Category: News

Winter Break 2025 Power Skating

VRA is offering power skating over Winter Break. Join Lucas, a Grandview Skating Club power skating instructor and rep hockey coach, for sessions focused on strong edges, acceleration, and skating efficiency. These sessions are designed to help players build confidence, improve power, and refine technical skating skills.

U12/U14 Club: 

Monday, December 22   3:15-4:15 pm at Killarney

Friday, December 26   3:00-4:15 pm at Trout Lake

Friday, January 2   8:00-9:00 am at Killarney

U14 Zone/U16 Club:

Monday, December 22   7:00-8:00 pm at Trout Lake

Friday, December 26   4:30-5:45 pm at Trout Lake

Friday, January 2   9:15-10:15 am at Killarney


Cost:  $45/3 sessions

To register, log in to VRA RAMP, and select Camp and Clinic Registration.

Come Try Ringette – Aug 2025

When: Saturday Aug 30, 2025 11am-12:30pm (ice time 11:30am-12:30pm)

Location: 
Trout Lake Arena 
3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 5X2

RSVP: Include your child’s name and year of birth
vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com

This is a free event for school aged children of all genders regardless of skill
*** current VRA players please do not sign up. If you’re looking for extra ice opportunities contact me ***
Experienced coaches will be on the ice

BENEFITS TO TRYING RINGETTE
Make new friends
Learn a new sport and become a great skater
You will have fun with experienced coaches

The on ice component of the session will begin at 11:30AM so please arrive 30 minutes in advance (11AM) to give yourself enough time to put on skates, helmet and any padding and for our team of volunteers to get nametags, waivers and introductions done before the session begins at 11:30AM.  

Please don’t forget
    •    skates and helmet (we will have free rentals if you need them)
    •    warm clothing (for parents as well as the arena is chilly)
    •    any protective padding
    •    gloves
    •    any questions you may have about ringette in Vancouver
We have a loaner gear program for new registrants in the FUN1 and FUN2 level in the 2025/2026 season. Please let me know if you have questions about it by emailing vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com

Summer Coach Development Camp 2025

Hi Coaches, Jr. Coaches, Camp Leaders, On-Ice Helpers, and anyone interested in coaching or expanding their knowledge of the game,

We’re pleased to invite you to our Coach Development Camp, running August 11–15 (excluding Tuesday) at Trout Lake.

This free camp is designed to support your growth as a coach with a series of engaging sessions led by experienced players and coaches who have competed at elite levels. Each session will focus on a specific aspect of coaching, including on-ice demonstrations, skill breakdowns, and opportunities for questions and networking.

Pre-registration is required so session leaders can plan accordingly. We hope to see all coaches there!

Session Highlights:

  • Monday, August 11 8:15–9:30 pm
    • Working with Goalies with Kimberly Newell, Empower Hockey
  • Wednesday, August 13 8:15–9:30 pm
    • Teaching Power Skating with Whitney Juszkiewicz, Fire & Ice Hockey Development
  • Thursday, August 14 7:00–8:00 pm (Classroom) and 8:15–9:30 pm (On-ice)
    • Offensive Zone Strategies with Rod Needham, Coach BC Thunder (NRL)
  • Friday, August 15 7:00–8:00 pm (Classroom) and 8:15–9:30 pm (On-ice)
    • Defensive Tactics with Robyn Gillespie, BC Thunder (NRL)

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this camp offers valuable insights and practical tools for coaches at all levels.

Click here to register.

We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

Labour Day Lollapalooza!

August 30-31, 2025

FORTY years of playing ringette in Vancouver and we are celebrating with a fun U10/U12 tournament. This will follow on from a week of development for coaches, Officials and players!

Each player will get 4 games minimum for the insanely low price of $50. VRA Summer Camp is subsidizing this event to promote a cross association bit of fun. When they all start playing in the upcoming season these kids will know each other and expand our community.

There will be a bare bones event (hence the price) but top banana awards will be given to hard working teammates. Hopefully everyone likes bananas lol.

Goalies playing 2+ games will receive a VRA goalie patch and they may be able to play for multiple teams to get more games if we’re running short. Equipment for goalies will be provided by VRA if needed.

