U12PP COACHES UPDATE – FRIDAY, June 3, 2016

Tonight’s skate was fast and aggressive and we were able to see even more skill out there in all the girls. That fact makes this decision extremely hard. If your daughter’s name is not on this list we wish her the best of luck in other tryouts she may be attending, or the best of luck to her next season. If your daughter’s name is on the list they are invited to our exhibition game on Sunday.

Grace Baird
Cali Beattie
Gwen Beattie
Amber Crinklaw
Dana Crinklaw
Nicola Hammond
Allie Humphries
Lauren Lindsay
Taylor Lisabeth
Olivia McMichael
Kylie Rice
Baylie Smith
Ally Verhoeve
Megan Webster

ALL ICE TIMES ARE AT FLIGHTEXEC CENTRE – DORCHESTER

Cost is $15 per player per tryout.

The first two tryouts are open to all players and the tryouts following will be by invitation only.

U12PP
Tuesday, May 24th – U12PP – 6-7p.m.
Tuesday, May 31st – U12PP – 6-7p.m.
Friday, June 3rd – U12PP – 6-7p.m.
Sunday, June 5th – 12p.m. – exhibition game vs St. Mary’s – by invitation only

U14A
Tuesday, May 24th – U14A – 7-8p.m.
Tuesday, May 31st – U14A – 7-8p.m.
CANCELLED! Friday, June 3rd – U14A – 7-8p.m. CANCELLED!
Sunday, June 5th – 11a.m.-2p.m.  (inter-squad exhibition game by invitation only)
Thursday, June 16th – 8p.m. – exhibition game vs Kitchener in New Hamburg – by invitation only

All Western Region players intending to try out for a  Provincial level team are required to complete the online Intent-to-Tryout Form . Players will not be allowed to participate in any tryout session without having completed the form. All out of association players must present a signed Player Tryout & Release form prior to tryouts in order to skate at a Dorchester tryout.

Any questions or inquires please contact Astrid Eastman.

Back Row (L to R): Asst Coach Tim Ramer, Team Manager Tammy Patterson, Head Coach Scott Borland, Trainer Rob Patterson, Middle Row (L to R): Lili Smith, Kelsey Hammond, Allyson Arthur, Sydney Court, Emily Patterson, Lauren Court, Rachel Clark, Katie Brine Front Row (L to R): Emily Verhoeve, Leaha Johnston, Keeva Ramer, Sarah Smith, KC Barnard, Tatem Eastman

During the March Break, the U14A team made the more than nine hour journey to Timmins, Ontario to compete in the 2016 A Provincial Championship.

Our Dorchester girls played six round-robin games against teams including the City of Ottawa, West Ottawa, Richmond Hill, Sault Ste. Marie, Cambridge and Whitby.  The team finished the round-robin placing first overall with a 4-1-1 record, which earned them an automatic bye into the finals Sunday afternoon.  The City of Ottawa and Richmond Hill battled it out Sunday morning to decide who would play against Dorchester in the final, with Richmond Hill coming out on top.

After an intense battle, it came down to the last seconds of play when Dorchester scored a goal with 53 seconds left in the game to go ahead 4-3 and ultimately win the game.

The Dorchester Ringette Association is proud to share our enthusiasm and congratulations to our U14A team  – your hard work and perseverance has helped put Dorchester and our small but mighty Association on the map!

This web page has been put together for any parents interested in learning more about competitive ringette.

What is Provincial Ringette?

Provincial/A/AA levels of ringette are all considered to be the competitive level.   Players must try out for these teams in order to play.

Who Can Try Out for a Provincial Team?

Any ringette player is eligible to try out for a competitive team, in their age group or above.

Players from outside of Dorchester may also tryout for a Provincial team in our Association,  if their own Association is not hosting the same level of play or if that player does not make their own Association’s team.  There will be the possibility of seeing players from Tillsonburg, London, St. Mary’s and St. Thomas at tryouts.

Is There a Difference in Registration Costs between Regional and Provincial?

There is an increase in registration costs for those playing Provincial ringette.  The Dorchester Ringette Association Provincial registration fee for the 2016/2017 season is $575.  The increase in registration is to supplement the increase in cost for registering a competitive team with the League, increased referee fees/mileage, as well as to cover the cost of added ice times for the team.   Typically the Provincial teams will begin their game schedule a few weeks earlier than the Regional program, therefore they will be on the ice practicing before the Regional teams as well.

