athlete EXPECTATIONS

• Professional conduct that reflects positively on the Heat – in all settings, including outside of ringette and in social media activities 
• Humility to admit mistakes; accountability if not meeting expectations
• Contribute to a positive team culture through words, actions, and body language
• Proactive and constructive communication with teammates and team staff

• Athletes are expected to be available for training and competition from tryouts (Sep 6 & 7) to Dec 17 for the first half; and from Jan 3/4 to Apr 4 (nationals) for the second half - barring extenuating circumstances (e.g. non-flexible work/school commitments, illness, family emergency)
• Full investment in all team training and activities - on and off the ice
• Self-motivation and independence to engage in high performance training and lifestyle

• Ringette-specific training program is required (i.e. phased and tailored to season schedule), including commitment to an off-season training program and arriving at tryouts in shape 
• Strive to meet Ringette Canada’s fitness targets 
• Doing extra is required and desired (e.g. shooting, footwork, hand-eye coordination) 

• Purposeful use of ice time – focus, hustle, compete, take advantage when able to get on early 
• Make every rep count / practice how you play 
• Growth mindset – getting out of comfort zone, learning from mistakes 
• Coachable – instant adjustments based on coach instruction/feedback 

• Engage in proper pre-competition preparation – leading up to and during 
• Understand roles and responsibilities / situational awareness (e.g. short-handed, last minute of quarter) 
• Ability to independently evaluate performance (successful execution, error detection and correction) 
• Coachable – instant adjustments based on coach instruction/feedback 
• Play the game – keep it clean and respectful

• Plan and attend events involving younger athletes (e.g. Come Try Ringette, autograph sessions) 
• Plan and attend events outside of the ringette community (e.g. Christmas food bank drive) 
• Engage in other activities aimed at promoting the Heat 

• Athlete fees are estimated to be $3,800-$4,300 (not including transportation costs), assuming the team meets its regular athlete-driven fundraising/sponsorship goals (ideally getting fees as low as possible)
• Team staff will strive to reduce expenses where possible, without compromising program standards around competition and training