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2025 Vikes women’s soccer: Nationals bound. Community strong. Powered by you.

Vikes Women's Soccer team

⚽ Thank you for championing our season

From national tournament travel to community-building events like the Gucci Games, your generosity helped make this a breakthrough year for Vikes women’s soccer. Because of you, our athletes had the resources they needed to grow, compete, and honour the legacy of those who came before them. Whether you gave through the Vikes Championship Breakfast, Vikes Giving Day, or team sponsorships—your support made a lasting impact on and off the field.

🏆 Back on the national stage

The 2024–25 season was a major step forward for our program:

  • Canada West silver medalists 
  • Finished 2nd in the Canada West Conference (7-5-2 record) 
  • Qualified for the U SPORTS National Championship in Halifax—our first appearance since 2019

While we fell short in the quarter-final against Ottawa, the experience and growth this season brought were invaluable. We’re proud of how far we’ve come—and even more excited for where we’re going.

✈️ Training beyond borders: Spring & preseason travel

Thanks to donor support, our team had access to elite-level competition during preseason and spring play:

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL – Faced NCAA Division I and II programs: Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Barry University
  • Washington State – Competed against Western and Central Washington Universities

These experiences prepared our athletes to excel in Canada West play and helped secure our place at nationals.

💖 Gucci games: Soccer with heart

One of the most meaningful moments of our season was our return to the Mia Gunter Memorial Cup—The Gucci Games in Edmonton:

  • Honours the legacy of former Vike Mia Gunter
  • Brings together athletes from UVic, UAlberta, and Special Olympics Edmonton
  • Raised $35,000 for Special Olympics programs
  • Supported by donor contributions that allow our full team to travel and participate

This event represents everything we value as a team: connection, inclusion, and community.

💸 Investing in student-athletes

Donor support through the Vikes Championship Breakfast and Vikes Giving Day allowed us to:

  • Provide scholarships that reduce financial stress and keep our athletes focused on both school and sport
  • Fund travel and development opportunities that elevate our game
  • Strengthen our ability to recruit top talent and build for the future

🗣 From the athletes

Vikes Women's Soccer - Sydney Casidy

"This season was filled with growth, rivalry, and unforgettable experiences—made possible because of you. We’re so grateful for the chance to honour Mia Gunter’s legacy through the Gucci Games and grow as both athletes and people."

- Sydney Casidy, third year


Vikes Women's Soccer - Ruby Nicholas

"Your support helped us compete against NCAA teams and win silver in Canada West. And it brought us together in Edmonton to make inspiring memories. We appreciate it more than you know."

- Ruby Nicholas, third year

For more information, please email Tracy David, head coach at tdavid@uvic.ca.

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