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QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
IMPORTANT DATES
AUTOMATIC LINKS TO ERRA, NCRRL, AND ORA SITES
2003-2004
SEASON
COACHES MANUAL
ON-LINE VERSION AT http://www.gloucesterringette.com
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2003/2004 Ringette season and thank
you for volunteering your time to coach or manage a Gloucester Cumberland
Ringette team.
This handbook manual has been prepared to provide
a handy reference guide for your use during the season. It contains
lists of names and telephone numbers for many of the individuals you
may wish to contact during the season. Please feel free to contact
any of these people, at any time, if you have any concerns or suggestions.
We are here to help each other.
Please take the time to read this handbook carefully.
We have attempted to provide, in a condensed form, all of the information
you should have prior to the Ringette season. Communication is vital
- misunderstandings arise because people are not aware of the proper
procedure. Please be informed.
If there are any parents on your team who express
interest in becoming involved in the Ringette organization, please
make sure they know who to contact. It is very important that we develop
our volunteers as well as our players.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
The aims and objectives of the G.C.R.A. are:
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To foster, encourage and improve
all organized amateur ringette within the area under its jurisdiction; |
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To provide competition for all
who desire to participate in ringette, giving due consideration
to their individual capabilities; |
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To maintain and increase interest
in the game of ringette; |
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To exercise general supervision
and direction over the playing interest of its players, coaches,
and managers with emphasis on the enhancement of good character
and citizenship; and |
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To aid and assist areas outside
its jurisdiction in the development of the game. |
In light of the above, every coach must endeavor
to promote good sportsmanship and to develop each player to the highest
degree possible. This can only be accomplished through participation
in games, and well organized and structured practices which introduce
skill development and game tactics.
Each coach should plan her/his season to ensure the players will gain
as much as possible from their playing experience. The coach should
share these plans with the players and parents.
FAIR PLAY PHILOSOPHY
A coach has many roles to play and numerous tasks
to perform. None is more important than the tremendous responsibility
of developing the athlete's sense of fair play. It is important for
a coach to take the time to consider her/his coaching philosophy and
determine how her/his actions and behaviour can affect athletes. G.C.R.A.
philosophy emphasizes fair play and therefore the following:
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Respecting the rules of the game; |
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Respecting officials and accepting
their decisions; |
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Respecting the opponent; |
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Providing all participants with
equal opportunities in return for equal commitment; and |
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Maintaining dignity under all
circumstances. |
Unsportsmanship conduct, including foul play or
language from any G.C.R.A. coach will not be tolerated and in fact
the by-laws of the Association give the Executive the right to suspend,
expel or discipline a team or any member for such conduct. As a coach,
you are setting an example for young players as well as representing
an association with a long and respected history in ringette. We are
sure we can count on all of you to maintain our tradition of "Excellence
in Coaching".
PLAYER/COACH, PLAYER/PARENT, COACH/PARENT
RAPPORT
If, during the course of a season, a conflict
or misunderstanding arises between team members, the coaching staff
and/or parents, etc. the following steps must be taken in an attempt
to resolve the difference:
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A meeting shall take place between
the player (younger players shall be accompanied by their parents),
the Coach and Manager. If the difference is not resolved, then
Step Two can be initiated by either party.
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The initiating party will notify
the Competitive "AA", "A", or House League
Convenor who will meet, as soon as possible, with both sides in
an attempt to resolve the difference. If the "AA", "A",
or House League Convenor cannot resolve the situation at this
meeting, then Step Three is followed.
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The G.C.R.A. Competitive or House
League Vice President or Director, Player Development (Novice)
will be notified, who will then meet, as soon as possible, with
both sides in an attempt to resolve the difference. If the difference
is not resolved at this meeting, then Step Four is
followed.
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One, or both parties can request
that the difference be settled by the G.C.R.A. Executive. Such
a request will be submitted in writing to the President of G.C.R.A.
who will place it on the next agenda or call a special meeting,
if required. The Competitive or House League Vice President or
Director, Player Development will report to the Executive and
both parties will be heard.
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The differences will be voted
by secret ballot. The decision of the majority will be binding
on all parties.
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Should the situation not be resolved
at G.C.R.A., all registered members have the right of appeal to
the Eastern Region Ringette Association (ERRA), and in turn, the
Ontario Ringette Association (ORA).
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THE CODE OF RINGETTE
Ringette is a fast-moving game emphasizing no
body contact. The emphasis is on fun, participation, and team play.
