What is the rule for the Blue Line in ringette?

The ring is passed at every blue line. A player cannot carry the ring over a blue line in either direction. The ring must be passed over the blue line to another teammate. That teammate is permitted to skate ahead of the ring carrier and already be across the blue line before the ring crosses it.

Is body contact allowed in ringette?

Minor Penalties in Ringette A minor penalty is called for boarding, charging, cross-checking, elbowing, holding, illegal substitution, hooking, high-sticking, tripping, body contact, slashing, interference, delay of game, and unsportsmanlike conduct.

What is a free pass in ringette?

The player with the ring has five seconds to pass or shoot the ring out of their half of the free pass circle. Free Passes in Ringette are like free kicks or throw-ins in soccer, like throw-ins in basketball, like the quick restart in lacrosse after a violation, or the “face-off” of hockey.

Do you wear skates in ringette?

Ringette players use ice hockey skates and a straight stick to pass and shoot a blue, hollow, rubber ring.

Are shoulder pads mandatory in ringette?

Shoulder Pads: Shoulder pads are mandatory for all Ringette BC registered players in the U19 division and under.

Is ringette still a sport?

Ringette is a uniquely Canadian winter sport that’s as challenging as it is enjoyable. It was created by Sam Jacks in 1963 and has since been dubbed the fastest sport on ice. The main objective of ringette is to use a stick to hit a ring into the opposing team’s goal.

Do you tape Ringette sticks?

RINGETTE STICK The player’s stick must have both ends smooth (not cracked nor splintered), with no added tape within the playing end of the stick. Width faces of the stick must form two straight parallel lines from end to end. Thickness faces must form two straight parallel lines, except at the playing end.

How do you clean a Ringette girdle?

Most ringette protective equipment can be washed if the following precautions are taken:

1. Remove all plastic foam pieces if possible.
2. Use warm water cycle if there are no plastic or foam pieces, use cold water cycle for pieces with foam or plastic.
3. Use only drum type washing machine or bathtub soaking.