Ringette BC

Deadline - Leagues submit operating policy & league rules to RBC
2026-08-31
Established ringette leagues shall confirm/submit their operating policy and league rules to Ringette BC and shall also forward amendments and/or changes as they occur. These policies and rules cannot contravene Ringette BC rules.
Rationale: Submitting policies helps Ringette BC confirm league rules align with provincial requirements and remain current when changes occur.
Resource: Leagues

Deadline - Associations provide registration updates & team formation outlook to RBC
2026-09-01
Club associations provide current registration updates and team formation outlooks to the league and Community Sport Coordinator.
Rationale: Regular registration updates help leagues and Ringette BC assess participation trends and support timely team formation decisions.
Resource: Community Division Guidelines

Deadline - Zone Assistant Coaches Appointed
2026-09-01
Zone coordinator submits zone assistant coaches to Ringette BC.
Rationale: Submitting assistant coach information on time supports qualification tracking, approvals, and readiness for the competitive season.
Resource: Zone Guidelines

Deadline -First submission of team leadership/officials contact information
2026-09-07
First submission of Team Leadership/Officials contact information due – sent to the Community Sport Coordinator.
Timely submission ensures Ringette BC has current team contact information for communication, compliance, and season administration.

Deadline - Association team declarations due
2026-09-15
Clubs will determine which teams their association has enough players to host, declaring their teams to Ringette BC.
Rationale: Declaring intended teams by this date helps confirm viable programming and supports timely placement of players across divisions.
Resources: Team Formation Policy

Deadline - Registrar confirm player residency
2026-09-15
Association registrar confirms player residency.
Rationale: Verifying residency protects fair competition and ensures players are registered within the correct association or zone.
Resource: Registration Process

Deadline - Competitive division team roster submission
2026-09-30
Zone coordinator submits final competitive division team roster submission.
Rationale: Submitting final rosters by this deadline supports eligibility review, scheduling, and stable competitive team operations.
Resources: Team Formation Policy

Deadline - Player releases
2026-10-01
Player release requests are due, or before league-scheduled tiering games begin, whichever comes first.
Rationale: A firm release deadline supports fair tiering, protects roster stability, and helps leagues manage placements before games begin.
Resource: Player Releases

Deadline - Merged team request
2026-10-01
Club associations involved in a merged club team submit a request to Ringette BC, including a team roster, ordinals, and supporting board motions.
Rationale: Submitting complete merged team documentation allows Ringette BC to assess eligibility, governance approval, and roster viability.
Resource: Community Division Guidelines

Deadline - League selects U12 CI Head Coaches
2026-10-01
League selects U12 CI head coaches.
Rationale: Early coach selection gives U12 CI teams time to prepare, complete requirements, and begin the season with appropriate leadership in place.
Resource: Coach and Team Selection Policy

Deadline - Association submit report of approved player movement requests
2026-10-01
Associations should submit a report of their approved Player Movement requests (including completed forms and accompanying relevant information) to their League & RBC.
Rationale: Reporting approved movement requests by this date supports league oversight and consistent application of player movement rules.
Resources: Player Movement Policy

Deadline - for leagues to receive all player division movement requests
2026-10-01
Players must submit a formal, written request to their Club Association Board of Directors to move up a division. Associations must submit their requests to their Leagues prior to October 1, after their associations have voted to carry forward the requests.
Rationale: Setting a clear deadline for move-up requests allows associations and leagues to review requests before team formation is finalized.
Resource: Player Movement Policy

Deadline - Application for Officials & Supervisors Travel Grant Fund
2026-10-01
Applications for Officials & Supervisors Travel Grant Fund.
Rationale: Allows Ringette BC to review applications early in the season, confirm available funding, and plan travel support for officials and supervisors before major events and assignments are finalized.
Resource: Officials & Supervisors Travel Grant Fund

Deadline - Final roster submission
2026-11-01
Final roster submission.
Rationale: Final rosters are needed to verify eligibility, activate insurance and registration records, and support competition administration.
Resource: Player and Team Registration Policy

Deadline - Ordinal sharing
2026-11-01
Club division ordinal sharing with the league and Ringette BC.
Rationale: Sharing ordinals by this deadline helps leagues and Ringette BC organize divisions and schedule play appropriately.
Resource: Community Division Guidelines

Deadline - team leadership must complete non-sport-specific qualifications
2026-11-01
Bench staff, managers, and on-ice helpers must complete non-sport-specific qualifications.
Rationale: Completing these qualifications protects participant safety and ensures all team staff meet minimum compliance requirements.
Resource: Team Leadership Qualifications Policy

Deadline - Proof of registered society
2026-11-01
Proof of registered society is submitted to Ringette BC (U12 to 18+).
Rationale: Proof of society status confirms the club meets organizational requirements to participate within the provincial structure.
Resource: Registration Process

Deadline - Association/League registration
2026-11-01
Association/league registration deadline.
Rationale: This registration deadline confirms participation for the season and ensures clubs are entered into the provincial system on time.
Resource: Registration Process

Deadline - Association registration fees due.
2026-11-01
Association registration fee is due.
Rationale: Receiving the payment by this date supports timely registration processing and provincial budget planning.
Resource: Registration Process

Deadline - Female-only ability to change division
2026-11-01
Female-only team deadline to change to the all-gender category.
Rationale: This deadline allows category changes to be made before competition structures and schedules are finalized.
Resource: Team Formation Policy

Deadline - final changes to zone roster
2026-11-01
Final changes to zone rosters are due.
Rationale: A final roster change deadline protects competitive integrity and provides roster certainty for the remainder of the season.
Resource: Zone Guidelines

Deadline - Officials major event expression of interest
2026-11-01
Officials major event expression of interest form is due.
Rationale: This deadline gives Ringette BC time to review applications, confirm official and supervisor availability, and make selections for major events before travel, assignments, and event planning are finalized.
Resource: Officials Major Event Application Form
