Our Foundation
PLAY IT.
LIVE IT.
LOVE IT.
Our Mission:
Ringette Alberta will achieve our Vision by:
Demonstrating effective leadership and good governance.
Providing high quality programs and services to member associations.
Partnering with our members to achieve excellence.
Marketing to make Ringette the #1 sport choice for female athletes.
Co-operation to achieve common goals: Competition on the Ice, Co-operation off the Ice.
Principles & Values:
Ringette Alberta is a proud member of True Sport and wholeheartedly support the True Sport Principles
Ringette Alberta has also defined the following core business values to manage the Association.
Integrity
We respect the rules.
We are accountable for our actions.
We are committed to making fair and ethical decisions for our sport.
Collaboration
We welcome and appreciate different perspectives.
We focus on creating an optimal experience for all participants.
Excellence
We lead the way.
We ensure high quality in all that we do.
We learn from our experiences and commit to continuously improve.
2017-2022 Ringette in Alberta Strategic Plan
STRATEGIC GOAL: GROW THE SPORT
Player registration in Alberta is on a path to reach 7,500 for the start of the 2022-2023 season.
KEY TACTICS
Improve ringette’s accessibility by reducing the cost to participate
Diversify participation by actively recruiting visible minorities
Optimize the use of the Come Try Ringette System
Provide Group Members the tools and support to obtain sufficient ice to meet athlete development needs
Strategic Goal: Develop Athletes
Athletes have an optimal environment in which to enjoy the game and pursue their definition of success.
KEY TACTICS
Provide clear participation options
Effectively place athletes
Provide high-quality, stage and context appropriate training and competition
Strategic Goal: Develop Coaches
Coaches are equipped to help athletes achieve their goals and coaches are meeting expectations.
KEY TACTICS
Conduct a quality intake / orientation process including established formal, stage appropriate, expectation
Provide effective education, assessment and mentorship
Actively recruit and develop female coaches
Celebrate coaches who are meeting expectations
Strategic Goal: Develop Officials
We have the right quantity of qualified officials to meet athlete needs. Stakeholders understand what is expected of officials at each stage.
KEY TACTICS
Prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the appropriate ratio of officials to players at each level / stage in appropriate geographical clusters
Officials at each level are meeting minimum performance standards for their level
Develop and implement a communication plan to educate stakeholders about what is expected of officials (fair and appropriate for their stage of development)
Strategic Goal: Run Excellent Organizations
Alberta is a leader in ringette in Canada and sport in Alberta.
KEY TACTICS
Local Ringette Associations achieve Level 1 Club Excellence Certification
Ringette Alberta meet standards that can be applied to a provincial association