Sports
West Coast Classic ringette rings in the new year
The longest-running ringette tournament in
the Lower Mainland returns next week.
The 2019 version of Richmond Ringette’s
annual West Coast Classic is set for Jan. 11 to 13 at the Richmond Ice Centre.
Sixty teams from throughout B.C. and Alberta
will participate, with play in all divisions from U10 to Masters.
Highlighting the importance of fair play, all
U10 and U12 players will receive participation medals and will be invited to
participate in the Family Fun Night Skills competition Jan. 11 (featuring mini
games with players from the National Ringette League) starting at 5:45 p.m. and
a ring toss at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12.
Four National Ringette League games are
scheduled during the tournament, all featuring the BC Thunder versus Edmonton
WAM! The games are at noon (Coliseum) and 6 p.m. (Forum) on Jan. 12, and 2:30
p.m. and Sunday in Ladner.