Annual General Meeting Notice - May 13, 2026 @ 7PM - Seven Oaks Arena - Register Now!

Dear Ringette Families!

North West Ringette Association is powered by volunteers.

We are so grateful for the coaches, managers and others who dedicate time and energy to making our sport a supporting and welcoming place for young athletes.

It has been a great season, in large part due to the efforts of our association's volunteer board of directors. As our teams and players focus on playoffs and finishing off the season with their teams, our board is looking ahead to next season and we are asking YOU to consider getting involved!

Thank you for your interest in the sport we all love. We hope to see you at the AGM on May 5, 2026 @ 7PM at Seven Oaks Arena.

 

The NWRA Board guides the direction of our association. 

Over the past few seasons, we have focused heavily on the future of ringette in our area, recruiting players, promoting ringette within the seven oaks school division, and creating an environment that builds skills and friendships and prioritizes fun. 

Board members work together on things like: planning the season, supporting coaches and teams, and coordinating association events like our 3v3 tournament, Holiday Skate and Home Opener games. We are involved at all levels of the sport, dedicating a few hours a month to the game that our children love to play.

Do you need board experience to join us?
You do not need prior board experience to get involved, just an interest in supporting youth sports, building positive relationships amongst teammates, and a willingness to contribute your ideas and your time. 

 

All board positions carry a term of two years and the board meets monthly, for approximately 2 hours.

Members also volunteer time for centralized A tryouts, association events and tournaments. 

Where can you get more information?

Please reach out to any of our current members for more information or to express an interest in joining us!

Attend the NWRA AGM Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ 7PM. 

 

What roles exist on the board?
A summary of the NWRA Board roles is below. A number of roles will be up for nomination at our AGM on May 5, 2026. 

(a list of positions up for nomination at the AGM will be distributed in early April)

President 
The NWRA President is responsible for the overall direction of the association and chairs meetings, sits on committees (including Winnipeg Ringette League, Ringette Manitoba, and Centralized A Tryouts), collaborates with players and families to resolve disputes or address issues, and receives feedback from players and families. The President only votes in the event of a tie during board meetings and is expected to act in the best interests of the overall sport and association at all times. This position is a member of board executive and is filled by someone with recent NWRA board experience. 

Vice-President
The VP works closely with the President and other members of executive to set meeting agendas, attend official NWRA meetings and represent NWRA at other league meetings, and is actively involved in registration, tournament organization, and team formation. 

Ice Convenor
The Ice Convenor is responsible for all NWRA contract ice, maintains practice schedules and assigns ice to teams, sells extra ice, and supports scheduling of games in collaboration with the league scheduler. 

Secretary
The Secretary is a member of the NWRA executive, responsible for preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, maintenance of minutes and vote results.

Treasurer
The Treasurer is a member of the NWRA executive and is the primary official (along with the President) responsible for the financial oversight and responsibility of all association funds. This position is required to be an individual with a professional financial background. 

Equipment Manager
The equipment manager maintains records of all association equipment, including jerseys, rings, sticks, cones etc. They assign and collect jerseys and other equipment for teams each season as well as for camps and tournaments. 

Major/Minor Officials
The officials position is responsible for the scheduling of timekeepers, scorekeepers and shot clock operators for all home games, and works closely with the treasurer to ensure officials receive payment for shifts worked. 

Registrar
The registrar is a key member of the NWRA board, responsible for all registration-related activities for the season, camps and tournaments. This position works closely with the President, VP and Treasurer to ensure all registered players have a team.

Player Development
Player development is largely responsible for ensuring NWRA players have an opportunity to grow in the sport. From organization of shooting clinics to camps to tournaments, this role supports players to develop their skills and love of the game. 

Publicity/Social Media
Follow us on social media! This position promotes all association-related activities, celebrates the achievements of our athletes and has a finger on the pulse of what is going on in the world of ringette. 

Webmaster
Another key promotional team member, the webmaster makes sure our website is kept up to date with information about tryouts, team formations, camps and more. 

R4U Convenor
Responsible for our youngest players, the R4U convenor makes sure our R4U team(s) are scheduled for practices and games, have good helpers on the ice, and fun activities off the ice!

Members at Large
These positions do not hold a vote at the board table but are welcome to contribute ideas and participate in the organization of events. Often, members at large will take on an active position with the board after a short time in the role.