Ringette Rules
Ringette is played on a standard ice rink. Five skaters and a goalie are on the ice for each team, unless there are penalties being served. The object is to score goals on the net of your opponent while defending your goal. How you do that, however, is where Ringette becomes unique. Hitting, clutching, grabbing and interference are prohibited in ringette, resulting in a fast-skating, highly-skilled passing game.
A straight ringette stick, similar to a hockey stick with no blade, is used to pass an 8" hollow rubber ring between team mates. Rules restrict any player from carrying the ring the full length of the ice (no ring hogs). The ring must be passed over each blue line to another player, which means more players can be involved in setting up goals. A true team sport!
Websites of Interest:
Jordan Ringette Association
Southern Region Ringette Association
Central Ontario Ringette League
Ontario Ringette Association
http://www.ontario-ringette.com/
Ringette Canada
For all the latest information and team fun, visit our web site at www.jordanringette.ca
Registration Fees
Registrations fees are posted on our web site with the latest rates and special offers
EXTRA FEES FOR PROVINCIAL “A” LEVEL PLAY.
Ringette History
Ringette was developed in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario, by the late Mr. Sam Jacks. Ringette was designed as a unique winter team sport for girls and an alternative to hockey.
Ringette has evolved into a fast paced, exciting sport that combines the speed of hockey with the strategy of basketball and lacrosse. Enthusiasts have spread from North America into European countries including Finland and Sweden.
Contact Information:
Registration
- Glenna.905-563-6582
Email:
steve.marczi@sympatico.ca
JORDAN
RINGETTE
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
· CSA approved helmet and “ringette” mask
· BNQ approved neck protector
· Elbow pads
· Protective gloves
· Hip/tailbone/genital protection
· Knee pads
· Hockey Skates
· Ringette stick
· Shoulder pads
· Optional - Mouth guard
Goalie equipment provided by league – Goal pads, chest protector, goal stick, blocker, trapper, arm Pads
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Our program includes games, practices, tournaments and family social events.
Catch the spirit and share the fun!
AGE DIVISIONS
Bunnies 7 yrs & under
Novice 9 yrs & under
Petite 11 yrs & under
Tween 13 yrs & under
Junior 15 yrs & under
Belle 18 yrs & under
FAQ
IS THERE TRAVEL INVOLVED?
Yes. Bunnies play in a local house league system. The other team’s majority of ice time logged in Jordan (all practices and home games) with away games in other centres. We play in the Southern Region Ringette Association (SRRA) and may travel to centres in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Burlington, Hamilton, Hagersville, Caledonia, Cambridge, or Paris. Provincial “A” level is played in the Central Ontario Ringette League (CORL).
HOW OFTEN?
Ice time usually averages to one practice and one game a week. The exception is the Bunny division, which is a developmental program. The 4 and 5 year olds have only one ice time per week, and the focus is on developing skating skills. The 6 and 7 year old Bunnies usually have two ice times per week, but the focus remains developmental with an introduction to competition closer to Christmas.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS INVOLVED?
Yes. Any other costs for tournaments etc. are shared by team members (this will be decided by parents involved and the coaching staff). EACH TEAM IS EXPECTED TO SUPPORT OUR OWN JORDAN TOURNAMENT WHERE APPLICABLE!!
WHAT KIND OF A LEAGUE DO WE PLAY IN?
SRRA is divided into major and minor divisions at each age level. In Ringette, major and minor refers to ability level, not age. If we have more than one team in an age division, the players are evaluated and placed on the team most appropriate to their level of play. These decisions are made by the executive. These teams are then matched with similar teams from other associations for league play. The SRRA is considered Recreational “B” level play.
When appropriate, the association offers play at the Provincial “A” level. There are tryouts for these teams, and selections are made by the coaching staff. Travel, costs and other commitments are greater at the CORL level.