Board Members
Shanna Keen
President
The President supervises the day-to-day affairs of the league and presides as chairsperson over all league meetings including the AGM. The President acts as a liaison between Ringette BC and other provincial leagues, and they sit on all LMRL committees.
president@lmrl.ca
Carla Clapton
Vice-President
The Vice-President assists the President with the supervision of the day-to-day affairs of the league and presides as chairsperson over any league meeting when the President is not available. The VP is the coordinator of all divisions, facilitates the tiering meetings, and is the primary board member resolving league operational issues as they arise.
vp@lmrl.ca
Mike Kinar
Treasurer
The Treasurer provides financial updates to the board, handles payments and requisitions, provides budgetary advice and recommendations, and keeps financial records in compliance with applicable legislation.
treasurer@lmrl.ca
Shannon Bettles
Secretary and Director of Promotions
The Secretary holds the official records of the LMRL including league correspondence, agendas and minutes. They maintain the register of members and update the LMRL policy manual when rule changes are implemented by the league. The Director of Promotions works to develop promotional initiatives to improve the outreach and profile of ringette in the Lower Mainland.
promotions@lmrl.ca
secretary@lmrl.ca
Diana Place
Zone Coordinator
The Zone Coordinator oversees the Zone program for the league, including player transfer requests, tryout processes, coach selection, monitoring, and they make recommendations to Ringette BC and oversees the association Zone Coordinators.
zones@lmrl.ca
Tracy Townsend
Director of Athlete Development
The Director of Athlete Development works with its member association Directors of Athlete Development to develop, promote, and implement programs to grow the competencies of players of all ages and skill levels within the league.
athletedevelopment@lmrl.ca
Lorraine Merk
Director of Coaching
The Director of Coaching is the league's liaison with member association's Directors of Coaching. They inform members of coaching certification requirements and organize coaching clinics for league coaches, and ensure coaches have completed their certification according to deadlines. They handle coaching complaints brought forward during league play.
coaching@lmrl.ca
Melinda Hrvatin
Director of Officials
The Director of Officials is the league's liaison with member association's Directors of Officials or Referees in Chief. They help to clarify rules, maintain a list of officials, and they oversee the conduct of officials during league games.
officials@lmrl.ca
