All you need to know about the "A' Provincial Tournament

Mar. 03, 2025

Ringette Ontario ‘A’ Provincial Tournament 2025
Sault Ste. Marie - Everything You Need to Know in one easy location!

What is the Ringette Ontario ‘A’ Provincial Tournament? The Ringette Ontario ‘A’ Provincial Tournament is an annual event that brings together top-tier A division teams from across Ontario to compete for provincial championship titles. This prestigious tournament showcases the incredible talent and sportsmanship of ringette players, providing an exciting and competitive atmosphere for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. The tournament is hosted by Ringette Ontario and the Sault Ringette Club.

What is the official website for the tournament? Please refer to the Ringette Ontario webpage for official information regarding the tournament www.ringettteontario.com

Who is playing in this tournament? The 2025 Ringette Ontario Provincial A Championships, scheduled from March 13 to 16 in Sault Ste. Marie, will feature a lineup of teams from across Ontario. A total of 44 teams, encompassing approximately 600 players, will compete in various age categories, including:

U14 (Under 14)

U16 (Under 16)

U19 (Under 19)

18+ (18 and over)

Who is organizing this event? This tournament is a partnership between Ringette Ontario and the dedicated volunteers within the Sault Ringette Club. Hosting an event of this nature takes countless hours of volunteer work by a group of Sault Ringette Club volunteers and a tournament organizing committee. Thank you to everyone who has helped out.

Where are games being played? Games will be hosted at three key locations in Sault Ste. Marie:

Northern Community Centre (NCC) - 556 Goulais Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
John Rhodes Community Centre - 260 Elizabeth St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Rankin Arena - 17 Batchewana St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K9

Where can I find updated results/ scores for the teams? All score and statistics will be available on the Ringette Ontario website www.ringetteontario.com select Provincials tab and then age group you would like to view.

Where is Tournament HQ? The official headquarters for the Ringette Ontario tournament will be located at the Northern Community Centre (NCC).

Who is playing from the Sault Ringette Club? The Sault Ice Hawks U14A team will be proudly representing the Sault Ringette Club. The team is led by Head Coach Chelsea Clingen, who will also be competing as a player for Greater Sudbury.

Team Roster:

#3 Erika Bernardo
#4 Maelle Brown
#5 Sarah Sonoc
#8 Keira Vaughan
#9 Leah Vaughan
#10 Mya Sloss
#13 Brooklyn Adams
#14 Arianna Nowitski
#15 Reese O’Neil
#17 Jessica Fasanello
#18 Gabriella Nowitski
#20 Cameron Galizia
#37 Emma Farenzena

What is the schedule for the 14A Sault Ice Hawks?

Date & Time	Location	Home	Visitor
Thu, Mar. 13, 2025 - 1:20 PM	John Rhodes Community Centre - Pad 1	Sault Ice Hawks U14A	Dorchester U14A
Thu, Mar. 13, 2025 - 6:40 PM	NCC1	Etobicoke U14A	Sault Ice Hawks U14A
Fri, Mar. 14, 2025 - 9:10 AM	Rankin Arena & Community Centre	West Ottawa U14A - Gorham	Sault Ice Hawks U14A
Fri, Mar. 14, 2025 - 1:50 PM	NCC2	Ottawa Ice U14A - Gore	Sault Ice Hawks U14A
Sat, Mar. 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM	John Rhodes Community Centre - Pad 1	Sault Ice Hawks U14A	Timmins Tornadoes U14A

When is FAN NIGHT? Join us for Fan Night on Thursday March 13^th for the SSM Ice Hawks vs. Etobicoke game at 6:40 on NCC Pad 1 and FILL THE STANDS with NOISEMAKERS and show your support for the Sault Ice Hawks as they take on their opponents on home ice! Let’s create an electrifying atmosphere for our hometown team and pack the stands with players, families and friends! Bring those cow bells, horns, clappers and loud voices!!

What is the 7^th Skater and when can I see them? The 7th Skater is a player from our FUN 2 or FUN 3 division of the Sault Ringette Club who will open our Ice Hawks games with an honourary lap while carrying the Sault Ringette Club flag. This is a tribute to our club, players, and teams, symbolizing pride and support for our home teams. A full schedule of skaters and times will be posted shortly.

Are there any vendors on-site? Yes! The Sault Ringette Club will be hosting a raffle table with various prizes, including gift baskets, as well as a 50/50 draw. In addition, local vendors will be on-site, offering a variety of products and merchandise.

Positivity Pin Trading Teams are encouraged to bring positivity pins—decorated clothespins with uplifting messages—to trade with other teams. This fun trend, which started with cheerleading teams, has now spread to other sports. Players and fans are welcome to participate! Check out "positivity pins TikTok trend" for creative inspiration.

Who are the tournament sponsors? This tournament would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors:

Gold Sponsors ($1,500)

Pioneer Construction
Local 2251

Silver Sponsors ($500)

Algoma Steel
No Frills
World Cars Hyundai
JayTeq Pro Shop
Arthurs Funeral Home

Fan Zone Sponsors ($1,000)

Steel City Services
Marconi/ Minelli's

In-Kind Sponsors

No Frills
Booster Juice

More sponsors to be announced shortly!

Why is this a ‘big deal' for Sault Ste. Marie? Hosting the Ringette Ontario ‘A’ Provincial Tournament is a major event for our city! Here’s why:

It provides a significant economic impact, generating over $1.5 million in spending by bringing athletes, families, and fans to our community.
It raises the profile of ringette in Sault Ste. Marie and across Ontario.
It highlights our passionate ringette community and showcases our local talent.
It’s a special opportunity for local players to compete in their hometown.
It allows Sault Ste. Marie to welcome teams from across the province and showcase everything our city has to offer.

I’m interested in learning more about ringette in Sault Ste. Marie. Where can I get more information? Our team would love to connect with you! Visit our website at www.saultringette.com or email us at communications@saultringette.com for more details.

What if someone I know wants to learn how to play ringette? Join us for a free Come Try Ringette event on Sunday, April 6, and experience this uniquely Canadian ice sport!