Families will also incur additional Team Fees, as set by the Coaching Staff to cover the increased tournament fees.  In the past, teams have also sourced out team specific sponsorships, that are not in conflict with Dorchester Ringette Association sponsorships,  to supplement these costs.

Team specific fundraising may also occur.  These fundraisers must be approved by the Association first and not infringe of fundraisers already planned.

Is There an Added Commitment to playing Provincial?

To play at a competitive level, many Coaches feel that scheduling additional ice times for Powerskating or booking gymnasiums to run dry-land training is an essential part of the Provincial program.  All players should assume that extra training will be scheduled throughout the season.

Will the Team Be Travelling All Over Ontario to Play For Regular League Games?

Similar to the Regional program, each Association must wait to see what other teams have registered in their age groups to determine where their team will travel throughout the season.   This past season, teams in this age group travelled to Waterloo, Forest, Guelph, Kitchener, London, St. Mary’s, Elora/Fergus and Tillsonburg.

Will the Tournaments Be Further Away than Regional Tournaments?

At the U12 age group, each team is required to provide a list of five tournaments the team would like to attend.  One of these tournaments must be outside of our Western Region.   The good news is that Southern Region is not geographical too far from our Region and would be considered “out of region”.  Southern Region includes Cambridge, Paris, Hamilton etc.   Tournament selection would be determined by the Coaching staff.

All U12 age groups qualify for the year end Provincial event, similar to Regionals held in London this coming spring.    This spring the U12 Provincial teams will be travelling to Ottawa, although last season the teams travelled to Oshawa.   For the 2016/2017 season, the U12 Provincial Host Association has not been announced yet.

Who Will Be the Coach for This U12 Provincial Team for the 2016/2017 Season?

As with all our teams, whether Regional/Provincial teams,  Dorchester Ringette requires all those interested in being a part of the team’s coaching staff, to submit a coaching application and provide proof of qualifications.   At the competitive level, additional qualifications are required as compared to Regional level of coaching.   Currently,  there has been an expression of interest from a few qualified Dorchester Coaches to run this U12 team.    At this time the Coaching Staff have not been appointed.

Can My Player Try Out for Another Team Outside of Dorchester?

There are specific rules in Ringette that dictate where and when a player is able to try out for another team, in another Association.   All Dorchester players that are interested in trying out for U12 Provincial Petite must attend tryouts in Dorchester.  If your player is not offered a position with this Dorchester team, then they are free to attend tryouts in the next closest Association offering U12 Provincial Petite.   Our next closest Association would be London.

*Please note – many Associations will have tryout dates running simultaneously.  If you are unsure if your player will make the Dorchester team, you may wish to consider attending tryouts at another Association at the same time to keep additional options for competitive play available.   Additional paperwork is required for trying out in another Association.  Please contact me if you would like additional clarification on this process*

When Are Tryouts Being Held?

Tryouts for all Associations hosting competitive teams will occur sometime near the end of May to middle of June.   These dates have not been set yet but will be posted on the WRRA website www.wrra.ca located under Association Announcements or on the calendar feed on the left side of the home page.    For automatic email updates on all tryouts being held we strongly recommend signing up for the WRRA Mailing List located on the right side of their home page.

Is There a Cost to Attend Tryouts?

Each Association does charge a fee for each tryout your player attends.   Dorchester Ringette will be charging $15/try out session to help cover the cost of the ice rentals.

Who Determines Who Makes the Team?

At the U12 Provincial Petite level, ORA (Ontario Ringette Association) dictates that a minimum of 80% of the team be made up of players from your Home Association.  This percentage decreases as the players move up in age level.  The goal of  all Associations is to select the best team possible to play at this competitive level.   Selection of players will be based on the best potential skill level seen from each player.

If players from out of our Association attend the Dorchester tryouts, there is a possibility that they could make the team, as long as the 80% minimum Home Association ratio has been met first.   This percentage does not mean that the team will not be 100% Dorchester players, but indicates that there is also the possibility of out of town players making this team, if they have the appropriate potential skill level.

