ringettecalgary.ca

Ringette Calgary Association is the governing body for the sport of ringette in Calgary, Alberta, and the host association of the Esso Golden Ring. Its website (ringettecalgary.ca) is the association's public information hub — the place to check for league news, registration, contacts, and Respect in Sport information. If you are a player, parent, coach, official, or volunteer looking for the Calgary ringette organization, this is the official starting point.

What the organization does

The site describes Ringette Calgary as the governing body for ringette in Calgary. Two roles stand out:

• Governing body — it oversees the sport locally and organizes its programs and leagues.
• Host association of the Esso Golden Ring — the association is tied to this tournament, and the site includes a call for an Esso Golden Ring volunteer trainee (a schedule assistant role working with the existing master scheduler, requiring very high-level Excel skills; interest goes to [email protected]).

The site also points to a separate History site covering the association from its first season in 1977, including the note that "Calgary Ringette" joined "Ringette Alberta" in July 1978.

What you can find on the site

The site's stated sections are News, League, Registration, Information, Contacts, and Respect in Sport. In practice, the news area carries a mix of results, awards, and volunteer notices:

The Don Henderson scholarship has a specific history: Ringette Calgary set up a ringette scholarship at the University of Calgary in 1989, and it was renamed in 1993 after Don Henderson, one of the people who started ringette in Calgary.

Who the site is for

• Families new to the sport — use the Registration and Information sections to understand how to join; the site does not publish fees or dates in the material reviewed, so confirm current details through the Contacts page.
• Current members — the League and News sections carry results and association updates.
• Coaches, officials, and volunteers — the board vacancies and the Esso Golden Ring scheduler trainee posting are the relevant entries; both show the association recruits beyond players.
• Families of children with disabilities — the Ringette for All program is the specific entry point to look for.

Practical notes before you rely on it

• The site is a news and information hub, not a registration portal in itself; registration details sit under the Registration section, and current pricing is not stated in the reviewed material.
• Tournament results and scholarship announcements are posted as news items, so check the News section for the latest rather than expecting a fixed results database.
• For anything time-sensitive — registration windows, tryout dates, board application deadlines — use the Contacts section to reach the association directly, since the reviewed pages do not list those dates.

In short: ringettecalgary.ca is the official site of Calgary's ringette governing body and Esso Golden Ring host association, best used for league news, registration guidance, volunteer opportunities, and program information such as Ringette for All.

Ringette Calgary points visitors to a dedicated history site that covers the association's story from its first season in 1977, including photos, facts, and milestones such as Calgary Ringette joining Ringette Alberta in July 1978. Start there if you want the fullest account; the main association site itself only summarizes a few highlights.

What the History Site Covers

According to Ringette Calgary, the history site is the place to find "information, photos, and interesting facts" beginning with the 1977 season. That makes it the primary destination for anyone researching how the sport took root in the city.

Key Facts Highlighted on the Main Site

The association's homepage offers a preview of the history content:

• First season: 1977, the starting point for the history site's timeline.
• Provincial affiliation: In July 1978, "Calgary Ringette" joined "Ringette Alberta."
• Founding figure: Frances Willis organized the first season.

These details are presented as teasers ("Did you know" items), so treat them as entry points rather than a complete chronology.

How to Use the History Site

1. Go to ringettecalgary.ca and look for the history link on the main site.
2. Browse the timeline from the 1977 season forward for photos and facts.
3. Cross-reference names and dates (such as Frances Willis and the 1978 Ringette Alberta affiliation) if you are writing about the sport's local origins.

The expected result is a fuller picture of the association's development than the homepage summary provides.

Related Context on the Main Site

The same site documents other historical threads that may interest researchers:

• Scholarship history: Ringette Calgary set up a ringette scholarship at the University of Calgary in 1989; it was renamed the Don Henderson Memorial Scholarship in 1993 after the passing of Don Henderson, one of the individuals who started ringette in Calgary.
• Current scholarship recipients: The site names recent winners, such as Emily Johnson as the 2025/26 Don Henderson Memorial recipient and Ashley Chapman as the $1000 "2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships" winner.

These items show how the association connects its founding era to present-day programs.

Common Snag

The history content lives on a separate site linked from Ringette Calgary rather than on the main pages. If you only skim the homepage, you will see just the 1977, 1978, and Frances Willis highlights — follow the history link for the full archive.

