1 20 8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beverley Ann Felske Collection Description An account of the resource The collection was compiled by Beverley Ann Felske (Evans) (July 13, 1938 —December 12, 2020). Beverley (Bev) Felske was a founding Director on the inaugural board of directors for the British Columbia Ringette Association, which introduced ringette to the province. Bev was born in Mountain Park, Alberta, later residing in Murrayville (Langley), BC. She went on to become a longtime Port Coquitlam resident for 57 years. Bev had a career as an education assistant and science lab technician for the Richmond School Board. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Harold Felske (May 5, 1933 – Sept. 18, 2012), whom she was married to for 49 years. Melvin was involved in Port Coquitlam (Poco) minor sports as a hockey, ringette and softball coach. In addition to being involved with the BC Ringette Association, Bev served many roles, including President and co-founder with the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, the BC Snowmobile Federation, and ATV BC, which she also co-founded. Bev's passions including ensure that girls had an ice sport to play; advocating for trails to ride; and passing legislation for licensing and registration of ATV’s in our province. Bev and Melvin spent many happy years traveling the province and beyond in their motorhome and snow birding in Palm Springs, CA. Bev Felkse was inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame on December 22, 2022 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in November 2023 as a Builder-Coach. Bev is the first person from the sport of ringette inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY The material was collected by Bev Felske and passed onto Ringette BC in 2020 after her death. The material was donated to the West Coast Ringette Historical Society in 2021. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beverley Felske Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The collection was acquired from Ringette BC. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974- Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, ringette memorabilia, clothing. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 005 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bev Felske: Known as the godmother of ringette in PoCo, Felske helped make the game what it is in B.C. today Description An account of the resource Article in the Tri City News newspaper published on April 5, 1992 entitled: "Bev Felske: Known as the godmother of ringette in PoCo, Felske helped make the game what it is in B.C. today". The article is part of a special section dedicated to the 1992 Canadian Ringette Championships hosted by Port Coquitlam, April 6 - 11. The article includes a photograph of Bev Felske cheering on her team. The article highlight's Bev Felske's contribution to the sport of ringette in BC, highlighting the strength of the Port Coquitlam ringette association as the largest association in the province. Felske played a key role in the sport's development, starting the first Port Coquitlam ringette association with 64 girls registered. She went on to create the first provincial championship in 1976 and eventually became President of BC Ringette and later coach. Bev imagines a day when ringette is played at the Olympics: "I hope one day to go and watch my granddaughters playing at the Olympics. If (the day) comes, I will be there for the first game." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Derek Keeler, Sports Contributer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Tri City News newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tri City News newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992, April 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 page, newsprint Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Administration BC Ringette Association National Championships Port Coquitlam Ringette Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beverley Ann Felske Collection Description An account of the resource The collection was compiled by Beverley Ann Felske (Evans) (July 13, 1938 —December 12, 2020). Beverley (Bev) Felske was a founding Director on the inaugural board of directors for the British Columbia Ringette Association, which introduced ringette to the province. Bev was born in Mountain Park, Alberta, later residing in Murrayville (Langley), BC. She went on to become a longtime Port Coquitlam resident for 57 years. Bev had a career as an education assistant and science lab technician for the Richmond School Board. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Harold Felske (May 5, 1933 – Sept. 18, 2012), whom she was married to for 49 years. Melvin was involved in Port Coquitlam (Poco) minor sports as a hockey, ringette and softball coach. In addition to being involved with the BC Ringette Association, Bev served many roles, including President and co-founder with the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, the BC Snowmobile Federation, and ATV BC, which she also co-founded. Bev's passions including ensure that girls had an ice sport to play; advocating for trails to ride; and passing legislation for licensing and registration of ATV’s in our province. Bev and Melvin spent many happy years traveling the province and beyond in their motorhome and snow birding in Palm Springs, CA. Bev Felkse was inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame on December 22, 2022 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in November 2023 as a Builder-Coach. Bev is the first person from the sport of ringette inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY The material was collected by Bev Felske and passed onto Ringette BC in 2020 after her death. The material was donated to the West Coast Ringette Historical Society in 2021. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beverley Felske Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The collection was acquired from Ringette BC. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974- Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, ringette memorabilia, clothing. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 005 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Receipts - Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, 1978 Description An account of the resource File contains 8 receipts from the Port Coquitlam (Poco) ringette association dated February - April, 1978. The hand written receipts are stamped with the business names. Five are for E.G.S. Sports, one is for Wm. Simpson Jewellery, and two do not have a business stamp. The receipts are for: crests, engraving, rings, goalie sticks, clothing, stencils, and a helmet and cage. