Congratulations to all of our Zone 5 players, from Vancouver, Delta, Richmond and North Vancouver who took home the gold medal at the BC Winter Games this weekend! We are all so proud of you!
You can also see some highlights on Global News!
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Springette 2023
We’re happy to announce that Springette is back again this year!
For the U12 ages groups and up, we are offering 4 skills sessions with Kailey Mcgrath (NRL player) and 7 power skating sessions with Whitney Juszkiewicz (Fire and Ice Hockey Development/assistant coach with Team BC for Hockey Canada.) We are still securing coaches for the U10 and under group.
We will have 11 sessions of Springette on Sundays, held at Sunset Arena:
- April 2, 16, 23, 30
- May 7, 14, 28
- June 4, 11, 18, 25
Ice Times
- Group 1: U10 and Under, 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm (FULL!)
- Group 2: U12 / U14, 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm (FULL!)
- Group 3: U16 / U19, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (FULL!)
Please register for the level you will be playing in the Fall of 2023, however groups may be adjusted based on registration numbers and skill level. Group 1 skaters must be able to skate independently.
The cost will be $200 for registered players, and $220 for anyone who is not currently registered to cover insurance. Feel free to pass this onto anyone who didn’t play this year!
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation prior or on March 17, 2023 – full refund
- Cancellation after March 17, 2023 – refund of registration fee less $25 administration fee
- Cancellation after April 1, 2023 – no refund
Click below to register:
Come Try Ringette – Oct 2nd @ Trout Lake
If you live in Vancouver, come join the Vancouver Ringette Association at 3:45 PM on October 2nd for FREE Come Try Ringette events for anyone ages 4 -14 years old!
Come out to the Trout Lake Community Centre, strap on some skates, grab a stick and
a ring, and try this fun sport!
Vancouver Ringette offers participants the chance to come out on the ice, play games,
and test your skill with activities that are age suitable. Beginner skaters are welcome
and encouraged to attend!
What you need to bring:
- Warm clothes including gloves and jackets
- Skates and helmets (skates and helmets will be provided if needed at no charge)
- Recommended: Protective padding such as elbow and knee pads
Pre-Registration for the event is required – limited spaces available! Please arrive 15-20 minutes before the ice time so equipment can be fitted properly.
Event Details:
- Location: Trout Lake Arena, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
- Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022
- Time: 3:45PM – 4:45PM (please arrive by 3:30PM)
If you are interested in joining ringette or if you have any further questions please contact Kosa Smyrnis at vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com
Please note all participants will need a waiver signed by their parent/guardian prior to getting on the ice. To expedite registration for this event feel free to pre-fill this form and bring it with you.
Come Try Ringette – Sept. 2nd @ Trout Lake
Vancouver Ringette is hosting a FREE Come Try Ringette Event at the Trout Lake Community Center Arena on September 2nd, 2022 between 4-5pm.
Come Try Ringette introduces children and youth how to play ringette. This free event is open to everyone between the ages of 4-14.
At this fun event, participants will play games and learn drills that are suitable for all skill levels. Beginner skaters are welcome and encouraged to attend!
All the details (arrival times, equipment, etc) are at cometryringette.ca . For any questions, please contact: vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com
2022/23 Practice Times
These are the tentative practice times for the 2022/2023 season. Times and locations may change depending on team size and ice requirements.
- Fundamentals 1
- Sunday, 8:45-10am at Trout Lake
- Fundamentals 2
- Sunday, 8:45-10am at Trout Lake (Saturday, 8:30 – 9:30 am at Kitsilano may be used if Sunday morning is at capacity)
- U10
- Saturday, 7:15 – 8:15am at Kitsilano
- U12
- Friday, 5:15 to 6:15pm at Trout Lake
- U14
- Friday, 6:30 to 7:45pm at Trout Lake
- U16, U19 and Open will rotate the following ice times:
- Wednesday, 8:45 to 10pm at Hillcrest
- Saturday, 9:15 to 10:45pm at Killarney
- Saturday, 8:30 – 9:30am at Kitsilano (optional)
VRA End of Summer Camp 2022
Just a note to let you know that registration for the VRA End of Summer Camp is open to other associations and we’re seeing a big uptake from players outside of VRA. As well we will be advertising wider and earlier this year. If you are planning to register please do so sooner, rather than later, to avoid disappointment. Also consider bringing a friend to introduce them to ringette!
