Resources for Parents
Everything you need to know as a Daredevils family, from association policies to concussion management and beyond.
| New to Ringette? Welcome to the Daredevils family! Ringette is a fast-paced, team-first sport invented right here in Ontario. If you are just getting started, these links are a great place to begin.
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Equipment Checklist
New to the sport and not sure what your player needs? Here is what every ringette player requires. We also have equipment available to loan, so email president@nfringette.ca to arrange.
| Required Equipment
| Provided by the Association
Equipment Loans We have a selection of equipment available to borrow for the season including sticks and protective gear. Great for families who are trying the sport for the first time.
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Policies and Conduct
| DOCX Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct and Ethics Expected behaviour standards for all parents and spectators at Daredevils events and games. |
| LINK Respect in Sport - Parent Program Mandatory for one parent or guardian per family before your player takes the ice. Complete online and add your certificate number to your RAMP profile. |
Safe Sport
Safe sport is a top priority in Canadian minor sport. Every player, coach, and volunteer has a role in keeping our sport safe and welcoming for everyone.
| LINK Ringette Canada Safe Sport Program Ringette Canada's framework for creating safe, welcoming environments for all participants. |
| LINK Ringette Ontario Safe Sport Resources Provincial safe sport policies, reporting mechanisms, and resources for athletes, parents, and coaches. |
| LINK Athlete Wellness Mental health, wellness, and athlete support resources for young athletes and their families. |
Concussion Management and Rowan's Law
Ontario's Rowan's Law requires all sport organizations to have a concussion code of conduct and removal-from-sport protocol in place. Please review these documents with your player at the start of each season.
| Concussion Management |
| The full Ringette Ontario concussion management policy. |
| PDF Concussion Code of Conduct Required to be signed by every athlete and parent each season. |
| Step-by-step return-to-sport protocol following a concussion. |
| Rowan's Law (Ontario Legislation) |
| PDF Rowan's Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 The full text of Ontario's Rowan's Law. |
Medical
| PDF RO Medical Information Form Complete and submit this form for any player with a medical condition coaches should be aware of. Contact info@nfringette.ca with any questions. |
Official Organizations
| Ringette Ontario The provincial governing body for ringette in Ontario. Rules, programs, and player resources. ontario-ringette.com | Ringette Canada The national governing body for ringette. National programs, athlete development, and the latest news. ringette.ca | Ontario Ringette on YouTube Promotional videos, skill demonstrations, and highlights from across Ontario ringette. Watch on YouTube |
Get Involved
The Niagara Falls Daredevils are run by a dedicated group of volunteers who give their time to make the sport great for every player in our community. We are always looking for passionate parents to join us.
| Coaching Interested in coaching or helping behind the bench? Whether you have experience or are brand new to coaching, we would love to hear from you. Ringette Ontario provides coaching certification programs to help you get started. Contact the President | Executive Team Our executive team keeps the association running from registration through to year-end. Roles include President, Treasurer, Registrar, and more. No prior experience required, just a willingness to help. Contact the President |
| Have a question not answered here? Reach out to us anytime at info@nfringette.ca and a member of our executive will be happy to help. |
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