Linda Forest
Linda Forest has been a dedicated member of the ringette community in New Brunswick for more than thirty years, contributing as a coach, official, volunteer, facilitator, and association leader. After moving to Moncton and discovering limited opportunities in the sport she had played in college, she began refereeing in Riverview and later helped establish the Shediac Cap‑Pelé Ringette Association, coaching its first teams and supporting its rapid growth.
Her daughters’ progression into provincial programs led her to assistant coaching roles from 2005 to 2011, including the Canada Games team, and she has since continued to support athletes and coaches through team‑building work, mental‑skills development, and the facilitation of CSI Ringette clinics. Affiliated with both the Shediac Cap‑Pelé and Moncton Ringette Associations, she remains committed to strengthening the sport through mentorship, inclusive programming, volunteer retention, and the continued development of competitive and community‑level opportunities across the province.