Teams of individuals born 2014 to 2018 will be created based on individual registrations. Since teams will be mixed we need to know a bit about your players such as positions preferred (at least 2), number of years playing ringette and skating and how many goals they made last season (estimated). We will try to group some friends together but part of the goal for this tournament is to meet new people so we hope everyone is open to that.

Players registered for the 2024 season are welcome to register without paying insurance but those who did not register for the 2024/25 ringette season will have to pay an additional insurance fee.

REGISTER FOR LOLLAPALOOZA HERE

2025 VRA SUMMER CAMP

Who: Campers aged 5 to 15
What: VRA Summer Camp 2025
Where: Trout Lake Arena 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
Why: Fun and Friendships on AND off the ice!
When: August 25-29, 2025

Cost:

$400 8 hour camp U10/U12/U14/U16 + Insurance for non-registered players
$225 5 hour camp for FUN2 + Insurance for non-registered players

Camp is run by VRA players who have attended camp and are committed to making this a fun experience for all the kids. It is a great way for FUN2 to U16 aged players to get back on the ice before the season and this year it’s going to be even better as we are ending the camp with a U10/U12 weekend tournament (additional fee and registration required).

Camp will be at Trout Lake with the following ice times to start the day.
7:45am FUN2
8:30am U10
9:30am U12 and U14/U16

Participants will be grouped into the division they play in the upcoming season though adjustments may be made as needed based on registrations. U10, U12 and U14/U16 have 8 hours at camp with 3 ice times for skills, skating and scrimmages every day. Off ice is time to play board games, crafts, outdoor sports, strategy and a special event (in the past we’ve had bubbleball, archery, waterfights, roller skating). Camp ends with a free skate and pizza party on the Friday.

We look forward to getting players from around the LMRL joining us. Questions can be directed to VRASummerCamp@gmail.com or 604 765 8650. In all communications it’s helpful to include full player name and division.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION HERE

Goalie training with Kimberly Newell – August 2025

Calling all U12 to U16 goaltenders!

Vancouver Ringette is excited to once again partner with Olympian and World Champion Kimberly Newell to bring you a week-long goalie camp this summer!

Register here today!

This camp 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 opportunity will be held from August 11-15 at Trout Lake from 6:45-8:00 pm (except for Tuesday, August 12: 8:15-9:30 pm)

The cost for this camp is $150.

Come Try Ringette Summer 2025

Learn about ringette while having fun!

Dates: 4:15-6:00PM (ice time 4:45-6PM)

Saturday July 19 – Register

Saturday July 26 – Register

Saturday August 9 – Register

Location: 

Trout Lake Arena 

3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 5X2

This is a free event for school aged children of all genders regardless of skill

*** current VRA players please do not sign up. If you’re looking for extra ice opportunities contact me ***

Experienced coaches will be on the ice

BENEFITS TO TRYING RINGETTE

Make new friends

Learn a new sport and become a great skater

You will have fun with experienced coaches

The on ice component of the session will begin at 4:45PM so please arrive 30 minutes in advance (4:15PM) to give yourself enough time to put on skates, helmet and any padding and for our team of volunteers to get nametags, waivers and introductions done before the session begins at 4:45PM.  

Please don’t forget

·         skates and helmet (we will have free rentals if you need them)

·         warm clothing (for parents as well as the arena is chilly)

·         any protective padding

·         gloves

·         any questions you may have about ringette in Vancouver

We have a loaner gear program for new registrants in the FUN1 and FUN2 level in the 2025/2026 season. Please let me know if you have questions about it by emailing vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com

Summer Scrimmages!

Shake off the summer heat and hit the ice with VRA’s Summer Scrimmages!

Join us Thursday nights this summer for fast-paced scrimmages at Sunset Arena from July 3–August 7, 8:30–9:30 PM.

Open to all players born 2008–2011.

Click to register today!

2025/2026 Registration

Welcome to another year of Vancouver Ringette!

Registration for the 2024/2025 season is open for Youth and Adult players. Your early registration allows us to plan for coaching allocation and ice time. The season will start with skill development and fun scrimmages, working our way towards exhibition games later in the season.

Please check out the Registration section for details and links to register.