Dorchester Ringette will bring in impartial Evaluators for each of the tryout sessions.   These Evaluators are typically from outside of our Association and do not know the players on the ice and all follow the same procedures for evaluating.  The Evaluators will then meet with the Coaching staff to share their evaluations and options.  The final formation of the team will ultimately be the decision of the Head Coach.

WHAT NEXT?

Intent –to- Tryout Form

ALL players considering trying out for any competitive team MUST complete the online Intent-to-Tryout Form (click on link below for specific information) no later than March 31, 2016.  Players will not be allowed to participate in any tryout session without having completed this form.   This form does not obligate your player to attend try-outs if they change their mind.  If you are unsure, it is better to fill out the form now and decide closer to the tryout date.  The Region keeps track of what players are trying out for each team to ensure players are playing in their proper designated area (when possible).  Your players ORA # is available from your Team Manager.

http://www.wrra.ca/alweb/16pint.php

Additional Questions?

This entire process of an Association declaring a team and having your player fill out their intent to try out can seem confusing  so we encourage you to email DRA President Astrid Eastman with your specific questions or contact any of the parents that have been in the competitive world these past few seasons as well.

This was a rare chance for our young players in the league to have time and coaching with some of the best players in the Province.

Following the clinic, the players and their families were treated to an amazing exhibition game between the Western Region AAA team and the Western Mustang’s women’s ringette team.

The Western Region AAA team is essentially an All-Star Team from our region that competed in three tournaments. This year, these incredible young women won all three tournaments to become the overall AAA Challenge Cup Champions for the 2015-2016 season. Congratulations ladies, from the entire DRA!

There will be 2 age groups with 4-6 teams in each group. One group will include U8, U9 and U10 players and the second group is for U12 and U14 players.  Players should register in the same age group that they played in during the  2015/16 season. Players must have been registered with ORA during the 2015/16 season to participate. Efforts will be made to accommodate requests when possible.

Cost is $120 per participant with no additional taxes.

Registration deadline is Friday, March 18th, 2016. Go to the London Ringette website registration page to register for this program, Payment may be completed by PayPal, credit card, or by mailing a cheque. Please follow the payment instructions provided during registration.

Space is limited, registration will be first come, first served.

Many hands are required to make this program a success. Coaches, assistants, timekeepers, registration volunteers, and helpers with the BBQ are all needed. If you are able to volunteer in any capacity please contact Stephen at [email protected]

Who is the Western Region AAA Team?

These talented girls represent the best U18 players from our Western Region who competed in tryouts this past spring.   Every other year, Western AAA competes against 5 other regions in Ontario (Central, Southern, Ontario United, Eastern and Northeast) in three different tournaments called Challenge Cups.   Challenge Cup #1 and #2 have been played with Western Region winning both tournaments, most recently last weekend in St. Mary’s.   The final Challenge Cup will be held in January 2016 in Kingston.

Check out the following links for more information about the AAA program:

http://www.wrra.ca/aaa1516/index.php

http://westernaaaringette.ca/

http://www.ontario-ringette.com/elite/aaa.php?sub=elite

Interested in Western Mustang Ringette? Check out the following link for more information:

http://www.westernmustangs.ca/index.aspx?path=ringette

Local Connection

Although Dorchester doesn’t have any players on this AAA team, we do have an important local connection to this team.  Dorchester Ringette U14A Head Coach, Scott Borland, (back row, far left, in photo) is also an Assistant Coach for this AAA team!

Come Out and Cheer!

We would love to have as many local ringette players and family come out and cheer the AAA team on during this exhibition game.  This game is a great opportunity to watch some fast paced  and skilled ringette and could even make a great team event for those that are around over the Christmas break!

Did we mention that it is FREE? – no cost to anyone, just come and enjoy the game! Bring your noise makers and wear a ringette jersey too!

Over the March 28 weekend, Dorchester teams brought home gold medals in every division.

Here is an overview of each team:

U9

Dorchester’s U9 Ringette Team took gold at Western Regionals in Guelph. What an exciting end to a great season. These 11 girls had a fun year, on and off the ice, and have shown a lot of strength, skill and teamwork in their game. Coaches Tanya Beattie & Sean Baker, Trainer Paul White and Team Manager Liz O’Brien would like to thank parents for their dedication and support to this awesome sport. Congratulations U9 Girls!

