Our Team

Kirby started Kirby’s Sports in 2000, and has been in the sporting goods business for over 35 years. He has been playing hockey and ball for 45+ years. These days he still plays once a week with Cowboys Hockey, and coach’s both of his kids teams at JDF. Kirby’s favorite teams are the Edmonton Oilers, and the Miami Dolphins. Fun Fact: Kirby was the Asst. Equipment Manager of the Edmonton Oilers in 1981/82.

Tack joined Kirby’s Sports in 2004, and has been in the sporting goods business for over 18 years. He has been playing hockey and baseball for 30+ years. Tack played for and coached the Victoria Cougars Jr. B team over a period of 7 years, followed by 10 years for the Victoria Lions, in the VHL. His favorite team is the Green Bay Packers. Fun Fact: Tack is a shareholder in the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!

Wally started working at Kirby’s Sports in 2012, and has been part of the management team since 2014. Mark plays for the Victoria Lions of the VHL, after playing 4 seasons with the Victoria Cougars Jr. B Hockey Club. He also played lacrosse for 6 years, and is currently a member of the Jays softball team. Wally’s favorite teams are the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Fun Fact: Wally has had over 100 stitches in his face due to hockey injuries…who could tell?!

After managing United Cycle Source for Sports for over 20 years, Brian moved to Victoria to retire in 2003 and has been part of the Kirby’s team ever since. Brian played hockey up until Jr, and coached hockey and football for 20+ years. Brian’s favorite teams are the Edmonton Oilers, and the Oakland Raiders. Fun Fact: Brian enjoys Sooke traffic, and is an avid Fantasy Football participant.

Ronny joined the Kirby’s Sports team in 2005, and has over 30 years’ experience repairing sporting goods equipment. In his younger days Ron was an avid hockey, rugby, and soccer player. Ronny’s favorite teams are the Vancouver Canucks, and the Chicago Bears. Fun Fact: Ronny is a retired heavy duty mechanic, and drives a beautiful ’53 Chevy.

Brenda started with Kirby’s in 2005, and has worked in the sporting goods industry for over 15 years. She has played, coached, & refereed hockey for over 35 years, and is currently playing for the Bladerunners. Brenda also brings 20 years of experience playing fast-pitch, soccer, football and basketball. Blenders’s favorite teams are the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Francisco 49ers. Fun Fact: Brenda is quite the prankster, and loves her cats!

Jordyn joined Kirby's in February of 2013, after a brief stint at another Source for Sports store in BC. She has 26 years’ experience playing both fast-pitch and soccer. JCD's favorite teams are Kevin's Bieksa & Seattle Mariners Fun Fact: Jordyn was named after Michael Jordan, and is KSFS’ resident band-aid. She has watched Mighty Ducks over 100 times!

Elliot joined the KSFS team in 2012, and has been a consistent figure in our service center ever since. He has 19 years of experience playing hockey, and is currently a member of the Ice Giants in Island Hockey 101. Elly’s favorite teams are the Vancouver Canucks, and the Chicago Bears. Da Bears! Fun Fact: Elliot once won an OREO Stacking competition & drives a 1990 Camaro IROC Z.

Nathan started working at Kirby’s Sports in the winter of 2014. He has 20+ years of hockey playing experience and has completed the Sports Management program at Brock University in the Sports Management program. Nathan’s favorite team is the Buffalo Bills Fun Fact: Looys played a season for the Kamloops Blazers, and was briefly featured in EA Sports NHL15 and is bilingual.

Jenn has been working at Kirby's SFS since the Spring of 2016. She brings extensive playing experience in both Hockey, Baseball & Fastpitch. Jam has played 20+ years of hockey with the SMHA Braves & Major Midget Impact as well as 20+ years of both Baseball & Fastpitch with Layritz, Strawberry Vale and Cordova Bay. Jenn is a die hard Montreal Canadiens fan, & cheers for the Blue Jays & Seahawks. Fun Fact: Jam has been to Disneyland 14+ times and loves Pluto!

Gabe has been a part of the KSFS team since July 2017. He has played 13 years of Baseball with Layritz Gaber has also played hockey for 10 years with SMHA Braves. His favorite team is the San Francisco Giants. Fun Fact: Gabe has been within 1 out of a No-Hitter twice in his baseball pitching career.

Kobe joined the KSFS Team in July 2018. He's played 14 years of competitive Soccer Kob also has experience playing Basketball, Football, and Lacrosse. His favorite teams are Arsenal, and the LA Lakers. Fun Fact: Kobe is the self-proclaimed best athlete in the Chelini Dheensaw family?! The jury is still out on that

Libby is a national field hockey player (TEAM CANADA, not a big deal) but also dominates in a variety of other sports! She has 8 years experience playing softball and is a fan of the San Fransico Giants & the Montreal Canadiens.

Tarik hails from Calgary but currently calls Victoria home while he plays for the Saanich Predators. Tarik has been playing hockey since he was 6 years old and is a big LA Kings fan. He joined Kirby's team in September 2022 & is a big fashionista, we aren't exactly sure what that is, but he tells us it has to do with clothes and fashion.

Keagan is from Victoria and currently plays for the Westshore Wolves Fun Fact: Keags did win the 2022 Westshore Wolves "Rookie Idol."

Louis comes to Kirby's from Calgary but was born in France. Louis is a member of the UVIC rowing team & can juggle, he may even look to join the PJL, Pro Juggling League =)

Favourite Sport: Baseball Previous Team: Orleans Rebels Fun Fact: Degree in Recreation & Health Education from UVIC | Loves Sports & Broccoli From: Winchester Ontario Favorite Sports Team: Edmonton Oilers, but has a soft spot for the Ottawa Senators

Keelan is one of our goalie experts and the star of "Keelan's Crease" segment where we showcase new goalie equipment. Fun Fact: Keelan has the highest GAA in the history of the VHL

Greg joined the Kirby’s team in 2014, and can be found in the warehouse shipping, receiving, and organizing. He has 50+ years of hockey playing experience, and is currently a member of the Red Wings, Cowboys, and Summerside Smokies hockey clubs. Greg’s favorite team is the Edmonton Oilers. Fun Fact: Smokey plays hockey 3 times a week, 12 months a year and loves Lays potato chips!

Ruthie started working at Kirby’s Sports in the fall of 2014. She has experience fetching balls and sticks, but prefers to take naps and eat apples & bananas. Ruth’s favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks. Fun Fact: Ruthie loves to sit on peoples feet, and just might be the happiest dog you’ll ever meet.