Ringette Takes the Spotlight at IIHF World Juniors Fan Fest!

For 10 incredible days, ringette had the chance to shine at Fan Fest during the World Juniors, a historic first for our sport! With a CRC 2025 booth activation designed to engage and educate, we introduced thousands of fans to the fast-paced, strategic, and dynamic game we all love.

The 2025 Canadian Ringette Championships space featured:

 Shoot-on-Net with Radar: A crowd favorite for testing accuracy and speed!

 Ringette on Screen: Showcasing the excitement and skill of the game.

 Keen Volunteers: A dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers who helped promote ringette and the 2025 Canadian Ringette Championships! We’re especially grateful to Dave McWaters for leading the charge, our co-chairs Phyllis Bergmans and Kristian Ewen, and Ringette Canada’s Shelley Coolidge.

 Proud Partners: Participants were treated to a world class shooting experience thanks to stick and glove donations from Athena! We’d also like to thank Ottawa Tourism and Hockey Canada for having us out. 

What truly stood out was the curiosity and interest from fans, especially those from other countries who asked questions like, “what even is ringette?” It gave us the perfect opportunity to share that ringette is a unique, inclusive sport with its own rich history and global potential.

Seeing our vibrant branding proudly displayed and representing the sport was a moment of pure pride. This activation wasn’t just about promoting ringette; it was about breaking barriers, sparking conversations, and sharing the passion that makes our community so special.

To everyone who stopped by, tried their hand at the game, or learned something new about ringette, thank you for being part of this milestone. Here’s to making history and growing the game! 

To learn more about the 2025 Canadian Ringette Championships, visit crc-ccr.ca.