The Esso Golden Ring is a ringette tournament hosted by Ringette Calgary, the sport's governing body in Calgary, Alberta. The clearest volunteer opening currently listed is a schedule assistant trainee role with the Esso Golden Ring Committee: you would learn the master scheduling process from the existing scheduler with the intent of taking over within about a year, and the role requires very high-level Excel skills. To express interest, contact Holly Bradley at [email protected].

What the Esso Golden Ring is

Ringette Calgary identifies itself as the host association of the Esso Golden Ring. The tournament is run by a dedicated Esso Golden Ring Committee (EGRT), which handles its own operations and volunteer recruitment separately from the association's board and league administration.

The site does not publish tournament dates, divisions, entry fees, or registration steps for the Esso Golden Ring. If you need those details, they are not available from the page content summarized here — use the committee contact above rather than assuming a schedule.

The volunteer role: schedule assistant trainee

This is a succession-oriented position, not a general event-day volunteer slot. The committee is explicit about the intent: the trainee learns the current master scheduler's process and is expected to take over the scheduling role within roughly the next year or so.

Because the handover timeline is part of the role, treat this as a multi-season commitment rather than a one-weekend task. If you only want to help during tournament weekend, this is not that opening — ask the committee chair whether event-day roles exist.

Other ways to get involved with Ringette Calgary

The association lists several other openings and programs beyond the Esso Golden Ring:

• Board of Directors vacancies — the association states it is seeking enthusiastic individuals for President, VP Administration, Children's Ringette, Coach Development, and Sport Development. Job descriptions are linked from the site's Volunteers Needed section.
• Ringette for All (RFA) — an inclusive program for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, focused on sport fundamentals and life skills in and out of the rink.
• Team photos and tournament results — teams can submit a Tournament Attendance Form to have photos included in news posts, which is how results like the U14A RIOT's second-place finish at the Turkey Ring in St. Albert appear on the site.

Scholarships and recognition (context for families)

Ringette Calgary administers two scholarships mentioned on the site:

• The Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship at the University of Calgary, established in 1989 and renamed in 1993; the 2025/26 recipient is Emily Johnson.
• The 2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships, scored on commitment to ringette through playing, coaching, officiating, and volunteering, plus school and community service; the $1,000 award went to Ashley Chapman.

Eligibility criteria beyond those scoring factors are not published in the available content, so confirm requirements directly with the association before applying.

Practical next steps

1. Decide whether you want a season-long technical role (scheduler trainee) or a board or program role.
2. For the scheduler role, email [email protected] with your Excel experience and availability for a handover period.
3. For board positions, review the posted job descriptions first, then contact the association through its listed contact channels.
4. If you are a parent new to the sport, start with the Ringette for All program page or the association's history site, which covers the organization back to its first season in 1977.

The main pitfall is assuming the Esso Golden Ring volunteer need is generic event help. The only role described in detail is a specialized, Excel-heavy succession position — so match your inquiry to that reality.

Ringette Calgary is the governing body for ringette in Calgary, Alberta, and the host association of the Esso Golden Ring. You can get involved through four main routes: registering to play in its leagues, joining a program such as Ringette for All for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, volunteering on the Board of Directors or with the Esso Golden Ring, or applying for its scholarships. The site provides registration and league information, contact details for questions, volunteer postings, and program descriptions, so the right entry point depends on whether you want to play, support, or apply for funding.

Playing: Registration and Leagues

The association's site lists Registration and League sections as the starting points for players. These are the places to check for how and when to sign up, and which league fits your age or level. The site also references Respect in Sport, a required component for participants in Alberta ringette.

If you have questions before registering, use the Contact Us page rather than guessing at deadlines or eligibility. The site does not publish season dates, fees, or age-division rules in the material available here, so confirm those directly with the association.

Ringette for All (RFA)

Ringette Calgary offers a Ringette for All program for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. According to the association, RFA players learn the fundamentals of the sport in an inclusive, safe, and fun environment, and also develop life skills that benefit them in and out of the rink. The site's "read more" link leads to fuller program details. This is the appropriate route if you are looking for an adapted entry point rather than standard league play.

