2025 Vikes track & cross-country: Fast. Focused. Fueled by you.
🏃 Thank you for fueling our momentum
This season’s success is a direct result of your incredible support.
From scholarships to travel and training camps, your contributions gave our athletes the foundation they needed to reach new heights. Whether you supported through the Vikes Championship Breakfast or Vikes Giving Day, you made a lasting difference in the lives of student-athletes. On behalf of the whole team—thank you for helping us run faster, go further, and dream bigger.
⚡ Podium season for Vikes distance
2024–25 brought championship moments and major milestones:
- Women’s Cross-Country
- Captured the Canada West title
- Earned a U SPORTS national bronze—their best finish since 2017
- Men’s Cross-Country
- Also medalled at Canada West
- Track & Field
- 7 Canada West medals, including gold in the Men’s 4x800m relay
- 12 athletes qualified for U SPORTS nationals—a new high in recent years
Beyond the medals, our culture of excellence is growing—thanks to our community of dedicated coaches, passionate teammates, and supporters like you.
👟 Investing in coaching, culture, & competition
Your gifts helped:
- Fund assistant coaching roles to strengthen technical development
- Support pre-season training camps and travel to top competitions
- Provide high-quality experiences that shape athletes on and off the track
These opportunities build more than athletic performance—they build confidence, leadership, and community.
💸 By the numbers: Your impact
In 2024–25, donor support helped us raise:
- $47,000+ through the Vikes Championship Breakfast
- 75% went directly to student-athlete scholarships
- 25% added to endowments for long-term support
- $14,000+ through Vikes Giving Day
- Funding upcoming training camps and competitions
These investments allow student-athletes to focus on performance and academics—without the weight of financial stress.
🗣 From the athletes
"Your contribution is not just an investment in our athletic careers—it’s in our growth as individuals. Thanks to you, we’re able to train harder, aim higher, and believe in what’s possible."
- David Waller, fourth year
"Your generosity has supported my entire undergraduate journey. From national medals to a nomination for the President’s Cup, I’ve been able to grow thanks to your belief in our program. Thank you for making this success possible."
- Elissa Frielink, fourth year
For more information, please email Hilary Stellingwerff, head coach at hstellin@uvic.ca.
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