Equipment
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Ringette equipment is similar to hockey equipment, and many items can be reused or shared between sports. EFRA encourages families to explore local retailers and used-equipment options and will provide guidance on required and recommended gear for each age group.
Players/Skaters:
- CSA-approved helmet with ringette facemask
- Mouth guard (optional)
- BNQ-approved neck guard
- Shoulder pads (mandatory for players under 18 years of age)
- Elbow pads
- Jersey (game jerseys provided by the association)
- Gloves
- Ringette girdle or hockey pants with a "cup" or a "jill"
- A/AA players must wear a girdle and ringette pants as well as U14 or older regional players (hockey pants are not an option.)
- Shin guards with hard knee protection, worn under the pants
- Ringette pants (or socks if wearing hockey pants)
- Skates (hockey/ringette skates, not figure skates)
- Ringette stick
- Ringette ring (provided by the association)
Goalies:
- CSA-approved helmet and ringette facemask (a CSA-approved ringette goalie facemask is recommended)
- Plastic throat protector (recommended but not required)
- Mouth guard
- BNQ-approved neck guard
- Goalie chest protector/shoulder pads/elbow pads (provided by the association as needed)
- Jersey (game jerseys provided by the association)
- At least one blocker (provided by the association as needed -- can play with two)
- If only one blocker, a gel goalie glove or ringette blocker/trapper (provided by the association as needed)
- Protective girdle with a "cup" or a "jill" or hockey pants
- Ringette pants (or socks if wearing hockey pants)
- Goalie pads (provided by the association as needed)
- Skates (hockey/ringette skates, not figure skates), goalies may choose to use goalie skates
- Goalie stick (provided by the association as needed)
Where to Buy Ringette Equipment - Centre Wellington Area
Ringette players in Centre Wellington and surrounding communities have several local and nearby options to shop for equipment:
Local & Nearby Sporting Goods Stores
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Centre Wellington Sports
277 St Andrew St W, Fergus, ON N1M 1N8
A local sports shop in Fergus offering hockey, lacrosse, ringette and ball-hockey gear, skate sharpening, and the ability to order specific items if not in stock. They carry all your ringette equipment needs - including cages, sticks, girdles and pants. A limited selection of "Edge" ringette pants are available at the store in various sizes. If your size is not available at the store they can order it for you in store - 6-8 weeks for arrival.👉 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=277+St+Andrew+St+W,+Fergus+ON+N1M+1N8
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Hometown Sports & Apparel - Guelph
215 Eramosa Rd, Guelph, ON N1E 2M5
Local sporting goods and team gear retailer carrying hockey/ringette-appropriate equipment and custom team orders.👉 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=215+Eramosa+Rd,+Guelph+ON+N1E+2M5
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Play It Again Sports - Guelph
218 Silvercreek Pkwy N, Guelph, ON N1H 7P8
New and gently used sporting equipment, including hockey skates, sticks and protective gear that work well for ringette players.👉 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=218+Silvercreek+Pkwy+N,+Guelph+ON+N1H+7P8
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Sports Zone - Waterloo
92 Lodge St, Waterloo, ON N2J 2V6
Full-service hockey and skating gear retailer with protective equipment, skates and accessories suitable for ringette.👉 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=92+Lodge+St,+Waterloo+ON+N2J+2V6
Other Places to Check
For non-ringette-specific gear (e.g., helmets, base layers, training accessories), big-box sporting goods retailers are worth a visit or an online search:
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Sport Chek - large Canadian sporting goods chain with hockey and skating equipment.
👉 https://maps.google.com/?q=Sport+Chek+Ontario -
Canadian Tire - offers a wide selection of sports gear and accessories suitable for ringette.
👉 https://maps.google.com/?q=Canadian+Tire+Ontario
Tip: Ringette-specific sticks, rings and protective items may not always be in stock at general sporting goods stores, so it’s a good idea to call ahead before visiting.
