"To provide competitive game opportunities with a variety teams for teams in Southern Alberta, in particular isolated communities; and by doing so promote the growth of Ringette as the number #1 sport choice for females in Southern Alberta."

Welcome to another year of Ringette! I am happy to say we will have another busy season in the Southern Alberta Ringette League, with almost all of teams in Zone 1 and 2 participating. A lot of people have asked, “What is SARL?” and “Why do we need it?" SARL was developed for many reasons but the main reason was to promote the growth of Ringette. The mission was “to provide a variety of competitive games for teams in Southern Alberta, in particular isolated communities, and by doing so, promote the growth of Ringette as the number one sport choice for girls in Southern Alberta.”

Your SARL representatives meet approximately 4-5 times/year to review scheduling, team numbers, changes to by-laws, etc. As SARL is in its third year of operation we have seen success and had some growing pains. We are constantly evolving. If any of our members have questions regarding SARL policies, by-laws, or operating procedures please refer to the SARL website. There are many people who volunteer for their associations as coaches, referees, managers, snack parents, tournaments and game coordinators, and SARL representatives. Thank you to you all!

Special Note to Coaches and Managers

In order to make your year run as smoothly as possible please review SARL Operations and Procedures located on the SARL website. The intent of the league is to have all scheduled games played. However, when a game is postponed, both teams have a responsibility to see that it gets played. Please note, if less than 1 weeks’ notice is given without the warrant of short term cancellation notice as mentioned above, the cancelling team shall be subject to a $200.00 fine (as outlined in SARL Operations and Procedure).

Have a wonderful Ringette season!

Sincerely,

Marci Schwengler
President
Southern Alberta Ringette League