Dear VRA Families, 

Summer is the perfect time for committed athletes to elevate their skills and prepare for a strong start to the fall season. We’re kicking off our summer programming with two high-performance Elite Camps at Trout Lake, starting on Friday July 11, 2025 and then running on Sunday mornings: July 13, 20, 27, and August 10. 

We are thrilled to be partnering with Tracy Townsend of The Ringette Academy, a highly respected and experienced coach known for developing top-tier athletes. These camps are designed to challenge, refine, and inspire players who are serious about their development. 

We are offering two camps: 

• U14 Zone Prep Camp  9:15–10:30 AM 
  Tailored for athletes aiming to compete at the Zone level, this camp focuses on the skills, pace, and decision-making required to compete at a high level. This camp gives players the tools and confidence they need to stand out during evaluations. The first session is Friday July 11 at 6:30 PM

• Elite Camp for Male and Non-Binary Athletes  10:45 AM–12:00 PM 
  Geared toward competitive athletes ready to elevate their performance, this camp delivers high-tempo training focused on advanced skills, strategic decision-making, and playing with confidence in high-pressure situations.  This camp builds the skills, tools, and confidence athletes need to stand out and perform their best. The first session is Friday July 11 at 8:00 PM
   
   

Both camps offer the rare opportunity to train under elite-level coaching. 

Space is limited and registration is open to all LMRL athletes, so register early to secure your spot! 

Click Here to Register Today! 

Don’t miss this chance to train with one of the best and set yourself up for success this season. 

Calling all U12 to U19 goaltenders!

This spring, Vancouver Ringette is excited to host goalie training with Olympian and World Champion Kimberly Newell!

This weekly clinic, which runs from April to June, is designed to help goalies refine their technique, improve reaction time, and develop the mental toughness needed to thrive in high-pressure situations. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your angles, master rebound control, or strengthen your ability to read the play, this is a rare opportunity to train with one of the best in the game.

Train with an Olympian & World Champion

Kimberly Newell brings a wealth of elite experience to the ice, including:

• 2022 Olympian – Best save percentage (95.5%) of the entire tournament
• U18 World Champion with Team Canada – Named MVP and Best Goaltender
• WHL Champion & Goalie of the Year – Led the league with a 96.1% save percentage
• All-time winningest goaltender at Princeton University and holds the record for most career saves
• First female goalie to compete in the BCEHL U18 AAA boys’ league

Beyond her achievements as a player, Kimberly is an experienced and passionate coach. She is the co-owner of Empower Hockey, a high-performance goaltending school in Vancouver, and has trained elite athletes for years. Her coaching philosophy focuses on building versatility, strong fundamentals, and a high-level game IQ—helping goalies develop the confidence and skills to excel in any situation.

This exciting training opportunity will be held on Saturdays at Trout Lake from 5:15-6:15 p.m. on the following dates:

• April 5, 12
• May 10, 24, 31
• June 7, 14, 21, 28

The cost will be $180 for athletes registered in the 2024/25 season, and $240 for anyone who is not currently registered to cover insurance. 

2025 Spring Goalie Clinic Registration Link

See you on the ice!

Registration for VRA’s 2025 Springette Program is now open!

We will have 11 sessions of Springette on Sundays, held at Sunset Arena:

• April 6, 13, 27
• May 4, 11, 25
• June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Please note that there are no sessions over long weekends (April 20 and May 18)

Ice Times

• Group 1: First year U10 and FUN 1/2: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
• Group 2: Second year U10 and U12: 6:45 – 7:45 pm
• Group 3: U14/U16: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

For each of our U10 and FUN 1/2 sessions, there will be a mix of skills development and scrimmages. 

For the U12 age group and up, half of the sessions will be skills development and half will be scrimmages.

Please register for the level you will be playing in the Fall of 2025. Groups may be adjusted based on registration numbers and skill level. Group 1 skaters must be able to skate independently.

The cost will be $220 for registered players, and $280 for anyone who is not currently registered in the 2024/2025 season to cover insurance. 

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation prior or on March 23, 2025 – full refund
• Cancellation after March 23, 2025 – refund of registration fee less $25 administration fee
• Cancellation after April 5, 2025 – no refund

Register for Springette 2025

Hi Coaches, Jr Coaches, Camp Leaders, On-Ice Helpers, and anyone interested in becoming a Coach or just looking to improve their knowledge of the game.

We are very excited to invite you to your very own development camp!

VRA has asked special guests who have played and/or coached at elite levels to come out and share their knowledge with you on 4 different topics, with on ice demos and opportunities to see skills in action/ask questions and make connections! The topics include offensive zone tactics and breakouts, defensive strategies, how to teach powerskating, and how to keep the fun in practice while building skills.

The sessions are completely free, but we ask that you sign up so we know who will be there! We hope all coaches will make it!

The sessions are from 9:00 to 10:15pm at Trout Lake Arena, Aug 19th – 23rd.  There will also be an off ice session on Monday from 7:45-8:45 pm to go over some offensive strategies before continuation of the same topic on ice on Monday.

See you on the ice!

Summer Coach Development Camp Registration Link

Calling all goalies or players wanting to try the goalie position, THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU!