For those who can’t wait, just register here >>> VRA End of Summer Camp 2022
Vancouver Ringette Association is now in its seventh year of hosting a community level ringette summer camp at Trout Lake (3360 Victoria Drive). This full day camp running August 29 to September 2 – it is great conditioning for the start of the season, and it also helps getting the kids acclimatized to getting up in the morning for the start of the school year. We’ve heard time and again that our players consider this ringette camp the best summer camp they attend and they have a lot of fun with their friends on the ice. We also have had players from other associations join our camp and they have also enjoyed all aspects of the camp.
The camp is staffed from 9 to 5 each day though we are flexible about pickups so if a shorter day is desired we can accommodate. Campers will get 2 to 3 ice times a day with an open skate and BBQ on the final day so parents that have their own skates and helmets can join us on the ice.
The cost for this program is $300 for the entire week and it is open to skaters with birth years from 2008 to 2016. We do expect all participants to be able to skate but we have enough staff to ensure that everyone is appropriately challenged and that we can help with lacing skates! If anyone who did not register last season they are welcome but there is an additional $20 charged for insurance.
Questions can be directed to Roxanne at vracommunications@gmail.com. If you have a friend who is interested in trying ringette this is the best way to learn about ringette and make some friends.
For those that are interested, you can register at VRA End of Summer Camp 2022.
2022/2023 Registration is Open
Registration for the 2022/2023 season is now open for Youth and Open players.
If you have any questions about the registration, please contact Lynn at VRARegistrar@gmail.com.
Springette 2022
Springette is back this year! We will have 9 sessions of ice from April 24 to May 15, and May 29 to June 26.
This programming will be for players in U10/12 and U14/16, for community and zone players.
We have 2 sheets of ice at Sunset Arena: 5:45 to 6:30 (or 6:45 without an ice clean), and 6:45 to 7:45pm.
We are currently securing coaches and instructors for the ice times, and will assign ice times closer to the first week.
The cost will be $100 for registered players, and $120 for anyone who is not currently registered to cover insurance. Feel free to pass this on to anyone who didn’t play this year!
The link to register is: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/307648
**Please register for the level you will be playing in the Fall of 2022**
For Fun1/2, we have partnered with Richmond Ringette to offer a great program! Details are available at: https://www.richmondringette.com/springette-2022-registration-now-open/
If you have any questions, please feel free to email vrapres@gmail.com or vraregistrar@gmail.com
Note: The 2022/2023 season will open for registration on July 1st.
Happy Holidays from VRA
Created by Teia from our U14 team. Happy Holidays from Vancouver Ringette!
Come Try Ringette Session Info
Come join the Vancouver Ringette Association on Sunday, October 17 & 24 and November 14 & 21 for a FUN, FREE session of Ringette! Come out to Trout Lake Arena, strap on some skates, grab a stick and a ring, and try out the fastest game on ice!
Where and when?
Trout Lake Arena, 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
Sessions are on October 17 & 24 and November 14 & 21 at 8:45-10:00am.
What do I need to bring?
All you need to participate is some warm clothes, a pair of gloves, and a smile! If you have any ringette or hockey gear bring them along. We can provide helmets, skates, ringette sticks and rings.
How much does it cost?
It’s free!
What ages can participate?
All kids are welcome between the ages 4 to 12 Years. No experience necessary!
Who can I contact if I have a question?
Please email VRA.Come.Try.Ringette@gmail.com
Do I need to come to all sessions?
Feel free to drop-in to one or all of the sessions!