Welcome to our first Newsletter of the season!
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We have many new ringette families who have joined the association this year so we wanted to say a quick WELCOME and to introduce you to our FYRA Newsletter - the source of all FYRA news and updates.
So please, sit back and get your fill of RINGETTE NEWS!
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Meet your 2019-20 Executive
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The Fredericton Youth Ringette Association (FYRA) is managed and operated by volunteers who sit on the
Executive Committee. We meet on a monthly (or more as needed) basis and, as parents ourselves, you can always find us at the rink (both on and off the ice!).
Don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to help!
Player at Large: Maddie Ebbett
Interested in becoming more involved with Fredericton Ringette? We have many opportunities on committees that do not require a big time commitment.
Email us for details.
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U10 & up Ice Times
Early ice times (U10 & up) kicked off this week. Please
continue to check the FYRA website for practice times. This page will be updated as changes occur. As well, emails have been going out to each division - please
make sure to whitelist the email address
mailer@rampmx.com
to ensure it does not go into your junk mail.
U9 Ice Times
We’re still confirming our U9 ice times for the 2019-20 season but it’s looking like they will be:
- Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm @ Willie O’Ree
- Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am @ Willie O’Ree (based on ice availability - could change when conflicts such as tournaments)
The first U9 ice time is scheduled to be Saturday, October 5th. An email will go out to all U9 registrants soon. In the meantime make sure you have all of your gear for the season. Rentals are available at
frederictonringetterentals@gmail.com
U7 Ice Times
Our U7 Learn to Skate program will start Monday, October 7 (5:45-6:45pm) at the Grant Harvey.
To help you get ready for the kick off of the season, here’s some helpful info:
And stay tuned, an email will be going out to all registrants in the upcoming weeks.
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Coaching Clinic - September 28
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It’s not too late to register for the
Ringette Coaching Workshop
on September 28
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in Fredericton. The workshop will be led by Paul Youldon who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience, including 5 years as a head coach in the National Ringette League.
Topics to be covered include:
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Ringette tactics:
free pass plays; attack patterns; checking systems and approaches;
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How to coach female athletes
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Planning and leading great on-ice practices
(template builders; using drill books; optimizing ice space; how to avoid “standing around;” designing to improve my player’s skills).
This is a free workshop. Registrations close September 14
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Save the date! We’ll have 2 officials courses offered this fall. Registrations will go live on the
Ringette Canada Officiating website
soon. Once live, attendees must compete the video and pre-course work before classroom work.
Rooms, ice surfaces and instructor are booked for the dates and times below:
Monday, October 7, Willie O'Ree Place:
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Community Room: 5-9pm
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Ice Time: 9-10pm
Sunday, October 20, Grant Harvey:
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Community Room: 1-5pm
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Ice Time: 5:00PM to 6:00PM
This is a paid position of $25/game for U12 & up ($20/game for U9 & U10)
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Want to become involved in your child’s team? If you like to organize and like the idea of being an “insider” on your child’s team, consider becoming a Team Manager. It’s a fun way to support the Team and be a part of the fun. Training available.
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Attention all parents (U9 & up)
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If you are at the rink during the first few ice times and notice coaches that you expected to see on the ice, in the stands, there is a reason for that. FYRA has decided to take on a more formal evaluation and team selection process which includes coaches assessing players from off the ice doing specific, but basic drills.
They will be watching closely, and entering data on their phones, trying to assess as many players as possible in a short time. So, please don’t be offended if they don’t seem as socially inclined as normal while kids are on the ice.
The goal is to create even FYRA teams and to build a base of information for coaches to use in developing players throughout the season
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FYRA Early Bird Tournament Updates
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Early... Early Bird Planning – FYRA needs YOU!
The Countdown is on … only 64 days until FYRA hosts the 2019 Early Bird Tournament (November 15
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– 17
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). The Early Bird Tournament draws over 60 teams from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and is the largest annual sporting tournament held in Fredericton with over 100 games played on five ice surfaces. We will see over 800 players, coaches, assistant coaches and managers.
We need you and your volunteer skills to make it a success !!
The Committee will be holding its first meeting on Tuesday @ 7-8:30pm (Grant Harvey, Community Room #2).
Please come out and see what roles are left to fill and see what it’s all about. This year we would like to see U9 & U10 parents shadowing those in the lead roles in order to continue on in the following years. This is our one and only fundraiser for the year and the association has a great track record of providing a quality, smoothly run event. Let’s make this the best one yet !
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2019-20 Ringette Tournaments
Mark your calendars! The FYRA will be participating in the following tournaments for the 2019-20 season:
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Fredericton Ringette Early Bird Tournament (U9 & up), Nov 15-17
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PEI Tournament - Charlottetown (U9 & up), January 10-12
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Jamboree / Provincial Tournament (U9/U10) - March - location/date TBC
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Provincial Tournament (U12 & up) - location/date TBC
* The PEI tournament is up to the individual team on if they choose to attend. At times, some teams may also choose to attend other tournaments. You can find the full tournament list on the
Ringette New Brunswick website
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Ringette Merchandise Update
We’re currently working on clothing selections for the 2019-20 season. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement for a clothing order night in the upcoming weeks.
Moss Pro Pants
NEW for this year, the FYRA is facilitating a ringette moss pro pant order through Rinkside. These will be customized with FYRA colors, and sample sizes will be available for trying prior to ordering. Families will place their orders directly with Rinkside, and they will be delivered to us when the arrive. More information to follow.
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Director of Goalie Development
The FYRA is happy to announce that Lauren Sieben will be the Director of Goalie Development for the association.
Lauren played the sport for 11 years, of which 9 of those were as a goalie. Many of you would have seen Lauren on the ice last season as she assisted many of our goalies and also assistant coached a U12 team.
Lauren brings an incredible amount of passion for the sport and will be a great asset to our association. Join us in welcoming her to the Board!
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RingFit
Hurry! Registrations close for
RingFit2019
(September 21 & 22) this week - September 13th.
The ringette camp, which is not affiliated with the FYRA, will consist of on & off ice. Please note, they will not have as long a run as last year :)... but it will be an intense activity based on ability (no one will be pushed beyond capabilities).
The Camp will be at Willie O'Ree & Cost is $70 for the two days. New this year will be a Goalie specific component.
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