The game is played with skates on ice, five on five plus a goalie. The game is a combination of hockey, basketball and soccer. Players wear full equipment very similar to ice hockey, except most teams prefer the full leg cooperal as opposed to hockey pants and socks.
Players use a straight stick much like a blade-less hockey stick.
Players can not carry the ring from end to end as the ring must be passed at each blue line. This game emphasizes teamwork, speed, finness and ring control. It is an excellent way to develop skating skills for the beginning skater. Ringette has been in the Canada Winter Games, has held National Championships for over 17 years and has held three World Championships. The last World championships were held in Minnesota in April 1994.