Competitive Team Information / Expectations
2015-2016 Season
The West Ottawa Ringette Association competitive teams provide competition for those players
who want to play ringette at a higher level and are willing to make the commitment.
The purpose of this document is to provide information to players and parents/guardians
regarding team expectations, commitments and cost before deciding to try out and play at the
competitive level.
Competitive players are expected to make ringette their primary activity during the season.
Players are expected to attend all team activities including practices, league games,
tournaments, play-offs, provincials, off-ice training sessions, fund raising opportunities and all
other organized team events.
The occasional absence due to illness, injury or family event is unavoidable, but competitive
players are expected to make ringette their extracurricular priority for the duration of the
ringette season.
Competitive players are expected to attend Provincial Championships, Canadian Ringette
Championships or Eastern Canadian Championships if their team qualifies.
For the 2015-2016 season the West Ottawa Ringette Association intends to host the following
competitive teams.
 U12 Petite Provincial (two teams)
 U14 Tween A and AA
 U16 Junior A and AA
 U19 Belle A
U12 PETITE PROVINCIAL
Teams, Evaluations and Tryouts
 For the 2015-2016 season the West Ottawa Ringette Association expects to be able to
set two U12 Petite Provincial teams – Blue and Red.
 The first evaluations of players interested in tryouts for the U12 Petite Provincial teams
will be held in April – please watch the website for schedule and location. No player
selection will be made at this time but players interested in being selected for one of
the U12 Petite Provincial teams need to attend these evaluation sessions. Tryouts will
begin in September.
 The teams will be selected using the top players from the tryouts. The Blue team will be
selected using the strongest players from the tryout. The Red team will be selected
from the strongest players remaining in the tryouts after the Blue team has been
selected.
U12 Petite Provincial Information and Expectations
 All U12 Petite Provincial players must participate in a mandatory 20 week West Ottawa
sponsored powerskating program. It will include 2 skater evaluations during the season.
 U12 Petite Provincial teams play in the National Capital Region Ringette League (NCRRL)
 U12 Petite Provincial teams must participate in at least one out of region tournament
and one local tournament but most choose to enter more.
 U12 Petite Provincial teams will also compete in the U12 Provincial Event typically held
at the beginning of April. At this time the date and location has not been announced.
 Beyond the normal game and practice per week, the U12 Petite Provincial teams also
participate in powerskating, will purchase extra ice sessions as well as hold other dry
land sessions designed to develop conditioning and strategy. This means that players
may be involved in ringette activities three to five times per week.
 If a competitive player falls below 80% attendance, that player may be removed from
the team by the West Ottawa Ringette Association Executive.
U12 Petite Provincial Financial Commitment
 With competitive teams there is a greater financial commitment.
 The costs of teamwear, tournaments, Provincials, extra ice, powerskating and dryland
training all add up. It means families can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 - $3000
per player above and beyond registration fees depending on the amount of fundraising
the team does. This includes such costs as hotel rooms, gas, meals etc.
 Please see the Appendix for more details on what to expect in terms of financial
commitment.
U14 TWEEN A, U16 JUNIOR A AND U19 BELLE A
U14 Tween A, U16 Junior A and U19 Belle A Tryouts
 Tryouts for U19 Belle A will be held in September. Watch the website for details,
schedules and locations.
 Tryouts for U14 Tween A and U16 Junior A will be done in April and early May. These
will follow the tryouts for U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA. Please watch the website
for the schedule and location.
 At the first West Ottawa tryout you attend, the fee to participate will be collected. For
West Ottawa this fee is a one-time cost of $50 no matter how many tryout sessions you
participate in.
 Players will be notified by email if they have been chosen for the team. Ideally West
Ottawa prefers to have coaches set before the end of tryouts. The competitive
coordinator will meet with parents and players remaining in the tryout to announce the
coach when it is known. In the instance the coach cannot be selected before the final
tryout, players who are selected will be sent an email announcing the coach and offering
a position on the team. The player has 24 hours to acknowledge they accept the offer.
 Players who have been chosen for the team will be required to sign a competitive player
contract. For an example of the contract please see the Appendix of this document.
 Players not selected for the U14 Tween A or U16 Junior A tryouts will be asked to attend
sort outs for U14 Tween B/C and U16 Junior B in September.
