Sports

Vikes break the tape at Canada West championships

Following first place finishes for both the men’s and women’s teams at Calgary’s Stewart Cup on Oct. 12, Vikes XC felt like this could finally be the moment to capture…

Vikes women’s rowing team could clinch three-peat win for the first time in a decade

UVic will host the Canadian University Rowing Championships at Elk Lake on Nov. 2 and 3, where the Vikes women’s team has a chance to capture the national banner for…

Fall into action: Seven must-see sporting events in Victoria this month

Whether you’re a diehard sports fanatic, or just looking for a way to get some fresh air and escape that one roommate who won’t put their dishes away, these October…

Meet highly recruited cross country runner Ian McAllister

McAllister is the reigning two-time Ontario High School Cross Country Champion — only the twelfth runner since 1957 to win the senior men’s event back-to-back, at what’s widely considered one…

Women’s rugby is UVic’s next varsity dynasty

If you didn’t know, Vikes Women’s Rugby is currently in beast-mode. Their quick start to the 2024 season is continuing their momentum after last year’s runner-up finish at the national U…

Join local disc wizards this semester in ultimate frisbee

Ultimate frisbee might just be UVic’s quirkiest sport. From now until Nov. 19, join teams like the “Disc Wizards,” “Whiskey Discs,” and “Masters of Disc-guise” in a semester of no-experience-required…

This fall, give the Victoria Royals a chance

The WHL hockey team looks toward a vibrant season — and hopefully a larger student audience 

Meet UVic soccer player Matthew Pearse

So, where has this increase in scoring come from? In short, from Matthew Pearse — who, as of September 8, is tied for first in goals and alone in first…

Touchdown Pacific was more of a fumble than a highlight play

Touchdown Pacific was the first professional football game ever held on Vancouver Island, but Victoria wasn't ready for it.