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The WRAC AGM is open to all members of the Women's Ringette Association of Calgary, and it is held via Zoom. The one hard requirement is on teams rather than individuals: every WRAC registered team must have at least one representative attend. The site lists this as the 2026 AGM. No date, time, or Zoom link is published on the page, so you will need to watch for the association's own notice before the meeting.

Who is expected to attend

If you are an individual member, attendance is optional but open to you. If you play on or manage a registered team, your team needs to make sure at least one person shows up — so it is worth confirming early who that will be, rather than assuming someone else has it covered.

What the format means for you

Because the AGM is held via Zoom, you do not need to travel to a rink or hall to take part. You do need a device with a working connection and the meeting details. Since the page does not publish the link, the practical steps are:

1. Watch for the AGM notice from WRAC (email or the association's usual channels).
2. Save the Zoom date and time once it is announced.
3. If you are on a registered team, confirm which teammate or team official will represent the team.
4. Join the call at the scheduled time.

Common gaps to plan around

• No published date or time. The page identifies the 2026 AGM but does not state when it takes place, so you cannot calendar it from this page alone.
• No Zoom link on the page. Access details come separately; do not expect to find them in the AGM listing itself.
• Team representation is a minimum, not a maximum. One representative satisfies the requirement, but more members are welcome.

Where this fits in WRAC

WRAC is a non-profit organization for players primarily 19 and older who want to play on recreational teams, with 11 teams, 200+ players, and more than 35 years of history in Calgary. The AGM is the association's member meeting, which makes it the point in the year when team representation matters most. If you are new to the association, see what WRAC is and who can join a team before the meeting so you arrive with the right context.

The Women's Ringette Association of Calgary (WRAC) runs a Progressive Adult Ringette program specifically for beginners, and it's the most direct way for an adult with no ringette experience to get on the ice. The program runs four sessions — September 15 and 22, and October 6 and 20 — from 9–10pm at Chestermere Rec Centre (red rink). The total cost is $80, there are 22 spots available, and you register by emailing Jeannette Bailey at [email protected].

Who this program is for

WRAC describes itself as a non-profit organization for players primarily 19 years of age and older who want to play on recreational teams. The Progressive Adult Ringette sessions are aimed at people who are interested in trying ringette and possibly joining a team this season — in other words, you don't need prior ringette experience to sign up.

If you're an adult who has never played, this is the entry point. If you're looking for competitive or youth programming, this particular program isn't it.

What you need to know before signing up

A few practical notes based on these details:

• It's four sessions, not a full season. The $80 covers the listed dates. Treat it as a trial before committing to a team.
• The late time slot matters. Sessions run 9–10pm, so plan for a late finish and check your travel to Chestermere Rec Centre in advance.
• Spots are limited. With 22 available, emailing early is the safe move — the program page lists the email as the contact route rather than an online registration form.

How to get started

1. Email Jeannette Bailey at [email protected]. State that you're interested in the Progressive Adult Ringette beginner sessions.
2. Confirm your spot and payment details. The page lists $80 total but doesn't specify a payment platform, so ask how payment is handled when you make contact.
3. Show up for the first session on September 15 at Chestermere Rec Centre (red rink), 9–10pm.
4. Decide after trying it. The program exists so beginners can test the sport before joining one of WRAC's teams.

What happens after the beginner sessions

WRAC has 11 teams and more than 200 players, and the association has been established for over 35 years. The Progressive Adult Ringette program is framed as a pathway: try the sport, then join a team this season if you enjoy it. If you decide to continue, you'd be joining a recreational women's ringette community in Calgary.

Other WRAC programs worth knowing about

WRAC also supports Ringette for All (RFA), a Ringette Alberta sanctioned adapted program where everyone gets to play. It's open to any player aged 8–18 with a developmental and/or physical disability. That's a separate program from the adult beginner sessions — useful if you're asking on behalf of a younger player rather than yourself. Details are at ringettecalgary.ca/information/programs/rfa/.

Common questions

Do I need experience? No — the program is explicitly for beginners.

