2016 World Ringette Championships
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The 2016 World Ringette Championships (2016 WRC) was an international ringette tournament and the 11th (XI) World Ringette Championships. The tournament was organized by the International Ringette Federation (IRF) and was contested in Helsinki, Finland between December 27, 2015, and January 3, 2016. The main competition took place at the Helsinki Ice Hall. It was the first time the Team Slovakia and the Team Czech appeared at the international tournament. This was also the first year Sweden formed the Sweden national junior ringette team (U19).
11th World Ringette Championships | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Finland |
City | Helsinki |
Venue(s) | Helsinki Ice Hall |
Dates | December 27, 2015–January 3, 2016 |
Teams | 9 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Senior Pool Sam Jacks Series: Finland (Sr.) (6th title) Canada (Jr.) (1st title) |
Runner-up | Senior Pool Sam Jacks Series: Canada (Sr.) Finland (Jr.) |
Third place | Sweden (Sr.) |
In addition to the main competition, a tournament known as the "Ringette Festival" was held for U14 teams.