U14 Tween A and U16 Junior A Tryout Process
 If you intend to try out for U14 Tween A or U16 Junior A please go to the Eastern Region
website to indicate you are trying out.
Go to http://www.erra.ncrrl.on.ca/erra/tryout_registration.asp and complete the form
indicating where you will be trying out. You need to do this even if you are a West
Ottawa player trying out only in West Ottawa. In addition to West Ottawa you also
indicate in what other associations you will be trying out as an Out of Association player.

When you register for tryouts with West Ottawa the Association is notified and will
follow up with further instructions and information. This includes the following:
o a link to our West Ottawa Competitive Information document (this document)
which contains all the information related to our 2015-2016 Competitive
program
o For West Ottawa players - a link to our Registration page as West Ottawa players
MUST register with West Ottawa before participating in any tryout session.
o For Out of Association players - a reminder of the need to secure a signed Player
Tryout/Release Form from their home association before attending our tryout.
Watch the website for the schedule and location for tryouts.
U14 Tween A, U16 Junior A and U19 Belle A Information and Expectations

All U14 Tween A and U16 Junior A players must participate in the mandatory West
Ottawa sponsored 20 week powerskating/dryland program which alternates weekly
between powerskating and dryland training.
 U19 Belle A players participate in weekly dryland training
 The Tween A team plays in the National Capital Region Ringette League (NCRRL)
 The Junior and Belle A teams compete in the LRQ (Quebec league) against teams from
Quebec and the National Capital Region. Teams should expect to make 2 or 3 trips to
Montreal and/or Quebec City to play double header games against the Quebec team
 All A teams must participate in at least one out of region tournament and one local
tournament. Most choose to enter 2 out of region tournaments and 2 local tournaments
or more. Tournament games are used to accumulate points towards qualifying for the A
Provincial Championships. The Top 14 teams in the Province go.
 All A teams attempt to qualify for and are expected to participate in the A Provincial
Championships which are typically held during March break. At this time the dates and
location has not been announced.
 U16 Junior and U19 Belle A teams may also have the potential to attend the 2016
Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships. A West Ottawa team who wins Provincials in
their age division is expected to attend the Eastern Championship to represent Team
Ontario. This is a 6 day event usually held in mid April. The host and dates of the 2016
Eastern Canadian Championships has not yet been identified.
 Beyond the normal game and practice per week, the A teams may participate in
powerskating, will purchase extra ice sessions as well as hold other dry land sessions
designed to develop conditioning and strategy. This means that players may be involved
in ringette activities three to five times per week.
 If a competitive player falls below 80% attendance, that player may be removed from
the team by the West Ottawa Ringette Association Executive.
U14 Tween A, U16 Junior A and U19 Belle A Financial Commitment
 With competitive teams there is a greater financial commitment.
 The costs of teamwear, tournaments, Provincials, extra ice, powerskating and dryland
training all add up. It means families can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 - $3000
per player above and beyond registration fees depending on the amount of fundraising
the team does. This includes such costs as hotel rooms, gas, meals etc.
 If the team attends the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships then the financial
commitment can increase dramatically by $2000 - $3000 per player due to increased
travel and accommodation costs.
 Please see the Appendix for more details on what to expect in terms of financial
commitment.
U14 TWEEN AA AND U16 JUNIOR AA
Tryouts
 Tryouts for U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA teams will be held in April – please watch
the website for the schedule.
 Parents are expected to check the website for the tryout schedule and location. If you
have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our competitive coordinator at
[email protected]
 At the first West Ottawa tryout you attend, the fee to participate will be collected. For
West Ottawa this fee is a one-time cost of $50 no matter how many tryout sessions you
participate in.
 The teams will be selected and announced in April at the completion of tryouts.
 Players will be notified by email if they have been chosen for the team. Ideally West
Ottawa prefers to have coaches set before the end of tryouts. The competitive
coordinator will meet with parents and players remaining in the tryout to announce the
coach when it is known. In the instance the coach cannot be selected before the final
tryout, players who are selected will be sent an email announcing the coach and offering
a position on the team. The player has 24 hours to acknowledge they accept the offer.
 Players who have been chosen for the team will be required to sign a competitive player
contract. For an example of the contract please see the Appendix of this document.
