Resources for Coaches
          
   Working with Parents
 Believe it or not, 99% of all parents out there are sane and workable. If you want to be a successful coach you have to deliberately make an effort to train them. The following is a list of strategies and ideas that will help you in this endeavor.
http://www.competitivedge.com/ppg/ppg03.html Western Region Coach's Handbook
 Western Region has announced that there will be NO Coaches Handbook distributed individually this season. An updated version is be now available on the Region website: Please review this document and insure that all coaches in Western Region need to read and understand this valuable resource. To go directly to the page click here
www.wrra.ca/coachsec.html Nutrition Tips for your Players
 An easy to read website with information about foods for energy intake 
www.peakperformance.on.ca Tips for Goaltenders
 A great site for goalies 
www.angelfire.com/bc/firstattempt/RingettePage6Goaltending.html Free Pass Plays
 Here's two killer free pass plays that you can use to make your team wildly successful in maintaining ring possession. Maintaining possession is the number one thing a team needs to do, especially after getting scored on. To get them, go here: 
http://www.ringetteretreat.com/page/neutralzon Ringette Drills
 Drills to improve skating skills, ring control, goalie skills and games that make practices fun.
http://torlringette.tripod.com/drillslist.html Warm-Up Stretches
 Visit this website for some possible stretches your players can do prior to practice and a game.
http://www.sportandspine.mb.ca/stretch/str_1.shtml Shot Clock Rules
 Review of Shot Clock Rules - 
Shot Clock Rules Coaching Association of Canada
 The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is a not-for-profit amateur sports organization with the mandate to improve the effectiveness of coaching across all levels of the sport system. Click on the link for valuable resources and the latest updates. 
www.coach.ca/eng/index.cfm  Approved Clothing Suppliers
 Please see the following page for 
official suppliers.