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
Adult Ringette initial Level of Play Declarations must be submitted to the appropriate League Representative or RBC in the absence of a league. Rationale: Submitting initial Level of Play declarations by this date helps leagues organize adult divisions appropriately, support balanced competition, and make timely scheduling decisions before the season begins. Resource: *NEW* Adult Ringette Policy (Coming Soon)
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
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
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 […]
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
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
Association registration fee is due. Rationale: Receiving the payment by this date supports timely registration processing and provincial budget planning. Resource: Registration Process
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
Adult Ringette deadline for teams to request an Advancement (move up) or Retreat (move down) of their Level of Play. Rationale: This deadline allows adult teams to request an appropriate Level of Play adjustment before mid-season scheduling and competition planning are finalized, supporting balanced divisions and meaningful competition. Resource: *NEW* Adult Ringette Policy (Coming Soon)
Written confirmation that all required volunteers have successfully passed the screening process. Rationale: Written confirmation demonstrates that screening obligations have been met and that volunteers are cleared to serve safely. Resource: Volunteer Screening Policy
Registration deadline for coach evaluations. Rationale: Registering for evaluations by this date allows time to schedule evaluators and complete certification requirements within the season. Resource: Team Leadership Qualifications Policy