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bev Felske Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8 paper receipts Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Administration Equipment Port Coquitlam Ringette Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beverley Ann Felske Collection Description An account of the resource The collection was compiled by Beverley Ann Felske (Evans) (July 13, 1938 —December 12, 2020). Beverley (Bev) Felske was a founding Director on the inaugural board of directors for the British Columbia Ringette Association, which introduced ringette to the province. Bev was born in Mountain Park, Alberta, later residing in Murrayville (Langley), BC. She went on to become a longtime Port Coquitlam resident for 57 years. Bev had a career as an education assistant and science lab technician for the Richmond School Board. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Harold Felske (May 5, 1933 – Sept. 18, 2012), whom she was married to for 49 years. Melvin was involved in Port Coquitlam (Poco) minor sports as a hockey, ringette and softball coach. In addition to being involved with the BC Ringette Association, Bev served many roles, including President and co-founder with the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, the BC Snowmobile Federation, and ATV BC, which she also co-founded. Bev's passions including ensure that girls had an ice sport to play; advocating for trails to ride; and passing legislation for licensing and registration of ATV’s in our province. Bev and Melvin spent many happy years traveling the province and beyond in their motorhome and snow birding in Palm Springs, CA. Bev Felkse was inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame on December 22, 2022 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in November 2023 as a Builder-Coach. Bev is the first person from the sport of ringette inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY The material was collected by Bev Felske and passed onto Ringette BC in 2020 after her death. The material was donated to the West Coast Ringette Historical Society in 2021. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beverley Felske Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The collection was acquired from Ringette BC. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974- Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, ringette memorabilia, clothing. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 005 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bev Felske Scrapbook, BC Ringette 1974-1979 Description An account of the resource The scrapbook consists of a large format hard cover and back cover with newsprint pages containing photographs, documents, newspaper articles, game sheets, notes, and ephemera affixed with tape and glue inside. The scrapbook was compiled by Bev Felske and has her name and address written inside. The material documents the formation of the BC Ringette Association, as well as its activities from 1974 to 1979. The scrapbook is catalogued here as a whole, but each page will subsequently be catalogued as well for research purposes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beverley Felske Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Beverley Felske Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974-1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 cm textal and photographic records Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Scrapbook Administration BC Ringette Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beverley Ann Felske Collection Description An account of the resource The collection was compiled by Beverley Ann Felske (Evans) (July 13, 1938 —December 12, 2020). Beverley (Bev) Felske was a founding Director on the inaugural board of directors for the British Columbia Ringette Association, which introduced ringette to the province. Bev was born in Mountain Park, Alberta, later residing in Murrayville (Langley), BC. She went on to become a longtime Port Coquitlam resident for 57 years. Bev had a career as an education assistant and science lab technician for the Richmond School Board. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Harold Felske (May 5, 1933 – Sept. 18, 2012), whom she was married to for 49 years. Melvin was involved in Port Coquitlam (Poco) minor sports as a hockey, ringette and softball coach. In addition to being involved with the BC Ringette Association, Bev served many roles, including President and co-founder with the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, the BC Snowmobile Federation, and ATV BC, which she also co-founded. Bev's passions including ensure that girls had an ice sport to play; advocating for trails to ride; and passing legislation for licensing and registration of ATV’s in our province. Bev and Melvin spent many happy years traveling the province and beyond in their motorhome and snow birding in Palm Springs, CA. Bev Felkse was inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame on December 22, 2022 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in November 2023 as a Builder-Coach. Bev is the first person from the sport of ringette inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY The material was collected by Bev Felske and passed onto Ringette BC in 2020 after her death. The material was donated to the West Coast Ringette Historical Society in 2021. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beverley Felske Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The collection was acquired from Ringette BC. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974- Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, ringette memorabilia, clothing. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 005 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minutes, Port Coquitlam Ringette Association 1975-77 Description An account of the resource Minutes for the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, recorded and compiled by Beverley (Bev) Felske, first President and co-founder of the Poco Ringette Association. The file contains 18 sheets of paper with both hand written and typed minutes. The first page of minutes are dated November 13, 1975, and the last page is from April 13, 1976. The minutes contain motions, decisions and notes pertaining to the operation of the Port Coquitlam ringette association. Topics include purchases, rules of ringette, tournaments, officiating, correspondence, membership, coaching, and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Felske, Beverley (Bev) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource File contains 18 pages of textual records. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource File Administration BC Ringette Association Port Coquitlam Ringette Association https://bcringettehistory.ca/files/original/10770e51960a1074a21e4e64c3360d9a.png 2e63b8f29e959cfce5976b41a56bd823 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Langley Advance Newspaper Collection Description An account of the resource This collection contains clippings about ringette from the Langley Advance Newspaper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance Newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ringettes plan for new season Description An account of the resource Langley Advance newspaper clipping from September 9, 1976 entitled: "Ringettes plan for new season." The article is an announcement of the general meeting of the Langley Ringette Association, which is set for 7:30pm September 14th in St. Alan's Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to effect a new executive and discuss the possibility of forming two leagues - one in Langley and one in Aldergrove, with a playoff at the end of the season. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Langley Advance newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976, September 9 Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Administration Aldergrove, BC Langley Ringette Association Langley, BC https://bcringettehistory.ca/files/original/a48021465f9aac2657bfe5ebc4e2caef.png 5ccd3a52803d99d631334bcc21a3e921 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Langley Advance Newspaper Collection Description An account of the resource This collection contains clippings about ringette from the Langley Advance Newspaper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance Newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ringette clinic preps for season Description An account of the resource Newspaper clipping from the Langley Advance, August 21, 1975 entitled: "Ringette clinic preps for season." The article includes a photograph of Trudy Cuthbert. The article is reporting on the ringette coach and referee clinic held August 16 at the Aldergrove Arena. The clinic was sponsored by the newly formed B.C. Ringette Association, which has its headquarters in Langley. Representatives from several municipalities were at the clinic, including Kamloops, Richmond, Burnaby, Langley, Sherwood Park, Montrose and Victoria. Some of these representatives expressed a wish to set up a similar clinic in their own regions. The event organizers were Roy English, the head referee for Langley Ringette, and Dave Nault, head coach for Langley Ringette. The one-day event started with a game between Langley and Aldergrove and included an on-ice session with skating, drills and game techniques. There was a slide-show showing violations and penalties of the game and a question and answer period. Trudy Cuthbert, vice-president of the B.C. Ringette Association was present, as was Don Guggisberg, president of the Langley Ringette Association. The board of directors for the B.C. Ringette Association includes Joe Iannarelli of Victoria, Beverley Felske of Port Coquitlam, Harry Dewar of Kelowna and Bob Houghton of Richmond. The B.C. Ringette Association was formed to "introduce ringette to B.C." The Langley Ringette Association has 300 players this season and opens at the same time as the hockey season. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Langley Advance newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975, August 21 Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Administration Aldergrove, BC BC Ringette Association Coaches Langley Ringette Association Langley, BC Referees https://bcringettehistory.ca/files/original/22f738c9cdf0d7747c2797965e0bf39f.png 2976d9558788e6a89e628a3b5892669a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Langley Advance Newspaper Collection Description An account of the resource This collection contains clippings about ringette from the Langley Advance Newspaper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance Newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nobody will help ringette girls Description An account of the resource Newspaper article from the September 19, 1974 Langley Advance entitled: "Nobody will help ringette girls". The article is about the urgent need for ringette coaches in order for the ringette league to be viable in Langley. The article states that "Langley will have to pull out of the ringette rep league and the number of house league teams will have to be restricted to 14 teams and 200 girls with more emphasis on casual practising on an unorganized basis if there is not a better response from parents and older teenagers." The article goes on to say that Don Smith was elected president of the association at the AGM succeeding Trudy Cuthbert. Don Guggisberg and Pat Rawluk were named first and second vice-presidents with Freda Parsons as secretary and Bob Bailey as treasurer. Members of the executive are Wendy Glover, Dan Neumann, Anne Cindrich, Aarlene Carpenter and Mrs. G.P. Rawluck. At the AGM, it was unanimous that the "Langley and Aldergrove groups would stay as one association and that the emphasis would be on the recreation aspect with every participating girl receiving a crest rather than having a trophy system." The article reports that steps have been taken to form a provincial organization under the name of the B.C. Ringette Association with a meeting called for October 6th at 8pm at the Langley Civic Arena. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Langley Advance newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974, September 19 Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Administration BC Ringette Association Coaches Langley Civic Arena (George Preston Arena) https://bcringettehistory.ca/files/original/c6eee0a1b91f2aa845a1e973cdc96b3d.jpg ed93633c973c95c245b63f8ba039b624 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Langley Advance Newspaper Collection Description An account of the resource This collection contains clippings about ringette from the Langley Advance Newspaper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance Newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ringette hockey sets precedent Description An account of the resource Newspaper clipping from the Langley Advance, November 8, 1973. The article is about Langley becoming the first municipality in B.C. to provide ringette hockey for the girls, setting a precedent in girls' sports. According to the article, the league has over 200 girls registered with more waiting to join. The organizers are Trudy Cuthbert and Eileen Carpenter. The article states that a meeting was held on November 4th at the Aldergrove Legion where parents had a chance to offer their input into the new sport. The meeting concluded with an enthusiastic response. Ringette ice times at the new Aldergrove Arena have already been announced and include: Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm, and Monday through Friday from 3:20pm to 4:30pm. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Langley Advance newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Langley Advance newspaper Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Langley Advance newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973, November 8 Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Administration Ice time