Ringette is an exciting unique winter sport, played mainly by females but open to all. Ringette is a non-contact sport where players use a straight stick with a specially designed tip and a hollow rubber, blue ring.
The goal of the High Performance program is to plan, coordinate and implement programs for AA, Canada Winter Games (CWG) (AAA) and National Ringette League. (NRL)
The development of Ringette in Manitoba is dependent upon coaches who in order to be effective, are required to have the appropriate qualifications and proper training.
The purpose of the officials is to provide clinics, on-ice evaluations and resources, which promote uniform interpretation and application of the rules.
To provide clinics, on-ice evaluations and resources, which promote uniform interpretation and application of the rules.
To establish performance standards for officials at any given level of competition.
To provide a system by which the official may officiate at a level of competition best suited to his/her officiating ability.
PROGRAM TOOLS
Clinics
Officiating - Level 1, Level 1 Refresher, Level 2 & 3, Level 4 and refresher clinics in rule change years.
Rules Interpretation.
Evaluators clinic
Resources: Rule Books, Case Book, Body Contact Handbook, etc.
On-ice evaluations
On-ice mentoring of new Level 1 officials.
On going rule clarifications/interpretations
Certification and registration of official
INTERPRETATIONS OF RULES
Clinics, case studies, on-ice practice sessions, and evaluations promote uniformity of rule interpretation and application. As well, these programs allow the official to gain proficiency in game officiating mechanics and become familiar with the PHILOSOPHY of Ringette officiating. Most important, clinics provide the official with an opportunity to contribute to the program through their input.
All certified officials receive rule clarifications and interpretations through their Referee-in-Chief.
It is realized that all aspects of the game of Ringette are making rapid advances. We must, therefore, make every effort to educate and train our officials to meet these changing needs. This cannot be accomplished by the individual. It must be a combined effort.