CARSA: Imagination the key to success

CARSA: Imagination is the key to success

At the May 28 Imagine CARSA event, Barney Williams (UVic alumnus and Olympic medalist in rowing) shared his inspiring story of success, attributing glory to imagination.

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CARSA: Aspire, Inspire.

Support CARSA: The vision is becoming a reality

The new facility will be a dynamic community hub inspiring excellence in all areas of human potential.

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Vikes & CARSA: A name comes full circle in the Hinrichsen family

CARSA will serve as one hub for community, recreation members, Vikes past and present and many more to optimize the offerings of UVic’s athletics and recreation programs and share that with their families over generations.

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Program participant Will with TeenWork job coach Crystal.

CanAssist & CARSA: the TeenWork program

CanAssist’s TeenWork is making a real difference in the lives of young people with disabilities in Greater Victoria. One participant is Will, who is gaining new skills and self-confidence in his part-time position, with support from TeenWork's Crystal James. Learn how CARSA will benefit this unique program.

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Vikes norsemen coach Shane Thompson leads BC Elite Youth Sevens program

Athletics & CARSA: Youth Rugby Sevens Program

Vikes norsemen coach Shane Thompson leads BC Elite Youth Sevens program.

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A wrap-up of CARSA media coverage for Spring 2013

CARSA in the news

A selection of media coverage this spring tells the story of CARSA and the excitement surrounding the new facility.

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Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities

UVic's Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) will provide the best training and learning facilities possible for students, varsity athletes and other users. All community members will be able to access UVic's athletics and recreation resources as well as specific services and research programs.

The new facility will house the UVic Vikes and sports and recreation programs as well as new offices, labs and a machine shop for UVic's CanAssist, with customized technologies, programs and services for people living with disabilities.

The momentum is building; the vision is becoming a reality.

CARSA will build on UVic's record as a launching point for high-performance athletes. The centre will benefit health-conscious individuals and those participating in community sports and recreation. And this new facility is also targeted to achieve the LEED gold standard.

Its completion is scheduled for spring 2015.

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