RINGETTE

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RINGETTE
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WHAT IS RINGETTE?

• Fast-paced team sport on ice in which players use
  a straight stick to pass, carry, and shoot a
  rubber ring to score goals

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BASIC INFORMATION

• Ringette is played on any standard size hockey
  rink.
• Five skaters and a goalie are on the ice for each
  team, unless of course there are penalties being
  served.
• The object is to score goals on the net of your
  opponent.

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RULES

• NO BODY CONTACT
• Must pass to a teammate over the blue line.
• Zone Restrictions
• Only three skaters from either team may enter the
  end zone. This promotes playmaking and strategy.
• Goal Crease
• Only the goaltender may enter the goal crease
  which is 8 ft radius.
• Free Pass
• Play is started with a free pass.
• Penalties are strictly enforced.

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AGE DIVISIONS

• Bunny ages 4-6
• Novice ages 7-9
• Petite ages 10-11
• Tween ages 12-13
• Junior ages 14-15
• Belle ages 16-18
• Deb ages 19-23
• Intermediate ages 23-30
• Masters ages 30

Bunny age Kerrick
Master age Brenda
Ringette is for EVERY age!
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EQUIPMENT
Skates
Helmet
Stick
Shin Pads
Gloves
Neck Guard
Shoulder Pads (not mandatory)
Jersey
Elbow Pads
Pants (Hockey Style OK)
Pelvic Protector
Goalie Pads (For Goaltenders)
Type 5 or 6 Ringette Facemask
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GOALTENDERS

• Ringette goaltenders mostly use a gloved hand.
• This gives them better control when throwing the
  ring back into play.
• The crease is 8ft radius and only the goaltender
  is allowed in that space.

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HOUSE LEAGUE
House league teams are the grass roots of
Ringette.
Designed to learn the game and fun.
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ALL-STARS

• Ringette offers competitive teams for all-star
  calibre players.
• Most house league teams play C, B, and A.
• AA calibre teams are usually provincial teams.
• AA level players also play for Team Canada.

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LONG TERM PLAY
Ringette can be played at any age. Many players
from Deb to Masters have been playing for many
years. Ringette offers fun and recreation for
these players
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REFEREES

• Ringette uses the two referee system.
• There are no linesmen.
• Both Referees are able to call penalties.

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MALES IN RINGETTE
It doesnt matter if you are male or female,
Ringette is for everyone.
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TEAMWORK AND FAIR PLAY
No matter who wins, theres always a handshake at
the end of the game.
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CANADIAN RINGETTE CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Prince George BC held the 2000 Canadian Ringette
  Championships.
• Teams from 10 Provinces competed in the Junior,
  Belle, Deb, and Intermediate divisions.

Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia
Host and Alberta
Quebec and Ontario
Ontario and Manitoba
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INTERNATIONAL

• Ringette is played in Canada, USA, Finland,
  France, Sweden and Denmark.
• Some games can have FULL arenas.

Tuusula Ringette - Finnish Champions Look how
many people are watching!
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INTERNATIONAL
Team Canada Takes on Finland at the 1998 Summit
Series
Two young teams from Tuusula, Finland
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PHOTOS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Penticton Ringette PH 492-4930 FAX
492-4960 EMAIL pentictonringette_at_yahoo.com WEBSIT
E http//members.tripod.com/ringette5000
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THANK YOU!!
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