Ringette is a Canadian game that was first introduced in
1963 in Ontario.
Developed originally for girls, but becoming increasingly popular among
boys, ringette is a fast-paced team sport on ice in which players use a
straight stick to pass, carry and shoot a rubber ring to score goals.
The game has become one of Canada's favourite activities for females,
with over 60,000 participants across Canada. In recent years thousands of
boys have also taken up the sport.
The growth has continued internationally with the formation of
associations in the USA, Finland, Sweden, Estonia and France. In addition,
Ringette Canada has been instrumental in demonstrating the game in the
Netherlands, Switzerland, West Germany and Japan.
Valley East is strategically situated right in the middle of where
Ringette actually evolved, namely North Bay and Espanola.
