Etobicoke Ringette Association has something for everyone. Whether you are new to skating, want to learn ringette, or transferring from another sport such as hockey, ringette is a fast, fun sport designed to teach players teamwork and sportsmanship through skating, passing and shooting skills.
Suitable for children aged 4+ who have little or no skating experience. Children will be divided into small groups where they will learn balance, falling down and getting back up safely, striding, stopping, turns, and stopping. Weekly lessons will focus on progressive skills through instructor-led warmup, activities and games aimed at keeping participants engaged and having fun!
Equipment: Sport Skates (not figure skates), CSA approved helmet with both cage and chin strap (no bicycle helmets permitted), thick mittens/gloves or hockey gloves. Warm, comfortable clothing is recommended for easy movement (e.g.: splash pants, sweaters, non-bulky coats).
The Children's Ringette FUNdamentals program progresses through levels 1 - 3 for beginners who are learning to play ringette to more experienced players who will have a weekly practice and game in a fun and safe environment! The program is geared towards ages 4 - 10 and is focused on skill so that children are playing and developing at the appropriate level, encouraging more touches on the ring while continuing to learn the rules of the game.
Equipment for all FUN levels
Ringette players wear equipment similar to hockey including: helmet with face mask, neck guard, shoulder pads with chest protector, elbow pads, gloves, girdle with jock/jill, or hockey short-pants, shin guards, hockey socks or ringette pants, and hockey skates. A ringette stick and ringette-specific face mask will be provided to all first year players.
The FUN 1 program is offered to children with some skating ability (e.g. can fall/get back up, skate forwards, glide, stop, and introductory backwards skating) who want to improve their skating skills and learn ringette through fun drills and games.
The FUN 2 program is for players who are at the next level of skating including skating forwards and stopping, are stable on their feet while skating with or without a stick, and can move backwards. They may have some (though may be limited) experience playing ringette.
The FUN 3 program is for players who are more advanced skaters who can confidently skate forwards and backwards, stop as needed and change direction while moving. Prior experience playing ringette in a game setting is beneficial but not required.
Our REP "B" teams play against other Associations throughout the Lower Ontario Ringette League (LORL).
This year, we will be offering a 50% rebate on the Etobicoke Ringette portion of the fee for any full-time goalies who play the full 2025/26 season. Please contact us at comeplay@etobicoke-ringette.com once you have registered and we will apply the credit, to be provided at the end of the season.
Dedicated Goalie training will be provided. For more information on our Goalie Development program or if you have any questions, please contact Aaron Kratt at aaron@etobicoke-ringette.com.
Provincial "A" level teams play against other Associations throughout Ontario under the Great Lakes Ringette League (GLRL). The Etobicoke Provincial "A" team is offered at 16A (tryouts and team selection to be completed in June 2025)
For more information on any of our programs, please contact one of our Program Convenors:
| Program | Contact | |
| Learn to Play, FUN 1 | Lori Murphy | learntoskate@etobicoke-ringette.com |
| FUN 2 & 3 | Kaylee Longman | fundamentals@etobicoke-ringette.com |
| Adult House League | Wanda Critch | wandacritch@rogers.com |
| REP/Provincial Programs | Aaron Kratt | aaron@etobicoke-ringette.com |