Support the 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships
Dear MDRA Members,
The 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships (CRC) are almost here - and once again, the event is being hosted right here in Ottawa! Games will run from March 30 to April 4 across Nepean and Kanata, and event organizers are still looking for volunteers to help with minor officiating and facility roles throughout the week.
This is an amazing chance to support a national championship, see elite ringette up close, and cheer on our MDRA athletes and alumni who are competing on some of the strongest teams in the country.
MDRA Athletes & Alumni Competing at CRC 2026
U16AA Nepean Ravens (Team Ontario)
- Hadyn Cahill (MDRA Alumni)
- Avery Shuhla (MDRA Alumni)
- Devyn Elliott (MDRA Alumni)
- Ella Ghobril (MDRA Alumni)
- McKenzie Miller (MDRA Alumni)
- Ava Thompson-Mills (Goalie)
U16AA West Ottawa Wild
- Rilynn Kelly-Pounder
- Michelle O'Neill
U19AA Eastern Ontario - Force
- Poppy Leptick (MDRA Alumni)
- Maddy O’Neill (MDRA Alumni)
U19AA Eastern Ontario - Impact
- Claire Walker (Goalie)
We are incredibly proud of each of these athletes and the tremendous work they’ve put in to reach this level. Please join us in cheering them on!
Volunteers Needed — Help Support This National Event!
CRC still needs many volunteers in roles such as:
Minor Officials
- Timekeeper
- Penalty box
- Announcer
- Game sheet / RAMP entry
- Rink coordinator (dressing room access, Gatorade station)
Facility Volunteers
- Ticket sellers
- Door security
- 50/50 sellers
Volunteers receive a free day pass for every 4 hours worked!
How to Volunteer
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A9AA2DABF8C07-61433212-2026
(Two tabs: Minor Officials and Facility Volunteers.)
Want to Watch Instead?
Bu tickets here: https://www.crc-ccr.ca/tickets2026
- Opening Ceremony / Booster Juice Skills Competition:
Ringette Canada YouTube - Round Robin:
Ringette Canada YouTube, CBC Sports YouTube - Playoffs (April 3 & 4):
CBC Gem, CBC Sports, Ringette Canada YouTube - NRL Bronze & Gold Medal Games:
All Women’s Sports Network (via Pluto TV), Ringette Canada YouTube, CBC Gem, CBC Sports YouTube - Closing / Awards Ceremony:
Ringette Canada YouTube
The CRCs are one of the best opportunities to watch high-performance ringette and support our local players — and we are so fortunate to be hosting right here in Ottawa. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider volunteering and helping make this year’s championship a huge success.
Thank you for supporting our athletes and our ringette community!
Sincerely,
MDRA Executive