 Players not selected for a AA team may attend U14 Tween A and U16 Junior A tryouts
which will follow the AA tryouts and begin in late April – please watch the website for
the schedule.
U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA Tryout Process
 If you intend to try out for U14 Tween AA or U16 Junior AA please go to the Eastern
Region website to indicate you are trying out.
Go to http://www.erra.ncrrl.on.ca/erra/tryout_registration.asp and complete the form
indicating where you will be trying out. You need to do this even if you are a West
Ottawa player trying out only in West Ottawa. In addition to West Ottawa you also
indicate in what other associations you will be trying out as an Out of Association player.

When you register for tryouts with West Ottawa the Association is notified and will
follow up with further instructions and information. This includes the following:
o a link to our West Ottawa Competitive Information document (this document)
which contains all the information related to our 2015-2016 Competitive
program
o For West Ottawa players - a link to our Registration page as West Ottawa players
MUST register with West Ottawa before participating in any tryout session.
o For Out of Association players - a reminder of the need to secure a signed Player
Tryout/Release Form from their home association before attending our tryout.
Watch the website for the schedule and location for tryouts.
U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA Information and Expectations

All AA players must participate in the mandatory West Ottawa sponsored 20 week
powerskating/dryland program which alternates weekly between powerskating and
dryland training.
 The AA teams compete in the LERQ (Quebec elite league) against teams from Quebec
and the National Capital Region. Teams should expect to make 2 or 3 trips to Montreal
or Quebec City to play double header games against the Quebec teams.
 The AA teams must participate in a minimum of 4 tournaments, at least 2 of which must
be outside of region in two different regions. Additional tournaments may be entered.
 The AA teams will compete in the 2015 AA Provincial Championships which are usually
held early March. At this time the dates and location has not been announced.
 The U14 Tween AA team may also have the potential to attend the 2015 Eastern
Canadian Ringette Championships. A West Ottawa U14 Tween AA team who wins
Provincials is expected to attend the Eastern Canadian Championships to represent
Team Ontario. This is a 6 day event usually held mid April. The host and dates of the
2016 Eastern Canadian Championships has not yet been identified.
 The U16 Junior AA team may also have the potential to attend the 2016 Canadian
Ringette Championships. A West Ottawa U16 Junior AA team who wins Provincials is
expected to attend Canadian Ringette Championships to represent Team Ontario. This is
a 6 day event usually held the end of March. The host and dates of the 2016 Canadian
Ringette Championships has not yet been identified.
 Beyond the normal game and practice per week, the AA teams participate in
powerskating, will purchase extra ice sessions as well as hold other dry land sessions
designed to develop conditioning and strategy. This means that players may be involved
in ringette activities three to five times per week.
 If a competitive player falls below 80% attendance, that player may be removed from
the team by the West Ottawa Ringette Association Executive.
U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA Financial Commitment
 With competitive teams there is a greater financial commitment.
 The costs of teamwear, tournaments, Provincials, extra ice, powerskating and dryland
training all add up. It means families can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 - $3000
per player above and beyond registration fees depending on the amount of fundraising
the team does. This includes such costs as hotel rooms, gas, meals etc.
 If the team attends the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships (U14 Tween AA) or
the Canadian Ringette Championships (U16 Junior AA) then the financial commitment
can increase dramatically by $2000 - $6000 per player due to increased travel and
accommodation costs.
 Please see the Appendix for more details on what to expect in terms of financial
commitment.
OUT OF ASSOCIATION
If you are attending a tryout as an Out of Association player you must present a completed and
signed “M-F-7 Player Tryout/Release Form” before being allowed to participate in the tryout.
This form needs to be signed by your association president or delegate and may be found on
the Ontario Ringette Association website at
http://ontario-ringette.com/administration/forms.php?sub=administration
Any West Ottawa player trying out in another association needs a completed form signed by
the West Ottawa President or delegate. Please contact [email protected] to
get a form signed.
Note that you will also need to pay the tryout fees in each association you try out for as an Out
of Association player.
QUESTIONS OR HELP ?
If you have any questions about the West Ottawa Ringette Association competitive program
please contact our Competitive Coordinator at [email protected].
