Southern Region Ringette Association: Welcome

Welcome!

Welcome to the Southern Region Ringette Association.

Please browse the items to the left for information.

Ringette is a sport played on ice by teams of female players.  It is non-contact and is known as the fastest game on ice.  Ages range from toddlers to seniors and it is played internationally.  For more information click here: http://www.ringette.ca

Ringette in Ontario Canada is organized by the Ontario Ringette Association http://www.ontario-ringette.com and we are the Southern Region of the ORA.  Our seventeen local associations are located in the Niagara Peninsula, the areas west of Toronto out to Cambridge / Paris / Ayr and the areas north and slightly to the west of Toronto up to Georgian Bay.   Most of our associations are within a one hour drive of each other.

 

The Southern Region Ringette Association (SRRA) exists to promote, administer and develop the sport of Ringette within our boundaries.  We do this by organizing the coaching and referee training clinics, approving player movements and contracts, monitoring all game sheets and enforcing disciplinary action, having a games and tournaments representative at all sanctioned tournaments, and co-hosting the year end Regional Championship tournaments.  This website contains the information needed to support these activities.  Our annual coaching handbook is a particularly important source of information (See the "Coaching" page on the left).

 

The Southern Region (2010/11) in numbers:

  • 2,400 league games

  • 2,200 players of all ages

  • 2,000 tournament games hosted

  • 600 active volunteers

  • 200 active referees

  • 168 coaching and officiating clinic participants 

  • 120 teams from U7 to University
  • 18 associations
  • 13 invitational tournaments (plus the new Richmond Hill Petite Provincial tune-up this year)
  • 10 Come Try Ringette sessions
  • 5 leagues in whole or in part
  • 1 Regional tournament (Hamilton) with 70 teams
  • 1 Provincial tournament (Mississauga) with 24 teams
  • 1 National tournament (Cambridge) with 27 teams
 

Note: The SRRA is not be confused with the SRRL or Southern Region Ringette League.  SRRL is a separate entity formed to give SRRA B teams a convenient league to play in.  SRRA teams near other leagues often play in them instead as a matter of convenience.  The SRRA A and AA teams tend to play in CORL (Central Ontario Ringette League).  The rules, procedures and finances of the various leagues are determined by the league executives and not by SRRA.  (In reality, given the limited pool of volunteers a lot of the same names will tend to pop up in various organizations, but remember SRRA and SRRL are NOT one and the same.)

 



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Saturday, June 11
Player Relocation Information

This is the new form to use for player relocations caused by educational requirements or a permanent address relocation.
Handout: ORA Player Relocation Form

Monday, September 12
Meeting date set for Provincial Coaches Seminar

The annual SRRA G&T seminar with all the *provincial* coaches has been scheduled for Monday, September 19 in the North Lounge of Iceland Arena in Mississuaga.  One or more bench staff from every Petite Provincial, A and AA team from U14 to U19 must attend.

 

Contact Brian Shaunessy with questions - g.tsouthern@gmail.com or (416) 508-7217. 



Saturday, June 11
Supporting Player Relocation information

A write up of the policy as recently amended.
Handout: ORA Player Relocation Info

Sunday, August 28
Markham Open A tryouts

Open A Tryouts:

 

  • Sat. Sept. 24 at 11AM at Milliken Mills Arena and
  • Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9PM at Milliken Mills Arena

 

Cost: $10 per tryout.

Please call Herb at (905) 886-6466 if you plan to attend.

 



Friday, March 18
Invitation to all SRRA potential AAA players

This is the official invitational letter to all players resident in Southern Region born in 1993 or later.

 Download this handout for further information.


Handout: Southern Region AAA 2011 Invitational Letter

Wednesday, August 3
Hamilton Tryouts - Belle A and Open A

BELLE A Try Outs

Chedoke Twin Pad - Ice Green (NHL)

Sat 10-Sep-11 09:30 AM

Chedoke Twin Pad - Ice Green (NHL)

Mon 19-Sep-11 07:00 PM


Mountain Arena& Sktg. Ctr. - Ice

Wed 21-Sep-11 07:00 PM - AM

OPEN A Try Outs
Chedoke Twin Pad - Ice Green (NHL)

Sun 18-Sep-11 02:30 PM

Mountain Arena & Sktg. Ctr. - Ice

Wed  21-Sep-11 08:00 PM 


Tryouts for Belle A (3 icetimes) $40.00 and Open A (2 icetimes) $30.00

(posted 3 Aug 2011)



Monday, October 17
The Coaching Clinics this year

Southern Region Coaching Clinics Fall 2011

Updated 17 October 2011 with CI-2 confirmation

For all courses – This year there is a brand new system in place that lets all coaching registrants register over the web. Yes, we have finally entered the new millennia and there is much rejoicing. There is less paperwork for us and a much faster accreditation for you.