Do I need my own equipment? The program page doesn't state equipment requirements. Ask when you email, since this is the detail beginners most often get caught on.

Is $80 the full season cost? No. It covers the four listed sessions. Team fees, if you join a team afterward, would be separate and aren't listed on the page.

What if I can't make all four dates? The page doesn't say whether partial attendance is allowed. Ask Jeannette directly rather than assuming.

The Women's Ringette Association of Calgary (WRAC) is a non-profit recreational ringette organization based in Calgary. It is aimed primarily at players aged 19 and older who want to play on recreational teams, and it describes itself as connecting women in Calgary through ringette while fostering teamwork and community spirit. If you are an adult woman looking for a recreational team sport in Calgary, WRAC is the organization to look at first.

Who WRAC is for

WRAC's core audience is adult recreational players. The site states the organization is for players primarily 19 years of age and older who want to play on recreational teams. That makes it a fit for:

• Adults returning to ringette after time away
• Women who played other team sports and want to try ringette
• Players who want a recreational, community-oriented team rather than a high-performance stream

It is not positioned as a youth program. However, WRAC does point to a separate adapted program for younger players (see below).

Scale and history

The numbers on the homepage give a quick sense of the organization's size and stability:

A 35-year history with 11 teams and 200+ players suggests an established league with enough depth to place new players on a team, rather than a small startup group.

How to join

The homepage has a clear call to action: "JOIN A TEAM." The site does not lay out the full registration process, fees, or season dates on the page evidence available, so the practical next step is to use the join link on the site or contact the organization directly to ask about registration timing, team placement, and any requirements.

Trying ringette as a beginner

If you have never played ringette, WRAC runs a Progressive Adult Ringette program for beginners. According to the homepage, the sessions run:

• September 15 and 22
• October 6 and 20
• 9–10pm
• Chestermere Rec Centre (red rink)
• $80 total
• 22 spots available

Contact for this program is Jeannette Bailey at [email protected]. Because spots are limited to 22, anyone interested should reach out early rather than assuming space will still be open closer to the dates.

Governance and member involvement

WRAC holds an Annual General Meeting. The 2026 AGM is described as open to all WRAC members, held via Zoom, with registered teams required to have at least one representative attend. If you join a team, attending or sending a team representative is part of how the organization operates.

Ringette for all

WRAC also highlights Ringette for All (RFA) Calgary, a Ringette Alberta sanctioned adapted program where everyone gets to play. It is open to any player aged 8–18 with a developmental and/or physical disability. This is a separate program from WRAC's adult recreational teams, and more information is available through Ringette Calgary's programs page.

Bottom line

WRAC is Calgary's non-profit adult recreational ringette association for players primarily 19 and older, with over 35 years of history, 11 teams, and 200+ players. If you are an adult woman in Calgary who wants to play ringette recreationally, start with the join link on womensringette.ca; if you are new to the sport, the $80 beginner sessions in September and October are the lowest-commitment way to try it, subject to the 22-spot limit.

Ringette for All (RFA) Calgary is an adapted ringette program sanctioned by Ringette Alberta where everyone gets to play. It is open to any player aged 8–18 with a developmental and/or physical disability, and all abilities are welcome — every participant is part of the team. The Women's Ringette Association of Calgary (WRAC) supports the program and points to Ringette Calgary for more information.

Who RFA is for

The program is designed around one idea: everyone plays. According to the program description, eligibility is:

• Age: 8–18 years
• Ability: any player with a developmental and/or physical disability
• Welcome level: all abilities — no prior ringette experience is implied as a requirement

If your child falls outside that age range, or you are an adult looking to try ringette, RFA is not the entry point. WRAC's own beginner offering, Progressive Adult Ringette, is aimed at adults instead.

How RFA fits with WRAC

WRAC is a non-profit organization for players primarily 19 years of age and older who want to play on recreational teams. It has 11 teams, 200+ players, and was established over 35 years ago. RFA sits alongside that adult recreational focus as a youth adapted program that WRAC publicly supports.

