Our Team
2025 Board of Directors
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Erica Spitzmacher
President​
president@dodgeballalberta.org
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Erica has been a member of the Edmonton dodgeball community for over 15 years. Dodgeball has been an important part of her life as she has made lifelong friends and met her husband while playing. Erica has competed at the Canadian National Championships 4 times over the years and was a part of the Team Canada program for Women's Cloth in 2024, but her passion is helping organize events and helping to build the community.
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Kristopher Banner
Vice President​
vicepresident@dodgeballalberta.org
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Kristopher found his way into dodgeball through coaching, bringing a background in football and a passion for leadership to the sport. Inspired by his wife, an established Team Canada player, Kristopher quickly became involved at the competitive level. He served as Assistant Coach of Team Requiem during their Top 12 national finish. He also joined the Alberta Women’s Team program as Assistant Coach, helping athletes develop through respect-based methods and data-driven strategy. Beyond the court, Kristopher is committed to building community and supporting Dodgeball Alberta’s continued growth. Known for his positivity and dedication—often called the “Ted Lasso of Dodgeball”—he believes coaching and leadership are lifelong practices built on learning, reflection, and empowering others.
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Kim Fehr
Director of Sport and Player Development
sportdevelopment@dodgeballalberta.org
Kim started playing rubber dodgeball in 2007 and eventually created No Balls, Edmonton's first all women's dodgeball team. No Balls was league champions for numerous years following their first season. Female empowerment in dodgeball is the heart of her focus and will take any opportunity to encourage women to lean in! She was initially drawn to dodgeball as a sport but ended up finding a community of friends and fantastic teammates.
She has organized two charity corporate dodgeball tournaments and lead her corporate challenge foam dodgeball teams to victory 3 years in a row. She loves bringing people together and if she is in a team, chances are she is the captain.
She has been supporting Dodgeball Edmonton since their inception. After a few years of resistance she finally committed to playing WDBF foam competitively. In 2022 with the support of her co-captains, she created the Edmonton Aurora Women's Dodgeball Team. This team went from a group of fairly new dodgeballers to winning Silver at Alberta Provincials in 2024!
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Betty Mak
Director of Records
Betty has been involved in the Calgary dodgeball scene since 2013 and started playing the 7” WDBF format in 2019. She has competed once at the Canadian National Championship with her local Alberta team. She also made a debut on Team Canada, fighting hard with her team to obtain a gold medal at the 2022 World Championships held on home soil in Canada.
Betty loves watching the local community grow, and in particular, seeing players put the time and effort into helping out other individuals from each and every team.​​
Rachel Wong
Director of Finance
Rachel has been playing some form of organized dodgeball since 2009 and loves seeing the constant growth of the community and the sport for the past 15 years. The 2025 Dodgeball Canada Club Championships will be her 6th national appearance.
When not on the court, she can be found on the golf course, traveling, lifting weights, or at the hot yoga studio.
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Jessica Shmigelsky
Director of Communications
communications@dodgeballalberta.org
Jessica Shmigelsky brings a decade of competitive dodgeball experience to Dodgeball Alberta, having competed at the local, provincial and national level. In 2022, she proudly represented Canada as a member of the Women’s Foam team and took home gold at the World Dodgeball Championships on home soil in Edmonton.
Outside the court, Jessica’s professional background spans more than eight years in marketing and communications, with expertise in branding, strategy and digital engagement. She is now the owner of Paws Off Cleaning Co., a residential cleaning company in Edmonton.
As Communications Director, Jessica combines her passion for sport with her professional skills, helping to grow dodgeball’s presence and impact across Alberta.
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Taryn Nickel
Director at Large - Events
Taryn started playing rubber dodgeball in 2016 after being asked if she was free on Thursdays—indefinitely. What began as a casual commitment quickly turned into a passion. Now, dodgeball fills most of her week.
She’s deeply connected to both the sport and its vibrant community. Motivated by a desire to grow the sport, Taryn champions an inclusive and positive environment.
Off the court, you’ll find her tackling Spartan Races, getting lost in a good book, or fostering rescue animals. If you see her around, don’t hesitate to say hi!​
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Chris Berry
Director at Large - Youth & League Liaison
youthleagueliaison@dodgeballalberta.org
Chris discovered dodgeball in 2005 and has since become a player, coach, and organizer at every level of the sport. A gold medalist with Team Canada in 2013, he went on to co-found both Dodgeball Edmonton and was a founding member of Dodgeball Canada as well, helping to develop the sport through its early years.
He has served as director for the 2022 national championships and on the organizing committee of that year’s world championships. He also recently coached Calgary’s Foothills Falcons at the first-ever World Youth Open in 2025, and continues to compete at the high level himself. Outside dodgeball, Chris holds a master’s in sculpture, works as a district manager with PepsiCo Foods, and enjoys fitness, and designing team jerseys.
Now based in Calgary, Chris is excited to take on the role of Youth and League Liaison with Dodgeball Alberta and is committed to growing the game for future generations
