Become a Vike

How to become a Vike.
Student-athletes interested in the Vikes varsity athletic program are encouraged to contact the coaches of the sports in which they wish to compete.

Coaches can give you the specific information on their sports as well as other important information about the university. They can also get you in touch with current and former Vikes athletes who can tell you about their own experiences while at UVic.

The Tradition of Excellence...
Over 80 UVic Student-Athletes have represented Canada at the 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Games. Since 1980, UVic teams have captured 45 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Championships and won 80 gold, 85 silver and 65 bronze medals in individual swimming and running at CIS Championship events. In the past five years, UVic captured 17 National Championship titles in men’s and women’s rowing, men’s rugby and men’s golf.

What it means to be a Vike!
Each year more than 250 student-athlete's compete for the Vikes, playing in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Canada West, NAIA, and B.C. Rugby Union leagues and at many other international, national and provincial competitions.

The Vikes coaches are considered among the best in their field in Canada and across the World and their knowledge, passion and commitment for their sport ensures each student-athlete's experience is exceptional.

It is an expectation that a Vikes varsity student-athlete will grow athletically and academically while with the program. In addition, the Vikes student-athletes are active in the community and believe that "giving back" is a key to developing in all areas of one's life. Many Vikes are volunteers with local schools and community groups or participate in many of the Vikes led Community Initiatives.

For more information contact the Program Office at (250) 721-8409.

Team try-out information for the 2006-07 season will be posted as it becomes available.