U16A changes for 2026-27 season
In October 2025 Ringette NB (RNB) announced the U16A model will transition to a Tier 1 regional model (please see email below as well as Frequently Asked Questions here).
This change will take place for the 2026-27 season and with that, RNB is requesting updated registration numbers for U12 / U14 / U16 by August 15th. This will help RNB in confirming numbers for Tier/A teams as well as merging associations within the south-east region.
Registration for the 2026/27 season is now open. To best help us with planning, we ask you please register by the August 15th deadline. You can register by clicking here.
Again, for more information on U16 please see below and the FAQ sheet. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,
Fredericton Youth Ringette Association
Memo from the President
October 3, 2025
Subject: Building a Stronger Future: Exciting Changes Coming to U16 HP Program
Dear Ringette NB Community,
As we continue to grow and strengthen Ringette in New Brunswick, it is important that our programming reflects both our Vision and Mission:
Vision: To promote both Ringette and personal excellence for each athlete, fostering a lifelong love of the game in a caring, respectful, and supportive environment.
Mission: To provide programming and support for athletes, coaches, officials, and families in their pursuit of excellence, while ensuring a safe, fun, and positive playing environment that develops teamwork, skills, and sportsmanship.
Last year, changes to the U14 division created more development opportunities and a more competitive league. Now, it’s time to ensure our U16 program aligns with these principles, with the U14 tiering program serving as pathway.
Why Change?
While the existing U16A program has produced strong teams, we recognize an opportunity to provide a more inclusive and sustainable model for player development across the province. To do this, we need to:
- Remove unnecessary financial and geographical barriers.
- Provide fair and accessible development-focused ringette pathways opportunities.
- Focus on developing more players.
- Retain athletes in the sport by ensuring that the development-focused ringette pathway is inclusive, accessible, and rewarding.
Changes for the 2026-2027 Season
The U16 AA High Performance Program will be maintained as is. This team will represent NB at the Canadian Ringette Championships.
CHANGE: The U16A model will transition to a Tier 1 regional model. Ringette NB will provide a framework and work closely with the local association presidents to ensure a smooth and consistent implementation of the new regional structure that will be managed by the local associations. Under the new regional structure, 3 to 4 regional teams will be created.
These Tier 1 teams will be balanced by numbers and not solely by talent. They will take part in the Fall HP Jamboree, the Atlantics, and compete in a provincial league structure, with playoff winners representing NB at Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships.
We expect this change will have numerous benefits:
- Development of more players across all regions.
- Increased inclusivity and fairness for athletes that reside outside of the Southeast region.
- Improved player retention through expanded development-focused ringette pathway opportunities.
- Help families outside the Southeast region by reducing financial and travel burdens that would come with a U16A team.
- A larger pool of athletes feeding into the HP AA pathway.
Ringette NB, in partnership with its local associations are committed to creating pathways that develop more players, expand opportunities, and keep the sport accessible and fair for all athletes in our province.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to build a stronger future for Ringette in New Brunswick.
Sincerely,
Vicky Deveau
President, Ringette New Brunswick
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