No equipment? We will provide it to you! 

Any questions? Feel Free to email with any questions you might have. 

SPACE IS LIMITED! Sign up ASAP!

August 19-23, 2024, 7:30pm to 8:45pm

Trout Lake Arena

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced training groups.

Instructors from Elite Goalie

$125 for 5 sessions

Register at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/436649

VRA will be hosting High Performance / Zone Prep camps for those looking to improve their skills, get a jump on the upcoming season and get ready for zone tryouts. The camps will be open to all athletes in the LMRL region, so register early!

The High Performance / Zone Prep camp will be about teaching the athletes new skills, refining existing skills and challenging the athletes to unlock their potential. Each day will be broken into some skating such as edge work and explosiveness while skills will include defensive triangle work, offensive zone strategies, breakouts, man on defense and battle drills.

U14 High Performance / Zone Prep Camp

Day     Location      Date           Time

Mon    Sunset       July 29      7:45-9:00 pm

Tues   Killarney    July 30      7:45-8:45 pm

Wed    Killarney    July 31      9:00-10:15 pm

Thurs  Sunset       Aug 1        8:30-9:45 pm

Fri       Sunset       Aug 2        7:15-8:30 pm

Cost will be $125.

U16 High Performance / Zone Prep Camp

Day     Location      Date           Time

Mon    Sunset       Aug 5      7:45-9:00 pm

Tues   Killarney    Aug 6      7:45-8:45 pm

Wed    Killarney    Aug 7      9:00-10:15 pm

Thurs  Sunset       Aug 8        8:30-9:45 pm

Fri       Sunset       Aug 9        7:15-8:30 pm

Cost will be $125.

Registration link: 

 VRA U14 High Performance/Zone  Prep

VRA U16 High Performance/Zone Prep

If you have any questions please contact Lynn Hitchen at VraRegistrar@gmail.com

We are pleased to offer some summer ice to ease you back into the fall season. 

Sharpen those skates and get back on the ice for $30.00 for three sessions.

Open ice will be held at Killarney on:

Tuesday     July 23    9:00 – 10:00 pm

Tuesday     July 30    9:00 – 10:00 pm

Tuesday     Aug 6      9:00 – 10:00 pm

Please contact Sydney Armstrong at sjmarmstrong@gmail.com for more information

Masters ice will be held at Sunset on:

Friday        July 26    8:45 – 10:00 pm

Friday        Aug 2      8:45 – 10:00 pm

Friday        Aug 9      8:45 – 10:00 pm

Please contact Tam Cummings at tam-vra@mudshark.org  for more information

Registration link for either session:

2024 Adult Evening Ice

We still have some space in the summer evening skills sessions.  See below for details. There are two programs one for U10/U12 and one for U14/U16.

The Summer Evening Skills Sessions will be led by Sami Tajbakhsh. Sami has been playing ringette for 22 years. She grew up playing for North West Van and quickly made the jump to AA, playing from U14 through to U19, and competing at both the BC and Canada Winter Games. After AA, Sami played for the Montreal Mission and BC Thunder NRL teams. Sami has coached various teams, camps and clinics including Zone, Team BC and at La Relève U17 National Development Program.

The Summer program is all about unlocking potential and building skills from the ground up. We’ll be diving into defensive triangle work, offensive zone strategies, breakouts, and more, all designed to give players a solid foundation and a competitive edge. By starting early athletes will gain a deep understanding of the game, so we’ll be covering everything from basic fundamentals like shooting and stabbing to more advanced concepts like man-on-D defense. Throughout the camp, we’ll be keeping a close eye on each player’s progress and adjusting our approach as needed.

U10 / U12 Evening Skills Sessions

Day   Location       Date          Time

Mon     Sunset      8-Jul         7:45-9:00 pm

Mon     Sunset      15-Jul       7:45-9:00 pm

Tues   Killarney     16-Jul       7:45-8:45 pm

Fri       Sunset        19-Jul      7:15-8:30 pm

Mon     Sunset        22-Jul     7:45-9:00 pm

Tues   Killarney       23-Jul     7:45-8:45 pm

Fri       Sunset        26-Jul      7:15-8:30 pm

Cost will be $150 for 8.25 hours of instruction over 7 sessions. Registration will be limited to 20 players per division.

U14 / U16 Evening Skills Sessions

Day   Location         Date            Time

Thurs   Sunset       4-Jul           8:30-9:45 pm

Thurs   Sunset      11-Jul          8:30-9:45 pm

Tues    Killarney    16-Jul         9:00-10:00 pm

Wed    Killarney     17-Jul        9:00-10:15 pm

Thurs  Sunset        18-Jul         8:30-9:45 pm

Fri       Sunset        19-Jul        8:45-10:00 pm

Wed    Killarney      24-Jul       9:00-10:15 pm

Thurs  Sunset         25-Jul       8:30-9:45 pm

Cost will be $175 for 9.75 hours of instruction over 8 sessions. Registration will be limited to 20 players per division.

Registration link: 2024 Summer Evening Skills 

If you have any questions please text Farhan at 604-868-1880.