Gwen Gamble, President

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"This photo was taken at the Women's World Cup Netherlands vs. Canada game in Montreal in 2015. There was no way I was going to miss the Canadian women's soccer team playing in the World Cup in Canada!" - Gwen

Gwen joined the women's soccer league in 1985. She retired from playing in 2007 but continues to stay involved in the league. She started as a team manager in the late 80's, joined the Club's Board in the role of VP in 1992, and has held a couple of other positions on and off over the years. Gwen has been President of the TBWSC for the past 10+ years and helped to create the TBWSC logo and mission statement and in 2025, the revised mission statement.

Gwen manages a number of teams in the league and has managed up to seven teams during the indoor seasons.

Gwen researched and created a project on the history of the TBWSC from its beginning in 1981. A copy of this document is available on the TBWSC website. This project was submitted to the OSA and was chosen to receive the Meritorious Service Award (Club) in April 2014.

Gwen enjoys traveling, camping, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering.

SHERRY DEBRUSK, vice president

Sherry was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She is the owner of both Mr. Lube locations in Thunder Bay. She played recreational soccer as a child, then high school soccer and has been playing ever since.

Sherry also enjoys playing hockey, volleyball and badminton and walking her dogs.

Alaine Auger, treasurer

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Alaine has played soccer in Thunder Bay since 1993. She became a Board member shortly after joining the Club and has served in numerous roles. She has been in the role of Treasurer for over 10 years. Alaine is considering retiring from playing due to injuries, but would continue coaching and managing the Daniar's/Algoma Dental team.

Involving women in sport and advocating and celebrating women's strength, perseverance, and skills has been important in Alaine's sports involvement. She continues to coach or assist with minor hockey, football, and lacrosse in the city and is a supporting fan for her favourite athletes, her two boys.

Janae Grafham, secretary

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Janae was born in Kenora, Ontario and is a member of Sagkeeng First Nation. Janae moved to Thunder Bay to attend university and decided to bring together a team in the TBWSC. Janae played recreational soccer throughout her youth.

When off the field, you can find Janae hiking with her dog Arlo, or spending time near the water with family and friends

viktoria eres, director of scheduling

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Viktoria grew up in Mississauga (Southern Ontario) playing soccer from the age of 3. After 15 years, doctor's told her she needed to stop due to injuries that could cause further issues in the future. She then volunteered to coach U3-U5 soccer as a way to still be a part of the soccer world. In 2023, Viktoria moved to Thunder Bay, where her friend told her about TBWSC. She joined Outdoor 2025 and has joined the board shortly after. 

She enjoys reading, going for drives, and spending time with her dogs in her spare time.

 carolina facchini, director of registration

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Caro is originally from Argentina, a country deeply rooted in soccer culture, and now lives in Thunder Bay where she continues her passion for the game. She supports the growth and development of women’s soccer in the community as a member of the board of the Thunder Bay Women’s Soccer Club.

She is also a developer and enjoys training, staying active, and spending time outdoors.

Her kids also play soccer, which keeps the sport close to her everyday life both on and off the field.

Katherine Meo, Director of Discipline

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Katherine was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She’s played soccer her whole life and has been a part of the TBWSC since 2014, even throughout her university soccer career.

She enjoys surfing, going to camp, and fishing with her family and dogs in her spare time.

Laurel Augruso, Director of Public Relations & Communications

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Laurel began playing recreational soccer when she was 5 with Northwood Soccer, she joined TBWSC when she was 15, and has played with the Club ever since.  She served on the TBWSC board previously as Director at Large. 

Laurel loves soccer as it keeps her active and is an opportunity to be social and make new friends.

Jaedyn Harvey, director of statistics

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Jaedyn was born in Thunder Bay but was raised in a small town just an hour outside of the city called Red Rock. She has played many sports most of her life, including soccer, hockey, and volleyball. She officially joined the TBWSC in the 2021 Outdoor season on PB Carpentry and has been playing ever since.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking and hanging out with friends.

Alyvia Cotter, Director at Large

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Alyvia was born and raised in Thunder Bay and has played soccer her whole life. Alyvia joined the TBWSC when she was in high school and currently plays for Daniar’s.

Off the pitch, you can find Alyvia playing with her dog, camping, hiking, or brushing up on her cornhole skills. 

Scarlett keller, director at large

Scarlett has been passionate about soccer since 1994, playing at various competitive levels, with her highest level achieved at the provincial level. Although she is no longer able to play, her love for the game continues through coaching and community involvement.

Over the years, she has enjoyed working with young players at the grassroots level, previously coaching U3 and U4 programs and currently coaching U7. In 2026, she joined  as a Director at Large, where she looks forward to supporting player development, strengthening community connections, and helping grow the game for future generations.

Tara Pye, director at large

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Originally from southern Ontario, Tara moved to Thunder Bay in 2018 and joined TBWSC that summer where she has met life long friends. 

Outside of soccer, Tara enjoys fitness and spending time outdoors camping and hiking with her dog and family.