The 2000 International Youth Ringette Friendship Tournament was held December 27-29 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Click below for a report on the tournament. Friendship Tournament Ringette is an exciting team ice sport played by girls and women. There are some similarities and some differences from ice hockey. Ringette emphasizes skating ability and team play.
Agility is far more important than physical strength.
Click below to learn more about the game of ringette. There is an overlap in the ages for the first three levels to give players to be placed in the most appropriate level based upon experience and skill. Each team will have 2 to 3 hours of ice time per week. Ringette is of Canadian origin, where it is a major winter sport. The game is being introduced in Japan, as well.