2026-2027 Competitive information

Registration for U14A and U16A tryouts is now open! Registration must be completed online through the RAMP Registration Portal under Available Participant Packages. Once registered, please complete the three (3) required forms before your athlete attends their first tryout.

Tryout Fees

• Cost: $110 per athlete
  • Fee includes participation in the two mandatory tryout sessions
• Warm-up Skate: Not offered this year, we do however have optional pre-tryout conditioning available.

Payment Deadline

• Tryout fees must be paid no later than 24 hours prior to the first tryout session

Refund Policy

Refunds apply only to athletes who:

• Register for A-level tryouts, AND accept a roster spot on a AA team they tried out for (**NEW** no minimum notice required)

The Competitive Director will be in contact with the other associations during AA tryouts, however it is still important to communicate if you recieve an offer for AA and accept the offer (either before or during A tryouts).

Tryout Jerseys

• Mandatory for all athletes (must be MDRA jerseys)
• Jerseys must display numbers on the front and back
• Athletes may reuse an existing tryout jersey
• New or replacement MDRA jersey sets are available at a cost of $50

Attendance Requirements

Athletes are expected to attend all tryout sessions they are invited to participate in and must check in at the registration desk no later than 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each session.

In accordance with Ringette Ontario Team Formation Policy:

• Attendance is mandatory
• Attendance is tracked at every session
• Attendance records are submitted to Ringette Ontario within 24 hours of each tryout session or prior to the next session, as required

If an athlete is unable to attend a session due to illness, injury, exceptional circumstances, or is unable to meet the check-in time, the Director of Competitive must be notified as soon as possible, and in advance of the session where feasible. All absences are reviewed on a case-by-case basis in alignment with Ringette Ontario policy.

Failure to check in, attend sessions as directed, or communicate absences may impact an athlete’s eligibility for roster consideration.

Tryout Schedule (Pending Ringette Ontario Approval)

U14A Schedule

U16A Schedule

Multi-Association Tryout Rules (A Level)

Athletes may attend tryouts at up to three (3) clubs for A-level ringette.

• If a player’s home club is hosting a U14A/U16A team, that tryout is the primary choice.

• The current club must be attended as the secondary choice.

• Any other A-level club may be chosen as the third choice.

Please note, this information will be required when registering for tryouts through RAMP so associations can plan accordingly.

Volunteering for Tryouts

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer during our tryouts, please review our volunteer sign-up portal and select the shifts that work best for you.

Please note that you may not volunteer in any role that places you on the ice or on the same bench as your own child, in accordance with evaluation integrity requirements (Den moms, trainers, clock operators and shot clock operators are exempt from these conflicts).

If you could not attend the information session, please see the following presentation that contains some important information.

Registration for U19A tryouts are now open. Registration must be completed online through the Nepean Ringette Association's RAMP Registration Portal under Available Participant Packages - Camps and Clinics.

Tryout Fees

• Cost: $110 per player
•  NRA policy allows a player to obtain a refund minus the $25 admin fee until the start of the first tryout. Once tryout #1 starts, no refunds are issued. The cutoff date to inform us is May 15, 2026.

Please note, MDRA athletes are not required to buy Nepean Tryout jerseys - you can use your MDRA jerseys or borrow a set of Nepean Jerseys. There are also used jerseys available on Marketplace or from the Nepean Equipment Exchange Facebook Group for a reduced price. You are also welcome to buy a set for $50 from Nepean.

Competitive Program Expectations

• Athletes who accept a position on a competitive NRA team are expected to attend all team activities, including (but not limited to): practices, games, tournaments, Provincials, dryland training, meetings, and fundraising events.
• The program requires a significant time commitment of 5+ days per week.
• Participation at the AA/A level does not guarantee equal ice time. Please review:
  • NRA Fair Ice and Playing Opportunity Policy
  • Ringette Ontario Fair Ice Guidelines
• Families should be prepared for a significant financial commitment, including substantially higher team fees in the competitive program compared to regional programs, as well as mandatory apparel, team events/meals, and travel expenses for away tournaments. Team fees can exceed $1,500 per player for the season, with total team budgets potentially reaching or exceeding $30,000 per team, shared among athletes.

Tryout Information

• The most up to date information can be found on the Nepean Tryout Page
• Athletes must attend tryouts with their home/current/priority club first if there are scheduling conflicts with other associations.
• Athletes are required to check in at the registration desk for each session, as attendance is tracked in accordance with Ringette Ontario requirements.
• If you are unable to attend a tryout due to injury, illness, or scheduling conflicts, please notify the convenor as soon as possible.
• No unique identifiers are permitted on any equipment.

Tryout Observers & Expected Behaviour

• No aggressive or inappropriate cheering.
• No videotaping.
• Please avoid standing at the glass.
• Disruptive behaviour will result in removal from the facility and may result in not being permitted to return.

Parents/guardians may sit in the designated stands or remain in the lobby.

U19A Tryout Schedule (Pending Ringette Ontario Approval)

Multi-Association Tryout Rules (A Level)

Athletes may attend tryouts at up to three (3) clubs for A-level ringette.

• If a player’s home club is hosting a U19A team, that tryout is the primary choice.

  • Since MDRA and Nepean are co-hosting, this team tryout counts as their home association (and must be attended)

• The current club must be attended as the secondary choice.

• Any other A-level club may be chosen as the third choice.

Please note, this information will be required when registering for tryouts through RAMP so associations can plan accordingly.