Please go to the Ringette Canada website (www.ringette.ca), click on the 'Coaching' tab and create a profile for yourself by clicking on 'Register Now'. You will then create a username and password which will give you the ability to register for clinics and give you access to various coaching resource materials that Ringette Canada is planning to have available in the near future. (Keep track of what you enter because from now on every course you take will use this same log on so that all your qualifications will be under the same name.)

When you are logged in, choose 'Clinics' from the menu across the top of the page and select the clinic you would like to register for. You will see all the clinics in Ontario and you can register for any venue that you like. You will receive an automatic e-mail from the system confirming your registration.

Please register on-line before you arrive. If you do not then it will be much harder to add you after the fact! If you register on-line but do not attend there is no downside to you.

When you have successfully completed the course you will receive a printed certificate to use until your registration in the national database becomes effective.

Finally, coaches taking CSI or CI-1 this year have until Jan 8th *2013* to complete their online MED evaluation.

The individual coaching clinics are being organized as follows:

Community Sport Initiation (CSI) -

1. Sunday October 16th in Paris at the Lefarge Brant Sports Complex. There will be an hour of ice from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. DONE.

2. Sunday October 30th in Niagara Falls at Gale Arena. There will be an hour of ice from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CONFIRMED and registration available on the web now.

3. Saturday November 5th in Richmond Hill at the Tom Graham meeting room. CONFIRMED and registration available on the web now.

4. Sunday November 13th in Burlington at the Mainway Arena auditorium. CONFIRMED and registration available on the web now.

5. If there is demand for a fifth CSI we will schedule one for Nov 26th or 27th.

All CSI courses cost $125 again this year. Payment must be made at the door or arrangements for payment made beforehand. Lack of payment may result in being turned away!

All courses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (give or take) on the day specified. There will be a break for lunch.

There will be an hour of ice for each course so bring your helmet and skates. Non-skaters are welcome but make sure the instructors understand your situation.

 

Competition Introduction Part One (CI-1)

1. Richmond Hill (Tom Graham meeting room) Wednesday Oct 19th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then all day on Saturday Oct 22nd. CONFIRMED and registration available on the web now.

2. Cambridge (Preston Aud. board room) Wednesday Nov 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then all day on Saturday Nov 19th. Alternate date: Wednesday Nov 23rd and Saturday Nov 26th.

All CI-1 courses run a day and a half and cost $175 again this year. Payment must be made at the door or arrangements for payment made beforehand. Lack of payment may result in being turned away!

All courses will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first night and then from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (give or take) on the full day.

There will be a break for lunch during the full day. There will be an hour of ice for each course so bring your helmet and skates. Non-skaters are welcome but make sure the instructors understand your situation.

 

Competition Introduction Part Two (CI-2) Updated

1. Richmond Hill (Tom Graham meeting room) Sunday Oct 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Confirmed and registration available on the web now.

The cost of this course will be $75 again this year.

This list will be updated when the other clinic details are confirmed.



Monday, October 3
Sending money to us!

There a couple of ways to get money for clinics and tournaments into our hands.

 

  1. The traditional way is to get it taken to the monthly SRRA meeting (typically the first Wednesday of each month) by your president or SRRA rep.  They can hand it over to the Treasurer personallly and between them they can check that it is for the correct amount, what it is in payment of, and that the payee (SRRA) is correct and not the ORA or the home association.
  2. The second way is to make the cheque payable to "S.R.R.A." and mail it to our Treasurer at this address:   Marise Robb, 46 Tuscany Court, Cambridge N1R 7K4
Thank you.

 

 



Sunday, October 17
Athlete Development

There is a video on YouTube put up by Ringette Canada that lists all the different skills in Ringette and tells when they should be introduced, acquired, consolidated and refined.  It covers all age groups and levels of play.

 Check it out at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/RingetteCanada#p/u/13/zHDJqGa0tpg

 There are also links on the Ringette Canada website to eight brand new videos on the different stages of Ringette skills.  This should really help clarify what is expected.  Find it at: http://www.ringette.ca/Content/LTAD/The%208%20Stages.asp?langid=1



Wednesday, September 21
Coaching Clinics will be happening

Coaching Qualification Requirements

Please Note: The following article contains a number of references to the ORA website and other ORA documents that are not yet final. We expect these references and documents to be finalized and released within the next couple of weeks.

A complete chart and explanation of bench staff qualification requirements for Ontario Ringette Sanctioned Play can be found on the Ontario Ringette website (http://www.ontario-ringette.com/coaching/requirements.php?sub=coaching).

