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RingetteRingette is a team sport played on an ice surface.

Played primarily by females, Ringette requires the

use of straight sticks to control a rubber ring; with

the objective of the game being to score goals by

shooting the ring into the opponent's net.

Players

Only six players on each team are permitted on the ice

at one time, usually one centre, two forwards, two

defenders, and a goalkeper

Free Pass

The game begins with the visiting team haveing the ring

on the defending half of the center circle. One player

from the visiting team must pass the ring to another

player within 5 seconds or else possession is lost.

Blue lines

Players are not permitted to carry the ring over the blue

line; they can advance the ring over the line only by

passing it to another player.If a goalkeper throws thering across the blue line, a delayed violation is signaled

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Free Play Line

The line at the top of the defensive circles is called theFree Play Line. It marks the restricted area of each

team's attacking/defending zones. Only 3 players from

each team, plus the defending goalkeper, are permitted

into the restricted areas.

CreaseThe crease is a zone in front of the goal. Goalkepers are

the only players permitted in the crease. If another

player goes into the crease while carrying the ring, the

play is stopped, and the goalkeper receives the ring.

When the ring enters the crease, the goaltender then

has five seconds to throw, pass with stick, hit, or pushthe ring out to another player.

Violations

A violation is a minor penalty due to

improper movement or handling of the ring.

Common violations include entering thecrease or touching the ring on either side of

the blue line.

If a violation is committed by the team in

possession of the ring, play is stopped

immediately. The ring is awarded to the

opposing team in the zone the violationoccurred.

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Penalties

Penalties in ringette have the same concept as inhockey, with the notable exception that less body

contact is allowed. Penalties are of the following classes:

Minor penalties:The offending player must sit in

the penalty box for 2-4 minutes depending on

the severity of the penalty

A major penalty: is assessed for seriousoffenses, generally involving intent to

injure.Major penalties are four minutes in length

and do not end upon the scoring of a goal.

Misconduct and Match: player's ejection from

the game.

Equipment

Required equipment for ringette is:

- ringette stick - can be wooden, plastic

or composite, with rubber, metal orplastic tips.

-player skates ( no figure / plastic

beginner skates) - goalies may

choose to use goalie skates

-shin pads

- protective girdle

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- ringette pants - covering pants.

-gloves

- elbow pads-helmet

-neck guard

- shoulder pads

- also, in some places mouthguards are necessary

too.