https://govikesgo.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for University of Victoria Athleticsen-us60https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/6/4/general-behind-the-uvic-mascot-a-teacher-in-the-making.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/6/4/general-behind-the-uvic-mascot-a-teacher-in-the-making.aspxGeneral

]]>Elena Mairs_Thunder MascotThu, 4 Jun 2026 09:19:00 PST27719https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/5/22/untitled-story.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/5/22/untitled-story.aspxGeneral, Women's Rugby

]]>Olivia Newsome POTW 03-10-2026Fri, 22 May 2026 09:25:00 PST27717https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/25/vikes-honour-top-performers-at-annual-celebration-of-champions.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/25/vikes-honour-top-performers-at-annual-celebration-of-champions.aspxWomen's Field Hockey, General, XC & Track, Men's Rowing, Women's Soccer

VICTORIA - The University of Victoria Department of Athletics and Recreation closed out a remarkable 2025–26 varsity season on March 31, in UVic's Farquar Auditorium, bringing its community together for the annual Celebration of Champions.]]>President's CupWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:24:00 PST27702https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-finalists-unveiled-for-2025-26-varsity-major-awards.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/16/mens-basketball-finalists-unveiled-for-2025-26-varsity-major-awards.aspxWomen's Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, XC & Track, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Swimming, Golf

VICTORIA - The University of Victoria has announced the finalists for its 2025–26 varsity athletics major awards, with the winners to be revealed at the annual Celebration of Champions on March 31 at UVic's Farquhar Auditorium.]]>Celebration of ChampionsMon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:00 PST27691https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/10/from-summer-swimming-to-the-national-stage.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/3/10/from-summer-swimming-to-the-national-stage.aspxGeneral, Swimming

Olivia Roschat didn't come from the typical pipeline that feeds university swimming.]]>Olivia Roschat 2Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:06:00 PST27685https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/25/geddes-named-rookie-of-the-year-while-allison-earns-community-service-award.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/2/25/geddes-named-rookie-of-the-year-while-allison-earns-community-service-award.aspxGeneral, Women's Basketball

VICTORIA—Avery Geddes wasted no time proving she belongs at the U SPORTS level. The former B.C. Highschool Provincial MVP has been named the 2026 Canada West Rookie of the Year, while teammate Natalie Allison earned the conference's Student-Athlete Community Service Award.]]>Avery Geddes and Natalie AllisonWed, 25 Feb 2026 14:42:00 PST27670https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/1/15/four-vikes-set-to-represent-canada-at-the-fisu-world-cross-country-championship.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/1/15/four-vikes-set-to-represent-canada-at-the-fisu-world-cross-country-championship.aspxGeneral, XC & Track

VICTORIA – Following a historic year for the University of Victoria cross country teams, Madelyn Eyebergen, Marisha Thompson and Jaxon Kuchar have been named to the U SPORTS roster for the 2026 FISU World Cross Country Championship, set for March 14–15 in Cassino, Italy. Canada will field men's and women's teams in the 3,000-metre and 10,000-metre events, supported by a national coaching staff that includes Vikes assistant coach Kala Stone.]]>FISU University World Cross CountryThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:04:00 PST27626https://govikesgo.com/news/2026/1/9/Slaymaker_finds_stability_with_the_Vikes_.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2026/1/9/Slaymaker_finds_stability_with_the_Vikes_.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball

VICTORIA - Cam Slaymaker may have the most formidable last name in Canadian university hoops, but the high school standout didn't arrive at the University of Victoria the way most top recruits do. By the time he put on a Vikes jersey this season, Slaymaker had already lived through more uncertainty than many players see in their entire career.]]>Cam SlaymakerFri, 9 Jan 2026 09:36:00 PST27619https://govikesgo.com/news/2025/12/1/untitled-story.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2025/12/1/untitled-story.aspxGeneral, Swimming

At just two years old, Leo Zheng's mother lowered him into a swimming pool for the first time. He doesn't remember the exact moment, but it's a moment that altered the trajectory of his life.]]>Leo ZhengMon, 1 Dec 2025 14:01:00 PST27613https://govikesgo.com/news/2025/11/24/norsten-named-captain-canada-ahead-of-dubai-sevens.aspxhttps://govikesgo.com/news/2025/11/24/norsten-named-captain-canada-ahead-of-dubai-sevens.aspxGeneral, Women's Rugby

VICTORIA – U SPORTS Women's Rugby Player of the Year Carissa Norsten will make her debut as captain when Canada's 14-player squad kicks off the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, November 29 at 12:04 a.m. PT.]]>Carissa NorstenMon, 24 Nov 2025 13:37:00 PST27604