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Title
Ringers size up new season
Description
Chilliwack Progress newspaper article published August 27, 1986 entitled: "Ringers size up new season." The article is about the new season of ringette taking place in Chilliwack and about the sport of ringette generally.
The article explains that ringette has a ten year history with Chilliwack entering its third season of competitive play. Coach Mike McAstocker states that ringette "is one of the fastest-growing sports for girls in Chilliwack." He goes on to say that "many new teams are expected to sign up for the new season."
Chilliwack's association includes teams for all ages groups from seven years to women over 30. Registration details are provided in the article.
The article explains that ringette is a team-oriented sport played on ice that incorporates the concepts of many sports with several elements of its own. "The ring must be passed over the blue lines, necessitating co-ordinated team effort. Each game consists of two, 15-minute, stop-time halves."
McAstocker states that the intention of Chilliwack Ringette is to offer teams for girls ages 7 to 15, however would attempt to add additional ice if there are interests from other age groups.
Last year, Chilliwack Ringette Association teams played a number of exhibition games with teams from the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. This year they hope to enter the Fraser Valley League.
"We encourage girls to get involved. The game can become a lifetime sport for you and a good physical activity to keep you in shape" McAstocker states.
The article explains that ringette has a ten year history with Chilliwack entering its third season of competitive play. Coach Mike McAstocker states that ringette "is one of the fastest-growing sports for girls in Chilliwack." He goes on to say that "many new teams are expected to sign up for the new season."
Chilliwack's association includes teams for all ages groups from seven years to women over 30. Registration details are provided in the article.
The article explains that ringette is a team-oriented sport played on ice that incorporates the concepts of many sports with several elements of its own. "The ring must be passed over the blue lines, necessitating co-ordinated team effort. Each game consists of two, 15-minute, stop-time halves."
McAstocker states that the intention of Chilliwack Ringette is to offer teams for girls ages 7 to 15, however would attempt to add additional ice if there are interests from other age groups.
Last year, Chilliwack Ringette Association teams played a number of exhibition games with teams from the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. This year they hope to enter the Fraser Valley League.
"We encourage girls to get involved. The game can become a lifetime sport for you and a good physical activity to keep you in shape" McAstocker states.
Creator
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Source
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Publisher
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Date
1986, August 27
Language
English
Type
Text
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Newspaper