Programs

General Program Overview

For the 2024/25 season at U19AA, Eastern Region players will come together to create a high performance program. Athletes will have an equal opportunity to earn a spot in the U19AA program regardless of their home association. The new Association, Eastern Ontario AA Ringette Association will be a member of Ringette Ontario, independent but with the support and cooperation of the Eastern Region Associations.

Athletes will be selected based on their skills which will be assessed by experienced assessors through a credible, transparent selection process. Program details will be clearly communicated and implemented with consistency, transparency, and fairness.

It is anticipated that the new program will offer opportunities for players, including:

• 3-4 ice times per week including both games and practices
• Weekly dryland/off-ice training
• Goalie training
• 4-6 tournaments
• Access to sport psychology/mental performance supports

It must be highlighted that the new program is not intended to reduce the number of competitive teams at the U19 level in the Eastern Region. In the 2023/2024 season, there were 8 Eastern Region U19 competitive teams and while there may be a realignment of teams between AA and A, a reduction is not anticipated.