Appendix
Competitive Player Assessment Guidelines
COMPETITIVE PLAYER ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
GENERAL
The purpose of this document is to provide information to players and parents regarding West
Ottawa’s team selection process. The guidelines outlined in this document include the
principles of equal opportunity and objectivity in selecting players. Please note that these are
guidelines only and minor adjustments to the selection process may be made on a case-by-case
basis with the agreement of the Competitive Coordinator, Coach and Executive of the
Association.
The selection process occurs to ensure that players play on a team with players of similar age
and playing ability. In order to do this, ringette associations hold assessments or tryouts that are
used to formulate teams by rating a player’s abilities.
Any player registered with West Ottawa, or registered with another association and able to
present a properly completed player tryout release form at the time of the first tryout session,
can attend the tryout sessions. The tryout schedule is posted on the West Ottawa website at
www.westottawaringette.com
The first round of tryouts is used to identify players for the top competitive level within that age
group. All players who tried out will be given instruction as to when and where to go for the
next tryout session if necessary.
There are considerations both players and parents should be aware of before attending the
tryouts. The following information may help you decide which level of competition you feel
your daughter should play at.
Reasonable Expectations
As an association, we encourage players to play at the highest level they are comfortable with
and capable of playing, however, they have to approach the competitive team tryouts with
realistic goals in mind. As a rule of thumb, a realistic goal would be to move up one skill level in
the second year of that age group, or maintain the same skill level when moving up to a higher
age group. This is just a guideline as everyone develops at different rates and there are several
factors that can come into play. Certain age groups can be very deep with skilled players and/or
the number of players in the age group and both may play a role in keeping your daughter at a
lower skill level than you may have anticipated.
Players on the Bubble
After the initial assessments there are usually a handful of players who are ‘on the bubble’, in
other words, those from among which it is very difficult to determine who should make the
team. During the final evaluations, only the bubble players are being evaluated by multiple
evaluators to gain as much data as possible.
The underlying philosophy of ringette is to have fun and play with girls of equal ability. Everyone
should give careful consideration as to which team she will attempt to make as not everyone
will make the team they try out for.
PLAYER SELECTION PROCESS
By adhering to the following guidelines the selection committee will provide equal opportunity
to the players competing for positions and maintain committee objectivity in selecting players.
At the tryout session the Competitive Coordinator and volunteers will take attendance and
hand out coloured and numbered pinnies. Before the players take the ice the Competitive
Coordinator (or someone else assisting with the process) will explain to the players what will be
happening during the player assessment process. Once the players are on the ice, the
Competitive Coordinator (or someone else assisting with the process) will hold a short parents’
meeting. The meeting is to welcome parents, review and explain the player assessment process,
explain the need for volunteers such as assistant coaches, managers, trainers, score keepers,
time keepers, shot clock operators and to answer any questions from the parents. Every family
should expect to be involved in some way with the team.
The selection process for the competitive teams is based on the player’s performance at tryouts
as well as the player assessment from the previous season. The proportion of these two factors
varies depending on the age level. Since an older player is less likely to change significantly
during the off season, the player assessment from the previous season is weighted more heavily
than for the younger players.
There are 3-4 independent evaluators at each tryout session. Parents are not permitted to
evaluate their own children, or for their child’s team. Various skills are evaluated including,
skating, ring skills, defensive ability, offensive ability and game/scrimmage performance.
No cuts are made after the first tryout. As the tryouts progress some players are cut while
others are locked in so the evaluators may concentrate on the final picks. If a coach has already
been chosen, they will become involved in the process.
The players will be notified by email if they are continuing in tryouts or not. Players are always
welcome to contact the competitive coordinator for feedback on the tryouts.
In the event the coach cannot be named until the final selection, the selected players will be
notified that they have made the team and who the coach is. These players will be given 24
hours to accept or decline a position on the team. The cut players will not be notified until all
selected players have responded, or after the 24 hour period, whichever occurs first. If a
selected player opts to leave the team after the 24 hour grace period, that player will not be
guaranteed a spot on a team. Every effort will be made to give the player a place, but it may not
be of the desired caliber.
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Head Coaches
Ideally the head coach will be identified before the completion of the evaluation process. The
selected head coach’s daughter will not be given preferential treatment and must be able to
make the team based on her own merit. All parent head coaches are advised that the offer to
coach is contingent upon their daughter being selected for the team.
