For Coaches

Hello Coaches!

Welcome to the EFCLRA coach's page. This is where you will find all the resources and contact information you will needed to make you season enjoyable for you and your players. 2019 marks some exciting new changes to how the EFCLRA, Ringette Alberta and Ringette Canada support its coaches. Volunteering to coach a ringette team is a huge responsibility and Edmonton Ringette thanks you for everything you do.  We will continue to update this page with helpful information and tools so please check back often.  If you have any questions or suggestions regarding coaching, please contact Ryan Devlin, our Coaching Director at coaching@edmontonringette.com

Coaches 2019/2020 Coaches Package - Download the Coaching Package 2.0 

Coach Appreciation Apparel Link - Store Closes Dec. 20, 2019 - Get your discount code from your Head Coach

Here are some highlights to our activities:

• EFCLRA has changed its Coaching Selection Committee title to Coaching Development Committee to reflect a more encompassing approach to supporting our coaches and team staff
• The Coaching Development Committee (CDC) had adopted new Terms of Reference to govern its activities and is currently working on updating its existing documents and adding new resources throughout the season. 
• Updating the Coaching Selection Policy
• Developing a Team Staff Recruitment, Retention and Mentoring Program - Contact Ryan at coaching@edmontonringette.com to become a Mentor or Mentee for this upcoming season
• Establish a Coach recognition and awards program
• Updating the Team Staff Roles and Responsibilities Guidelines and Code of Conduct Policy
• Updating the Coach/Team Staff Evaluation Form

All Coaches and Assistant Coaches - For the 2019/2020 Season please fill out an application to be considered for a Head Coach or Assistant Coach position EFCLRA Coaching Application

Junior Coaches, Team Managers, Trainers, and On-ice volunteers are needed! - Information for all staff requirements can be found at Ringette Alberta's Website under Coaching Requirements 

JUNIOR COACHES WANTED!! The Junior Coach role exists to allow and encourage young ringette players to explore the coaching role under the guidance of qualified mentor coaches. Junior coaches will be introduced to all aspects of coaching regardless of their playing experience. You must be 14 years of age and an active ringette player (some exceptions). Contact Ryan at coaching@edmontonringette.com to become a Junior Coach 

Division Specific Long Term Athletic Guidelines: 

• NEW UPDATES for the EFCLRA ARE COMING SOON
• Ringette Canada's Coaches Page

Need help developing practice sessions?

• Ringette Alberta Practice Planning Resources
  • Practice Plans for U10, U12, U14, U16/19

MUST READ Team Staff Message from Black Gold Ringette League

• Reporting Deadlines
• Game sheets
• Affiliate players
• Discipline and fines

Notice from the Ice Allocator:

• Click here for Ice Allocation Process, Game reschedules and Weather Guidelines to be updated for 2019/2020
• Click here to see BGL Fees and Fines

Edmonton Ringette Tournament Guidelines:

• CLICK HERE for Tournament guidelines 2019/2020

Off Ice Officials Guidelines include the following:

At no time are Off-Ice Minor Officials to overturn or question the direction of the On-Ice Official(s).

Game scores will only be displayed on the score clock to a maximum seven(7) goal spread.

For U10 Divisions:

• Two (2) minor officials from the home team shall operate the time clock and a penalty box gate.
• Two (2) minor officials from the visiting team shall manage the game sheet and operate a penalty box gate.
• Minor officials may exchange roles as they mutually agree

 For U12 and higher Divisions:

• Three (3) minor officials from the home team shall operate the time clock, the shot clock and a penalty box gate.
• Two (2) minor officials from the visiting team shall manage the game sheet and operate a penalty box gate.
• Minor officials may exchange roles as they mutually agree