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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…
The only swim club for adults with disabilities is at risk of losing its home
The recent closure of pools across Victoria such as Crystal Pool, the UVic McKinnon pool, and the upcoming possible closure of the Downtown YMCA, have left swimmers like the Spirit…
The Victoria Royals are poised for a playoff run
Realizing his team was a legitimate Western Conference contender this season, General Manager Jake Heisinger rewarded his players by acquiring some reinforcements at the trade deadline. On New Year's Day,…
Ringing in victory
Looking to the future, Allison, Hodge, and others on the team hope to continue growing the game on the island, and to potentially continue sending teams to the UCC. Neither…Our Digital Print Issue
