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Title
Resounding exuberance returns rubber ring
Description
Langley Advance Newspaper article from September 5, 1979 entitled "Resounding exuberance returns rubber ring". The article is about the upcoming ringette season and takes the opportunity to explain what the sport is.
"Ringette is a girls' winter sport similar to hockey, played with 16 member teams, but using am air-filled rubber ring, rather than a puck, and a stick without a blade."
A registration sheet is quoted as saying that ringette "was uniquely designed for girls with their safety in mind."
A three-minute buzzer is used for shift changes to ensure that all players get an equal chance on the ice. The article explains that the blue line rule cuts down on body contact and also eliminates single-handed efforts because a minimum of two passes are necessary in travelling the length of the ice.
Equipment includes a C.S.A. approved helmet and mouthguard, any kind of gloves, a hockey stick minus the blade and skates. Face masks are recommended and are mandatory for all-star teams.
The article explains that last year, 60 girls played ringette in Langley, with a larger number playing in Aldergrove.
The Langley Ringette Association is planning to increase acceptance of the sport locally with a 'ringette day', where there will be coverage by cable television. Practices are held Thursday evenings with games being played on Saturdays. Registration is from 10am to 2pm at the Langley Civic Centre. Contacts for the association are Margaret Blight and Ros Borg.
"Ringette is a girls' winter sport similar to hockey, played with 16 member teams, but using am air-filled rubber ring, rather than a puck, and a stick without a blade."
A registration sheet is quoted as saying that ringette "was uniquely designed for girls with their safety in mind."
A three-minute buzzer is used for shift changes to ensure that all players get an equal chance on the ice. The article explains that the blue line rule cuts down on body contact and also eliminates single-handed efforts because a minimum of two passes are necessary in travelling the length of the ice.
Equipment includes a C.S.A. approved helmet and mouthguard, any kind of gloves, a hockey stick minus the blade and skates. Face masks are recommended and are mandatory for all-star teams.
The article explains that last year, 60 girls played ringette in Langley, with a larger number playing in Aldergrove.
The Langley Ringette Association is planning to increase acceptance of the sport locally with a 'ringette day', where there will be coverage by cable television. Practices are held Thursday evenings with games being played on Saturdays. Registration is from 10am to 2pm at the Langley Civic Centre. Contacts for the association are Margaret Blight and Ros Borg.
Creator
Langley Advance newspaper
Source
Langley Advance newspaper
Publisher
Langley Advance newspaper
Date
1979, September 5
Type
Newspaper
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