U10

Members of the Dorchester Dragons U10 Ringette Team proudly wear their medals after they won gold at the Western Regionals in Guelph.

Back Row (l to r): Coach Patrick Crinklaw, Dana Crinklaw, Jordyn Patterson, Meagan Webster, Amber Crinklaw, Allie Humphries, Gwen Beattie, Manager/Trainer Stacey Simpson, Coach Warren Smith
Middle: Teagan DeJong, Denise Pink, Nicola Hammond, Hannah McIntyre, Bailey Smith, Jordan Gee
Front: Olivia McMichael

This enthusiastic team played some of the most exciting games of the season where they won against Elora-Fergus(6-3) ,Guelph(6-4) and had a disappointing loss to Waterloo(5-3) – their first and only loss of the season. After some swimming, a pizza party and a good night’s sleep, the Dragon’s faced Waterloo again and redeemed themselves for a 2-0 win and a gold medal. Congratulations to all the players who gave their best and showed the fans some exciting ringette. Thank you coaches for your time, encouragement and incredible team spirit.

U12

Over the March 28 weekend, the Dorchester U12R team participated in the year end Regional Tournament in Guelph and brought home the gold medal.

The team came out strong on Friday for their first game against London and because of fantastic teamwork and an outstanding defense they came out with a 7-4 win.

The second game on Friday had the girls pitted against a strong Kitchener Team but they managed to another very well played game and came out on top 8-5.

Saturday brought the last game in the round robin format and the team knew they would have a big challenge to beat the 2-0 Elora/Fergus Squad. After getting behind 3-0 in the first period, the girls turned on the after burners and scored 4 unanswered goals to win the game 4-3. They were undefeated and on the way to the gold medal on Sunday.

For the gold medal game, Dorchester was up against Elora/Fergus again and knew they would have to play hard as the opponents would be out for blood after the loss on Saturday. Just at the right time the girls had the game of their season; passing, checking and playing their best brought them the gold medal, winning 7-3.

A big thank you goes out to the coaching staff Sue Spencer and Barry Trevnicek for their hard work and dedication to the girls this season and to our Sponsor, Adrian’s No Frills.

Members of the Dorchester Dragons U12 Ringette Team following their gold medal win in Guelph over the weekend. From left (back row) Barry Travnicek, Ainsley Roberts, Savannah Brown, Regan Aarts, Taylor Heaton, Jaime Webster, Stephanie Kaiser and Sue Spencer; (middle) Ali Garland; Kailey Michaels; Olivia Newland and Chloe Ricketts; (front) Michaila Farrugia

U16

The Dorchester U16 Ringette team traveled to Guelph this past weekend for the year end Regional Tournament. This annual weekend caps off the entire season with teams from all over southwestern Ontario.  Because of the girls’ first place season record, they played in the championship pool against the top teams in the region.  The round robin games were all very close with Dorchester securing first place after 3 wins and a tie. This put them in the championship game against Mitchell, the only team who had beat them this year.  The local girls played their best game of the year, dominating the game from the beginning.  Both goalies were outstanding, making some of the best saves of the tournament.  But Dorchester managed to net one in the second half and Mitchell could not come back, even when there were two
Dorchester girls in the penalty box!  Way to go girls!

This was the girls’ fourth and final tournament of the year.  They earned gold in all four plus they won the banner for top team during league play!  But this amazing group of girls would not have a season like this if it weren’t for the great bench staff of coach Lenore Vandertuin, assistant coaches Michael Plant and Steve Reiger and trainers Kendra Dunn and Karen Kummer.  The team thanks all the parents, grandparents, fans and sponsors Flagswipe Paintball for another successful season!

U7

The U7s don’t participate in the Regional weekend, but the team had an incredible year of growth. For many of these players it was their first year playing ringette or even being on skates. By the end of the season all of the kids were skating, passing the ring and learning the fundamentals of the game. Well done U7 Dragons!

Tell your friends and family to save all those wine, liquor and beer bottles.

A group of volunteers will be traveling around Dorchester and Thorndale collecting the bottles.

If you are interested in helping or want more information please contact Kim Humphries.