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.<\/p>\n
Skating obstacle courses offer variety, use all of the ice and allow many athletes to practice at the same time.<\/p>\n
A parent said he liked the way coaches were guiding players in how to move their arms and legs while skating. He had not previously seen the C-cut drill along the blue lines. He liked it a lot.<\/p>\n
Ringette is a sport requiring skating agility.<\/p>\n
Ringette players are celebrated for their skating prowess.<\/p>\n
Spectators and players love the \u201cspeed\u201d of the game.<\/p>\n
A recent workshop brought together experienced ringette coaches from across Canada. One of the most well known and successful Ringette coaches said \u201c I am not a skating coach.\u201d<\/strong> This coach sends her players to a \u201cspecialized skating\u201d program. This leaves her to focus on ringette skills and tactics.<\/p>\n Interesting\u2026<\/p>\n Which is better: skating in your annual plan or delegating it someone else?<\/p>\n Coaches need to think about this and make a decision.<\/p>\n There is a plethora of specialized training programs for ringette players: goalie clinics, power skating, learn to skate, spinning classes, yoga for ringette and more.<\/p>\n While the Head ringette coach is taught to be responsible for the full annual plan, delegation of specialty roles is one way to survive and thrive.<\/p>\n If you are going to delegate some coaching role, make sure your sub-contractor understands your goals and your athletes.<\/p>\n Guidance for ringette coaches:<\/p>\n 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 \n