Ringette stresses several basic principles:
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the well being of every person
involved in the sport; |
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the opportunity for all to play
in a fun atmosphere; |
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the option of higher level tournament
play; |
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a high standard of safety while
aiming at a low cost of participation; |
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the development of players, coaches,
referees and parents; and |
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the promotion of goodwill and
friendship. |
THE PLAYER'S CODE
Given that the spirit of the game is fun, friendship,
fair play and team play, I will:
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always work for the good of the
team and assume my share of the responsibilities; |
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use the game and the opportunities
that it offers for my personal growth in a team setting; |
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personally bring to the attention
of the coach, as soon as possible and practical, any suggestions
or concerns in respect of myself or the team |
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recognize and respect the needs
and skills of my teammates and opponents; |
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dutifully attend all games, practices
and team events unless my absence is justified and reported ahead
of time; |
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assume responsibility for my
equipment at all times including back and forth to arenas; |
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respect the rules of the games,
obey them and play fairly at all times; |
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respect the coaching staff, the
game officials, the parents and other spectators; |
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cooperate with the coaching staff
and teammates; |
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be dressed for games and practices
at the time determined by the coach; |
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remember why I am playing the
game - to have fun whether I win or lose; and |
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always give my best effort by
performing to my potential and being a good sport. |
THE COACH'S CODE
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offer, to the best of my ability,
a "fun" and "productive" season; |
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make a personal commitment to
keep myself informed about sound coaching principles and principles
of growth and development; |
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have a sound knowledge of the
rules of the game; |
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regard the rules as mutual agreements
which no one should try to evade or break; |
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provide equitable opportunities
to all players who indicate their commitment to the team by dutifully
attending team activities and justifying any absences; |
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listen to the players, encourage
them and be positive; |
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insist on the best effort and
the highest standard of sportsmanship; |
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promote the safest standards
of conduct and the use of safe equipment; |
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be reasonable in demands for
time, energy and enthusiasm; |
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treat players, coaching staff
and parents with respect; |
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evaluate players and discuss
progress with the players and parents; |
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treat officials with respect
and regard their decisions as honest in intent; |
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organize practices and games
according to the players' maturity, skills and abilities; |
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seek no advantages, except superior
skills and strategy over the opponent; and |
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accept winning or losing graciously. |
THE PARENTS' CODE
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ensure my child is properly equipped
with safe equipment; |
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advise the coaching staff of
any medical or physical concerns about my child, |
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remember that my daughter is
involved in organized ringette for her enjoyment; |
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encourage my daughter to play
by the rules and let her be herself; |
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reinforce with my daughter that
an honest effort is as important as victory; |
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ensure my daughter's attendance
and arrival at games and practices at the times determined by
the coach; |
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turn defeat into victory by helping
my daughter work toward skill improvement and sportsmanship, and
evaluate progress along with the coach; |
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remember that my daughter learns
best by my example; |
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not publicly question the coaching
staff and officials judgement or honesty; |
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recognize the value and importance
of volunteers; |
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personally bring to the attention
of the coaching staff, as soon as possible and practical, any
suggestions or concerns in respect of my daughter or the team;
and |
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actively support the team by
assuming my share of the responsibilities. |
THE SPECTATOR'S CODE
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attend as many games as possible
and be on my best behavior; |
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applaud good play, ability and
achievements and condemn any use of violence; |
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never ridicule or scold a player,
especially my daughter, for making a mistake during practice,
a game or a tournament; and |
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show respect for the opponents
and respect the officials' decisions and never abuse them verbally
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BE AWARE!! BE
INFORMED!
ON A DAY- TO- DAY BASIS, WE
PLAY IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION RINGETTE LEAGUE - WHICH HAS ITS
OWN SET OF RULES. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU COMPETE IN A TOURNAMENT, TEAMS
ARE GOVERNED BY THE ONTARIO RINGETTE ASSOCIATION RULES. THESE ARE
TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF RULES. THE MOST COMMON AREA OF CONFUSION IS
PLAYER PICK UPS - AND WE HAVE REPRODUCED BELOW THE TWO SETS OF PICK-UP
RULES BELOW FOR YOUR INFORMATION. HOWEVER, IN ANY SITUATION WHERE
YOU ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE RULES ARE - PLEASE NOTE:
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IF IT IS A REGULAR SEASON
NCRRL GAME, OR THE LEAGUE PLAYOFFS - NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION RINGETTE RULES APPLY.
IF IT IS A TOURNAMENT,
PRELIMINARY PLAYDOWNS (PROVINCIAL A TEAMS),
OR PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THEN ONTARIO RINGETTE ASSOCIATION
RULES APPLY. GO TO FOLLOWING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.ontario-ringette.com/orag&t.pdf
PLEASE NOTE - TOURNAMENTS
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC ARE GOVERNED BY QUEBEC RULES. OBTAIN
YOUR INFORMATION FROM THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER.
