John Voss Elected President of Ringette Canada
The national governing body for ringette has appointed a new president following its 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in People
Ringette Canada has appointed John Voss as its new president following the organization's 2026 Annual General Meeting. The move accompanies the election of two new board members as the association continues to oversee the sport's growth across the country.
Why it matters
The leadership changes at the national governing body establish the administrative direction for the sport as it manages a community of 33,000 players. This transition marks a significant shift in oversight for the organization based in Ottawa.
The organization currently supports a network of 2,000 teams, 7,000 coaches, and 1,700 officials across Canada. These figures represent the total active participation base as the new board begins its term.
The players
John Voss
He is the newly appointed president of Ringette Canada and former president of Ringette Ontario.
Katherine Crewe
She was recently elected to serve on the Ringette Canada Board.
Anj Grewal
A newly elected board member, she brings over 25 years of experience as both a player and coach to the organization.
Jason Nystrom
He was re-elected to the Ringette Canada Board to serve a second term.
Ringette Canada
This is the national organization headquartered in Ottawa that governs the sport of ringette across the country.
The details
John Voss, who previously led Ringette Ontario and joined the national board in 2022, takes the helm alongside newly elected board members Katherine Crewe and Anj Grewal. The change follows the conclusion of six-year terms for outgoing board members Debbie Frail and Ann MacTaggart, while Jason Nystrom was re-elected for a second term.
Timeline
John Voss was elected to the Ringette Canada Board in 2022.
The 2026 Annual General Meeting took place in 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the Ringette Canada strategic growth initiative, which aims to expand the footprint of the sport nationwide. This leadership shift ensures the organization remains competitive in the amateur sports sector by balancing seasoned board members with new perspectives.
Participants and families involved in the sport will see administrative continuity as the organization moves forward with its current operations. These governance changes are internal and are not expected to disrupt daily team activities or existing league programs for members.
The takeaway
Effective governance is essential for the continued success of national amateur sports programs. Supporters of the sport can anticipate that the new board will focus on maintaining the current growth trajectory across all provinces.
Further reading
For more context on leadership shifts within national sport organizations, visit People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sport Information Resource Centre.
