The Travelling Roadshow takes on Alberta…. (Ringette Alberta AGM)

So last night, I presented the Ringette Specific LTAD presentation for the first time. A very primitive version of this was presented to our Board of Directors earlier this month, but since then I have brought many changes to the content and the delivery.

All in all I have to say that round 1 went…GREAT!

The messages were clear, the group interacted very well and the wrap up included great discussion and feedback.

I must also make a note of the fact that stating the words “NO MORE TIERING IN PETITE” proved to be less painful than anticipated. (I guess I won’t be needing the bodyguards after all…lol).

Don’t get me wrong, this did generate a great deal of discussion. But the main focus and concerns were surrounding the implementation of this new way of doing… rather than being dead set against the idea. More on that later….

Another implementation road block that was addressed was the need for more facilities – we don’t have enough ice time as it is. This is a growing problem that we must be aware of as we move forward. Early steps have been taken with initiatives such as Pond to Podium 1. But that’s implementation… we’ll get to that shortly.

Before I sign off I just want to thank Ringette Alberta and its staff for the warm welcome and the opportunity to present at their AGM. I wish I could have stuck around for more of the sessions on Saturday. With the line up of guest speakers and events, they truly had a top notch event organized. I hope to have the opportunity to work with this group again in the near future.

Up next… Regina for the Saskatchewan Ringette AGM this afternoon.

** 1. A partnership between Ringette Canada, Hockey Canada, Skate Canada, Speed Skating Canada and Canadian Parks and Rec. The main goal is to work towards obtaining new facilities as well as getting people to skate.