Amazing things happen when you’re challenged to rise to the occasion. This year’s Red River Rage U10 A1 team consists of ten hard-working and fun-loving girls who range in experience from five years in ringette to being new to skating. The growth has been remarkable.
The U10 team was recently handed its biggest challenge to date.
“The girls have had a great first half [of the season], and have played so well that they have been moved up to the top U10 division,” says head coach Dave Aitken. “Great job, girls!”
Together with Red River Rage’s U10 A2 team, the girls played well and learned some new moves at last month’s tournament in Brandon, finishing with a record of 3–1.
Many pieces of a puzzle need to come together to make a good team, from parents being willing to help out with time-keeping, score-keeping, helping on the bench, managing, and even carting around the game jerseys to coaches giving of their time and experience, all the while positively encouraging the players. Most of all, it comes down to players being willing to listen, learn, and try their best.
This team might have a difficult road ahead, yet their spirit is alive. So as they continue with the second half of the season, you will continue to hear the girls shouting at each halftime, “Three, two, one… go Rage!”
