Our FUNdamentals program focuses on developing skating ability, introducing ringette skills and having fun.

Who plays FUNdamentals Ringette?

Most FUNdamentals players are 5-7 year olds, but we welcome players as 4 and up to 9 in the program.  Many players start with some basic skating skills, but that is not a requirement at this age. Ringette is a great way to learn to skate while having fun!

There are three progressive age categories in FUNdamentals – FUN1, FUN2, and U10 (FUN3).

FUN1 is for children, usually ages 4-7, who are new to ringette or skating, learning basic game structure, and still developing basic skills, this group plays cross-ice.

FUN2 is for children, usually ages 6-8, who are learning to lengthen their stride, ready to learn more rules of ringette, and have developed some basic skills, this group plays Mini Ringette.

FUN3 is for children who demonstrate that they have acquired the physical, cognitive, and social readiness for more challenging play, this group plays full-sized ringette.

For more information, review Ringette Ontario's Children's Ringette.

When and where do the FUNdamentals practice and play?

Last season, FUN1 and FUN2 sessions took place Saturday afternoons at 3 PM and 4 PM respectively at St Laurent Arena.  The FUN2 teams also enjoyed inter association games as the season progressed, these took place on the weekends.  FUN3 sessions will typically take place on weekends but the time/location will vary based on their scheduled National Capital Region Ringette League (NCRRL) games.

What equipment do FUNdamentals players need?

FUNdamentals players require a full set of ringette equipment, review Equipment Information.  Game jerseys will be provided for all FUN players, FUN3 players will also require a practice jersey.

CORA has an Equipment Loan program, providing ringette cages and sticks to players for the season.