Victoria Vikes Explained

Victoria Vikes
University:University of Victoria
Association:U Sports
Conference:Canada West
BCIHL
Director:Clint Hamilton
Location:Victoria, British Columbia
Teams:9
Soccerstadium:Centennial Stadium
Othersite Label:Gym
Othersite:Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA)
Nickname:Vikes
Color1:Blue
Hex1:055EAA
Color2:Gold[1]
Hex2:FFC528
Pageurl:govikesgo.com/index.aspx

The Victoria Vikes are the athletic teams that represent the University of Victoria of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in both men's and women's U Sports. Vikes was previously a longstanding nickname for both the men's teams (previously the Vikings) and women's teams (previously the Vikettes) until it was officially adopted as the teams' name in 1989.[1]

Varsity teams

The Vikes have both men's and women's varsity teams in the following sports:

Club teams

The Vikes operate a club men's hockey team that competes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League.[2]

Championships

U Sports Championships

Men's Basketball (8)

Women's Basketball (9)

Women's Field Hockey (13)

Men's Soccer (5)

Women's Soccer (1)

Women's Cross-Country (9)

Men's Cross-Country (5)

Canadian University National Championships

Women's Rowing (11)

Men's Rowing (7)

Men's Rugby (3)

Men's Rugby 7s (5)

Women's Rugby 7s (2)

Men's Golf (3)

Women's Golf (1)

Awards and honors

Canada West Hall of Fame

Canada West Hall of Fame - 2019 Inductee [3]

Canada West Hall of Fame - 2019 Inductee [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Graphic Standard Guidelines. University of Victoria. August 2, 2020.
  2. Web site: About the BCIHL. British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. August 2, 2020.
  3. News: Kathy Shields (WBB Coach). canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-08-19. 2021-08-25. en.
  4. News: Nicci Wright (WSOC Student-athlete). canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-09-06. 2021-08-25. en.
  5. News: Victoria Vikettes (1979-93) (WBB Team). canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-11-09. 2021-08-25. en.