Summer Newsletter

We hope you are enjoying your summer. Ringette season is just around the corner so we wanted to give you a quick update on what to expect over the coming months.

• Coach Applications
• Rust Busters Sessions
• 2024/25 Registration
• New FUN3 staging approach
• Come Try Ringette
• Volunteer opportunities
• Jersey sales and pickup
• Mascot name vote

Coach applications

MDRA is excited to announce that we are now accepting bench staff applications for the 2024/25 season. If you are interested in taking on the role of Head Coach or Assistant Coach please complete the Google Form below by August 26. 

In the fall, first consideration will be given to Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches who have submitted an application by the deadline. If you are considering volunteering, but have not yet decided, we encourage you to submit an application just in case.

Bench Staff Application [Google Form] **NEW**

Coach Selection Process & Application Process information [PDF]

Rust Busters session

To give players the opportunity to get back on the ice in preparation for their 2024/25 season, MDRA is happy to announce we’ll be offering the following Rust Buster sessions with skills and drills led by coaches.

Registration will open in Ramp on August 5. The cost is 25$ per session.

U19A tryouts

An email was sent recently to U19 players and families with important information concerning their tryouts.

If you have any questions, please reach out to either Lori Blinn, Interim Competitive Director or Rebecca Vandermeulen, Regional Director.

2024/25 Registration

Don't miss out! Ringette season is just around the corner. Register now for the 2024-25 ringette season to secure your place on the team. Our ice contract was signed August 1 - once a division is full, players will be placed on a waiting list. 

Register: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=016bee0322
More information: https://www.mdra.ca/content/Fees-2024-2025 

New FUN3 staging approach

The FUN3 program will look a little different for the 2024/25 season. The National Capital Region Ringette League (NCRRL) has implemented a new 2-stage approach for the FUN3 program. The goal is to optimize player development, enhance player retention, and create a more inclusive environment for all participants. 

As usual, in September, we will conduct player assessments to evaluate player skill levels and developmental needs. This year we will be using the new NCRRL Skills Assessment Tool to identify players as either Stage 1 or Stage 2. 

• Stage 1 is targeted towards new players and those requiring additional time to acquire basic skills.
• Stage 2 is targeted towards more experienced or advanced beginner players

Once the assessments are complete, players will be placed on either a Stage 1 or Stage 2 team according to their skill level.

NCRRL will be releasing a Questions and Answers document in the coming weeks. We will make this information available as soon as possible. 

Come Try Ringette

We will be co-hosting a Come Try Ringette session with Nepean. Ages 4 to 11 are welcome! Skates, multi-impact helmets and gloves are required. Sticks will be provided. This is an on-ice session with qualified instructors so kids can try the sport. Representatives from the associations will be present to answer questions about registration and programming.

Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Arena 2 (1701 Woodroffe Ave)
Date: Sunday, September 8
Time: Registration at 1:30pm and on ice from 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Register: https://cometryringette.rampinteractive.com/

For more information contact Marc Cyrenne, VP Coaching

Volunteer opportunities

Building on the ideas and enthusiasm we heard at the AGM, we invite you to join the following committees:

• Social Committee contact Monica Brannan
• Policy/Strategic Planning Committee contact Gen Harte
• Tournament Committee contact Jenn Thompson
• Ice Scheduling and Ice Advocacy contact Martha Holmes
• Promotion & Recruitment Committee contact Marc Cyrenne
• Social Media Committee contact Erin Gagnon

Jersey sales and pickup

New jerseys have been purchased for the upcoming season. You can purchase a set of our old jerseys for $30. We accept cash and e-transfers. Contact the MDRA Equipment Manager for more details.

If you purchased a set of jerseys at the MDRA Family Fun Day and have not yet arranged for pickup, please contact the MDRA Equipment Manager.

Vote on the new mascot name

Many of you had the opportunity to meet our new mascot at the MDRA Family Fun Day. You submitted many great names and it is now time to vote on her name.

Vote for the mascots name

Thank you for being part of the MDRA community.

~MDRA Board of Directors
See you on the ice... Go Hornets Go