Volunteering

Two distinct volunteer paths are posted:

• Board of Directors. Ringette Calgary is seeking enthusiastic individuals for vacancies including President, VP Administration, Children's Ringette, Coach Development, and Sport Development. Job descriptions are linked from the site.
• Esso Golden Ring Committee. The committee needs a schedule assistant trainee to work with the existing master scheduler, with the intent to take over within about a year. The role requires very high-level Excel skills. Interest goes to Holly Bradley at [email protected].

The site also has a general Volunteers Needed section and an Electronic Gamesheet Reporting tool, which suggests game-day volunteer roles exist beyond the board.

Scholarships

Two scholarship opportunities appear on the site:

If you are a student player, coach, official, or volunteer, these are worth checking for eligibility and timing.

Following Teams and News

The News section covers tournament results and association updates. Recent items include:

• Turkey Ring (hosted by St Albert, Oct 9–11, 2026): NW U14A RIOT placed 2nd.
• Ava Esposito Memorial (hosted by South Calgary, Oct 9–11, 2026, in Cochrane): SCal U14A Strike placed 1st and SCal U14A Charge placed 2nd.
• Team photos: teams wanting a photo in a post complete a Tournament Attendance Form.

The site also links to a History site with information, photos, and facts from the first season in 1977; in July 1978, "Calgary Ringette" joined "Ringette Alberta," and Frances Willis organized the first [season].

A Practical Starting Sequence

1. Decide your role: player, RFA participant, volunteer, or scholarship applicant.
2. For players, open the Registration and League sections, then confirm requirements such as Respect in Sport.
3. For adapted play, follow the Ringette for All "read more" link.
4. For board or Esso Golden Ring roles, review the posted job descriptions and email the listed contact for the scheduler trainee role.
5. For scholarships, check the posted criteria and application timing.
6. Use Contact Us for anything the site does not answer, including fees, dates, and division placement.

The main pitfall is assuming details the site does not state: it does not publish fees, season dates, or registration deadlines in the available material, so verify those with the association before planning around them.

Ringette Calgary lists two scholarship opportunities on its site: the Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship at the University of Calgary, and the "2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships." The site names recent recipients and the Legacy award amount ($1000), but it does not publish full eligibility rules or application deadlines for either award — so treat the details below as what the association has made public, and confirm specifics with Ringette Calgary before applying.

Don Henderson Memorial Ringette Scholarship

This award is set up at the University of Calgary and is the association's long-running scholarship.

• History: Ringette Calgary established a ringette scholarship at the University of Calgary in 1989. It was renamed the "Don Henderson Memorial Scholarship" in 1993, after the passing of Don Henderson, one of the people who started ringette in Calgary.
• Recent recipient: Emily Johnson was named the 2025/26 recipient at the UofC.
• What the site doesn't say: The published material does not state the award amount, the number of awards, or the specific eligibility criteria (such as required playing history with Ringette Calgary or enrollment status at UofC).

If you are a UCalgary student with a ringette background, this is the award to ask about first — contact Ringette Calgary directly for the current criteria and application window.

Western Canadian Ringette Championships Legacy Scholarships

This award is tied to the 2015 Western Canadian Ringette Championships and is judged on a broader contribution to the sport.

• How applicants are scored: The site states applicants were scored on their commitment to ringette through playing, coaching, officiating, and other volunteer activities, as well as school and community participation and service.
• Award amount: The recipient receives $1000.
• Recent recipient: Ashley Chapman.

Who this fits

Based on the scoring criteria, this award suits athletes who have done more than play — for example, someone who has coached a younger team, refereed, or volunteered at association events while also staying involved at school and in the community. The site does not list a minimum age, years of service, or a required number of volunteer hours, so the practical test is whether you can document sustained involvement across those areas.

Comparing the two awards

How to move forward

1. Check the source page first. Ringette Calgary posts scholarship news and recipient announcements on its site; the scholarship items appear alongside general news, so scan the News section rather than looking for a separate scholarships menu.
2. Contact the association for the application package. Because neither award's eligibility rules or deadlines are published, email Ringette Calgary to ask which award fits your situation and what documentation is required.
3. Prepare evidence of involvement early. For the Legacy award in particular, keep a record of coaching, officiating, and volunteer roles plus school and community service — that is exactly what the scoring described on the site rewards.

One caution: the site's scholarship content is announcement-style, not a formal application guide. Don't assume deadlines or criteria carry over from year to year — verify each cycle with the association.