2026-2027 Competitive information


(Updated May 7, 2026)

The Metcalfe and District Ringette Association (MDRA) is pleased to share key information for the 2026-2027 Competitive Program

If you have questions please contact our Director of Competitive at competitive@mdra.ca

Below you will find the following information:

  1. Ringette Ontario (RO) Competitive Team Formation
  2. Competitive Head Coach Announcements
  3. MDRA Pre-tryout Conditioning Sessions (U19A only - Open to all associations)
  4. Important Documents and Forms (Mandatory to review and complete)
  5. U14A/U16A Tryouts (Completed)
  6. U19A Co-hosting Meeting
  7. U19A Tryout Registration (Now open)

Ringette Ontario Competitive Team Formation

As outlined in the RO 2026-27 Team Formation Policy, the following provincial deadlines apply:

  • February 23 - Player Intent Form Opens
  • March 16 - Player Intent Form Closes
  • March 23 - Willing to Host Forms Due
  • April 7 - AA & A Teams Allocated to Clubs
  • April 13 - Tryout Schedules Due
  • May 11 - AA Rosters Due
  • June 1 - A Rosters Due
  • September 1 - B/C Sort-Outs Begin

Full details are available in the Ringette Ontario Team Formation Policy (2026-27). For any questions regarding this year's process, please refer to the Team Formation FAQ from Ringette Ontario.


Competitive Head Coach Announcements

U16A

We are pleased to share an update regarding our U16A program. Kerry Biggs has been selected as the Head Coach for our U16A team for the 2026-2027 season. Kerry brings extensive experience as both a player and coach at the competitive level, along with a strong commitment to athlete development and building a positive, team-first environment.

U14A

We are pleased to share an update regarding our U14A program. Rita Jones has been selected as the Head Coach for our U14A team for the 2026-2027 season. Rita brings more than 10 years of coaching experience in ringette and girls’ hockey, along with a strong passion for athlete development and fostering a positive, inclusive team environment.


MDRA Pre-Tryout Conditioning Sessions (Registration Open)

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our U19A pre-tryout conditioning sessions (open now to all associations).

All sessions are offered at a flat rate of $25 per session. Registration capacity is limited to 20 skaters per session and 6 goalies per half-ice session (see dates, times, and locations below).

Player instruction will be led by Allie Figley (Marcotte), a high-performance ringette athlete with years of elite experience, including representing Team Canada at the Ringette World Championships. Allie also led MDRA’s skills and powerskating sessions this season and brings exceptional expertise as a competitive evaluator. Her sessions will include skills, powerskating, ring control, and drills that athletes will see during tryouts.

Goalie instruction will be led by Olivia and Ari from the Dave Stathos Goalie Performance Centre, both of whom helped deliver MDRA’s goalie clinics this season. Their sessions are designed to build the technical and tactical skills evaluators look for during tryouts.

Registration can be completed through our RAMP portal under Camp and Clinic Registration. 

U19A Conditioning Sessions (4 total)

2 Full-Ice (Players Only) and 2 Half-Ice (Players & Goalies)

  1. Mon, May 11 - 7:00 PM - Jim Durrell (Peplinski) - Full Ice (players)
  2. Wed, May 13 - 6:00 PM - Ray Friel (Pad 2) - Half Ice (Goalies and Players)
  3. Thu, May 14 - 9:15 PM - Jim Durrell (Walkley) - Full Ice (Players)
  4. Sun, May 17 - 7:00 PM - Cardelrec (Katie Xu/Jack Fan) - Half Ice (Goalies and Players)

Important Policies and Forms 

MDRA has updated it's policies for competitive teams for the 2026-2027 season. It is highly recommended you review these documents before signing up for tryouts:

MDRA requires all athletes participating in U14A and U16A competitive tryouts to complete the following three forms after registering for tryouts:

These forms outline expectations for athletes and families regarding attendance, behaviour, communication, and overall commitment to MDRA’s competitive program.

All three forms must be completed and submitted before the player’s first tryout session.


U14A/U16A Tryouts

Tryouts for the U14A and U16A teams have now been completed, and rosters will be announced once they are approved by Ringette Ontario (after the June 1 deadline).


U19A Co-hosting Meeting (Nepean+MDRA)

If you could not attend the information session, please see the following presentation that contains some important information.


U19A Tryout Registration (Now Open)

As per Ringette Ontario's (RO) Team Formation Procedures Manual (April 2026), Nepean and MDRA will be conducting tryouts for U19A.

Registration for U19A tryouts are now open. Registration must be completed online through the Nepean Ringette Association's RAMP Registration Portal under Available Participant Packages - Camps and Clinics.

Tryout Fees

  • Cost: $110 per player
  •  NRA policy allows a player to obtain a refund minus the $25 admin fee until the start of the first tryout. Once tryout #1 starts, no refunds are issued.

Please note, MDRA athletes are not required to buy Nepean Tryout jerseys - you can use your MDRA jerseys or borrow a set of Nepean Jerseys. There are also used jerseys available on Marketplace or from the Nepean Equipment Exchange Facebook Group for a reduced price. You are also welcome to buy a set for $50 from Nepean.

Competitive Program Expectations

  • Athletes who accept a position on a competitive NRA team are expected to attend all team activities, including (but not limited to): practices, games, tournaments, Provincials, dryland training, meetings, and fundraising events.
  • The program requires a significant time commitment of 5+ days per week.
  • Participation at the AA/A level does not guarantee equal ice time. Please review:
  • Families should be prepared for a significant financial commitment, including substantially higher team fees in the competitive program compared to regional programs, as well as mandatory apparel, team events/meals, and travel expenses for away tournaments. Team fees can exceed $1,500 per player for the season, with total team budgets potentially reaching or exceeding $30,000 per team, shared among athletes.

Tryout Information

  • The most up to date information can be found on the Nepean Tryout Page
  • Athletes must attend tryouts with their home/current/priority club first if there are scheduling conflicts with other associations.
  • Athletes are required to check in at the registration desk for each session, as attendance is tracked in accordance with Ringette Ontario requirements.
  • If you are unable to attend a tryout due to injury, illness, or scheduling conflicts, please notify the convenor as soon as possible.
  • No unique identifiers are permitted on any equipment.

Tryout Observers & Expected Behaviour

  • No aggressive or inappropriate cheering.
  • No videotaping.
  • Please avoid standing at the glass.
  • Disruptive behaviour will result in removal from the facility and may result in not being permitted to return.

Parents/guardians may sit in the designated stands or remain in the lobby.

U19A Tryout Schedule

Date

Time

Location

Type

May 19, 2026

5:15pm (2 hours)

Walter Baker - A

Skills/Scrimmage

May 21, 2026

7:00pm (2 hours)

Walter Baker - A

Skills/Scrimmage

May 24, 2026

3:15pm (1 hour)

Jim Durrell - Peplinski

Scrimmage

May 26, 2026

7:15pm (1 hour)

Walter Baker - B

Exhibition Game vs. WORA

May 28, 2026

6:00pm (1 hour)

Jim Durrell - Peplinski

Exhibition Game vs. GCRA

Multi-Association Tryout Rules (A Level)

Athletes may attend tryouts at up to three (3) clubs for A-level ringette.

  • If a player’s home club is hosting a U19A team, that tryout is the primary choice.

    • Since MDRA and Nepean are co-hosting, this team tryout counts as their home association (and must be attended)
  • The current club must be attended as the secondary choice.

  • Any other A-level club may be chosen as the third choice.

Please note, this information will be required when registering for tryouts through RAMP so associations can plan accordingly.

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