Staff

Rob grew up playing field lacrosse and hockey in Montreal. This is his first year on the PNWJLL executive but he has been involved in both field and box lacrosse on the Island for over 20 years as a coach, referee and executive member. Rob coached minor box lacrosse briefly which led to 10 years as a field lacrosse coach and the honour of coaching 3 Team BC teams.
He began his executive involvement first as a director with Victoria Youth Field Lacrosse, moving on to serve as vice president and then president for 6 very successful and rewarding years. Rob also served two years as vice chair of Vancouver Island Field Lacrosse League before becoming the Island head referee, a position he held for 8 years. He became involved with the Juan de Fuca Box executive 18 years ago, serving as a director and head official. His implementation of the referee mentorship program at JDF is something Rob is most proud of. He is a certified Level 5 official in both field and box, and has reffed numerous field and box Provincial and National Championships at the minor and senior levels as well as many BC Summer Games tournaments.
In 2018 Rob was chosen to represent Canada at the FIL Men’s World Field Lacrosse Championships in Israel. After witnessing the increase in official abuse a few years ago, he decided to hang up his goalie skates and take up reffing hockey as well. He is a mentor and referee for Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey, and also enjoys reffing elite high school programs and military hockey. Rob has been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 34 years and in all aspects of his life he is known for his honesty, integrity and fairness.

As a senior legal assistant, Tara employs her organizational skills and knowledge to assist several organizations in whatever capacity is needed. This is Tara's first year on the PNWJLL executive; however, as a mum of four young children, she is actively involved in their hobbies and activities including spending the last decade supporting her children in their love of lacrosse by coaching and volunteering at the team level and on the Board of Directors. In addition to this, Tara is an Officer for the Navy League of Canada Cadet Corps #1 Admiral Rayner, a program for youth 9 through 12 years, for which she manages the administration for the Corps.

Irene started Lacrosse in 1971 in Nanaimo on the Minor Executive, from there she managed and coached her children and a mini-tyke and tyke team separate from sons. She was Nanaimo Minors President for 5 years; was BCLA Midget Commissioner for 2 years for the LMMLC. Irene had her coaching certification and referee certification and chose to officiate the younger divisions. Was named by Investors Group Sport, the Administrator Award in 1994 presented by the New York Rangers trainer at VI Coaching Conference and received the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Award in 2012 for Sport Administrator (Pacific Sport).
She has continually worked with that organization for the past 7 years. Irene has been nominated for awards at the Provincial Level and is only 1 of 2 people to have received lifetime passes ever given, to all Senior Lacrosse games in Nanaimo. She has convened the 1989 Presidents Cup and more recent have managed the Nanaimo Jr B Timbermen from 2009 - 2019. Irene is also a constant supporter of the Nanaimo Sr B Timbermen helping with sewing uniforms, working 50-50, and whatever else she is asked to do.

Tyson has been involved in lacrosse for over 40 years as a player, official, coach, and executive member ranging from local box and field associations, commissions and with the BCLA Executive. Tyson is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the PNWJLL website. This is his 4th season in the position.
As the statistician, he works with all teams' online game scorekeepers to provide instruction, training and advice to assist the PNWJLL provide an up to date and informative website for players, parents and fans of lacrosse to follow. He has a web-based background and graphics experience which assists in the operation of the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League website.
Tyson currently is employed with the Government of British Columbia as a Senior Records Analyst and has worked in Government for the past 23 years. He is dedicated to the game of lacrosse and the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League.