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Ringette

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Ringette is a winter team ice sport invented in Ontario, Canada, in 1963 by Sam Jacks and Red McCarthy. It is played on an ice rink using straight, bladeless sticks and a hollow rubber ring, with the objective of shooting the ring into the opposing team's net. The sport features distinct rules from ice hockey, including a requirement that the ring must be passed across the blue lines, which encourages team play. Originally designed as a team sport for women and girls, it has grown to include organized leagues internationally.

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Who invented ringette and when?

Ringette was invented in Ontario, Canada, in 1963. Sam Jacks and Red McCarthy are credited with its creation.

What equipment is used in ringette?

Players use straight, bladeless sticks and a hollow rubber ring. The game is played on an ice rink rather than on a field.

What is the objective in ringette?

Teams pass and control the hollow ring with their sticks and try to shoot it into the opposing net. The central scoring goal is similar to other ice sports, but ringette uses a ring instead of a puck.

How is ringette different from ice hockey?

Ringette uses a hollow rubber ring and straight, bladeless sticks, while ice hockey uses a puck and bladed sticks. The sport was created in Ontario in 1963 by Sam Jacks and Red McCarthy.

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