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PICKING UP PLAYERS
When picking up a player from another team, permission
must be obtained from the player's coach prior to speaking
with the player. Asking the player, or the player's parents only
is not sufficient, and must be done only after speaking with
the player's coach.
LEAGUE RULES RE PICKING UP PLAYERS
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A team may pick up a player within
the same association as a substitute only in cases of illness
or injury, and may pick up the same player a maximum
of three times during the season. Pick-up players may only play
at an age or skill level as follows:
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at a higher age and/or skill
level; or (e.g. Junior B can pick up from Tween A, B, or C and
Junior B and C or Junior A can pick up from Junior B ; or |
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at a higher age but lower skill
level only in cases where the association has only one team at
the next lower age level. ( e.g. Junior A can pick up from Tween
B);
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Example: Junior B team needs
to pick up a player. |
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Gloucester Junior B cannot pick
up from another Gloucester Junior B team; |
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Pick-up players must be from
a lower age and/or skill level; |
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Junior B can pick up from Tween
C or Tween B.
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No lateral pick-ups will be allowed
at any level except Novice C;.
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A team may pick up enough players
to bring its roster up to eleven (11) maximum, but not exceed
its number of registered players; and
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No pick-up players may be used
during play-offs. The only exception is for a goalie and a written
request to the League Executive is required prior to approval.;
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A team may pick up the same player
a maximum of three times during the season.(already
mentioned earlier)
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O.R.A. RULES RE PICKING UP
PLAYERS
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Eligible players shall be registered
with your association and be an O.R.A. registered player.
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Can choose either/or: |
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Same age division or lower, same
caliber or less |
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Junior AA team could choose:
Junior AA, A, or B or C; or Tween AA, A, B or C. |
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Junior A team could choose: Junior
A, or B or C or Tween A, B or C.
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One caliber higher only, age
division lower |
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Junior A team could also choose
a Tween AA player.
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You may carry up to three substitute
players per tournament. They must actually replace a player who
is unable to attend part or all of the entire at tournament. If
the player they are replacing returns to play, they may NOT
continue to play, although they could then replace another player
who was injured or called away. The roster can NEVER increase
in size as a result of a substitute and cannot exceed ten skaters
with substitutes. |
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A player may play for only ONE
team in that particular tournament. |
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The players may play as a substitute
for ONE tournament in a season (Goaltender exempt). |
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All substitutes must be listed
on the T.R.F. Adjustment Form () and be submitted to the
Tournament Host Chairman within their specific deadlines and/or
at the Event Registration and/or before a game to substitute for
a player who had to leave the tournament. |
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A player that appears on more
than one T.R.F. Adjustment Form constitutes violation of
sanction rules (Ggoaltender exempt). |
ICE
G.C.R.A. will provide each of its teams with a
maximum of 13 hours of ice for practices and 10 hours of ice for League
Games, depending on ice availability. These hours will include pre-season
practices but will not include try-out ice. Any team which exceeds
this ice allotment will be charged for excess hours. Ice costs $100
per hour. Any teams requiring ice during the Christmas Break or March
Break must inform Chuck Lepine (837-4089) before December 8th and
February 23rd respectively. For more information, please refer to
the Ice Allocation Policy at http://www.gloucesterringette.com/gcra_policy_2003_ice_allocation_policy.htm
Please do not cancel games without good reason.
Additional ice to reschedule games is not always available and your
team may be charged if the cancelled ice is not rebooked.
If you cannot use your practice ice, please make
sure someone else does. All "no-shows" of ice are reported
by the arena staff to the City of Ottawa and recorded on our file.
Excessive no shows can affect our future ice allocations.
Any change in game or practice ice allocated to
your team must be reported to the ice scheduler.
TOURNAMENTS
If you will be attending any out of town tournaments,
please notify the ice scheduler within the established deadline
outlined in the Ice Allocation Policy as soon as you know so he/she
can make arrangements regarding ice around those plans. If you have
ice scheduled for a time when you will not be in town and have
not notified the ice scheduler at least 3 weeks in advance, you
will be charged for that ice if you are unable to find another team
to take your place.
If you are attending local tournaments, and you have a regular game
scheduled, check with the other team first to see if they are also
attending that tournament. In many cases, you can still play that
game depending on your tournament game i.e. your game is scheduled
for 6:00 p.m. Sunday night and your last tournament game is at 2:00
p.m. Sunday.
