Introducing the Moore Sports Tours team of seasoned professionals...
Left to Right: John Brioux, Mark Elwood, Andrey Vasin, Mike Moore, Radek Simcik,
Catherine Scandrett, Goran Starfield, Radomir Kuzilek
MIKE MOORE
Founded the company in 1993
Experienced in organizing tours to and from France, Russia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain,
Finland, Estonia and Sweden since 1993
Has travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe.
Prepares customized itineraries for hockey teams ranging from Minor Peewee to Junior A to Old Timers
Has experience organizing a large Junior A hockey pre-season tournament annually
Graduated from the University of Waterloo, with a degree in Mathematics, majoring in accounting
Has operated a successful accounting company since 1993
JOHN BRIOUX
Has vast experience dealing with high profile, demanding sports groups
Has travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe, including Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Sweden, Finland, France and Spain
Spent 12 years as Manager, Team Travel for the Toronto Blue Jays
Spent 2 years as Manager, Promotions for the Toronto Blue Jays
Has worked with MST since 2001
Experienced in dealing with air travel demands of professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams
Attained a Masters’ degree in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida
Inducted into the University of Waterloo Athletics Hall of Fame, April 2002
MARK ELWOOD
played and coached hockey professionally in Germany, Switzerland and France
played junior hockey at St. Mike's in Toronto
captained the hockey team at Brown University in Providence, RI
maintains an extensive network of hockey contacts throughout Europe
assisted several young North Americans realize their dream of playing hockey in Europe
has lived in Europe for over 10 years
has extensive knowledge of cultural nuances between North America and Europe based on first hand experience
fluent in French and German
currently resides in Lyon, France, and teaches English and International Marketing at the European School of Commerce in Lyon.
CATHERINE SCANDRETT
Extensive sports and travel experience
Honours Bachelor of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto
Competitive ice hockey player, Ontario Women’s Hockey Association
Varsity Water Polo 2000/2001, Varsity Swimming 2001 – 2003, Varsity Squash 2003/2004, University of Toronto
Co-Chair of the Council of Athletics and Recreation, University of Toronto
Graduate of the 2004 Canadian Olympic Academy – ‘Making a Difference’ , Calgary, AB
Youth Development Instructor with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Head Swim Coach 1999/2000, Ballarat & Clarendon College, Australia
Experienced traveler – Western Europe, Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Caribbean
RADOMIR KUZILEK Moore Sports Tours Associate, Czech Republic
Lives in Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Played hockey in Olomouc, Czech Republic until junior
Former Head Coach of the Elite League juniors in Trinec, played in the Czech extra junior hockey finals three times, winning once!
Former Head Coach of the Czech National Under 17 team
Former Head Coach of the Czech National Under 18 team at the World Championships
Very active in educational programs; participates in schooling of coaches as a lector
Former Head Coach of the Havirov senior team in the Czech senior extra league
Owner of special Czech ice hockey school summer camp for players from around the world
Current Head Coach of the Sparta Praha Junior team
Has vast team travel experience; travelled with teams to Sweden, Finland, and Canada many times
GORAN STJARNFELDT Moore Sports Tours Associate, Sweden)
Lives in Tyringe, SWEDEN
Extensive ice hockey experience as a player in Ostberga, Djurgarden and Tryinge
As a coach has attained the third of four levels in the Swedish Hockey Federation coaches program
Engaged as a coach in the Swedish Hockey Federation coaches program
Is proficient in Swedish, English, Danish, Norwegian and German
Has travelled with teams to Russia, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Holland, Spain, France and Canada
GARY KAMINO
Graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology
Holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education
35 years experience in education with the Toronto District School Board
Served 20 years as a principal
Has travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe & Asia
Vast sports experience in hockey, baseball and the martial arts
Has travelled with sports teams to the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Finland, Holland, Belgium, Spain & France
ROULA TRAIKOS
Extensive sports travel experience
Spent 5 years as a senior charter representative managing on-board domestic and international charter flights for NHL, MLB and NBA sports teams
Has an intricate knowledge of airline operations and logistics
Has commercial and corporate travel experience with clients ranging from head of state and captains of industry to movie houses and executive tour groups
Has personally travelled with sports teams to many destinations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia
DARCY BRIOUX
Over 20 years managerial experience at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Physical Education and Health
Helped establish MST
Partnered in the successful 1995-96 Jr. Russian All Star tour
Experienced in dealing with a variety of sports teams, coaches, instructors and administrators
Attained a Masters’ degree in Education from the University of Toronto
Attained a Bachelors’ degree in Recreation and Business from the University of Waterloo
Inducted into the University of Waterloo Athletics Hall of Fame, April 2002
Graduate of the Canadian Olympic Academy
Has travelled with sports teams to Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Finland
