Ringette Calgary and Esso welcome you to the 28th Annual Letters of Welcome: U14 A Teams ...................................... 27 Imperial Oil Limited ............................ 4 U14A Schedule ............................... 29 Ringette Calgary ................................... 5 U14B Teams ............................................ 30 Contents Tournament Committee ....................... 6 U14B Schedule .................................... 31 Map of Calgary ........................................ 7 U16AA Teams .................................... 32 Skate Sharpeners ...................................... 8 U16AA Schedule ............................ 33 Friends First Program ................................ 9 U16A Teams ....................................... 34 Souvenir Sales .......................................... 12 U16A Schedule .............................. 35 Last Year's Champions .............................. 15 U16B Teams ....................................... 36 Table of U7 Teams ............................................ 10 U16B Schedule ............................... 37 U7 Schedule .................................... 10 U19AA Teams ..................................... 38 U9 Teams ............................................ 11 U19AA Schedule ............................. 39 U9 Schedule .................................... 13 U19A Teams ....................................... 40 U10 Teams .......................................... 14 U19A Schedule ............................... 41 U10 Schedule .................................. 16 U19B Teams ....................................... 42 U12A Teams ........................................ 17 U19B Schedule ............................... 43 U12A Schedule ............................... 18 Open AA ............................................. 44 U12B Teams ........................................ 19 U12B Schedule ............................... 21 Referee Thanks ......................................... 45 U12C Teams ........................................ 22 Arena Volunteers ...................................... 46 U12C Schedule ............................... 23 Volunteers ................................................ 47 U14 AA Teams ................................... 24 Tournament Rules ................................... 48 U14 AA Schedule ............................ 26 Sponsors .................................................. 50 Featuring 175 teams from across Canada in 16 different divisions 2014 Calgary ESSO GOLDEN RING 2 28the twenty-eighth annual Esso Golden Ring Tournament Letter of Welcome Welcome to the 2014 Esso Golden Ring Tournament! For over 25 years, Imperial Oil has been proud to support the Esso Golden Ring Tournament. As Canada's largest and most successful ringette tournament, the Esso Golden Ring will play host to more than 2,500 participants -- teams of all ages, girls and boys who will experience what has become a tradition of fun, sportsmanship and team spirit. It's a tradition that Imperial Oil takes pride in. On behalf of Imperial Oil, our employees and our Esso-branded retailers and associates, I want to congratulate the players, parents, coaches and event organizers for their efforts and enthusiasm in making the Esso Golden Ring tournament a success. Play well, play safe and most importantly have fun. Brad M. Merkel Vice President & General Manager - Fuels Marketing Imperial Oil 2014 Calgary ESSO GOLDEN RING 4 Letter of Welcome On behalf of Ringette Calgary, I'd like to welcome the athletes, coaches, officials and fans to the 28th Annual Esso Golden Ring Tournament. I am sure that you'll find the level of competition and variety of teams unmatched by any other tournament in Canada! First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate the Tournament Committee and the many Calgary Ringette community volunteers. This year’s tournament features over 175 teams with representation from 5 provinces and a total of 338 games. A huge undertaking that would not be possible without the enormous amount of time and energy the volunteers have contributed. I am sure you will agree that they have done an outstanding job. Please take a moment to acknowledge their outstanding contributions by saying 'thank you' when you see them at the rinks. It is important to acknowledge that hosting this first class tournament would not happen without our major sponsor, Imperial Oil Limited, who has provided their unwavering support of ringette in Calgary for over 27 years. Also, a special thanks to our many other sponsors who help make this tournament an overwhelming success. Ringette Calgary would also like to recognize the “Friends First” program. Friends First is a team based campaign, inspired by Hazel Skinner, who teaches young women to be kind, support one