The Paris Independent
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February 10, 2024
S P O RT S Grab some noise-makers and come out and support Paris teams as they host annual Ringette Tournament next weekend By Casandra Turnbull
about, take a seat and enjoy as you families, but it also brings lots of learn what this team-sport is all extra revenue to local businesses If you’re looking for a familyabout. (hospitality industry for example). friendly event next weekend on Family Day weekend, bundle up, “Ringette is such an amazing sport “We host silent auctions, 50/50 grab your noise makers and make to watch. It is a fast-pace game draws, candy tables, toonie toss your way to the Brant Sports where teamwork is essential,” and tons of raffles. All of these Complex for a weekend of fast- explains Paris Ringette Association would not be doable without our paced Ringette fun. President Jen Mayhew. “We have volunteers and donated items,” many volunteers helping out said Courtney Boehmer, PRA The Paris Ringette Association during our tournament weekend, communications. will welcome nearly 50 teams our PRA families are volunteering from across Ontario to their annual to make this a very exciting Ringette Tournament February 15event.” 18. Teams from all age categories, Fun3/U10 to U19B and open It’s the association’s biggest divisions, will hit the ice to fundraiser of the season for the compete and if you’ve ever Association; it helps keep wondered what the game is all registration fees down for PRA
U19A Team brings home Silver medals from Richmond Hill Tourney The Paris Ringette Association’s U19A team competed at the Richmond Hill Tournament last weekend where they finished round robin play with 2 wins and 2 losses. They advanced to the gold medal game and faced a tough Timmins team. The girls played hard but couldn’t overcome Timmins, bringing home Silver medals.
