A warm welcome to all the new families joining Ringette Alberta this year, and a big welcome back to our returning players and parents! This is the very first issue of The RAB Ringer for the new season, and it’s packed with important information to help you feel supported and prepared.

 

Inside, you’ll find updates on where to go for help during the season, details on rule changes, tips on how to best support your athlete, and much more. Whether this is your first year in ringette or your tenth, we’re excited to share another season of teamwork, growth, and community with you.

Two of the busiest, and most stressful, times of the year in ringette are evaluations and provincials. 

 

 

These are parents with full-time jobs and families of their own, who still give countless hours to support athletes across Alberta.

 

It’s important to remember: while evaluations and provincials can feel high-pressure for athletes, they are also challenging for the people running them. When tensions run high, the best thing we can do is show patience, kindness, and respect. 

 

 

Each year, Ringette Alberta recognizes athletes who embody the spirit of our sport, dedication, leadership, and community. This year’s recipients are four outstanding young women who excel on the ice, in the classroom, and as leaders in their communities:

 

Claire Kusler – A lifelong player, referee, and coach whose resilience after injury shows her love for the game.

 

Saige Kleinmann – An athlete who has represented Alberta and Canada, and values the lifelong friendships in ringette.

 

Danae Funnell – A player, academic achiever, and coach who balances sport, studies, and leadership.

 

Kailey Piercy – Athlete, mentor, and future kinesiology student with a passion for growing the sport.

 

These athletes represent the heart of ringette. Congratulations Claire, Saige, Danae, and Kailey, we’re proud to call you role models for the next generation.

September 15-21, 2025, is National Coaches Week.

It’s a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. 

To help celebrate, Alberta coaches can take advantage of 50 per cent discounts on all NCCP Multi-Sport modules from September 1-30, 2025, and take FREE eLearning training on the Locker on the following dates:

Coaches are encouraged to register early for multi-sport modules and access the free eLearning’s when they become available on the above noted dates. Refer to the Participant Guide and join the celebration to say #ThanksCoach!
 
The October NCCP Multi-Sport Calendar has been posted to the website.

 

Clinics are starting SOON - Ringette Canada is migrating their Clinic system to RAMP, and that changeover is just finishing. 

 

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN TO YOUR ASSOCIATIONS and in the next Newsletter.

 

ALL Officials NEED to register

 

 

 

Click Below to see the announcements and more on our Alberta NRL teams instagram channels

 

Make sure to follow to stay updated of games, events and camps hosted by the NRL teams!

 

 

 

 

The 2026 Alberta Winter Games will be held February 13–16, 2026, in Lakeland County. 

 

Athletes from across Alberta will come together not only to compete, but to celebrate community, friendship, and the passion that defines winter sport in our province.

 

 

Athletes: Female athletes born in 2010 or 2011, playing A, B, or C in the 2025-26 season, are eligible to try out. All athletes will be evaluated in their zone, then drafted to balanced teams. Selection announcements are expected by the end of November 2025.

 

Coaches: Applications are open now (deadline: September 20, 2025). Each team will have a mix of coaches from across the province, with at least two female coaches per zone.

 

The Alberta Winter Games is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, both on and off the ice, and we encourage all eligible athletes and coaches to take part.

 

 

Ringette Canada has announced a series of rule changes for the 2025-26 season. Recent ringette rule changes have been brought in to focus on player safety & game flow. These rule changes were unanimously approved by the organization’s rule change task force. Ringette Canada will be highlighting some of the rules changes, specifically those surrounding equipment, with an information campaign that will roll out over the coming weeks to help address any questions from the ringette community.

Ringette Canada has also created a video to help highlight the new rules put in place. Watch Video Below ⬇️

 

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