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I am NOT a skating coach: Ringette Coach
Ringette players on the ice were going through an obstacle course. It included a number of core skating techniques used in ringette: two foot stop, backward C-cuts, forward cross-overs and the tight turn. Skating obstacle courses offer variety, use all … Continue reading
How to hold a ringette stick
Another balmy summer day in suburban “Ringetteville.” But, the rink was cool and refreshing. Ringette players were skating the traditional oval pattern around the ice. Some players skated with two hands on the stick; others with one. Some players grasped … Continue reading
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“The Off-Season”
For many athletes and coaches there is no off-season. Dedicated coaches and conscientious parents ensure that kids are active all year – “driving for excellence.” Extreme sports participation will lead to stardom. Right? Wrong. The long term athlete development model, … Continue reading
D2D Pass
The pressure was on. Poor Samantha… It had been happening all game: turnovers. Two ferocious checkers (forwards) descended on “Sam,” the defender, as she tried to gain ring possession. The checkers were following the well-known ringette tactic known as “Two-On-Checking.” … Continue reading
“Provincials”
If you play ringette in Ontario, going to Provincials is big stuff. Going for gold. Chasing the dream. The excitement, the hype, the party – the fun. Ringette players dress up for the opening ceremonies while socializing with opponents and … Continue reading
Can you spell “Finland?”
The recent World Club Championships in Finland were revealing. It re-affirmed that Finland has embraced the sport of ringette – it is obsessed with ringette. It is no wonder that some of Canada’s finest ringette players travel each year to … Continue reading
“From Athlete to Coach: Women in Coaching”
The ringette game had just ended. It was one of those closely contested affairs. I lost hair and fingernails – you may know the type. The coaching staff was huddled outside of the dressing room in a corner of the … Continue reading
“The Big Game”
There were two minutes left in the Ringette game; the score was 5 to 4. The winning team would progress to the next level of playoff round. The losing team would look forward to the year-end party and next season. … Continue reading
“Ringette is an Intermittent Sport: Rest is Good”
It was the end of the ringette practice. Ice shavings covered the surface. The 12 and 13 year old players were skating vigorously back and forth, the width of the rink. The coach was barking orders. The common name for … Continue reading
“Practice, Practice, Practice”
The air was cool and crisp. Voices were everywhere. Ringette players were chatting prior to practice. The “Zamboni” was just finishing its faithful duty of cleaning the ice. A blend of anticipation and excitement was in the air as players … Continue reading
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