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                     Les Brown

Welcome to the first e-mail bulletin from Ringette Alberta Recognition Committee.  The ebulletin exists as an information sharing resource for all members of Ringette Alberta. The Recognition Committee is responsible for overseeing and managing the recognition of volunteers and athletes in Alberta, and the scholarship initiatives of Ringette Alberta.

eBulletins will be distributed 3 times a season; September (Scholarships), January (Awards), and May (Recognition, Awards and Scholarship Season  Review).

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Ringette Alberta Scholarships

Post Secondary Students are encouraged to apply through Ringette Alberta for both the Ringette Alberta Scholarship and the Gaudreau Family Scholarship which offer the opportunity of 6 scholarships being awarded worth a total of $5500.00.

Ringette Alberta Scholarships
Ringette Alberta scholarships are for ringette players who have demonstrated a strong academic performance and a commitment to the sport of ringette through active participation and involvement. These scholarships are designed to encourage athletes to maintain their involvement in ringette while pursuing post-secondary studies. Five scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded each year.

Applications must be received by Ringette Alberta no later than October 31.

Gaudreau Family Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of Paul Gaudreau and his employer, Dow Chemical, another scholarship is available to ringette players in the province. Preference is given to existing AA players from Zone 5 however if no suitable recipients apply, the scholarship will go to a deserving House League athlete, or athlete outside the Zone. The deadline for applications is October 31 each year.  One scholarship of $500 each will be awarded annually each fall.

Applications must be received by Ringette Alberta no later than October 31.

Ringette Alberta Scholarship recipients will be announced in the May eBulletin.

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Ringette Canada Scholarships

Cara Brown Scholarships
To provide two (2) annual scholarships of $750.00 each towards post-secondary education for competitive ringette players at the AA level who are entering university for the first time and have demonstrated academic excellence combined with a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. Funding for the Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship is provided by Brown Economic Assessments, which supports many community events and courses through sponsorship and donations.

Applications must be received by Ringette Canada no later than January 31, each year.

Agnes Jacks Scholarship
The Agnes Jacks Scholarship - are named in honour of Mrs. Agnes Jacks who, following the untimely passing of her husband Mr. Sam Jacks (ringette's founder), picked up the gauntlet and became a dedicated and tireless promoter of the sport. Mrs. Jacks is a well known and well loved figure in the ringette community and over the years became known across Canada as ringette's "goodwill ambassador".

This program provides a number of scholarships of $1,000 each towards post-secondary education for ringette players, coaches and officials who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. The number of scholarships offered each year is determined by Ringette Canada's Board of Directors.

Applications must be received by Ringette Canada no later than January 31, each year

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Other Scholarships

For a complete list of other available scholarships please visit our website.

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Ringette Alberta
11759 Groat Road NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Phone: 780-415-1750
Fax: 780-415-1749