Individuals who have been selected to head coach a team, shall be permitted to participate in
the selection process of the team but not in evaluations involving their daughter.
Assessors
There will be a minimum of three qualified assessors at each tryout session. The Competitive
Coordinator is responsible for arranging and approving the qualified assessors used at each
tryout session.
Assessor Qualifications
Assessors must possess one of the following qualifications:
i)
AA teams – must be CI Certified
ii)
A teams – must be CI Trained
iii)
Equivalency experience as deemed sufficient by the Competitive Coordinator
Sign In / Out
Volunteers are responsible for handing out pinnies, creating a list of players and what pinny
they are wearing and making sure all the pinnies are returned. They also record attendance at
each ice session and ensure all players on the ice are properly registered and released (if from
other associations). If there is a cost to participate in the tryout it would be paid at this time.
On Ice Drill Instructors
On ice instructors are chosen by the competitive coordinator. The competitive coordinator
creates an on ice plan and is responsible for ensuring the on ice instructors understand the plan.
It is preferred to have at least two skaters on the ice, unless it's a small group. (i.e.: 20 or less.)
Out of Association Players (OAPs)
West Ottawa abides by the ERRA policy enacted in 2005 regarding out-of-association players
trying-out within the Eastern Region.
OAP shall be considered in two categories:
1. Those who come from associations who normally host a team at the level they are
trying out for. These players will follow the OAP policy outlined below.
2. Those who come from an association which normally does not host a team at the
level they are trying out for. These players shall be given the same consideration as
West Ottawa players.
Rationale:
A player, who comes to our tryouts because they were cut from their own association, will likely
go back to their home association the following year. Therefore a West Ottawa Ringette
Association player shouldn’t be displaced by an OAP of similar calibre.
Players coming to West Ottawa Ringette Association because their association does not provide
that level, will then become West Ottawa players as long as they continue to play at that level.
This will add to West Ottawa Ringette Association numbers and skill level.
The ERRA rules state that if a player is released to another association, the following season the
home association has first rights to the player, and then the current association has second
rights.
For example, an Arnprior player who tries out for our AA team will have to remain with West
Ottawa Ringette Association as long as they play AA, or until Arnprior hosts a AA team, or the
player is released by West Ottawa Ringette Association. The player could not choose to play AA
for West Ottawa Ringette Association one year and then Gloucester the next.
An Ottawa player who is cut from the Ottawa A/AA team and comes to West Ottawa as an OAP
will have to go back to Ottawa the following season. The player would have to be cut by Ottawa
again before being allowed to come to West Ottawa.
In addition OAPs who fall in category #1, will be considered for a West Ottawa team if:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
The player participated in the home association tryouts, where possible *, and were
released from said tryout for the level they are trying out for in West Ottawa;
The player has a tryout release form signed by their home association President.
The player attended West Ottawa Ringette Association tryouts, if possible *.
No players previously selected are displaced;
The addition meets with the approval of the Competitive Coordinator and the Head
Coach of the team and is in accordance with ERRA policy.
*The player must make every effort to attend tryouts. Acceptable reasons for not attending
tryouts include, but are not limited to: moving in from out of town, injury, educational move.
This must be approved by the West Ottawa Ringette Association executive.
Assessment Attendance
Players are required to attend every assessment session. Failure to do so will jeopardize the
player’s ability to make the team. The Competitive Coordinator must be notified in advance if a
player is unable to attend all of the sessions. If a player misses the entire assessment process
the Competitive Coordinator will determine, on a case-by-case basis, which team the player
should be considered for. If a player joins the association after the try-outs and applies to be on
a particular team, the same evaluators that selected the team must evaluate her, if possible.
The player can only be added to the team if the following conditions are met:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
They are measurably better than the players who were released;
There must be space available on the team;
No players previously selected are displaced; and
The addition meets with the approval of the Competitive Coordinator, the Registrar and
the Head Coach of the team.
Size of Teams
The number of players selected for any team will vary and will be based on up-to-date
registration numbers at each age level. It is the responsibility of the Competitive and
Recreational Co-ordinators, in conjunction with the Registrar, to determine team size. Decisions
will be made to avoid negatively impacting the association’s ability to form additional teams at
the same age level.