another and ‘pay it forward’. Athletes on a team are encouraged to explore what makes them unique, and know that this diversity brings strength to a team. Female athletes are Unique, Beautiful, Confident & Supportive. Recognizing and encouraging these qualities provides a safe environment for a young woman to have the courage to explore her full potential. I cannot think of a better event than the Esso Gold Ring Tournament to promote such a worthwhile and important initiative. Finally, I would like to recognize the NRL teams that will be competing this weekend. Calgary RATH, Edmonton WAM and Atlantic Attack are all here to showcase the very best our sport has to offer. These are elite athletes in every sense of the word. Not only are they highly skilled and dedicated, but they are also amazing role models for our younger athletes. I urge you to take the time to get out and watch one of these games. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. See you at the rink! Paul Geddes, Past President - Ringette Calgary Executive Officers: Board of Directors: Paul Geddes, Past President Gary Hart, AA Director Adrian Shorter, Facilities Director Laura Armstrong, VP League Judy Renneberg, Bow View Rep Ray Harris, League Scheduler Jim Hope, VP League Anne Brady, Northwest Rep Angela Burger, Officials Development Laura Webb, VP Admin Randy Wyatt, Cal East Rep Laura Webb, EGRT Liaison Shelley Creaghan, VP Finance Jeff Pfeifer, South Calgary Rep Lise Stradeski, Gaming Director Marilyn Wilkinson, RA Liaison Terry Yasui, CORA Rep Erika Earle, Sport Development Division Coordinators: Lynn Howie, U7/9 Gayle Allison, U14 Staff: Marlayne Brandsgard, Administration Bill Graham, U10 Diane Karst, U16 Gail Kerr, Accountant Christina Moore, U12 Cathy Sondergard, U19 2815C - 12th Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 $ Phone: (403) 291-1949 $ Fax: (403) 291-1540 www.ringettecalgary.ca 2014 Calgary ESSO GOLDEN RING 5 Tournament Committee Welcome to the more than 2500 participants on 175 teams to the 28th edition of the Esso Golden Ring. We are truly appreciative of the continued support from Imperial Oil Limited as well as from our many other sponsors including WestJet, the Ringette Store, Graphic Illusions, the Calgary Flames and Calgary Specialty. Many thanks to our extraordinary tournament committee and to the hundreds of volunteers from our Calgary Ringette community who are volunteering their time this weekend. Special thanks to Marlayne at the Ringette Calgary office for her many hours for this and all that is ringette in Calgary. To the referees who come from across the country - or across the city - we salute you for your continual effort to provide quality officiating at this and all other ringette events. To all teams we wish you the best of luck, competitive games, a great team experience, and a safe trip home. We hope you enjoy “Ringette’s Finest”. Shelley Geddes & Steve Elliott, Co-Chairs 2014 Esso Golden Ring Tournament Committee Members Co-Chairs Host Hotels Hospitality Steve Elliott Joan Hill Launa Reitbauer Shelley Geddes Medal Presentations Raffle Coordinator Past Chairperson Kathie Lewis-Welsh Teresa Merritt Laura Webb Publicity Volunteer Coordinator Technical Karli Beiko & Minor Officials Joan Hill Shelley Geddes Officials Maggie LeSage Anne Kokko Tournament Reps Erin Peresta Stacey McNichol Arena Operations Kathy Oke Shawnda Lahey John Mader Launa Reitbauer Lynnette Bogstie Patricia Yelle Schedule Barb Weller Warren Kee Donations Katherine Kuyltjes Teresa Merritt Wendy West Finance Charlotte Glasser Sarah Bateman Steve Elliott Marilyn Wilkinson 2014 Calgary ESSO GOLDEN RING 6 STONEY TRAIL TO AIRDRIE TRIWOOD ARENA CROWCHILD ARENA 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW 185 Scenic Acres Drive NW F 96 AVE NE NORTHEAST AIRPORT TR NE BARLOW TR SPORTSPLEX (NESS) 5206 - 68 Street NE THORNCLIFFE ARENA Souvenir Sales BEDDINGTON TR 5600 Centre ST N STEW HENDRY / HENRY VINEY STONEY TRAIL NOSE HILL DR 13 Ave and 8 St NE MURRAY COPOT SARCEE TR 6725 Centre ST N 64 AVE N 2 J OH N L A G C McKNIGHT BLVD U BARLOW TRAIL RI N E B McKNIGHT BLVD OR LVD 53 ST NW CROWCHILD TR THM BOWNESS RD OUN T DR 40 AVE NE E E N 68 ST NE 36 ST NE T 52 ST NE S 9 32 AVE NE 1 1 U of C 24 AVE NW E N R D T BARLOW TRAIL Y S 10 ST NW T 4 ST NW I 9 RD A S 16 AVE N CENTRE ST N 19 ST NW 14 ST NW 1 CANADA OLYMPIC PARK (COP) HOME R E 1 1 1 V I 88 Canada Olympic Road SW W 16 AVENUE N N N U I B T BOWNESS RD S 68 ST NE 52 ST NE 9 EDMONTON TR NE 2 5 AVE NW CROWCHILD TR KENSINGTON RD NW MEMORIAL DR MEMORIAL DR BOW TRAIL 36 ST NE SARCEE TR DOWNTOWN 45 ST SW 17 AVE S 17 AVE S VILLAGE SQUARE GEORGE BLUNDUN / OPTIMIST 26 AVE S 52nd St. & 26 Ave NE 5340 - 26 Avenue SW SW 33 AVE S D RD MON RICH GLENMORE TR CROWCHILD TR 42 AVE S PEIGAN TR 37 ST SW 50 AVE S 50 AVE 2 BARLOW TR 58 AVE