Welcome to the website of
Halifax/St. Margaret's Ringette Association


Last Update- September 4th, 2008

What's New

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Provincial Team Tryouts

For Belle Provincial team tryout information; click here

For Junior Provincial team tryout information; click here

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On Ice Player Evaluations!!

The time has arrived to lace up those skates and get moving!!!  Once again this year HSMRA will hold player evaluations on Sunday September 7th.  These sessions allow the Coaches to evaluate the players to help us to be able to select and balance the teams in Novice and Petite.  All Players are encouraged to attend.

Novice: 12noon-1pm

Petite: 1pm-2pm

For all Tween aged players, this year Tiered level of play will be introduced.  Teams will be selected based on the skill level of the players to play either on a 'B' team or a 'C' team.   For that reason, players will be evaluated over 3 sessions.  All players are encourgaged to attend. 

Sunday, Sept 7th - 2-3pm

Monday Sept 15 - 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesday Sept 17 - 8-9pm

Regular Season will begin very early in October.  Watch this website for teams and start dates!!!!

If you have not registered yet, PLEASE notify us with your intentions as soon as possible.. ______________________________________________________________________

Coaches and Team Managers Wanted

Registration for the 08/09 season in progress and the time has come to once again look for coaches who are energetic and enthusiastic about Ringette!!!  The success of our association relies on the great volunteers who commit countless hours to developing and coaching our girls in the sport of Ringette!

If you are again interested in playing an active coaching role, please fill out the application form and email it to Dawn Macdonald by August 31st, 2008.

Stay tuned for more information on Ringette Nova Scotia coaching certification requirements for the upcoming season.

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3rd Annual Pre-Season Bunny Development Program!

HSMRA is pleased to present our 3rd Annual Pre-Season Bunny Development Program.  This program is open to all players 8 years old or younger who are perhaps trying ringette for the first time, or wanting an early jump on the season.

Dates: Saturday, September 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th

Time: 6:00-7:00pm (4 hours in total)

Cost: $45

Location: St. Margaret's Center

Please print, complete, and mail the registration form, along with payment.  Details on the registration form.

For further information, Please contact Tom McLean @ tom@hsmringette.com or 876-0201.

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Come Try Ringette - FREE Events this Summer!

Come Try RingetteRingette Nova Scotia is hosting Come Try Ringette events in cooperation with local ringette associations for youth between the ages of 5 and 12. These are a fun opportunity for anyone who would like to try playing ringette for the first time, and the event is FREE!

Dates and locations for upcoming events include:

Saturday June 28 - 1:00PM, Cole Harbour Place

Saturday July 19 - 1:00PM, St. Margaret's Centre, Upper Tantallon

Saturday August 9 - 1:00PM, Halifax Civic Arena

Saturday August 23 - 4:00PM, St. Mary's University Arena, Halifax

Saturday September 6 - 1:00PM, Sackville Sports Stadium

Saturday October 4 - Berwick Arena (time TBA)

All you need is a pair of skates, helmet, and gloves (winter gloves will do). Please arrive at the rink 30 minutes before ice time. Advance registration is required for these events.

For more information, to register, or to inquire about other Come Try Ringette events that will be hosted in Nova Scotia contact Lindsay Bennett at 425-5450 Ext. 335 or visit www.cometryringette.ca

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2008-2009 Season Registration begins!!

This year HSM Ringette Association is pleased to be offering for the first time Mail-In Registration to all of the returning players.                               

Look for your registration package in the mail.  In the package you will find a variety of infomation and the Ringette Nova Scotia Registration Form.  You will be asked to complete the form and return with payment.

We are also happy to tell you there will be no increases in fees this season.  Fees and payment details are as follows (post dated cheques - Please do not mail in cash:

Fee

 

 

Bunnies

$175.00

 

 

Novice- Belle

$425.00

 

 

Full time Goalie

$225.00

 

 

The deadline for mail in registration is August 15th, 2008.  To register in person, walk in registration will be held on August 27th, 2008 at the St. Margarets Center, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

 

A reminder of our refund policy:

  • 100% refund prior to first practice (prior to 3rd practice for new players)
  • 80% refunded prior to October 31st
  • 60% refunded prior to November 30th
  • 50% refunded prior to December 31st
  • No refund after December 31st

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Attention all Open eligible players!!!

HSM wants to ice our first HSM Open team this coming season.  Anyone female 19 years of age or older is eligible.  If you are interested please contact Michelle Gordon


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Volunteer Opportunity

Vice President/ Registrar

The HSM Ringette Association has an immediate opening on the Executive Board fore the Vice President/ Registrar for the upcoming 2008/09 season.

As the VP/ Registrar for HSMRA will be responsible for the following:

  • Shall preform the duties of the President in the absence of the President.
  • Responsible to ensure all registrations of the HSMRA membership are complete and accurate and all accountabilities regarding registration to Ringette NS.
  • Attend monthly meetings with HSMRA, as well as represent HSMRA at Central Board meetings and Ringette NS meetings in the absense of the President or other HSMRA members.
  • Be objective, open, and available to the HSMRA membership when required.
  • Be willing to assist and work as a team player with HSMRA and other associations for the good of the sport.

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