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December 2006 the first store opened, Kick It Soccer, then came Kick It Sports, and now Kick It Kids has made its way onto the block as well. Don and Roz Kirkham opened their first store above FaktorÕs Fashions & Sewing Sales, which eventually evolved into Kick It Sports. But that wasnÕt enough for the couple as they opened their newest venture, for kids. And while opening the store is another opportunity, Don says it's just one step closer to their big goal. ÒThe target for the store it to ultimately have one large store,Ó he says, adding that it's something they are working on. But with another store comes the question, what do you put in it? The Kirkhams have decked out their Main Street location with not only childrenÕs wear, but seasonal sports wear as well. As it is a good start, Don says having that one large building would be better, and more convenient. ÒWe just have kids and seasonal in there,Ó he says referring to Kick It Kids, adding that the kids wear will always be there, but the soccer that is in now will be replaced by hockey later on. ÒWeÕre hoping to work with the Phantom Lake Golf Course,Ó he says Òto sell stock through the winter months. WeÕre hoping to work out an agreement.Ó With the plan in the Òvery early stagesÓ, Don says it would be great to have. ÒIt may not happen, but it may.Ó With the traditional Underarmour and Adidas in their stores, a new line will be hanging on the walls soon enough. ÒWeÕve got some Puma coming in,Ó he says. The team has just started this new expansion, but they are already thinking of another store to open up. ÒKick It Girls,Ó he says , adding it will be fashion sports wear for those under 20 years old. To keep some things the same, the Kirkhams have decided to bring back their Bomber for another season. Harley Garrioch will be back in the store. And to keep him company, the owners have also signed Tommy Castonguay on as a worker. For Kick It Kids, Don says they have conquered a big hurdle. ÒWhat weÕve done is identified the market,Ó he says. Another goal for the couple is to be able to open a store out of town. ÒOne area weÕre working towards is opening on the reserves,Ó he says, adding they have already made contact with Cross Lake. ÒA lot of them (the residents) are under 25 with a disposable income and only one store. I have a soft spot for the kids on the reserve. ÒPeople say they have everything, but they donÕt. I like to help them.Ó
