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Ringette History
The Sport of Ringette was developed in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario, by the late Mr. Sam Jacks.
Originally designed to be a unique winter team sport for girls and an alternative to hockey, Ringette has evolved into a fast
paced, exciting sport that combines the speed of hockey with the strategy of basketball. The first game played in Espanola,
Ontario, was nothing like the sport of today.
About The Game
Ringette is a fast paced, non-contact
ice sport combining speed and strategy
It is played on a standard rink
Five skaters and one goaltender are
allowed on the ice at one time
A free pass (similar to the start of a soccer game) is used to start play
Any
stoppage in play results in a free pass to re-start the game, usually in the nearest free pass circle
The ring must
be passed over each blue line to another player, which means all players are involved in the play
If the ring lands
in or on the goal crease the only player who can touch it is the goalie
Neither team is allowed to enter the goal crease,
not even by just their stick itself
Teams are allowed no more than 3 skaters inside the Free Play Line, so over-crowding
is minimal.
On-Ice
Official's Signals
Have
you ever wondered what all the arm and hand signals mean that the On-Ice Officials use? Click below for an explanation of
each signal. See how many you recognize and know.
ON-ICE OFFICIAL'S GUIDE
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