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Kitchener Ringette Association invites you to their 51st Annual Golden Ring Tournament
January 30 th to February 1st, 2026
Kitchener's much-coveted Golden Ring tournament has been a staple of the Ringette world since 1974. Teams from across Canada have travelled here to participate in our event. The Golden Ring has played host to visitors from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Ann Arbor over its’ 50 year history. Come and help us celebrate the oldest ringette tournament in Ontario!
50/50 Draw
Golden Ring clothing
Stephanie Tomlin from Shop Love Collective will be onsite selling ringette clothing and other merchandise at the tournament. You can pre-order your Golden Ring sweaters and t-shirts and they will be ready for pick up at the tournament. Please see the link below:
Ringette Merch - Shop Love Collective
Photography Options
Bex Creatives will be doing the photography for our tournament. In order to ensure there are enough staff scheduled for full coverage, they ask that teams pre-book. There is a special fee for teams to have all their games covered - see below for details. Note that scheduling is done on a first come, first served basis, so please book asap.
Tournament Photography Options by Bex:
Pre-Booked Game Coverage
Teams can pre-book coverage for specific games.
Fee: $100 per game (includes full game coverage and access to all professionally edited images).
Please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/AnbhwrwV3EHYvtz5A to book
Attend ALL games fee is $300 (includes full game coverage for all your games)
Per Image Download
Individual photos can be purchased both during and after the tournament.
Pricing:
1 image for $5
3 images for $12
5 images for $18
10 images for $35
Custom collages available for $25
All tournament photos $200 ( No guarantee in all games being covered or that all players will be captured)
How to Book:
Teams can pre-book game coverage by contacting me directly at bex@bexcreatives.ca or through https://forms.gle/AnbhwrwV3EHYvtz5A
Limited availability, so booking early is recommended!
Bookings will also be taken during the tournament however we can not guarantee spaces available.
Gallery Access: Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament 2025
Images will be uploaded to an online gallery, and teams/parents can view and purchase photos directly both during and after the tournament.
The Golden Ring tournament registration is now open on RAMP.
We aim to run the following divisions with the following fees per team:
All divisions are now full! See you at the tournament!
FUN2 - Mixed ($300)
FUN3 - Mixed ($750)
U12 A/B/C - Mixed ($815)
U14 B/C, U16 B/C, U19 B/C, 18+ B/C - Female/Mixed ($815)
U14A, U14AA, U16A, U19A, 18+A - Female ($1050)
U14AA,U16AA,18+AA- Female ($1,195)
Golden Ring will be following Ringette Ontario rules, found HERE.
Please forward any questions you may have to goldenring@kitchenerringette.com.
Hotel Booking Information 2025
| Hotel | Booking Information |
| Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Rd Highway #24, Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8 | BOOKING LINK: Reservations Department at 1.866.622.1505 and quote the following group name: Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament. DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 154 CAD per night Start Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Comments: Room rate includes a complete hot breakfast buffet for up to 4 adults. A $15.00 per person fee applies to any additional guests over the age of 16 years old. |
| Courtyard (Formerly Radisson) Kitchener 2960 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A9 | DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 179 CAD per night Start Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Comments: Multi-level self-parking - $12.00 per day inclusive of tax |
| Courtyard Marriott St. Jacobs 50 Benjamin Road, East, Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9 | DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 199 CAD per night Start Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Comments: We are pleased to offer a complimentary breakfast buffet that will be served during our breakfast hours (weekdays 6:30am-9:30am and weekends 7:30am-10:30am). |
| Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo 105 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8 | BOOKING LINK: Reservations for the event will be made by the individual/team directly with Kendra via 519-569 4594 or emailing DOUBLE QUEENS @ $169/night or Executive King with Pullout Couch @ $169/night Start Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Jan 4th, 2024 Comments: Parking is included in the rate |
| Hampton Inn St Jacobs 55 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON N2V 0C6 | Book online: Available Rooms - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs Select Dates> Under Special Rates > Enter Group Code: 905
Phone: 519-514-0090 mention dates and group name (Golden Ring Tournament) or group code: 905
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| Hilton Garden Inn Cambridge 746 Old Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8 | Contract Negotiation Still In Process |
| Homewood Suites St. Jacobs 45 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON N2V 2G8 | Book online: http://www.waterloostjacobs.homewoodsuites.com Select the dates (January 30- February 2, 2025 ) -> “Special Rates” -> under “Group Code” please enter 90A and press “Check Rooms & Rates” Book by phone: 519-514-0088 Mention: GOLDEN RING TOURNAMENT and/or the group code 90A our Front Desk Agents will be able to book the reservations for you. DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 199 CAD per nightStart Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Monday, December 31, 2024 1 King Studio Suite @ 199/night or 1 King Bedroom @ 209/night Comments: 2 night Minimum Stay |
| Kitchener Inn & Suites 4355 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9 | BOOKING LINK: Reservations for the event will be made by the individual/team directly with Cathy Burke via 519 -650-6090 or emailing DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 150 CAD per night Start Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: Monday, December 2, 2024 Comments: 2 night Minimum Stay |
| Quality Inn 2899 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A6 | BOOKING LINK: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AP59W0
DOUBLE QUEENS @ $ 159 CAD per night Start Date: Wednesdy, January 29, 2025 End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Last Day to Book: December 30, 2024 Comments: Minimum 2-Night Stay Policy & A Hot Breakfast Buffet is included |
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