By: Betty Shields, as told to Ringette Canada “Alta Vista Ringette was started in 1973 by two women, Lorraine Coker and Donna O’Connor. Until 1975, it had been played on outdoor rinks, but had just been approved for three hours of indoor ice at Walkley Arena. There were three divisions with less than 100…
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Executive Director Julie Vézina from Ringette Canada. Julie has accepted a new career opportunity that will allow her a better balance as she juggles the high demands of a young family and a burgeoning career. We are grateful for all Julie has done for…
Partnerships are a key part of our sport’s continued growth and the success of the 2024 CRC. We appreciate your support! Title Sponsor Cavendish Farms Event Partners City of Dieppe City of Moncton Province of New Brunswick Platinum Sponsor Shoppers Drug Mart Gold Sponsors Gatorade TeamSnap Silver Sponsors Nutri-Oeuf Dieppe…
Dieppe, NB – The final day of the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships brought a week of high-level ringette to a close, as winners were crowned and awards presented across all divisions. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the Edmonton WAM! defeated the Calgary RATH, earning themselves the title of NRL Champion for the second straight…
Dieppe, NB – The fifth day of the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships brought an exciting day of ringette for fans, as well as a visit from the Atlantic Attack NRL in the Come Try Ringette at the CRC event. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the Calgary RATH will face the defending champion Edmonton WAM!…
It’s no secret that ringette is a female-dominated sport – in fact, one of Sam Jacks’ founding motivations was to bring more women into sport. So, when Ringette Canada heard about SIRC’s Mom’s Got Game campaign, we knew right away it was a perfect fit. When mom participates in sport, their kids are more likely…
At the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships in Dieppe, each bronze, silver and gold medal presented to an athlete will be adorned with two pins that look like a mini version of the medal itself. Why pins? What do they do with them? Ever since I started working in ringette I have always been asked,…
Dieppe, NB – The fourth day of the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships ushered in the first day of the playoffs, with exciting ringette and upsets aplenty. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the semi-final match ups…
Dieppe, New Brunswick – April 10, 2024 – The third day of the 2024 Canadian Ringette Championships brought the final day of round-robin play, school outreach day, and some of the best ringette we’ve seen thus far. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the Cambridge Turbos opened with an early win over the Saskatchewan…
Dieppe, New Brunswick – April 9, 2024 – The second day of the Canadian Ringette Championships featured some close scores, several school visits, and a super fan from Gatineau who has attended every Fusion game for well over a decade. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the day opened the Cambridge Turbos defeating…
Dieppe, New Brunswick – April 8, 2023 – The first day of competition of the Canadian Ringette Championships has officially concluded. Full of wins, losses, first goals, and even an inflatable pink flamingo mascot – but above all, lots of incredibly exciting ringette. In the National Ringette League (NRL) division, the Waterloo Wildfire defeated the…
By: Paul Pineau, as told to Ringette Canada “You want to know the history from the beginning? Okay. In 1989, we were living in Gatineau, Quebec. My daughter Tina, she was very young and started playing ringette there. We moved that year, I’m originally from [Dieppe] so we moved back. In the spring…
Dieppe, NB– One of the most iconic moments of the Canadian Ringette Championships is when the champions are awarded their Golden Sticks. After a week of grueling play, the best ringette players in Canada are rewarded for their years of hard work with this symbol of ultimate achievement. This year, we are thrilled to…