As Ringette Canada has begun to implement the LTAD policies there are a few changes. The most obvious is the change in names as we go with the "U9" (Under 9) naming system that has already been utilized in many other sports. This only affects age groups at the lowest levels (previously Bunnies and Novice). The Active Start age group (5 years old and up) may register as "U9" as the Active Start is the equivalent of "learn to skate programs" found in rec centres. The only other change is the children born in 2001 who would previously have been in Novice have a choice. Please see below for further clarification.
U7 = Active Start (refers to rec programs and learn to skate,
not a "ringette" age division)
U9 (Bunny) = born 2001 or later
U10 (Novice) = born 2000, 2001
U12 (Petite) = born 1998, 1999
U14 (Tween) = born 1996, 1997
U16 (Junior) = born 1994, 1995
U19 (Belle) = born 1991, 1992, 1993
+18 (Belle/Open) = born 1991 or earlier
To clarify the confusion with the U9 and U10 age divisions, if someone is registering to be a Bunny for the 2009/2010 season they should register as a U9. If someone born in 2001 would like to play Novice for next season they should register as U10. This does not mean that Novice/U10 is a 1-year division, but that someone who is 8 could register for either Bunny or Novice depending on their experience and ability (for example: a new player with little skating/playing experience will likely register U9 while someone who has been on the ice for a few years and has played the game can register for U10).
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