Athletics and recreation

UVic Vikes goalkeeper Daniel Kilpatrick makes a save during a men's soccer game

Do you want to participate in activities and sports? Are you interested in cheering on some of the best student athletes in the country? Vikes Athletics and Recreation can help make your university experience come alive.

Vikes Athletics

The Vikes athletic program is one of the most successful in Canada, and has won 65 Canadian University National Championships. Sports offered for men and women include: basketball, cross-country/track, field hockey, golf, rowing, rugby, soccer, and swimming. The Vikes compete in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), Canada West University Athletic Association, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Vikes Recreation

The Vikes recreation program is one of the most popular among Canadian universities. Recreational program offerings include instructional classes, special events, aquatics, racquet sports, aerobics, outdoor recreation, intramural sports, and recreational clubs. More than half a million users accessed the Stewart Complex recreation centre last year. Take advantage of the field house, dance studio, ice rink, outdoor pool, racquet courts, and 18,200 square-foot fitness and weight centre.