After Scouting and ID, What are the Next Steps?

After all athletes have been scouted and attended the minimum ID Sessions, coaches will shortlist athletes, who will be invited to attend 1-2 Selection Camps in May and/or June.

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What Will I Be Evaluated On?

Evaluation criteria will be distributed to athletes ahead of scouting and ID sessions.

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Who Are The Coaches?

The 2027 Canada Winter Games team will be supported by an experience, committed team of coaches; Nicole Tjepkema (Head Coach), Connie Chapman (Assistant Coach), Sami Tajbakhsh (Assistant Coach), Sidney Crowe […]

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What Happens After I Declare?

After the declaration deadline, you will receive a survey to provide the coaches with your team information for the 2025/2026 season. You will be scouted at 2-3 of your league […]

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Do I Have to be in Excellence or Team BC This Year to Declare?

No! Athletes do not have to be a part of the Excellence Program, or Team BC this season (2025/2026) to be eligible. Participation in the 2026/2027 Excellence Ringette program will […]

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What is an Athlete Declaration?

By filling out the athlete declaration, you are indicating that you are interested in the CWG program and would like to be considered for selection.

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Who governs the U14 Zone Division?

Ringette BC will be responsible for program oversight, creation of program guidelines and enforcement of policy. The Leagues will be responsible for player evaluations, organizing a Coach and Team Staff […]

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Who is running the Excellence/CRC program?

Ringette BC will act as the License holder and the program will be headed by a Program Coordinator.

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What kind of credentials will the coaches need?

Coaches will need to be CI Certified or higher to apply to the program.

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Zone Teams are watered down, which slows the pace of the ringette game. How will the speed of our athletes increase to the most competitive levels?

Athletes grow and develop at different rates. The athletes are now training with a consistent team and consistent coaches for an entire season. The athletes that are not as skilled […]

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