Dryland training (off-ice) is an excellent way to enhance athletic power when back on the ice, including speed, strength, agility and endurance. As any athlete knows, the better your physical condition through cross-training, the better able you are to increase response-time, dig in to plays, and think strategically (harder to do when you can’t catch your breath…).
AA Ringette Calgary believes that off-ice development is just as important as the skills and training our athletes receive on the ice. Beginning shortly after team selection, dryland sessions are allotted or organized so that each team can incorporate this training into their schedules, in addition to games, practices and team events.
For the 2023-24 season, AA Ringette Calgary has enlisted Jungle Strength and Athletics for our U14AA division. U16AA and U19AA will select their provider on a per-team basis.
What about off-season? Most dryland providers offer summer programs, either as drop-in or as a group—some even offer ringette-specific training. But whether through a dryland vendor, ringette program or camp, or on your own, off-season conditioning is a great way to stay shape for summer activities and to help ensure you’re ready to go at the start of the next season. As well, it helps maintain an active lifestyle, while instilling great habits to last a lifetime.