(ORA Coaching Development Manual - See pages 3-8)

Please note the information there is last year's info, an updated version is expected shortly. This website is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of those requirements, but is intended to assist Southern Region coaches in registering for the necessary coaching clinics.

The National Coaches' Certification Program for the training and certification of Ringette coaches has been developed by Ringette Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada.

The following is a summary of the clinics required depending on the level of team you are associated with.

If you are the Head Coach or an Assistant Coach of a U8, U9, U10  'B' team, you are required to attend a Community Sport Initiation (CSI) clinic. 

If you are the Head Coach or an Assistant Coach of a U12 Provincial team or an 'A' level team, you are required to attend a Competition Introduction Part 1 (CI-1) clinic.  If you are coaching an 'AA' level team, you are also required to attend a Competition Introduction Part 2 (CI-2) clinic. 

'AA' level coaches must also complete the CI-1 and CI-2 Evaluations after attending the CI-1 and CI-2 clinics. See the Ontario Ringette Association website for instructions as to how to apply for these Evaluations. These evaluations must be completed by January 8th of the playing season.

All coaches must become MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Certified. This involves completing a MED training module (part of the CSI and CI clinics) and then completing an online evaluation through the Coaching Association of Canada website.

Assistant Coaches in Training (those who are 16 or 17 years of age as of December 31st of the playing season) are required to attend a CSI clinic or a CI clinic in accordance with the team's level of play as per above.

Trainers must be certified in Standard First Aid. Trainers on U12 Provincial, 'A' and 'AA' teams must also attend either a CSI or a CI clinic.

The Manager Certification program is available online on the Ringette Canada website.

New: Registering for a Coaching Clinic 

Ringette Canada has developed a national coach registry and a brand new online clinic registration system that we are using as of the 2011/12 season.  We are excited about this because it will greatly reduce the paperwork and greatly speed up the accreditation of results.

Please go to the Ringette Canada website (www.ringette.ca), click on the 'Coaching' tab and create a profile for yourself by clicking on 'Register Now'. You will then have a username and password which will give you the ability to register for clinics and give you access to various coaching resource materials that Ringette Canada is planning to have available in the near future.

When you are logged in, chose 'Clinics' from the menu across the top of the page and select the clinic you would like to register for. You will receive an automatic e-mail from the system confirming your registration.

Both the CSI clinic and the CI clinic involve some ice time so bring your helmet and skates. Posted clinic hours are approximate. You will receive an e-mail closer to the clinic date with specific details as to time, room locations, and what to bring. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Robert Crandall at srrachair@cogeco.ca.

 CI-1 clinics will cost $175 again this year and CSI clinics will be $125 again.

You must arrive with the clinic payment in hand or make prior arrangements for your association to pay.  Candidates who have not done so may be turned away.



Tuesday, September 13
St. Catharines is looking for Open A players

This year St. Catharines was able to put together an Open A Team and as of recently..... 3 players have had to step down as they have had job offers ranging from 5-10 hours away. I am letting all of you to see if you know of anyone who might be interested in playing Open A in St. Catharines. Can you please forward this to anyone who you think might be interested in playing.

Sincerely, Joanne Thomson S.C.R.A.

jthomson23@sympatico.ca 



Wednesday, June 15
Hamilton has a 15 minute clip on TV for their CTR

See Kelly explain it all on TV!  http://www.hamiltonringette.ca/

Wednesday, May 18
Paris / Ayr is looking for a U16 A Goalie

Please contact Sheri Phillips, Ayr President and Jayne Miller, Paris President if you know of a U16A goalie who may be interested.

