It was established in 1974 with June Tiessen as its first President and has its current headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario.

[3][4] The first time a Canadian ringette team traveled overseas to Europe (Finland) was in 1979.

[citation needed] Despite its importance to the Canadian sporting community, Ringette Canada initially received little financial support and no funding from the federal government.

In order to hold their meetings, the Toronto Pearson International Airport generously donated a basement room which was used as a gathering space for the organization.

[10] Originally called the "Jeanne Sauvé Cup", it was first presented at the 1985 Canadian Ringette Championships in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec.

Non-profit, grassroots organizations in sport became increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks after the creation of the internet.

The majority of Canada's national ringette team players compete in the NRL.

Until the 2009 World Junior Ringette Championships, Canada only had national representation at the adult level (now known as Team Canada Senior) since the World Ringette Championships were specifically reserved for elite women athletes.

Until the 2013 World Ringette Championships, the junior tournament was held as a separate event.