Sports

Vikes golfer named Male Rookie Athlete of the year

When COVID-19 hit, golf became Owen Croft's new obsession. A year and a half later, he placed second at Canada’s most prestigious junior golf event. 

New book chapter highlights Indigenous women in sport

She feels that this type of sporting league offers an important opportunity for Indigenous athletes. “So often, we’re forced into mainstream sport, and that does come with a lot of racism."

A season of champions

“Watching UVic when I was younger, they're not that good. Then I get here, and we start playing well and the goal is the national championship."

The Victoria Royals have their sights set on the throne 

Experience is everything. There are five teams in the WHL right now whose players have a combined 3 200+ games played –– all five in the playoffs.

Vikes men’s soccer wins bid to 2026 U Sports Championships

The USports championships are far from the biggest tournament coming to B.C. in 2026. In June and July, Vancouver will play host to some of the best players in the…

Vikes hockey club wins first championship since 2017

For the past two seasons, UVic and the VIU Mariners have been the strongest teams in the league. Last year, the Vikes fell to the Mariners in the championship game…

UVic to send most swimmers in Vikes history to nationals this month

While the Vikes boast high-end U Sport swimmers who qualify every year — such as school record holders Erin Epp, Keir Ogilvie, and Ricky Millns — the record-setting 26 qualifiers…

How the Professional Women’s Hockey League made its jailbreak

When women’s sports receive proper investment, they succeed. The WNBA has seen record growth in recent years. Women’s soccer continues to draw massive global audiences. The PWHL is just the…

Player poll reveals concerns about gender gap in UVic varsity funding

“It’s always frustrating,” said the player who first raised the fundraising issue, “When we have been working our asses off to only pull in a fourth of what the guys…