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The equipment players wear is similar to that used by ice hockey players but involves a few differences. Required equipment for ringette players includes the following: ringette stick (or goal stick for goaltenders) ice hockey skates (or ice hockey goalie skates for goaltenders) shin pads (or goalie pads)
- 1963; 60 years ago
- No contact, incidental only
- No
- International Ringette Federation (IRF)
The equipment players wear is similar to that used by ice hockey players but involves a few differences. Required equipment for ringette players includes the following: ringette stick (or goal stick for goaltenders) ice hockey skates (or ice hockey goalie skates for goaltenders) shin pads (or goalie pads)
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Ringette is a skating sport played on ice using a straight stick and a hollow rubber ring. The sport was invented in Canada and is now played in countries around the world. During the 2015–16 season, there were over 30,000 registered ringette players in Canada.
Continuing to shine on the world stage. Today, ringette continues to ignite passion in players around the world. Ringette is a uniquely Canadian sport with a rich history. Invented in 1963 by Sam Jacks, it is now played across Canada.
Ringette is an exciting, unique winter ice sport, played mainly by females but open to all and at all ages. Everyone gets to play on a team and everyone gets to play regardless of their skill or ability. Ringette is very inclusive. Ringette, like basketball (but played on ice), is a non-contact sport. Players use a straight stick with a ...
Ringette is a game of speed, finesse, strategy and fluid skating. Ringette was invented in North Bay, Ontario by Sam Jacks in 1963. Sam observed that girls did not have a winter team sport and wanted to fill that gap. Ringette has now become one of the fastest team sports on ice.
Ontario Ringette boasts a membership of over 75 Local Associations with over 9,500 players registered. 2,600 coaches, 600 referees and countless volunteers are also active in Ringette. Ringette is a game for all ages. From those that are just getting on the ice, to those that have been on the ice all their lives.
