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Title
Ringette player goes national
Description
Article published in the Chilliwack Progress newspaper on January 15, 1986 written by Robert Brown entitled: "Ringette player goes national." The article is about the first player from Chilliwack to play in a national competition.
14-year old Renae Stevenson who is a grade 9 student at Sardis Secondary was selected for the BC Ringette All-Star team after trying out in December. The team will compete at the national championships in Regina, April 1-6. The team will prepare by travelling to Winnipeg for a tournament on February 20-23.
The article goes one to say that Stevenson is seeking sponsorships to fund her travel. BC Ringette is able to issue official receipts for donations.
Renae Stevenson was the first girl in Chilliwack to play organized minor hockey on boys' teams when she was six years old. She started in figure skating before playing hockey. She commented: "I find ringette fun because control of the ring is so much easier than with a puck. We lived in Sparwood for a year. I made the rep hockey team but was cut because I was a girl."
The article also speaks to the Chilliwack ringette team's need for players. Coach Mike McAstocker is looking for players aged 11 and over. "We are hoping to get 60-80 girls to register for next season when we hold registration in early April for girls aged 7 to 17 in five playing categories. If we can get full teams we will be able to enter a Fraser Valley League in each category instead of playing exhibition games." He goes on to say the association is seeking sponsors to help purchase uniforms and equipment. For $100 per sponsor, business names will appear on uniforms.
Chilliwack ringette practices are held at Vedder Twin Rinks Fridays 4:30-5:30pm with games on Saturdays 4 to 5pm. On January 24 and 25 the Chilliwack team will play exhibition games at Princeton and Osoyoos.
The article includes photographs of Renae Stevenson and Mike McAstocker as well as a full length photograph of Renae Stevenson on the ice during a practice.
14-year old Renae Stevenson who is a grade 9 student at Sardis Secondary was selected for the BC Ringette All-Star team after trying out in December. The team will compete at the national championships in Regina, April 1-6. The team will prepare by travelling to Winnipeg for a tournament on February 20-23.
The article goes one to say that Stevenson is seeking sponsorships to fund her travel. BC Ringette is able to issue official receipts for donations.
Renae Stevenson was the first girl in Chilliwack to play organized minor hockey on boys' teams when she was six years old. She started in figure skating before playing hockey. She commented: "I find ringette fun because control of the ring is so much easier than with a puck. We lived in Sparwood for a year. I made the rep hockey team but was cut because I was a girl."
The article also speaks to the Chilliwack ringette team's need for players. Coach Mike McAstocker is looking for players aged 11 and over. "We are hoping to get 60-80 girls to register for next season when we hold registration in early April for girls aged 7 to 17 in five playing categories. If we can get full teams we will be able to enter a Fraser Valley League in each category instead of playing exhibition games." He goes on to say the association is seeking sponsors to help purchase uniforms and equipment. For $100 per sponsor, business names will appear on uniforms.
Chilliwack ringette practices are held at Vedder Twin Rinks Fridays 4:30-5:30pm with games on Saturdays 4 to 5pm. On January 24 and 25 the Chilliwack team will play exhibition games at Princeton and Osoyoos.
The article includes photographs of Renae Stevenson and Mike McAstocker as well as a full length photograph of Renae Stevenson on the ice during a practice.
Creator
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Source
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Publisher
Chilliwack Progress newspaper
Date
1986, January 15
Language
English
Type
Text
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Newspaper