Earlier this year, we wrote this piece about the pins on each bronze, silver, and gold medal. They are replicas of the medal itself, meant to be gifted by the winning athlete to someone who has supported their ringette journey, helping them get to that podium moment. Ringette is a team sport, certainly, but that…
A Tribute to a Cherished Friend Alayne Martell We find ourselves in a place of profound sadness as we struggle with the news of Alayne’s passing. A tenacious champion for our sport, she devoted 22 years of her professional life to what she saw as more of a calling than a job. Creative, reliable, and…
From the Executive Director Please join me in welcoming two new members to the Ringette Canada Board of Directors: Ann MacTaggart and Debbie Frail. Ann brings impeccable business credentials and an impressive resume, with 25 years of experience in finance, management and leadership. She also knows sport, having served as President of Ringette Alberta as well…
OTTAWA, ON (October 22, 2020) – With the release today of its 2019-2020 Annual Report, Ringette Canada is confirming significant, tangible progress on all of its strategic priorities. “Obviously, COVID-19 has been a monumental test of patience and resilience, but this report reminds us of the solid foundation we’ve built in our sport – a…
It’s been a year like no other. And all signs point to more weeks and months of continued disruption, uncertainty and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Just about every aspect of our lives has changed, including access to the sport that we all miss so much. There’s been a tremendous amount of work done…
This message is for the small minority who are choosing to ignore public health guidelines and provincial #ReturntoRingette plans. We all recognize that it’s been many agonizing months since Ringette Canada suspended all sanctioned ringette activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that suspension now lifted, and as public health officials are loosening some restrictions…
Ottawa, Ontario – July 9, 2020 – Ringette Canada today announced the selection of its 2021 National Team coaches. Sherwood Park’s Lorrie Horne will lead Canada’s senior national team as head coach while Cap-Pelé’s Mark Beal will take on the role of head coach of our junior national team. Lorrie Horne is no stranger to…
Effective July 8, 2020, the Ringette Canada Board of Directors has lifted the suspension imposed on March 13, 2020 that halted all sanctioned ringette activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lifting the suspension does not mean that we can immediately resume ringette activities. That will only happen when we receive authorization from provincial and…
As provincial governments and health authorities begin to lift pandemic restrictions, a few sports have started a slow, gradual return to play in some parts of the country. So, what does that mean for ringette? First, all domestic sanctioned ringette activities remain suspended. Second, like all other sports in every part of the country, the…
We are all so anxious to get back to ringette: to reconnect with our community, to experience all the physical and mental benefits of being back on the ice, and to enjoy all the wonderful things that make our sport special. Getting back to ringette will signal a return to what we knew as life…
Ottawa, Ontario – April 11, 2020– The National Ringette League (NRL) today presented its annual awards recognizing the performance of NRL athletes and coaches during regular season play. Trophies were presented to the following: Rookie of the Year (the most outstanding player in her first year of NRL competition) Taylor Hildebrand – Manitoba Intact Most Valuable Player (the…
Ottawa, Ontario – April 3, 2020 – The National Ringette League (NRL) today announced the nominees for its annual awards program. The awards program recognizes the performance of NRL athletes during regular season play with trophies for Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Top Forward, Top Centre, Top Defense, and Top Goalkeeper. These awards, along with awards…
We understand how difficult this dynamic environment is as we each look to make safe and responsible decisions regarding our collective response to COVID-19. Given the extraordinary nature of this world event, and after having numerous conversations with our stakeholders, the Ringette Canada Board of Directors in consultation with our provincial partners, has made the…