Out-of-Association Player Policy
Competitive Teams
Competitive Teams
Applicability
This policy applies to tryouts and team formation for all AA, A, Provincial Petite and Novice B teams hosted by the Nepean Ringette Association.
Definitions
An "Out of Association" player is any player who, per ORA rules, requires a Release from another association to be elligible to register with and play for Nepean. This is usually, but not always,
- a player who resides within the geographic boundaries of and has played for another local association, or
- a player who resides outside the geographic boundaries of any association in Ontario and has played for a local association other than Nepean.
A "Relocated Player" is a player who has played for another association during the previous season and who has relocated from a residence outside the geographic boundaries of Nepean Ringette to one within the boundaries of Nepean.
Policy
"Out of Association" players may try out for any Nepean Ringette competitive team provided that they are properly registered with their home association and a valid and signed Tryout Release form is presented prior to going on the ice.
For AA teams, we select the best players available.
For A teams (and Novice B), Out of Association players must rank in the top half of the team to be selected.
For purposes of this policy, a player who has relocated to Nepean and, per ORA rules, is eligible to file a "Player Relocation Form" will be considered to be a Nepean player.
Approval
This policy was approved by the Nepean Ringette Executive at a regular meeting on 07-Feb-2011.