Ringette is a uniquely Canadian sport invented 48 years ago in North Bay, Ontario by a man named Sam Jacks. Ringette is a team sport played on an ice surface. Played primarily by females, Ringette requires the use of straight sticks to control a rubber ring; with the objective of the game being to score goals by shooting the ring into the opponent's net. It is played in countries such as Canada, Finland, the United States and Sweden, with the largest community in Canada, with over 50,000 participants.
RINGETTE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Woolwich Minor Ringette has been in our community since 1972. It promotes fun, fitness and friendship in a safe play environment and is dedicated to quality performance and fair play opportunities for girls of all ages (boys are also welcome at any age).
WMR is also a great opportunity for families to meet new people, make new friends and experience a fantastic team sport that encourages team play and self esteem.
WMR is currently building on the excitement of a fast growing organization. We encourage new players to come out and try our fun, fast, and exciting game of ringette.
MISSION AND MANDATE OF WOOLWICH MINOR RINGETTE
Woolwich Minor Ringette promotes fun, fitness and friendship in a safe play environment and is dedicated to quality performance and fair play opportunities for girls of all ages (boys are also welcome). Woolwich Minor Ringette offers a challenging team sport that encourages team commitment, team play and self esteem.
Woolwich Minor Ringette is committed to operating our organization in an environmentally conscious and efficient manner. We are also committed to creating reciprocal sponsorship relationships with our valued community partners.