Sports

Vikes Women’s Soccer collide against Cascades in no-score tie

“We created enough chances [but] we didn’t score … we just have to keep working hard. It will come.”

Vikes Women’s Rugby kicks off season with a sweep against the Thunderbirds

Team culture will help these new and returning players prosper through the season, and many seasons to come. “When the athletes feel valued and included, they perform the best,” said…

Vikes play alongside NBA stars at Pro-Am event in CARSA

he camp was incredible. Over 180 kids from all over came to be a part of it.... I don’t think I’ve seen a camp with 180 kids at it, ever.”

Six fitness classes offered at CARSA this fall

Vikes have added a new dance class to their programming this fall — and it’s all about K-Pop! Students will learn a range of choreography styles from old and new-school…

UVic philosophy grad shooting documentary on men’s soccer team

That identity crisis, realizing how precarious an athlete’s sense of self can be, is at the core of the documentary. Many of the athletes in the film may be uncertain…

Is Victoria becoming a coastal city you can’t swim in?

That leaves seven pools remaining for Greater Victoria: Saanich Commonwealth Place (SCP), Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Juan de Fuca Centre, Westhills YMCA swimming…

UVic’s Water Polo Club didn’t let the empty McKinnon Pool haunt their season

The biggest struggle for the team, said Howie, was ensuring that they had enough members to run practices and attend tournaments. But she still found the experience highly rewarding, despite…

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."