Summerland Jets Invitational Camp

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2026 

Summerland Jets Invite Community to Watch Invitational Camp as Inaugural Roster Takes Shape

Sixty invited players will compete in six games over two days for the opportunity to earn a place in the Jets’ founding-season lineup

Summerland, B.C. -  The race for a spot on the inaugural Summerland Jets roster continues this weekend as 60 invited players take the ice at Summerland Arena for the team’s July Invitational Camp.

Running Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, the invite-only camp will divide players into three teams for six games across the weekend, giving the Summerland Jets coaching staff another opportunity to evaluate the speed, skill, competitiveness and character of players hoping to earn a place on the 2026/27 roster.

The community is invited to come to the arena, watch the action and get an early look at some of the young players competing to become part of Summerland’s new Junior A team.

“This is an important weekend for our staff and for every player coming into camp,” said Robert Dirk, Hockey Operations Director and Head Coach of the Summerland Jets. “There are roster spots available, and we want to see who competes, who responds to coaching, who makes the players around them better and who is ready to help establish the standard for this team. It is also a great opportunity for the community to come out, see the level of talent on the ice and start getting to know the players working to become Summerland Jets.”

Dirk will be joined by Assistant Coaches Ace Stewart and Bailey Tamminga as the coaching staff assesses players across the six-game schedule.

The camp represents another major step in building the Jets’ first roster ahead of the team’s inaugural season. The organization has already begun introducing its first confirmed players, including Summerland’s own Dayton Koldyk, along with Sharky Nowek and Kruz Lyseng.

Additional player announcements will continue as the coaching staff works toward assembling a competitive team that will represent Summerland on and off the ice.

Invitational Camp Schedule

Address: 8820 Jubilee Rd E, Summerland, BC

Saturday, July 25

7:45 to 8:15am - Player check-in

8:20 to 8:45am - Coaches’ address

9:15 to 10am - Goalie ice

10.15am to 12.15pm - Game 1 with Blue and Red

2 to 4pm - Game 2 with Blue and Silver

6 to 8pm - Game 3 with Red and Silver

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Sunday, July 26

8 to 10am - Game 4 with Red and Silver

12 to 2pm - Game 5 with Red and Blue

4 to 6pm - Game 6 with Silver and Blue

As the Jets prepare for their first season, the Summerland Junior Hockey Society is also continuing to welcome local businesses, families and community supporters who want to help build the team from the ground up. Founder’s Club memberships and corporate sponsorship opportunities remain available, learn more here. The team is also looking for billet families and other volunteers, sign up here.

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About the Summerland Jets

The Summerland Jets are a community-owned junior hockey team based in Summerland, British Columbia, led by the Summerland Junior Jets Hockey Society, a not-for-profit organization committed to bringing junior hockey back to the community for the long term. Built around local pride, youth opportunity, and community connection, the Jets aim to create a team that gives young athletes the chance to grow while strengthening the spirit and economy of Summerland. Through hockey, community programming, local partnerships, and family-friendly experiences, the Summerland Jets are working to build something lasting that belongs to the people of Summerland and the South Okanagan.

For more information visit summerlandjets.com, or connect socially at @bchc_jets on Instagram and Summerland Jets Hockey Club on Facebook. 

Media Contact: 

Krista Lochhead

Archer Public Relations 

krista@archerpr.ca

778.227.2396