So the two serve different groups:

How to get more information or join

The program details and registration path are hosted by Ringette Calgary, not on the WRAC site itself. The WRAC page directs readers to:

https://ringettecalgary.ca/information/programs/rfa/

Start there for current program specifics, schedules, and how to register. Because RFA is Ringette Alberta sanctioned, the program operates under provincial ringette governance rather than as a standalone WRAC initiative.

What to check before signing up

• Confirm the age and eligibility criteria with Ringette Calgary, since program details can change season to season.
• Ask about support needs — the program states all abilities are welcome and all are part of the team, but it is worth confirming what accommodations are available for your child's specific situation.
• Check current dates and any fees directly with the program, as the WRAC page does not list RFA scheduling or pricing.

For adult beginners instead, WRAC's Progressive Adult Ringette sessions have run in the fall (September 15, 22 and October 6, 20, 9–10pm at Chestermere Rec Centre, red rink, $80 total, 22 spots), with contact by email to Jeannette Bailey at [email protected].

The Women's Ringette Association of Calgary (WRAC) is a non-profit organization for players primarily 19 years of age and older who want to play on recreational teams. If you are an adult woman in Calgary looking for a recreational ringette team, you likely qualify — and the way to start is to use the "Join a Team" option on the WRAC website. If you are new to the sport entirely, WRAC also points to a separate beginner program you can try first.

Who WRAC is for

WRAC describes itself as a non-profit organization for players primarily 19 years of age and older who want to play on recreational teams. Its stated purpose is connecting women in Calgary through ringette while fostering teamwork and community spirit.

That gives you two practical eligibility signals to check against your own situation:

• Age: primarily 19+. The word "primarily" is doing real work here — it signals this is the association's core membership, not necessarily a hard line for every single program it runs.
• Level of play: recreational, not competitive. If you are looking for a high-performance or rep stream, this is a different kind of commitment than what WRAC describes.

Scale is a useful indicator of whether you'll find a fit: WRAC has 11 teams and 200+ players, and the association was established over 35 years ago. In practical terms, 11 teams means there are multiple roster openings and levels of experience within the recreational stream, rather than a single team you either make or don't.

How to get started

If you already play and want a team

The site's primary call to action is "Join a Team." That is the entry point WRAC provides for players who want to be placed on a recreational team for the season. Use it to express your interest; from there the association handles team placement.

If you have never played ringette

WRAC runs Progressive Adult Ringette for beginners, which is designed for people who want to try the sport before committing to a team. According to the site, the sessions run:

• Cost: $80 total
• Capacity: 22 spots available
• Contact: Jeannette Bailey, [email protected]

This is the lowest-commitment way to answer "do I actually like ringette?" before joining a team. Note the location is Chestermere Rec Centre, not a Calgary facility, so factor in travel if you're coming from elsewhere in the city.

If you are a younger player or have a disability

WRAC also promotes Ringette for All (RFA), a Ringette Alberta sanctioned, adapted program where everyone gets to play. It is open to any player aged 8–18 with a developmental and/or physical disability. All abilities are welcome and all participants are part of the team. Details are hosted at ringettecalgary.ca under Programs → RFA.

What to expect as a member

WRAC holds an AGM, described as open to all WRAC members, with registered teams required to send at least one representative. It is held via Zoom. This matters if you want a say in how the association is run — membership comes with a voice, not just a roster spot.

Common sticking points

• "Primarily 19+" is not the same as "19+ only." If you are close to that age or unsure, ask before assuming you're ineligible.
• Beginner sessions are time-limited. Four dates, 22 spots, $80 — if you want to try before joining, that window closes quickly.
• Recreational means recreational. If your goal is elite competition, check whether WRAC's model matches what you want before expressing interest.
• The beginner program and team registration are separate paths. Trying the beginner sessions does not automatically place you on a team; you still go through "Join a Team."

The simplest next step: if you're an adult woman in Calgary who wants recreational ringette, go to womensringette.ca and use "Join a Team." If you've never played, email Jeannette Bailey about the September/October beginner sessions first.