EQUIPMENT
By now, you should have received your team sweaters
and other equipment. G.C.R.A. policy requires that team sweaters be
retained by one individual between games and not distributed
to players. Players are not to wear their game sweaters for practices.
When sewing name and sponsor bars on sweaters,
please keep the stitching to a minimum in order to better preserve
the sweaters.
Only jerseys that have been supplied by the
Gloucester-Cumberland Ringette association may be used by GCRA teams.
No third party or privately supplied jerseys are permitted.
It is mandatory for all bench staff to wear helmets
during practices. This is an Ontario Ringette Association rule and
considered a bench requirement for all Ringette Associations in Ontario.
This rule will be enforced and a fine could be levied against the
Association and it's volunteers .
TEAM BUDGETING
Each team should prepare a team budget early in
the season for presentation to the players/parents. Once approved
by team members, a copy must be provided to the House
League or Competitive Vice President or Director, Player Development
(Novice), as appropriate by October 31st. At the end of the season,
a financial statement showing all team revenue and expenses must
be prepared and distributed to each parent/player and appropriate
Vice President or Director, Player Development (Novice) by March 31st.
In order to assist you, there
is an example of a team budget posted on the website at www.gloucesterringette.com
BOND STATEMENT
Every team is required to put up a performance
bond. This bond will be fully refundable as long as the team
does not incur any bench fines (for unqualified coaches) and that
all the sweaters and equipment issued are returned at the end of the
season. If the team does incur fines, then these will be paid out
of their performance bond. The Executive recognizes that not all teams
have the same type of schedule, or league requirements, and eare using
a graduated system of bond requirements. These will be as follows:
| Novice Rec, Novice C |
$50 |
| Novice B, House League (Petite to Belle)
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$100 |
| Competitive (Petite A to Open AA) |
$150 |
Bond cheques must be
received from each team on or before October 31st. Cheques should
be forwarded to the Association Treasurer. . Team Registration Forms
(TRF) will only be given to a team if they have paid their bond money.
In the event that regular bench staff cannot be in attendance at a
sanctioned game, the Executive can provide teams with a list of eligible
bench staff who could substitute for a team (would include names of
qualified individuals registered on a TRF for another team).
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
All necessary certification must be obtained
by January 8th, 2004.
For information on coaching clinics, or the new
program that replaces the Technical One level, please visit the Eastern
Region Website () and follow the links under Coaching
Development. If you are unable to access the internet, or would
otherwise like to discuss coaching courses - please contact Dave
Bennett @ 830-9125 to register. Space is limited, so register early.
The GCRA will reimburse coaches for the cost of courses. Copies of
training expenses, proof of certification and all cost receipts must
be provided .
PRACTICAL II CERTIFICATION
Practice evaluations are required. The following
is a list of Certified evaluators :
| Richard Robert |
835-3050 |
Paul McBride |
730-0325 |
| Lary Allen |
253-7596 |
Gerry Leadbetter |
837-5838 |
| Doug Malanka |
825-5175 |
Donna Laramee-Kelly |
834-8190 |
| Lyndsay Wheelans |
742-8186 |
Rock Rancourt |
834-8840 |
| Bernie Cockburn |
747-8579 |
Bruce Tiernay |
433-9094 |
FIRST AID TRAINING
You can register for training by calling the St.
John's Ambulance directly. In addition, you may wish to contact other
sport organizations who offer sport specific clinics.
MANAGER'S COURSE
The Manager's Course is a manual, which G.C.R.A.
will order for all unqualified managers. When the manual has been
read, a test must be completed and submitted to Ringette Canada. This
too is required prior to January 8th in order to be valid in the season.
