Executive Director of Ringette Canada. On October 28, 2023, Adam Johnson died after sustaining fatal injuries following an…
Ringette Canada is excited to announce the opening of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the hosting of the 2025-2027 Canadian Ringette Championships. As a valued stakeholder in the ringette community, we invite you to consider submitting a proposal to host these prestigious events in your region. The Canadian Ringette Championships represent a unique…
Ringette Canada is always looking for partners and collaborators so we can ensure that there is readily available equipment at a wide variety of prices to suit all types of players from beginners to elite. In order for us to be able to do this better, we are researching purchasing habits from our ringette community…
As December draws to a close, the race to the playoffs is heating up in the National Ringette League. In the West, the Calgary RATH and the BC Thunder are tied for the top spot. Both teams have 8-1 records, and 23 points. Meanwhile in the East, it’s a tight race. While the Rive-Sud Revolution…
Chilliwack, BC– Chilliwack Ringette and Skwá First Nation co-delivered another successful Indigenous Ringette Program to participants in fall 2023. The program, open to youth aged 12-18 who identify as Indigenous, offers participants the opportunity to try ringette for free and learn the basics of the game. The seven week program is led by qualified…
Originally published by the Sport Information Resource Centre, August 21, 2023. By: Caela Fenton and Kai Harada Sport is a vital opportunity for communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to stay active and social, particularly during the winter months when daylight is limited and temperatures are frigid. Sport offers a reason for people to…
Ringette Canada is pleased to announce that the second annual Canadian Ringette Week will be held in partnership with True Sport from December 4-10, 2023. Each day will highlight a different True Sport Principle, and encourage our community to think critically about how they engage with these principles, as we work towards making ringette the most…
Ottawa, ON– Ringette Canada is pleased to announce the addition of two key Officiating positions to our program. Karen Meek (Lindsay, ON) will serve as the Officiating Lead, while Paul Shipman (Winnipeg, MB) will serve as the NOCP – Education Lead. These volunteer roles will have a critical role in the development and implementation of…