UVic sports

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…

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…

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…

Graduating UVic golfer provides insight into acing a second sport

Despite a late introduction to the sport, Aiden Craig-Steele proves himself to be a strong addition to the Vikes golf team.

Vikes basketball season starts off with three wins at home

After an impressive trio of wins this weekend, the UVic Vikes men’s basketball team has their eyes set on the title of national champions

UVic Kendō club member heading for the National Kendō Team

The sound of a shinai (bamboo sword) hitting protective headgear is sharp and loud, and it sounds brutal. Yet none of the students flinch — even the children, some as…

Two UVic students take on Fencing Canada Cup

UVic fencing community en-garde for growth Equal parts technique, raw power, and energy, competitive fencing is a scarce art at UVic. But for the first time in recent years, two…

Six sports, two competitors, one legendary contest

The Legends Cup: UBC vs. UVic Since UVic’s early days as Victoria College, a deep rivalry has existed between the Vikes and UBC’s Thunderbirds. Before UVic became an independent institution…

Perfect practice makes perfect

The refined art of Shorin-ji Ryu Karate I find that the best way to describe Karate is to compare it to yoga — just with more punches and kicks. Both require a…