Assessment Cost
Tryout fees are set each year and posted on our web page. The fees must be paid in full before
the start of the first session.
Evaluating Tangibles and Intangibles
At the younger age groups, most teams are selected based on who can skate and handle the
ring. Player distinctions are, for the most part, obvious. The evaluation criteria are tangible or
measurable.
As players get older and their skills develop they are rated on both tangible and intangible skills
and abilities. They will be evaluated on skills such as balance, acceleration, turning, skating
backwards, wrist shots, ability to shield the ring from the defence and passing. These skills are
typically marked out of 5. A score of 1 for backward skating indicates inexperienced and
improvement is greatly required. A score of 5 indicates an accomplished backward skater. These
skills are then tabulated to get an idea of tangible skills.
The intangible skills that are evaluated are those that can’t always be evaluated in a drill or
exercise but are observed at practices, game drills and scrimmage situations. Does she attend
all practices? How is her attitude? What is her work ethic? Can the player move to open ice?
Can she cut in front of the defence to create an opportunity for a shot on the net? Does she
play in the proper position? Is she a team player? Does she pass the ring or hold on to it too
long? Does she come off the ice when she is told? All of these intangible abilities may be used in
the assessment process and past player evaluations are used to assess these intangibles.
Once the players reach the higher age groups and skill levels there is more emphasis placed on
the intangible skills and abilities. There is a greater expectation that these players should be
proficient in both tangible and intangible skills. By this time the physical part of the game is
more or less equal. Almost everyone can skate and shoot equally. Now it’s up to the assessors
to evaluate intangible abilities. Does she know what to do with the ring? Can she follow drills in
game situations? Does she listen and react to what she is being told? How does she react?
Individual player evaluation is only the first component of selecting the players for a team. The
final formulation of the team is not a cookie-cutter or formula driven process. Subjective
factors do play a role in creating the best possible team. Do you want 6 shooters that will never
pass the ring to each other? Do you want 3 players with good shots and 3 checkers but no
playmakers? Do you sacrifice a good skater for a calm, steady player who can lead the team?
Players are evaluated based on positions at U14 and above, and therefore will be asked by the
volunteer when they sign in the position they want to play should they be selected for the
team. The assessors try to pick the best possible team from the players they have available.
Concerns / Questions
All concerns and questions should be directed to the Competitive Coordinator as listed on the
West Ottawa Ringette website -www.westottawaringette.com
Appendix
Competitive Commitment Survey
Competitive Commitment Survey
All players who intend to try out for West Ottawa Ringette Association’s AA or A teams are asked to
review and bring a signed version of this document to their first tryout session.
Registration/Release
West Ottawa players must be registered online for the 2015-2016 season before being allowed to
participate in tryouts. Out of Association players must present a completed and signed Player
Tryout/Release Form from their home association before being allowed to participate in tryouts.
Commitment
Playing on a competitive team is a significant commitment. Players are expected to attend ALL team
activities, including but not limited to: practices, games, tournaments, Provincials, dryland training,
meetings, fundraising. Playing on a competitive team will also require a significant financial
commitment beyond the cost of registration. These commitments are outlined in the “2015-2016
Competitive Program” document on our website under the “Association” menu, under the Documents
section.
Please consider whether or not you are able to make this commitment before attending tryouts.
Will you miss team activities due to your involvement in another sport/activity?
(*This may include playing on another team, school sports, tryouts/training for an off-season sport, theater, etc.)
Never
Less than 3
3 to 6
More than 6
Will you miss team activities due to work commitments?
Never
Less than 3
3 to 6
More than 6
 I acknowledge that less than 80% attendance at team activities may result in removal from the
competitive team.
 I acknowledge that acceptance onto a competitive team also includes attending Provincials and
Nationals or Eastern Championships if the team qualifies.
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________
Please bring completed forms to the first tryout session.
Appendix
Example of a
Competitive Player Contract
Competitive Player Contract
As a member of a West Ottawa competitive team, I understand that the following are my
responsibilities:
 To arrive prepared and on time for practices.
 To arrive prepared and on time for game warm-ups and games.
 To arrive prepared and on time for tournament warm-ups and games.
 To practice and play to the best of my ability.
 To notify the Coach in advance when I am unable to participate in any team
activity.
