Warm Holiday Greetings from Manitoba Ringette

SEASONS GREETINGS
Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday Season
and prosperity in the New Year.
TEAM TOBA GOING FOR GOLD

The preparation phase is almost over for Manitoba's Canada Winter Games ringette squad. With two months remaining until Games, the team put in long hours of practice, has worked hard with off-ice training and travelled Canada wide for exhibition games. The team is a strong position to go for gold in Prince George, B.C.  

 

Coach Rob Walker's team will be ready to challenge for the gold medal. The nucleus of the team has played in the gold medal game during the last two Canadian Ringette Championships - winning gold in 2014. The players expect to be successful. They have had so many high intensity games that they are not rattled in tight games. The team has performed strongly in the preparation tournaments that have been held across the country.

 

Manitoba had a string of three consecutive silver medals at the Winter Games from 1995 through 2003. Those connected with this team believe that this year's edition will be making a return to the podium.

 

The Games run in Prince George, BC Feb 13 to 20, 2015.

 

Goalie Star Sophia Santos
WHY DO YOU PLAY RINGETTE?
I like playing Ringette but I find it challenging, but a fun challenge.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A GOALIE?
I like the feeling of stopping a goal and the crowd cheering me on. I also like the sound when the ring bounces off the padding.  

WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A GOALIE?
When a team scores a lot of goals on me.  I try not to let it get me down.
 
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER KIDS WANTING TO TRY THE GOALIE POSITION?
Give it a fair try.  It may be hard in the beginning but it is fun!
 
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY?
I was in gymnastics before which helped with my flexibility.  I do tap at school and I swim in the spring.
 
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE COACH AND WHY?
Coach Candace (Melquist)!  She always explains everything and is very nice and cheerful.

January Tournaments
See the MRA website for more details (Tournaments)
Steinbach Jan 14 - 18
Transcona Jan 21 - 25
Brandon Jan 30 - Feb 1
Voyageur Jan 28 - Feb 1 (Southdale, Dakota and Richmond Kings) 
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