HSM Ringette Association

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

Last Update- November 14th, 2008

What's New

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Check out the NEW Fundraising page

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HSM Ringette Well Represented at the Provincial Level!

Congratulations to the following girls who, through hard work and dedication, were successful in making the Provincial Team roster in their respective division this year:

Junior AA: Julia Burton, Jenna Blackburn, Leah Murphy, Brittany Avery, Lindsay Fraser

Tween AA: Rachel Burton, Courtney Rawding, Sara Sullivan

Tween A: Erica McLean, Robyn Lawlor, Robyn Soulsby, Haley MacKenzie, Julie Rice, Renee Savoy, Monica McKendrick

Petite AA: Lauren Fowlow, Sarah Moss, Gillian Morrison, Megan Scurlock

This year we have a total of 19 girls representing us at the Provincial level! Only 10 years ago, we had a total of 3 players on Provincial teams.

This truely shows that, although the opportunities for younger players to be involved in provincial and development programs have increased, our players have grown with these opportunities as well.

Well done girls! And well done to everyone involved in the HSM Association (parents, players, coaches, managers etc) for helping put HSM Ringette on the map in Nova Scotia. We should all be proud.

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Registration for the 2008/09 season is now closed

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Novice Development Program for the Season- Session 2

I am happy to let you know that we have found extra icetime that is very suitable to accommodate another group of novice players for our RNS Novice Development Program. As you may know by now, the first session was filled in two days this past week with 36 registrants. I have attached details and registration form for this second session, which is being held at the Civic Arena at the Halifax Forum Complex on Mondays, from 4-5 pm, on approximately every second Monday (dates included in info attached). This is another very good time for our novices with no interference with association games or practices, for the most part. It gives the players time to get to the arena after school and get back home for supper and any homework they might have - which I am sure they'll be happy about!

So, if you are interested please do not delay in registering.

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ALL HSM RINGETTE PLAYERS MUST HAVE THESE FORMS COMPLETED AND HANDED IN.

Player Medication Form

Player Registration Certificate

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Novice Development Program for the Season

You will find information of the program and a registration form attached to this message. Last year this program filled up in less than one day and, due to the lack of available ice, we can offer only one group of no more than 35 participants, a bi-weekly program this year. So, if you are interested please do not delay in registering for this program. The program's first session is Sunday, October 26th, 8-9am at the Civic Arena in the Halifax Forum Complex.

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Petite Development Program for the Season

I am pleased to send you details of our Petite Development Program and its affiliated Petite team programs for this season.

You will find information of the program and a registration form attached to this message. The petite Development Program is the most popular development program with between 65 and 75 players registering annually. There has been two separate hours of weekly ice secured for this program, offering two group sessions of no more than 35 participants per group - a weekly program this year. There will be two Level 3 coaches, Beth Vallis and Liz O'Hanley, leading and instructing this group of players. Both Beth and Liz will also be leading the coaching staff of the Petite Development team(s) that will come out of the development program. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. The program's first sessions are Saturday, October 25th, 2:30-3:30pm at Shannon Arena and 7:00-8:00pm at the Gray Arena.

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Ringette Week

We are pleased to announce Ringette Nova Scotia's "Ringette Week" occurring Nov 03 - 07!

There are two major events planned this year. The attached (.pdf) files have detailed information on each, but in summary, here they are:

1) Ringette Night

- this is scheduled for Tuesday November 4 starting at 6 pm at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. It will consist of a Come Try Ringette Event sponsored by RNS starting at 6, a Tween skills competition starting at 7 and a special exhibition game at 8 between the Provincial Belle Team and the Dartmouth Subways Major Midget Hockey Team! Throughout the night we will have appearances by Moosehead Players and a special award for Herm Wills, the founder of the sport in Nova Scotia. The Tween Skills Competition is an opportunity to showcase the skills of ringette players to the Come Try Ringette participants, their parents and the media.

2) Ringette Rocks the Mooseheads

- on Thursday Nov 6th the Mooseheads play the Cape Brenton Screaming Eagles at the Halifax Metro Centre and Ringette will be featured throughout the evening. Special ticket pricing is available to ringette players and RNS will be running the 50/50 draw that evening with proceeds going to KidSport. Also, during the second intermission, a ringette demonstration will be put on by the Provincial Petite AA Team!

As an added bonus, Nov 4th is "Jersey day"! The association with the most players per capita at ringette night, wearing their jerseys, will win gym ringette equipment (please note only associations with bunny, novice, petite, tween, junior or belle programs qualify, ladies associations do not).

Further detailed information is contained in the attached files.

Ringette Night

Tween Skills Competition- Ringette Night

Ringette Rocks the Mooseheads

So mark your calendars and come join us for what will be a GREAT week of Ringette!

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HSM Novice takes home 1st place in Rhetta Morse Memorial Tournament

The girls lost a hard fought opening game against Cole Harbor, but were able to solidify a position in the final with wins in the remaining two games of the round robin. In the final, a rematch with Cole Harbor, the girls came out strong and established an early lead. Cole Harbor came back strong but the girls gave it their all and came out with an 11-5 victory. Great work girls!

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Petite AA Provincial Team Tryouts

Tryouts will be done in 3 parts.

Part 1: Skills Session on Sunday October 12th, 4:30-6:30 pm, Cole Harbour. Also Monday October 13th, 9-11 am, Sackville Sports Stadium.

For detailed infomation click here.

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2008/09 Teams and Schedules

Teams and Schedules are now posted.

Please keep in mind pending the results of the exhibition games that some players may be moved to support having balanced teams as outlined in the Team Selection Process in Novice and Petite only.

We are also still in need of coaches and managers. Please get involved!!....

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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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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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