The sport of Ringette was developed in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario, by the late Mr. Sam Jacks. Originally it was designed to be a unique winter team sport for girls as and alternative to hockey. But, Ringette has evolved into a fast paced, exciting sport that combines the speed of hockey with the strategy of basketball. The first game played in Espanola, Ontario, was nothing like the sport of today.
The lines listed on the rink are used in the game of Ringette.
Ringette is played on any standard size hockey rink. Five skaters and a goalie are on the ice for each team, unless of course there are penalties being served. The object is to score goals on the net of your opponent. The weapon on choice for a Ringette player is a straight stick with no blade. It is used to pass an 8" hollow rubber between team mates.
Play is started by a Free Pass, similar to the start of a soccer game. On the referee's whistle, the player takng the free pass, has 5 seconds to pass the ring to a team mate.
Rules restrict any one player from carrying the ring from one end of the rink to the other. The ring must be passed over each blue line to another player. Teamwork is essential for the ring to progress up the ice.
Pictures of the different varieties of Ringette facemaks.
Length Of Periods
Results in a 2:00 minor penalty. Exceptions are Major penalties 4:00, or game ejections.
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