FUNdamentals - FUN1, FUN2, and FU3 (U10)

Children’s Ringette Divisions

The Children’s Ringette initiative represents a concerted effort to adjust ringette practices and competitions to meet the needs of young children while promoting a fun, safe and healthy environment which supports the development of physical literacy and the long-term development of all players.

Children’s Ringette is a program that provides age and stage appropriate physical activity experiences for ringette players under the age of ten.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN’S RINGETTE PROGRAM:

Ringette experience that is tailored to the age, size, and skill level of participants
Participants are grouped by developmental stages rather than chronological ages and can move up when they are ready
Emphasis on fun and fundamental skill development
Increased opportunities for participation and engagement
Adapted gameplay including small-area games and small nets

There are three progressive age categories in Children’s Ringette - FUN1, FUN2, and U10 (FUN3).

Both FUNdamentals 1 & 2 divisions use small-sized nets and play adapted games of 3 on 3 and 4 on 4 respectively. Smaller spaces ensure more touches, interactions, shots on net, and passes. Teams are split into smaller squads to ensure the majority of players are participating at a time. With these adaptations in the FUNdamentals divisions, children can experience maximum participation, practice learned skills, and move through divisions based on skill and readiness.

What to Expect:

Weeknight practices - Focus is skating lead by Canskate instructor(s) and some ringette skills

First few weeks are spent dividing skaters into 3 groups

Red Group

Learn-to-Skate

Yellow Group

Can glide independently and control speed and direction
Learning to lengthen stride

Green Group

Crossovers
Backwards skating
2 foot stops

Sundays - Focus is on ringette skills and playing, cross-ice and half-ice scrimmages

FUN1	FUN2	FUN3 (U10)
For children, usually ages 4-7, who are new to ringette or skating, learning basic game structure, and still developing basic skills, this group plays cross-ice.	For children, usually ages 6-8, who are learning to lengthen their stride, ready to learn more rules of ringette, and have developed some basic skills, this group plays half ice Mini Ringette.	For children, usually 8-9, who demonstrate that they have acquired the physical, cognitive, and social readiness for more challenging play. This group plays full-ice ringette. FUN3 has one practice per week, and generally one game during the weekend.
2023-2024 Season information
Date: Weekly 5pm-6pm, Early Oct - Mar/Apr AND Date: Every other Sunday half ice 10am-11am, Nov-Mar	Date: Weekly 5pm-6pm, Early Oct - Mar/Apr AND Date: Every Sunday(alternating full ice and half ice)10am-11am, Nov-Mar Optional: Travel games and tournaments	Date: Weekly, Early Oct-Mar/Apr 1-3 tournaments plus end of year Regional Tournament

For current season prices, discounts and to register, go to the registration page:

https://www.burlingtonringette.com/content/RAB-Season-Registration

Further information on the programs can be found on the Ringette Ontario website: https://ringetteontario.com/childrens-ringette/

Ringette Equipment

Sports skates (not figure skates)
CSA Approved Helmet with chin strap (not a bicycle helmet)
Thick, double lined or hockey gloves
BNQ certified neck protector
Approved ringette face-mask, not a hockey cage
Elbow, shoulder & shin pads
Ringette girdle or hockey pants
Ringette Stick
Chest Protector
Hockey tape recommended

Equipment loan program is available for those that don't have equipment.

Parent Responsibilities & Duties

Volunteering is required, particularly in the early stages. High volumes of children getting on and off the ice requires coordination and assistance.
The following areas of assistance include:

Opening & closing rink door
Assistance on ice, moving bodies to designated groups
Helping all kids get dressed
Bench assistance

You are to remain at the arena the entire time. No kids are to be dropped off and left without parental supervision. Falls happen unexpectedly and care and comfort may be required of you. AS well bathroom breaks are your responsibility to maneuver.
Arrive early to allow for adequate equipment assembly and preparation for the ice.

Come Try Ringette (CTR)

Not sure if your child will like ringette? We offer the option to give the sport a try free of charge. Check out our Come Try Ringette even page for details and the next planned event.

Questions? contact us: fun-teams@burlingtonringette.com