Our staff
Darin Vetterl
Darin Vetterl is a Level 4 USA Certified Coach and has been the Head Instructor at Excellent Ice since 2006. He has coached players of all ages and skill levels from Minor Hockey, Junior, to University players. Throughout his over 30 years of coaching and training experience, he has coached hockey players throughout Vancouver, USA, and Australia. Darin continues to put programs together that fit the needs of all players in our community.
Trina Jackson
Trina Jackson is a Canada NCCP Certified instructor, and has been teaching Learn to Skate for over 40 years. Her background includes: Gold Level Figure & Freestyle Skater, Senior Silver Dancer, National Synchronized Competitive Skater, as well as being a Competitive Singles Skater.
Coach Marren
With over 30 years of ringette experience and 15 years as an ice-skating instructor, including the past 4 at Excellent Ice, Coach Marren brings unmatched expertise, passion, and energy to the rink. A certified Level 4 Ringette Official, she’s known for her drive, motivation, and positive approach to helping every athlete reach their full potential. Coach Marren has proudly coached athletes who have advanced to play in the NRL, for the Canadian National Teams and Team BC.



