The Elora Fergus Edge U-19 ‘A’ team are the provincial champions and will play as Team Ontario in the upcoming Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships in PEI.
The team came out on top at provincials in Timmins from March 16 to 20, where it went 4-1-1 before meeting Richmond Hill in the semi-finals and Forrest in the finals. The final score was 4-2.
Seven of the team members are in their final year, so “this made the victory even more memorable,” said Joanne Sealey, an Elora Fergus Edge Ringette executive.
By winning gold, the Edge becomes Team Ontario for the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships in Charlottetown, PEI April 14 to 17.
The team is holding a fundraiser on April 1 to assist in travel costs for the trip to eastern Canada. Tickets are $10 per person for dinner followed by an auction and family activities.
The spaghetti dinner will be held at the Elora Legion Hall, with dinner served from 6 to 8pm; the fundraiser auction and dance runs until 12am.
Each player is hoping to raise about $2,000 to cover the cost for flight, hotel and gear.
The team is also accepting donations. Contact Jennifer Amos-Harrison for more information at 519-837-7058.
The team consists of Allison Wallace, Talia Harrison, Natalie Lawton, Chloe Harrison, Lela White, Connor French, Tegan McManus and Jessica Sealey of Elora; Keyshia Martin of Guelph; Carly Stephens of Owen Sound; Emma Berrina of Arthur; Melanie Hatch of Fergus; and Leah Shantz of Belwood.
The team is coached by Steve Lawton, assisted by Josie Lawton, Jan McCabe, Jennifer Amos Harrison, Mark McManus and Pete O’Donnell.
