Vikes Athletics

Rendering of the new CARSA athletics gym.
An old and new look at the main UVic athletics gym.

UVic’s Department of Athletics—one of the top programs in Canada—has a proud tradition of excellence, developing numerous national team athletes and future Olympians and Paralympians.

I benefited directly from years of practicing in UVic’s historic McKinnon Gym. I hope that the champions of tomorrow will benefit in similar fashion from this new athletic complex.

Steve Nash
NBA basketball player and UVic honorary degree recipient

UVic has won more than 70 national titles and produces many future Olympians and national team athletes. The Vikes 16 varsity teams compete in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Canada West, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and other provincially based leagues.

Nothing compares to a daily dose of athletic-induced endorphins to inspire individuals to achieve their potential.

Chip and Shannon Wilson
Lululemon founders

The new facility will include a much-needed new gymnasium with an NBA-sized court and more than 2,000 seats for a superior spectator experience, as well as an 18-metre climbing tower, fitness and weight-training space and many other features. It will also allow UVic to continue to remain competitive in recruiting the best and brightest student-athletes, while also enhancing recreational offerings for all UVic students, faculty, staff and community users.

Facility features

The new centre will keep UVic competitive in competition and recruitment, and it will also provide funding to conduct a feasibility study for a new high-performance rugby academy at Wallace Field.

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