Bailey Tamminga joins the Summerland Jets as Assistant Coach for the team’s inaugural season, bringing experience in player development, skills instruction, and junior hockey in Summerland. He will work closely with the Jets’ defencemen, helping players develop a complete understanding of the position across all 200 feet of the ice. Tamminga has spent the past […]

Robert Dirk joins the Summerland Jets as Head Coach for the team’s inaugural season, bringing decades of experience in professional hockey, coaching, and player development. He will lead the Jets as the organization builds its identity, culture, and competitive foundation in Summerland. Born in Regina and raised in Kelowna, Dirk played minor hockey in the […]

Former NHL defenseman and longtime development coach to lead community-owned expansion team into its first season Summerland, B.C. –  The Summerland Junior Jets Hockey Society is pleased to announce Robert Dirk as the inaugural Head Coach of the Summerland Jets, the new community-owned junior hockey team joining the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC) for the 2026/27 season. […]