July 22, 2026

Fountain Tire Service Manager Laura Gibbs is heading to the 2026 ISBHF Men’s and Women’s Legends World Ball Hockey Championships in Černošice, Czechia this summer and her team at Fountain Tire team couldn’t be prouder.

For Laura, sport has always been more than a pastime. Since childhood, she played every sport available at school, drawn to the energy, competition, and, as she jokes, any chance to get out of class as a kid. Years later, that lifelong love of sports has opened doors to one of the biggest opportunities of her athletic career.

Laura is thrilled to be joining the national team and representing Canada on the world stage. Her team placed fourth at Nationals in 2024 and won silver at Provincials in June 2026. Earlier this month, she even faced off against one of her own teammates in a double-overtime shootout that ended in a 3–2 final score.

Whether she is in net or in the service bay, Laura says her strategy under pressure is the same: keep it simple, focus on the next right step, and address the root cause before the moment becomes overwhelming.  “My job is simple,”  she says . “I need to stop a bright orange ball in floor hockey. At work, I need to fix a broken vehicle.”

That practical mindset has shaped how Laura sees both sport and work. In ball hockey, success depends on preparation, communication, and trust. As a Commercial Service Manager at Fountain Tire, those same qualities help her lead her team, support customers, and solve problems every day.

If Laura had to describe the connection between her career at Fountain Tire and her ball hockey journey in one word, it would be “teamwork.” On the floor and in the shop, she knows she can trust the people around her. Everyone has a role, they work together toward a common goal and have each other’s backs.

As a woman in the vehicle service industry, Laura knows the path is not always easy. She credits the mentors, leaders, teammates, and colleagues who have shown her the ropes, lifted her up, and believed in her along the way. Just like in sports, that support has made a big difference. It has helped her grow in confidence, step into leadership roles, and create space for others to succeed too.

That support has also been tangible for Laura. Fountain Tire and Goodyear provided financial sponsorship to help offset the costs of Laura’s self-funded trip, ensuring she can focus on competing, representing Canada, and enjoying the experience of a lifetime.

Laura brings that same spirit of support back to her community. With Fountain Tire’s deep roots in the community, she’s proud to give back through coaching and mentorship. She loves watching kids grow from barely being able to skate to scoring goals by the end of the season, and she celebrates those small wins because she knows how much they matter. As she says “A high five to a kid, goes a long way!” As a visible role model, she hopes to inspire young athletes the way she was once inspired by sports figures like Curtis Joseph and Keely Brown.

For Laura, the lessons are clear: trust your team, stay focused under pressure, and keep showing up for the people around you. From managing a service team at Fountain Tire to competing in elite ball hockey, her story is a reminder that leadership is built through teamwork and that when people believe in each other, big goals become possible because we’re on this road together.