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adult programs
Adult Development Program
WELCOME The following information is a brief outline for the Adult Development Program associations/teams to assist in providing guidance in registration, sanctioned events and the Adult Development Program in general. Each registered association will have a copy of the Ontario Ringette Association Operating Manual. The manual is also available online on the ORA website. (which is also available online on the ORA website at ontario-ringette.com). The manual contains information on Sports Administration, Planning, Constitution, Contact Listings, and Events and Activities. Also, there are complete sections for each of the program areas within Ontario Ringette. These include Adult Development, Coaching Development, Elite Development, Games and Tournaments, Membership Services, Officiating Development and Athlete Development. All sections of the Operating Manual apply to Adults with the exceptions noted in the Adult Development Section. In case of conflicts with content between the Handbook and the Operating Manual, Operating Manual contents will apply.
In addition, many resources are available through the office. These include the Provincials Host Guide, Rule Books and Case Books, skills development material, forms, additional copies of the ADP Handbook, etc. Please contact the ORA office directly.
Every Region has an Adult Development Co-ordinator who is available to assist with any questions or concerns about the program. Your participation in the program and communication with the committee affect the way the program is administered within the Province.
PROGRAM MANDATE The sport of Ringette has been played in Canada for 40 years having been introduced in North Bay in 1963. Ringette is not only fun but it is great for fitness, socialization and learning. The benefits are many. from participating in group activities, from the experience of developing skills, and from being physically active. Women and men should have access to the benefits that participation in sport and physical activity brings. The Adult Development Program was established to provide the continuation of the sport of Ringette for the following age divisions within the Province of Ontario.
Representing participants in the sport of Ringette at the adult level, the Committee recognizes the specific needs and requirements, many of which are very different from those of youth. The Provincial Standing Committee would like to emphasize that the organization and development of adult programs and activities have been geared to meet these needs. We attempt to provide levels of play appropriate for each individual’s skills.
Increased participation by women in sports warrants special attention because of the significant differences that still exist in male and female dominate sports. However, ADP encourages both females and males to play ringette.
In conjunction with the Athelete Development Program, Adult Development is participating in initiatives to encourage athletes to continue playing at post-secondary institutions. Varsity ringette is not new in Canada but is relatively new in Ontario. If you would like information on how to introduce Ringette at your college or university, please visit the website.
LEVELS OF PLAY Recognized levels of play for adults in Ontario are:
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Levels
- A:
- for the highly competitive athlete coming from the elite and competive ranks of the minor system
- B:
- for the competitive athlete who plays with others of the same calibre; with few exceptions, players coming from the minor system would find this level most suitable
- C:
- for players with good skating and RingetteÔ skills who may have come up through the minor leagues
- REC:
- for the least skilled of the levels, enjoyed by players new to the sport as well as those with experience - includes: beginners/schools/outreach
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Categories
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Age Groups
- Open - 19 and up (no ceiling)
- Masters - 30 and up (no ceiling)
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Within the Adult Development Program, the following programs and activities are offered:
- Outreach Assistance
- Instructional Player Skills Sessions
- Coaches Clinics/Officiating Clinics
- Resource Materials
- Regional/Provincial and InterProvincial Tournaments
- Adult Ringette Camp
- Volunteer Recognition Awards Program
- Seeding and Player Evaluation Information
Contact your Regional ADP Co-ordinator for more information or consult the ORA Operating Manual for more details.
REGISTRATION/DATES TO REMEMBER
Registration information dates and fees can be found in the Ontario Ringette Operating Manual - Membership Services Section available from your associaiton or online as a PDF file. The "Dates to Remember" section of the web page can be accessed by clicking here.
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES A member to be in good standing must have all dues and fees paid or any rights the member amy have acquired will cease until such time as dues and fees are paid. (Note: Fees subject to annual adjustments.) Registration fees are available from your association registrar and are documented in the Ontario Ringette Operations Manual - Membership Services section available online as a PDF file.
SANCTIONED EVENTS A listing of all Sanctioned Tournament Events is available through your Association President or on the ORA website. This list offers opportunities for all teams to experience tournament play at their competitive level throughout the Province. The "ORA Invitational Ringette Tournament Sanctioned Event Host Guidelines" is available as a resource for hosting these events. Sanctioned Event Applications, Fee Remittance Forms, Tournament Sanction Fee Forms, etc. are available in the Operating Manual or through the ORA office.
Substitution rules for all sanctioned events are established by Games and Tournaments and the Adult Development Program. Please refer to the Operating Manual and, if in doubt, contact the Regional ADP Co-ordinator. Tie breaking rules are published in the Operating Manual and in most tournament programs. For out of Province play, complete form GT-F-08 and see Games and Tournaments Section of the Operating Manual for more information.
SAFETY The rules implemented by Ringette Canada and Ontario Ringette have been established for your safety and for the further development of the sport. The rules pertaining to equipment include:
- Equipment standards are published in the Ringette Canada Rules Book and must be adhered to. Periodic changes are made and notices are sent to Association Presidents who will inform you of new requirements.
- Stick checks and equipment checks will be made throughout the season by on-ice officials to determine legality. Though a warning may be issued, immediate compliance is required. A list of Approved Helmets and Face Masks is available through your ADP Co-ordinator.
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Mandatory Equipment
- CSA approved Helmet & Face mask
- BNQ Approved Neck Protector
- Elbow Pads
- Protective Gloves
- Hip/Tailbone/Genital Protection,
- Knee Pads (with plastic shell)
- Hockey/Ringette Skates
- Uniform Jersey
- Track Pants or "Cooper alls"
- Ringette Stick.
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Goalie Equipment (Extras or Different)
- Goal Pads
- Chest Protector
- Goal Stick
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Optional Equipment
- Skaters: Shoulder Pads, Mouth Guard, Shin Guards
- Goalies: (Extras or Different) Goal Skates, Blocker, Trapper, Arm Pads, Goalie Mask, Plastic Throat Protector
Coaching staff and/or volunteers who are participating on-ice must wear a CSA approved helmet. This includes practice times.
MEDICAL KIT LIST
Recommended inclusions are:
- condensed First Aid Manual
- Cell phone or quarters for emergency calls
- plastic bags for ice
- 4" and 6" elastic bandages
- 4 sterile gauze pads, 3" square
- 12 adhesive dressings, 3/4" x 3" individually wrapped
- 2 field dressings, 4" square or two 4" sterile bandage compresses
- 2 rolls gauze bandage, 2" wide
- roll of adhesive tape, 2" x 5 yards long
- 2 triangular bandages
- 4 Q-tips
- 2 pairs disposable gloves
- 4 antiseptic wipes
- clean towel
- card of safety pins
- 2 packages of sugar
- notepad and pencil
- scissors, tweezers and a penlight
* list supplied by Ontario Ringette Association
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Coaching Requirements Open/Masters Teams are required to meet the guidelines set out in the Coaching Development Section of the Operating Manual available from your association President or online as a PDF file.
Bench Staff Code of Conduct Agreements, Risk Management and Safety Incident/Accident Forms, Insurance Claim Forms, Facility Audit Forms, etc. are available through the ORA office.
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