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Ringette: Girls Hockey Trivia Quiz

Ringette is a great sport and should be played more. Here is a quiz about the basic rules in this wonderful sport. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by fairygirl22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fairygirl22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,686

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
233

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the "puck" called and what color is it? Hint

A blue ring

A green ball

A red ring

A blue puck

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Question 2 of 10

2. Counting the goalie, there are six players on the ice for each team at a time.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following rules is important in the game? Hint

Players must pass the ring at every red line

Players must pass the ring at every blue line

Players cannot steal the ring from others, they need to wait until the ring is passed

Players need to pass the ring every 10 seconds

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Question 4 of 10

4. A player can use any physical contact as long as it isn't too violent.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ringette is a female only sport.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ringette was invented in which country? Hint

Germany

Canada

U.S.A

England

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ringette is played only in Canada.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which year was ringette invented? Hint

1973

1949

1909

1963

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Question 9 of 10

9. Are players allowed to go into the goalie's crease (semi-circle indicating the boundries of the net)?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where does the game start? Hint

On the left dot on center ice

In the center circle

On the right dot on center ice

Behind the visiting team's goal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the "puck" called and what color is it?

Answer: A blue ring

The "puck" is a blue ring rather than a hard black puck.

2. Counting the goalie, there are six players on the ice for each team at a time.

Answer: True

There are two defense, two forward, one center, and one goalie on the ice, per team. If there is an extra player on the ice, that team is given a penalty.

3. Which of the following rules is important in the game?

Answer: Players must pass the ring at every blue line

You cannot skate straight across the ice with the ring, you have to pass at the blue lines. This makes ringette a better team sport.

4. A player can use any physical contact as long as it isn't too violent.

Answer: False

Ringette is very strict about body contact and a penalty is given if a player does use too much physical contact.

5. Ringette is a female only sport.

Answer: False

Males can also play this sport but it was more intended for females. People of any age can play this sport.

6. Ringette was invented in which country?

Answer: Canada

Ringette was invented in North Bay, Ontario. It was invented by Sam Jacks. He came up with the idea by watching girls play with broken hockey sticks and cans in 1963.

7. Ringette is played only in Canada.

Answer: False

It originated in Canada in 1963 but later became a worldwide sport and is becoming more popular.

8. Which year was ringette invented?

Answer: 1963

It was invented by Sam Jacks in North Bay, Ontario.

9. Are players allowed to go into the goalie's crease (semi-circle indicating the boundries of the net)?

Answer: No

Another difference from hockey. If a player enters the crease the referee blows the whistle and the play is stopped.

10. Where does the game start?

Answer: In the center circle

The visitor team starts the ring in the center circle on their side of the red line. One of the defense takes the ring and passes it to one of her players. The game begins.

Source: Author fairygirl22

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