 According
to the Valley East Ringette web site, "The Sport of
Ringette was developed in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario, by the
late Mr. Sam Jacks. Originally designed to be 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. The first
game played in Espanola, Ontario, was nothing like the sport
of today."
On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, Robert Kirwan, a True Sport
Community Animator for Northern Ontario, had a chance to speak
with three key persons from the Valley East Ringette
Association about the 2011-2012 season.
In the photo above, we have Robert Kirwan on the left, with
Lilian Tambeau, President; Carrie Doucette, Coach and Player
Development volunteer; and Gregg Snyder, Equipment Manager.
Many items were discussed, not only about the structure of the
organization, but also some of the opportunities that exist
for participants who experience the sport. It was noted that
in an effort to reinforce the positive values and principles
that take priority within the association, all parents and
their children will be required to sign a "code of
conduct" agreement at the time of registration. While it
appears as if there are not a whole lot of problems evidenced
by the group, this is merely a proactive step to remind
parents that ringette is being played for "the
kids".
Registration
Dates for the 2011-2012 Season:
Tues., Aug
23rd - Hanmer Valley Plaza & Bon Adventure Mall,
Chelmsford from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Sat., Aug
27th - Hanmer Valley Plaza & Bon Adventure Mall,
Chelmsford from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues., Aug
30th - Hanmer Valley Plaza & Bon Adventure Mall,
Chelmsford from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