Upcoming Games
Date Event Time Location
Mon 2/13 Ringette Caledonia U19 vs. Jordan U19 7:30 PM Caledonia, Haldimand County Caledonia Centre
Sat 2/18 Ringette Mississauga U10 Fedina vs. Caledonia U10 Hills 10:15 AM Mississauga, Iceland Arena Complex
Sat 2/18 Ringette Mississauga U14 Edwards vs. Burlington U14 Richard 12:15 PM Mississauga, Iceland Arena Complex
Sat 2/18 Ringette Caledonia U19 vs. St. Catharines U19 2:00 PM Caledonia, Haldimand County Caledonia Centre
Sat 2/18 Ringette Niagara Falls U12 Vadacchino vs. Cambridge U12 Killam 3:00 PM Niagara Falls, Chippawa
Sat 2/18 Ringette Niagara Falls U16 Kozic vs. Caledonia U16 Evans 4:00 PM Niagara Falls, Chippawa
Sat 2/18 Ringette Cambridge U14 Proulx vs. Markham U14 Hobson 5:00 PM Cambridge, Karl Homuth Arena
Sat 2/18 Ringette Cambridge U16 Bailey vs. St. Catharines U16 Hicks 6:00 PM Cambridge, Karl Homuth Arena
Sat 2/18 Ringette Cambridge U16 Bailey vs. St. Catharines U16 Hicks 6:00 PM Cambridge, Karl Homuth Arena
Sat 2/18 Ringette Jordan U19 vs. Burlington U19 7:00 PM Jordan, Jordan Lions Arena
Sun 2/19 Ringette Burlington U10 Lynch vs. Caledonia U10 Freypons 10:00 AM Burlington, Nelson Recreation Centre
Sun 2/19 Ringette Cambridge U12 Killam vs. Burlington U12 Kwasney 10:00 AM Cambridge, Hespeler
Sun 2/19 Ringette Burlington U14 Richard vs. Mississauga U14 Edwards 11:00 AM Burlington, Nelson Recreation Centre
Sun 2/19 Ringette Burlington U16 Witterick vs. Cambridge U16 Bailey 12:00 PM Burlington, Nelson Recreation Centre
Sun 2/19 Ringette Paris U10 Parkhill vs. Caledonia U10 Hills 1:00 PM Paris, BSC
Sun 2/19 Ringette Niagara Falls U10 Davis vs. Hamilton U10 Tinker 1:00 PM Niagara Falls, Gale Centre Arena
Sun 2/19 Ringette Niagara Falls U12 Vadacchino vs. Hamilton U12 Robinson 2:00 PM Niagara Falls, Gale Centre Arena
Sun 2/19 Ringette St. Catharines U12 MacMaster vs. Mississauga U10 Boudrias 3:00 PM St. Catharines - Haig Bowl Arena
Sun 2/19 Ringette St. Catharines U19 vs. Paris U19 4:00 PM St. Catharines - Haig Bowl Arena
Sun 2/19 Ringette Burlington U16 Witterick vs. St. Catharines U16 Hicks 5:30 PM Burlington, Mainway Recreational Complex
Recent Games
Date Event Time Location
Fri 2/10 Ringette Jordan U19 vs. Mississauga U19 7:00 PM Jordan, Jordan Lions Arena
Sat 2/11 Ringette Caledonia U10 Freypons vs. Paris U10 Parkhill 11:00 AM Caledonia, Haldimand County Caledonia Centre
Sat 2/11 Ringette Cambridge U10 Roopnaring vs. Burlington U10 Ignaczak 2:00 PM Cambridge, Karl Homuth Arena
Sat 2/11 Ringette Caledonia U12 Timson vs. Richmond Hill U12 Thompson 2:00 PM Caledonia, Haldimand County Caledonia Centre
Sat 2/11 Ringette Caledonia U16 Evans vs. Burlington U16 Witterick 4:00 PM Caledonia, Haldimand County Caledonia Centre
Sat 2/11 Ringette Niagara Falls U10 Davis vs. Mississauga U10 Fedina 4:30 PM Niagara Falls, Gale Centre Arena
Sat 2/11 Ringette Hamilton U10 Tinker vs. Ayr U10 Calhoun 5:00 PM Hamilton, Inch Park
Sat 2/11 Ringette Niagara Falls U12 Vadacchino vs. Mississauga U10 Boudrias 5:30 PM Niagara Falls, Gale Centre Arena
Sun 2/12 Ringette Mississauga U10 Fedina vs. Ayr U10 Calhoun 9:15 AM Mississauga, Iceland Arena Complex
Sun 2/12 Ringette Burlington U10 Ignaczak vs. Niagara Falls U10 Davis 11:00 AM Burlington, Nelson Recreation Centre
Sun 2/12 Ringette Burlington U12 Kwasney vs. TBA 12:00 PM Burlington, Nelson Recreation Centre
Sun 2/12 Ringette Burlington U16 Witterick vs. Caledonia U16 Evans 2:30 PM Burlington, Mainway Recreational Complex
Sun 2/12 Ringette Etobicoke U12 Wilson vs. TBA 2:45 PM Etobicoke, Long Branch Arena
Sun 2/12 Ringette Ayr U14 Martin: 2 - Etobicoke U14 Faiczak: 9 3:00 PM Paris, BSC
Sun 2/12 Ringette Burlington U14 Richard vs. Markham U14 Hobson 3:30 PM Burlington, Mainway Recreational Complex
Sun 2/12 Ringette Paris U19 vs. Burlington U19 4:00 PM Paris, BSC
Sun 2/12 Ringette Hamilton U12 Robinson vs. Niagara Falls U12 Vadacchino 6:00 PM Hamilton, Inch Park