Programs
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.
Learn to Skate
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!
- This 50-minute program is offered on Sundays at 2:00pm or 3:00pm at Long Branch Arena from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on ice contracts with the City of Toronto). The exact session time will be confirmed prior to the program start date, based on registration demand.
- Participants will be evaluated and assigned to appropriate skill groups within the first few sessions
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).
Children's Ringette FUNdamentals
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.
FUN 1
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 program is offered on Sundays at 2:00pm or 3:00pm at Long Branch Arena from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on our ice contract with the City of Toronto). The exact session time will be confirmed prior to the program start date, based on registration demand.
- Participants will be evaluated and assigned to appropriate skill groups within the first few sessions.
FUN 2
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.
- Games for FUN 2 will be played at Long Branch Arena on Sunday afternoons at 4:00pm at Long Branch Arena from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on ice contracts with the City of Toronto).
- Weekly practices, focused on skating and skill development will be on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm at Park Lawn Bubble (FUN 2 and FUN 3 combined)
- Games are played half-ice (lengthwise, including intra-squad scrimmages and playing against other teams in neighbouring Ringette Associations.
- Requisite skating skills to include Fall & Stand, Skate & Glide with Basic Stance, Snowplow Stop (2 foot), and Backwards Movement
- Ringette skills to include Carrying the Ring, Stationary Forehand Pass & Reception, Forehand Sweep Shot, and 1 on 1 Sweep Check
- Players will participate in a few one-day tournaments (cost is divided per player and will be in addition to the season registration fees)
- Teams are led by certified Coaches and Bench Staff
FUN 3
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.
- Most home games and some practices will be played at Long Branch Arena on Sunday afternoons at 5:00pm from late September - March, 2026. (Exact dates are TBD based on our ice contract with the City of Toronto).
- The team will travel to other ringette associations to play against other FUN 3 teams for their away games
- Games are played on full ice, and the core rules will be taught and enforced (e.g. blue line pass, goalie crease, 2-line pass etc).
- Additional weekly practices, focused on skating and skill development will be on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm at Park Lawn Bubble (FUN 2 and FUN 3 combined)
- Requisite skating skills to include Balance - 2 Foot Hop, T-Push to 1 Foot Glide, Snowplow Stop at Speed (1 foot), and Backwards Stride
- Ringette skills to include Carrying the Ring & Ring Protection, Forehand Pass & Reception, Forehand Sweep Shot, and 1 on 1 Sweep Check in Motion
- The emphasis in this league is on playing the game, sportsmanship, having fun and improving skating and ringette skills.
- Teams are led by certified Coaches and Bench Staff
REP "B" Teams
Our REP "B" teams play against other Associations throughout the Lower Ontario Ringette League (LORL).
- A typical season consists of 20 league games from October - March, and participation in 2 to 4 tournaments
- Home games are typically played on Saturday evening at Centennial Arena
- Away games are played on weekends
- Teams have 1 weekly practice
- REP "B" teams will be offered for U12, U14, U16 and U19. (All teams subject to registration and team viability).
- NOTE for the 2025/26 season, it is anticipated that Regionals will be held on March 21-23, 2026 (the last weekend of the March Break). Exact dates and Location - to be confirmed. Regional REP "B" teams progress to the Regional Ringette Year-End Tournament at the end of the season.
- These teams are similar to REP teams, but play in more tournaments and have additional practices
Attention GOALIES at U12-U19 "B" levels of play!
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.
Interested in being a goalie?
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 Team
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)
- A typical season consists of 20 league games from October - March, and participation in a minimum of tournaments, and will be determined by Ringette Ontario to ensure appropriate competition for rankings.
- Home games are typically played on Saturday evening at Centennial Arena
- Away games are played on weekends
- Teams have 2 weekly practices
- The Provincial Championships will be held for qualifying teams on March 13-15, 2026 and will be co-hosted by Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph Ringette Associations.
Adult House League
- The program runs on Mondays at 8 PM or 9 PM at Long Branch Arena from September to March
- The league offers players fun, competition and exercise - All skill levels are welcome
- An Open Team(s) will be formed from those registered in the Adult House League
Program Convenors
For more information on any of our programs, please contact one of our Program Convenors:
