Now that the season is underway, we want to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning athletes. This year promises to be filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences! We have lots of information that we would like to share with you. In this newsletter you will find:
If you have any questions or issues that can’t be addressed by your team coach or manager, please reach out to your convenors.
A few quick reminders, tips and tricks to help you out this season:
Looking for more ice time for extra development or conditioning? MDRA's Skills Clinics, Power Skating and Goalie Clinics are great opportunity to help players reach their goals while having fun with their fellow hornets.
The second half of the season will begin on December 14. Once MDRA receives the league game schedule from the NCRRL, we will be hard at work preparing the practice schedules for the second half of the season. We appreciate your understanding as we work to finalize schedules as quickly as possible. Stay tuned for updates.
On November 10, MDRA will be taking over Fred Barrett Arena. There will be regular season games for all divisions plus a family skate session at 11:00 and a coaches game at 1:15. The arena will be abuzz with activities for MDRA families.
MDRA is planning to participate in the 2024 Manotick Parade. More details to follow.
Come see an exciting game featuring some former Hornets. Prepare for an unforgettable night of elite ringette as the two new Eastern Region U19AA ringette teams showcase their talent, speed and skill. Experience the intensity and fast-paced action that defines the game we love.
Teams: Eastern Region U19AA Mainwood vs Eastern Region U19AA Leduc
Date: December 23 at 5:00-7:00
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Yzerman Arena.
Admission: $2.00 player admissions, $5.00 adult admission
January 18 from 6-8pm in Stuart Holmes Arena, Osgoode
March 30 - April 5, the 2025 Canadian Ringette Championships will be hosted in Ottawa by CORA. https://www.crc-ccr.ca/
Building on the ideas and enthusiasm we heard at the AGM, we invite you to consider joining the MDRA Board of Directors.
We are hoping to onboard new members this fall in order to train them to take over portfolios for next year. If you are interested, please complete the Candidate Profile form and/or email the President.
New jerseys have been purchased and we are selling the old ones for $30 per set. Your next opportunity to purchase a jersey set will be at the MDRA All-Day Classic on November 10. We accept cash and e-transfers. Contact the MDRA Equipment Manager for more details.
Every wonder if other MDRA teams will be at the same tournaments as you? Before you go, check out the list below and support your fellow Hornets while on the road.
| Oshawa | October 25-27 | U16A |
| Barrie | November 8-10 | U14A |
| Nepean | November 14-17 | Fun 3 Villeneuve U12B Skaf U12C U14B 16A 16B 16C U19A U19B |
| Arnprior | November 29-December1 | Fun 3 Cyrenne U12A |
| Ajax-Pickering | December 6-8 | Fun 3 Cyrenne U12A U12B Skaf U14B 16B U19A U19B |
| Cambridge | January 3-5 | U14A |
| Whitby | January 3-5 | U12B Jones U19A |
| Burlington | January 10-12 | U16A |
| Kingston | January 24-26 | Fun 3 Villeneuve U12C 16B |
| Kitchener | January 31-February 2 | U16C |
| West Ottawa | February 6-9 | Fun 3 Cyrenne Fun 3 Villeneuve U12A U12B Jones U12C U14A 16A 16B U19A U19B |
| Provincial A Championship | March 13-16 | U14A (TBD) U16A (TBD) |
| U12 Championship | April 3-6 | U12A U12B Skaf U12B Jones |
~MDRA Board of Directors
See you on the ice... Go Hornets Go
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