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Welcome to another year of Vancouver Ringette!

Registration for the 2026/2027 season is open for Youth 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.

Come Try Ringette! June 2026

When: Wednesday June 24, 4:45-6:15PM (ice time 5:15-6:15PM)

Location: 
Trout Lake Arena

3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver

RSVP on RAMP: 

Come Try Ringette June 24

This is a free event for school aged children of all genders regardless of skill.
*** Players who are already registered in any Ringette association please do not sign up. If you’re looking for extra ice opportunities contact vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com ***
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 5:15PM so please arrive 30 minutes in advance (4:45PM) to give yourself enough time to put on skates, helmet and any padding and for our team of volunteers to get name tags, waivers and introductions done before the session begins at 5:15PM. 

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 younger age groups. Please let me know if you have questions about it by emailing vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com

Springette 2026

Registration for VRA’s 2026 Springette Program is now open!

To register, click here! If prompted, follow the link for Camps and Clinics.

We will have 10 sessions of Springette on Sundays, held at Trout Lake Arena:

  • April 12, 19, 26
  • May 10, 24, 31
  • June 7, 14, 21, 28

 Please note that there will be no sessions on May 3 due to the AGM and on May 17 due to the May long weekend.

Ice Times

  • Group 1: First year U10 and FUN 1/2 (players born in 2018 and later)  5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Group 2: Second year U10 and U12 (players born in 2015, 2016, and 2017)  6:45 – 7:45 pm
  • Group 3: U14 and U16 (players born in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014)  8:00 – 9:00 pm

For each of our Group 1 sessions, there will be a mix of skills development and scrimmages. 

For Group 2 and Group 3, 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 2026. Groups may be adjusted based on registration numbers and skill level. Group 1 skaters must be able to skate independently.

For FUNs and first year U10s (players born in 2018 and later), the cost will be $125 for registered players.  For second year U10s and up (players born in 2017 and earlier), the cost will be $200 for registered players.  

Players that were not registered with Ringette BC for the 2025-2026 season will be required to pay an additional $70 to cover insurance.  This will come up as an optional package upon registration and is mandatory for those not already insured.  If you are unsure whether your child has insurance, please reach out to the Registrar at vraregistrar@gmail.com to confirm prior to registering.  Please note that if your child registers with Vancouver Ringette for the 2026/27 season, the fee will be credited toward their registration.

Please note that there is pay parking at Trout Lake; however, arena users are eligible for three hours of free parking.  Please register your vehicle at the kiosk in the rink lobby at each session to avoid a parking fine.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation on or before March 20, 2026 – full refund
  • Cancellation after March 31, 2026 – refund of registration fee less $25 administration fee
  • Cancellation after April 11, 2026 – no refund

Come Try Ringette – March 2026

When: Monday, March 16th, Monday March 23rd 2026, 5:30-7:00PM (ice time 6:00-7:00PM)

Location: 
Hillcrest Arena

4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver

RSVP on RAMP: 

March 16

March 23

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 6:00PM so please arrive 30 minutes in advance (5:30PM) to give yourself enough time to put on skates, helmet and any padding and for our team of volunteers to get name tags, waivers and introductions done before the session begins at 6:00PM. There will also be a U10 practice on the ice before us so you are welcome to watch these ringette players between 5-6PM.

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

Grow the Sport Exhibition Games

Grow the Sport Exhibition Games

We are excited to invite male and non-binary players to participate in our third annual “Grow The Sport Exhibition Game”!

This event is designed to foster a love for ringette in a fun, inclusive, and worry-free environment, where players can enjoy playing ringette and connect with others. The goal is to maintain and grow interest in the sport among male and non-binary players.Open to all Ringette BC male and non-binary players U10-U16.  Younger players are encouraged to stay to watch the U14/U16 game and cheer!  Snacks will be provided.(If participant numbers are low, we will organize a mini skills competition instead, featuring activities like speed, agility, and shooting challenges.) 

Date : Saturday January 24, 2026

U10-U12 Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

U14-U16 Time: 4:45pm – 6:00pm

Location : Moody Park Arena, 701 8th Ave, New Westminster

Registration Fee: $10/player
The registration fee will go toward covering referee payments and snacks for the players. If there are not enough participants for a full game, the funds will be used to provide pizza and prizes for the skills competition.

Please e-transfer $10 to BNWRtreasurer@gmail.com, and note player’s name and “GTS game” in memo.

Registration Deadline January 10, 2026

Registration linkhttps://forms.gle/G2z8ar8omoJapTAn9

Come Try Ringette! Summer 2024

Come Try Ringette with the Vancouver Ringette Association for 4 Fridays in July and August at Sunset Rink 6-7pm!

July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9

Come join Vancouver Ringette Association for a FUN FREE day at the rink trying out the Game that we all love – RINGETTE! Come out to Sunset Arena, strap on some skates, grab a stick and a ring, and try out the fastest game on ice!

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!

Update: FREE skate rentals provided by VRA

What to bring:

  • your own skates and helmet, if you have them (free rentals provided)
  • warm clothing (for spectators as well, as the arena is chilly)
  • any protective padding you may have
  • gloves
  • any questions you may have about ringette in Vancouver

What is happening: The on ice component of the session will begin at 6:00PM so please arrive 30 minutes in advance (5:30PM) 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 6:00PM.

Additional Information: Ringette is a safe, fun and inclusive sport for all genders. Please invite your friends to try out our sport!

School aged children of all genders are welcome! For the session on July 19, we also welcome Masters (30+) players.

Please register on RAMP (click on “British Columbia”)

For more information, vra.come.try.ringette@gmail.com