The Phantoms became a zone in 1987. A meeting was held at the Union Centre and the following were in attendance;
- Bev Dale - Holiday Park
- Bernie Gurash - Fairhaven
- Bob Naconeschny - Montgomery
- Leroy Evanson - Pacific Heights
- Barry Quiring
- Don Burfit - elected first commissioner for the Phantoms
It was during this time that the boys in Fairhaven were called the Phantoms. Wally
McGowan and Terry Gusikoski coached them. They had won several
provincial titles as the Fairhaven Phantoms. The girls division in
Pacific Heights were called the Sliders and were coached by Ted Lester
and Leroy Evanson. There was some debate and discussion as to the name
of the girl's team. Originally the Sliders was the name of choice
however after further discussion it was decided that both the girls and
the boys teams would be called Phantoms.
The Phantoms have had great success winning 35+ Provincial Titles and 10 Western Canadian Titles.
History of Commissioners that have presided over the zone.
Commisioner |
Years Served |
Don Burfit |
1987 |
Ida Nerbas |
1988-1990 |
Bernie Gurash |
1990-1992 |
Earle Woodside |
1992-2003 |
James Southam |
2003-2006 |
Lyndon Downey |
2006-2007 |
Clayton Fehr |
2007-2009 |
Cory Gariepy |
2009-2011 |
Kevin Melnyk |
2011-2013 |
Greg Witter |
2013-2015 |
Troy Souster |
2015-2016 |
Gwen Boutique |
2016-2017 |
Marty Burgess |
2017-2019 |
Brooks Penrod |
2019-2021 |
Tyler McKay |
2021-2022 |
Derek McDonald |
2022-Present |