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About Ringette
Ringette is a Canadian game that was first introduced in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario. Developed by Sam Jacks, originally for girls, ringette is a fast-paced team sport on ice in which players use a straight stick to pass, carry, and shoot a rubber ring to score goals.
For ten years, play centered in Ontario and Quebec, however the sport quickly spread across Canada and is now played in all ten provinces and the Northwest Territories.
In fact, the sport has become one of Canada's favorite activities for females, with over 50,000 participants, including players, coaches, officials and volunteers, across Canada - a remarkable growth rate for such a young sport.
Age groups:
| Group | Age as of Dec. 31 in current year | |
| Bunny | 7 and under incl. age 4* | *Age 4 (must be 5 by Mar.31, 2007) |
| Novice | 9 and under | |
| Petite | 11 and under | |
| Tween | 13 and under | |
| Junior | 15 and under | |
| Belle | 18 and under | |
| Open | 19 and over |
For more detailed information on ringette: follow this link to Ringette Canada:
For information on how ringette is played, click on the link below:
Ringette equipment:
CSA Approved Helmet, CSA Approved Type 5 or 6 Ringette Face Mask, BNQ Certified Neck Protector, Chest Protector, Elbow Pads, Gloves, Hockey Pants or Ringette Pants, Pelvic Protector, Shin Guards, Skates (no picks), Ringette Stick
Get good new or used ringette gear at:
Benjamin Sports, Lower Sackville
Sportwheels, Sackville Dr., Sackville