Executive and Committee Members
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight for the association. Meeting quarterly, the Board ensures that bylaws, policies, and operating structures are effective, that committees are functioning as intended, and that the association remains aligned with its mission and long-term goals. The Board oversees budgets, strategic planning, and organizational accountability.
June Perry (Acting)
President
The President serves as the chief leader and public representative of the association, presiding over Board meetings and ensuring the association is well-managed and operating effectively. This role provides oversight of policies, committees, and operations, represents EFRA externally, appoints special committees, and acts as the primary spokesperson. The President works closely with the Board to guide strategy and address emerging issues throughout the season.
Crystal Downs
Vice-President: Programming
The Vice President of Programming leads the Programs Committee and oversees all aspects of player, coach, and official programming. This role ensures programs are well organized, properly resourced, and aligned with registration numbers and league requirements. The VP Programming reports committee progress to the Board and brings forward recommendations and decisions related to on-ice programming.
programming@elorafergusringette.ca
Jodi Halls
Vice-President: External Relations
The Vice President of External Relations chairs the External Relations Committee and oversees EFRA marketing, communications, fundraising, and community engagement. This role ensures consistent branding, effective outreach, and strong member communications while promoting ringette within the community. The VP reports committee activities and strategic needs to the Board.
external_relations@elorafergusringette.ca
Andrea Miller
Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees the financial health of the association by managing accounts, payments, budgets, and financial reporting. This role prepares monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and year-end reports while supporting audits and ensuring proper financial controls. The Treasurer works closely with the Board to support informed financial decision-making.
treasurer@elorafergusringette.ca
Laura Feil
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for the administrative integrity of the association, including meeting minutes, records, correspondence, and governance documentation. This role ensures meetings are properly organized, records are accurately maintained, and official documents such as bylaws and registers are kept current. The Secretary supports the Board by maintaining continuity, transparency, and compliance.
secretary@elorafergusringette.ca
Ashley Huether
Registrar
The Registrar manages all aspects of player, coach, and official registration using the RAMP system and serves as the primary liaison with Ringette Ontario for registration documentation. This role maintains accurate membership records, prepares team lists, processes league forms, and supports registration administration throughout the season. The Registrar plays a critical role at the start of the season.
registrar@elorafergusringette.ca
Jolene West
LORL/GLRL Representative
The Director of Leagues and Competition represents EFRA in regional leagues, ensuring the association is informed of league rules, procedures, and scheduling requirements. This role communicates league updates back to EFRA, ensures game results are reported, and advocates for the association’s interests within league structures.
Keely Smith
Director: Officiating & Referee in Chief
The Director of Officiating and RIC leads referee recruitment, training, scheduling, and development to ensure safe, fair, and consistent officiating. This role mentors officials, coordinates clinics, manages assignments, oversees certifications and payments, and acts as a liaison between officials, coaches, leagues, and the Board. The RIC is essential to game quality and integrity.
referee@elorafergusringette.ca
Vacant
Director of Board and Committee Recruitment
The Director of Board & Committee Recruitment focuses on identifying, recruiting, and nominating qualified volunteers for leadership and committee roles. This role ensures succession planning, strong governance capacity, and alignment between candidates’ skills and organizational needs, particularly in preparation for the AGM.
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee oversees all on-ice programming, including team formation, coach and official development, ice scheduling, equipment needs, and player safety. Operating under delegated authority from the Board, the committee ensures that programs are well structured, adequately resourced, and aligned with Ringette Ontario standards.
Ashley Huether
Coach Liaison
The Coaching Liaison supports coaches and bench staff by overseeing recruitment, qualifications, communication, and issue resolution throughout the season. This role ensures bench staff meet certification requirements, provides guidance on ringette operations, and escalates concerns to the Programs Committee or Board when necessary.
coaching@elorafergusringette.ca
Julia Jennings
Ice Scheduler
The Ice Scheduler coordinates all practice and game ice scheduling, ensuring fair allocation and efficient use of ice time. This role manages rescheduling, communicates with leagues and arenas, and ensures timely updates to teams, supporting smooth season operations.
scheduler@elorafergusringette.ca
Kelly McEwen
Health and Safety
The Health and Safety Officer serves as the point of contact for health and safety matters, liaising with external organizations and communicating expectations internally. This role ensures compliance with safety protocols and supports coaches, trainers, and teams in maintaining a safe playing environment.
Stephanie Osborne
Player Development
The Player Development Officer coordinates evaluations and development opportunities to enhance player skills across all levels. This role supplements team practices by organizing clinics such as power skating, skills development, and goalie training, supporting long-term athlete development.
Shaun Huether
Equipment
The Equipment Officer manages the distribution, inventory, maintenance, and storage of all EFRA equipment. This role ensures teams are properly equipped at season start, equipment is tracked and stored safely, and replacement or disposal needs are identified and approved.
Vacant
Minor Officials
The Minor Officials Coordinator supports game operations by recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising off-ice officials such as timekeepers, scorekeepers, and shot-clock operators. Working closely with the RIC, this role ensures games are properly staffed and that minor officials are confident, accurate, and paid on time.
External Relations Committee
The External Relations Committee oversees EFRA public presence, communications, fundraising, and community engagement. The committee promotes ringette, manages digital platforms, coordinates events, and supports volunteer involvement to strengthen the association’s visibility and sustainability.
Stacie Linton (Acting)
Marketing and Promotions
The Marketing and Promotions Officer develops and delivers promotional initiatives to increase awareness of ringette and EFRA within the community. This role manages promotional materials, arena displays, and team photography, supporting recruitment and brand visibility.
Vacant
Social Media
The Social Media Officer manages EFRA social media platforms, creating and scheduling content that promotes ringette, highlights association activities, and communicates with members. This role works closely with the External Relations Committee to support engagement and visibility.
Vacant
Fundraising & Sponsorship
The Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer plans, coordinates, and promotes fundraising and sponsorship initiatives to support EFRA financial sustainability. This role tracks funds raised by the association, teams and players, ensures approvals are obtained, and works with the Treasurer to manage proceeds accurately.
fundraising@elorafergusringette.ca
Vacant
Website
The Website Officer maintains and updates the EFRA website to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information for members and the public. This role also supports email account setup and liaises with the web hosting provider as needed.
Vacant
Events
The Events Officer plans and leads association events throughout the season, such as Come Try Ringette, parades, and the year-end banquet. This role coordinates logistics, timelines, and volunteer support to deliver successful and engaging events.
Vacant
Volunteer
The Volunteer Coordinator manages volunteer engagement across the association by communicating opportunities, tracking volunteer hours, and working with team managers and the Treasurer to ensure volunteer requirements are met. This role supports fair participation and compliance with EFRA volunteer requirements.
