Half Ice Play

Beginning in the 2019/2020 ringette season, Ringette Alberta began to phase in small-area (half-ice) games starting with Active Start and U10 Step 1 teams. 

Update from Ringette Alberta for the 2020/2021 season (May 26)

• Active Start will play 3 vs 3 plus goalies, cross-ice games, when games are played.  Note: Ringette Alberta does not recommend games at Active Start.
• U10 Step 1 will play 3 vs 3 plus goalies, half-ice games
• U10 Step 2 will play 3 vs 3 plus goalies, half-ice games
• U10 Step 3 and U12 will remain on full ice

Half Ice Season Structure (From Ringette Alberta, subject to change)

Half Ice Markings Diagram Line markings and goal placement

Half Ice FAQs Some frequently asked questions hot off Ringette Alberta's Website

Children's Ringette Report -  Prepared by Tim Berrett (PhD) and submitted to Ringette Alberta, this report assesses the current (2019-20) and proposed implementation of Children’s Ringette Programming in the province of Alberta.