Ringette Ontario has suspended all sanctioned ringette activities until August 1st. This date is based on the assumption of the re-opening of facilities by then but will be reconsidered at that time. This includes, but is not limited to: any on or off ice activity including tryouts, meetings, and social events. Even if the arenas open prior to August 1st, Associations will not have insurance coverage so cannot book any ice prior to that date.

What does this mean for us?

AGM: Postponed until further notice.

Year end banquets: Have been cancelled and any ticket purchases will be refunded to the families.

Tryouts: Will be held after August 1. Exact timing and logistics will be determined closer to that date.

Equipment/Jersey Return: We cannot accept jerseys and equipment until after August 1.

The above information is based on what we know right now. Obviously, considerable uncertainty will remain for some time, and further changes are possible.

Please feel free to reach out to us at executive@westottawaringette.com with any questions or concerns. We wish all of our ringette families continued health and safety and look forward to seeing you at the rink as soon as we are able to do so!

WORA Executive

National Ringette School would like to let the ringette community know that they are still planning to run their popular summer camps this year. In the event that a program is cancelled due to the ripple effect of Covid-19, ALL registration fees will be refunded to EVERY registrant. In addition, NRS is eliminating the normal fee increase that was scheduled to happen April 15^th and will also be extending the option of the “3 payments plan” until July 1^st (there are no additional fees associated with using the payment plan).

Visit the NRS website for full details on the camps offered.

National Ringette School has also launched the “I Feel Lucky Contest” for all ringette players in Canada.

Here are the details:

Here’s your chance to enter to win 1 of 5 2020 NRS Clothing packages (package includes: one hoodie, joggers, baseball t-shirt, touque and bag).

Three simple steps to enter the contest:

1. Log in to your Facebook or Instagram account.
2. Choose 1 to 3 pictures that illustrate why you feel lucky to have playedin the 2019-2020 ringette season. Include in the description your age division and your association.

3. Post it with us tagged, @nationalringetteschool, and the hashtag #weloveringette.

Contest ends April 10^th.  Further details can be found at www.thenrs.com/luckycontest

Another team has been inspired by the U16A Food Bank Challenge! The U16B-Hodgins Hurricanes are donating $200 to the same food bank. Nice work Hurricanes!

Please note that our competitive team tryouts planned for the end of April will not be taking place as the City has informed us that the facilities will be closed at least until April 30^th.  Stay tuned for details as they become available.