Ringette is a spectacular team sport to compliment your young girl’s development. Although boys can and do play ringette, it is a female-dominated sport and offers strong female role models.​

Young children playing ringette are offered an environment where they develop, have fun, play, socialize, and participate in a uniquely female-dominated sport. Youth ringette teams require a minimum of one certified female coach. Ringette teams may have an all-female bench staff, or may have both female and male coaches (dad can coach too)! More and more ringette players are growing into confident adults who continue to play ringette, become ringette referees (and earn money), or ringette coaches for the next generation!​

Playing ringette develops leadership skills, boots self-confidence, and teaches how to deal with both successes and failures.

Being a member of a ringette team is special. As a great Canadian team sport, players have an opportunity to find a position that suites their personal skills and limitations. One unique aspect of the game is the need to pass the object of play; the ring. One player can not go from one end to the other with the ring; at least two passes are required. This means everyone has a chance to be included and involved. It’s an excellent way of developing cooperation and a willingness to sacrifice personal interests for the good of the team. It also adds a great deal of speed and excitement to the game!

 Ringette is a great way of learning social skills and making friends. As a team sport that relies on passing, it generates a “we” feeling. Teams often get team hoodies or team wear, and players wear their team gear with pride with their teammates, or even at school or home. It’s a special feeling knowing you belong to a team.

 Experiences such as going on an away tournament, winning a medal, or losing a tough game form bonds among young players that may last a lifetime. Ringette teams often socialize outside the rink. Teammates are often invited to birthday parties, or form group chat platforms on social media. Because ringette is a female-dominated sport, the sense of belonging is unique and strong.

Confidence goes hand-in-hand with mastery of skill and developing self-esteem. When a child learns to play ringette, they develop a skill they are proud of. It feels good knowing you have skills that not everyone has. You feel special, and with the right encouragement, want to keep developing those skills. Besides the positive psychological development, it’s also a great way to develop motor skills while providing physical fitness! Ringette is a non-contact team sport, and an excellent way of developing strong skating ability.​

Learning to play the game of ringette in our affordable Children’s Ringette program is an excellent way to learn how to skate and develop skills while building confidence and making friends.​