BENCH STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
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Head Coach |
Assistant Coach(es) |
Manager |
Trainer |
Minor Age
Divisions |
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AAA
(Ont. Games) |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 * |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 * |
Manager 1 |
Cert. 1 and First Aid
Certification. See Note. |
| AA Petite |
Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Manager 1 |
Cert. 1 and First Aid
Certification. See Note. |
AA Tween
to Belle |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 * |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 * |
Manager 1 |
Cert. 1 and First Aid
Certification. See Note. |
| AA Open |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 |
Cert. 1
Cert. 2 |
Manager 1 |
Cert. 1 and First Aid
Certification. See Note. |
A Petite to
Belle |
Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Manager 1 |
Cert. 1 and First Aid
Certification. See Note. |
B Novice to
Belle |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Manager 1 |
For B & C:
It is highly recommended
that at least one Bench
Staff member be qualified
in First Aid or in a Sport
Specific Injury Course. |
C Novice to
Belle |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Manager 1 |
Open and
Masters |
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Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Cert. 1, Tech. 2
& Theory 2 |
Manager 1 |
First Aid Certification |
| B |
Cert. 1 |
Cert. 1 |
Manager 1 |
First Aid Certification |
C, and
Recreational |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Tech. 1/Prac.1 |
Manager 1 |
First Aid Certification |
*One
of whom must be female
THIS REPRODUCTION FROM THE ONTARIO
RINGETTE ASSOCIATION WEBSITE IS INCLUDED AS A HANDY REFERENCE ONLY
- IT COMES FROM PAGE 7 OF THE
COACHING DEVELOPMENT SECTION AND WAS REVISED ON mAY 4, 2003. IT
MAY CHANGE - AND THERE ARE MANY MORE RULES REGARDING
APPRENTICE AND ASSISTANT COACHES. PLEASE REFER TO THE OFFICIAL
RULES ON THE ONTARIO RINGETTE ASSOCIATION WEBSITE AT ORA COACHES QUALIFICATIONS
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR BENCH STAFF IS PROPERLY QUALIFIED.
Important Dates
- 2003/2004
Gloucester Cumberland Ringette Association
Annual Tournament
February 213th to February 15th, 2004
NCRRL League Championships
Check the NCRRL website for information regarding league championships.
NCRRL Championships to be held early April 2004 , host to be announced.
ERRA-NCRRL
Eastern Region Provincial Preliminary Championships
To determine Eastern Region representatives to Provincial A Championships.
Specific divisions to be determined.
January 31st to February 1st2nd, 2004
Host: Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Association
Ontario Provincial Championships
"AA" Championships - Valley East (Sudbury) Ontario
March 4th to March 7th, 2004
Petite AA to Open AA
"A" Championships - Richmond Hill, Ontario
March 25th to March 28th, 2004
Petite A to Belle A
Canadian Ringette Championships - Calgary,
Alberta Waterloo , Ontario
March 29th to April 3rdrd3th , 2004
EASTERN CANADIAN TWEEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 9-11, Thunder Bay, Ontario
TOURNAMENTS
ONTARIO
TOURNAMENTS
The complete listing (8 pages in length) of tournaments
available in Ontario is on the Ontario Ringette Association website
at: Ontario Tournaments
QUEBEC
TOURNAMENTS
The complete listing of tournaments available
in Quebec is on the Fédération Sportive de Ringuette
du Québec website at: Quebec Tournaments
WebSite Gloucester Cumberland Ringette Association
www.gloucesterringette.com
While you are surfing the net one of these evenings,
check out the wonderful job that Bernie Cockburn has done in bringing
Gloucester Cumberland Ringette to cyberspace. There are links to everywhere
you could ever want to go from our site.
Most of the information in this manual will be available on the website.
It is likely to be more up-to-date as the season wears on as well.
Check it out!
G.C.R.A. EXECUTIVE - 2003/2004
APPOINTEES
Click on Title of any Appointee Position for
a Job Description of the Duties of that Position
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| Position |
Name
&Address |
Telephone
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E-mail |
| Registrar |
Lynn Bourgon
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834-0746 |
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| Referee-in-Chief |
John Valentine
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746-4769 |
4769bvg624@rogers.com |
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Referee/Regional Assigner
*Responsible for assigning Exhibition
and League games
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T.B.A. |
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| Ice
Scheduler |
Chuck Lepine |
837-4089 |
gcra.iceman@sympatico.ca |
| Equipment
Manager |
Dean Bourgon
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834-0746 |
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| Statistician |
Susan Pitt
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745-8882
(before 10 pm)
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Statistician |
| Tournament Chair |
Micheline Gauthier
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837-1927 |
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| Tournament Registrar |
Steve Welch
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824-8997 |
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| Publicity and
Promotion |
Rhonda Lepine |
837-4089 |
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| WebMaster |
Bernie Cockburn
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(H) 747-8579
(W) 747-8579 |
GCRA
Webmaster |
| Bingo Representative |
Sonia Morin
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769-1936 |
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CONVENORS
| AA Convenor |
Denise Miller
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837-1585 |
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| A Convenor |
Diane Groniger
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822-2358 |
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| Novice Convenor |
Louise Mellon
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830-7697 |
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| Petite / Tween
Convenor |
Byron Johnson
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824-3263
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| Junior / Belle Convenor |
Vacant
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GLOUCESTER CUMBERLAND RINGETTE ASSOCIATION - TEAM CONTACT LISTS
BUNNY AND NOVICE
HOUSE LEAGUE TEAMS (PETITE AND UP)
Competitive Teams
This Page Last revised: 12 October,
2003
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