Former Vikes on Canada’s rugby sevens team place a respectable eighth at Tokyo August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Isabella Kennedy Four Vikes alumni wore the Canadian jersey for the Olympics men’s rugby sevens tournament in Tokyo this July but fell short of a chance at an Olympic me
Three UVic rowers are headed to the Tokyo Olympic Games July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Isabella Kennedy Patrick Keane and Avalon Wasteneys talk about their Olympic debut goals and the benefits and drawbacks from training during the pandemic with the Martlet.
Jane Gumley to lead women’s rowing team as interim coach June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 Kate Korte UVic alumnus takes over following resignation of Barney Williams Photo sourced from UVic. The Vikes women's rowing team will have a new head coach for the 2021-22 season: UVic alumnus and former...
UVic athletes stoked to return to play following Canada West announcement May 14, 2021May 18, 2021 Alec Lazenby Regional schedules await approval from university, province File photo. Canada West has announced their plans for the 2021-22 season. After a year without competition, Canada West plans for most sports to be...
UVic esports to introduce a paid ‘battle pass’ in January January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Michael John Lo There is currently no finalized price point, but the paid premium battle pass allows participating students to unlock prizes, such as a $500 tuition credit. UVic administration says that a
UVic soccer teams rally behind former men’s captain November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Alec Lazenby Mackenzie Rigg, former captain of the UVic men’s soccer team, had his education plans sidelined when he was diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain tumour. To support Rigg, his
U Sports and Canada West announce further cancellations November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Alec Lazenby On Oct. 15, U Sports announced they would be cancelling all nine of their winter national championships. The sports affected include hockey, swimming, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.
HarbourCats announce new Golden Tide baseball team for UVic students October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Kate Korte A new initiative by the Victoria HarbourCats will give UVic students the opportunity to play ball, and hopefully hit a few home runs. The new team, the Golden Tide, was
Fall cancellations of U Sports and Canada West leaves Vikes athletes in limbo July 13, 2020July 20, 2020 Alec Lazenby Photo by Brandon Everell Ordinarily, the start of each school year not only brings the excitement of new classes, but also the beginning of a fresh season of competition for...
How to get through sports withdrawal amid COVID-19 April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Josh Kozelj With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, halting virtually every sports league or event in the world, here are some movie and book recommendations to help you get through sports