 To ensure a healthy diet, proper hydration and sufficient rest.
 To participate in the regular physical training sessions as I continue to increase
my strength and endurance.
 To participate in the regular physical training sessions as I continue to improve
my skills.
 To listen attentively to the Coach, Assistant Coach(es), Trainer, and Team
Manager.
 To respect players as they listen to the bench staff.
 To respect and encourage my Team mates both on and off the ice.
 To abide by the Player Code of Conduct and conduct myself as an ambassador
for the West Ottawa Ringette Association at games and tournaments.
Should I not be able to meet my responsibilities as outlined above, I understand the
consequence may include being asked to leave a practice, to leave a game, being
required to sit on the Player bench for part of a practice or game, being required to sit on
a Player bench for an entire game.
If attendance at team activities falls below 80% I understand that I may be removed from
the team by the West Ottawa Ringette Association Executive.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________
Appendix
Example Details on the Costs of Playing
Competitive Ringette
Additional Cost Estimate to Play U12 Petite Provincial
Team Cost
Try Out Fee
Tournament Registrations
Oshawa
Nepean
Cambridge
West Ottawa
U12 Provincial Event
$50
$795
$775
$725
$700
$1,325
Tournament Accommodation
Oshawa
Cambridge
U12 Provincial Event
Other Costs
Additional Ice
Powerskating
Team Wear
Team Building Events
Per Player
13
$300
Total Additional Cost Estimate
($50 flat rate covers any tryouts for 2015-16 teams)
$61
$60
$56
$54
$102
$450
$450
$600
$3,250
players per team assumed
$250
$325
$240
$23
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 4 night hotel stay at $150/night
(if all items are needed)
$2,670
Important Notes
- For out of town tournaments please also factor in fuel, food and any other travel expenses.
- This estimate excludes any team sponsorships or fundraising.
- Tournaments listed are examples only, the actual tournaments may differ but at least 2 will be out of town.
Additional Cost Estimate to Play U14 Tween A, U16 Junior A, U19 Belle A
Team Cost
Try Out Fee
Tournament Registrations
Oshawa
Nepean
Cambridge
Gloucester
West Ottawa
A Provincial Championships
Per Player
13
$50
players per team assumed
($50 flat rate covers any tryouts for 2015-16 teams)
$795
$775
$725
$775
$700
$1,460
$61
$60
$56
$60
$54
$112
Tournament/Away Accommodation
Oshawa
Cambridge
Montreal/Quebec City Away (JA & BA)
A Provincial Championships
$450
$450
$150
$600
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 1 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 4 night hotel stay at $150/night
Other Costs
Additional Ice
Powerskating / Dryland
Team Wear
Team Building Events
Bus to Montreal (JA & BA)
$250
$325
$240
$31
$169
(if all items are needed)
$3,250
$400
$2,200
Total Additional Cost Estimate
$2,898
Important Notes
- For out of town tournaments please also factor in fuel, food and any other travel expenses.
- This estimate excludes any team sponsorships or fundraising.
- Tournaments listed are examples only, the actual tournaments may differ but at least 2 will be out of town.
Additional Cost Estimate to Play U14 Tween AA and U16 Junior AA
Team Cost
Per Player
13
players per team assumed
Try Out Fee
$50
Tournament Registrations
Oshawa
$795
Nepean
$775
Cambridge
$725
Gloucester
$775
Ottawa
$700
AA Provincial Championships $1,575
$61
$60
$56
$60
$54
$121
Tournament/ Away Accommodation
Oshawa
Cambridge
Montreal/Quebec City Away
AA Provincial Championships
$450
$450
$150
$600
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 3 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 1 night hotel stay at $150/night
Assumes 1 player and 1 adult for a 4 night hotel stay at $150/night
Other Costs
Additional Ice
Powerskating / Dryland
Team Wear
Team Building Events
Bus to Montreal
$250
$325
$240
$31
$169
(if all items are needed)
$3,250
$400
$2,200
Total Additional Cost Estimate
($50 flat rate covers any tryouts for 2015-16 teams)
$2,907
Important Notes
- For out of town tournaments please also factor in fuel, food and any other travel expenses.
- This estimate excludes any team sponsorships or fundraising.
- Tournaments listed are examples only, the actual tournaments may differ but at least 2 will be out of town.