OUR CONDOLENCES
On June 30th, we lost a dear friend and family member.  Rob MacKean played an instrumental role with West Ottawa and the ringette community as a parent, friend, coach, and past-president.  He will be sorely missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the MacKean family.
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PETITE / TWEEN CHARITY CUP

Cheryl & Paul Youldon are holding their annual mini-tournament for Petite and Tween players (ages 10 to 13) on Saturday, July 26th, 2014. Players will get to play four to six 11-minute 5-on-5 games within 3 1/2 hours. Coaches will be local Open A and NRL players.

  • Saturday 26-Jul-2014, 3 to 6:30 pm
  • Carleton University Ice House
  • Cost: Ice fees ($20) +  $50 donation 
  • Donations Support: Hospice Care Ottawa

Please see the http://myringetteteam.com for complete details and sign-up information. 
RECREATIONAL COACHING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2015 SEASON
We are now accepting coaching applications for all recreational teams from U8 Novice to U19 Belle.
Please complete the coaching application (found under Association/Documents/Forms) and return it to Cynthia McMinn, Recreational Coordinator at recreational@westottawaringette.com
 
2014-2015 REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE 
Please go to the 2014-2015 Registration item under the Registration menu above.
Divisions are filling up quickly - please register before August 1st to confirm your spot on a team and save on registration fees!
Registrations are not considered complete until ALL fees and cheques are received.  
West Ottawa players must be completely registered to participate in Tryouts or Evaluations.
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2014-2015 EXECUTIVE
WORA held its annual AGM meeting on May 22. Congratulations to all the new Board members! The list of names can be found under the Association tab, under Executive contacts.  
A huge thank you to Rich, Lorraine, Katy, Shelley, and Colleen who have dedicated many, many hours as being part of the Board over the past few years!
4-on-4 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED  

West Ottawa Ringette is happy to provide a Summer 4 on 4 program again this year. The Summer session is a 6 week session for $90 starting June 23.  

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Abbott at logistics@westottawaringette.com

EQUIPMENT RETURN 
If you have any equipment to return, please contact Ray Quintal at equipment@westottawaringette.com
2014 RINGETTE CAMP REGISTRATION UPDATED
Our 2014 Summer Camp is now full.  Please contact registrar@westottawaringette.com to be placed on a wait list.
EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM for skaters 4 - 7 years old  
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, through the Ontario Sport & Recreation Communities Fund, has provided a grant to West Ottawa Ringette to enable more young girls to try the sport of Ringette. As a result of this funding, West Ottawa Ringette has loaned equipment to 26 new Bunny and Novice aged players!
Equipment Return:  Please contact: administration@westottawaringette.com.
WEST OTTAWA RINGETTE'S BUNNY (Learn to Skate) PROGRAM
Fun and Friendships Happen On Ice!
Do you have a child between the ages of four and six who would like to develop skating skills, while having fun and making friends on the ice?  If your child can stand on skates, then they are ready for Bunnies!
West Ottawa Ringette’s Bunny Program is a learn to skate/introduction to ringette program which runs every Saturday morning at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. 
The Bunny season lasts from late September to March, but children can register and start playing anytime throughout the season.
           
BRAGGING RIGHTS
U16 Junior A wins GOLD at Oshawa
U12 Petite Provincial Blue wins GOLD at Oshawa
U19 Belle A wins GOLD at Nepean
U16 Junior A wins SILVER at Nepean
U14 Tween AA wins GOLD at Nepean
U14 Tween B wins SILVER at Nepean
U12 Petite Regional wins SILVER at Nepean
U9 Novice Red wins SILVER at Nepean 
U19 Belle A wins SILVER at Ottawa
U14 Tween B Black wins GOLD at Ottawa
U12 Petite Provincial Blue wins SILVER at Ottawa
U19 Belle B Black wins GOLD at Gatineau
U12 Petite Red (Miceli) wins SILVER at Pickering
U10 Novice Red (Nugent) wins GOLD at Pickering
U10 Novice Black (Guilbault) wins SILVER  at Pointe Claire
U12 Petite Red (Miceli) wins SILVER at Arnprior
U14 Tween A wins SILVER at Arnprior
U16 Junior A wins SILVER at Arnprior
U19 Belle B Black wins GOLD at Arnprior
U16 Junior A wins GOLD at Cambridge
U16 Junior AA wins SILVER at Whitby
U12 Petite Provincial Blue wins SILVER at Whitby
U19 Belle B Black wins SILVER at Beaconsfield 
U19 Belle A wins GOLD at Richmond Hill
U16 Junior B1 wins SILVER at Kingston
U16 Junior A wins GOLD at Gloucester
U19 Belle B Black wins GOLD at Ajax
U9 Black wins GOLD at West Ottawa
U14 Tween B Red wins GOLD at West Ottawa
U9 Red wins SILVER at West Ottawa
U12 Petite Red (Miceli) wins SILVER at West Ottawa
U12 Petite Provincial (Young) wins SILVER at West Ottawa
U9 Black wins GOLD at NCRRL Championship
U9 Red wins SILVER at NCRRL Championship
U10 Black wins SILVER at NCRRL Championship
U12 Rec (Baker) wins SILVER at NCRRL Championship
U16 Junior A wins GOLD at NCRRL Championship
U19 Belle B Black wins SILVER at NCRRL Championship
U19 Belle A wins GOLD at NCRRL Championship
U14 Tween AA wins BRONZE in the McCarthy Division at AA Provincials
U16 Junior A wins BRONZE in the Jacks Division at A Provincials.  #3 in Ontario!
U12 Petite Provincial (Young) wins Sportsmanship Award in their pool at U12 Provincials
U12 Petite Red (Miceli) wins GOLD in their pool at U12 Provincials