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- Celebration of Champions & Hall of Fame Induction
- Rowing Announcement
- CARSA
- Alumni News
- Upcoming events
- Community Engagement
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Mar 6-8: Track CIS Championship (Edmonton, AB)
Mar 7-9: Men's Basketball CIS Championship (Ottawa, ON)
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| Celebration of Champions and UVic Sports Hall of Fame Induction |
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Vikes Athletics and Recreation at the University of Victoria is pleased to inform you of our annual Vikes Celebration of Champions/Hall of Fame Banquet to be held on Tuesday April 1, 2014, at the Victoria Conference Centre.
The evening itinerary will be as follows:
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Varsity Athlete Red Carpet Reception
- 6:30 pm to 9:45 pm UVic Sports Hall of Fame | Athletics Awards Banquet
We would be honoured to have you celebrate with us as we recognize the outstanding achievements of our Vikes student-athletes and coaches, as well as honouring the following alumni into the UVic Sports Hall of Fame:
- Jan Crook, 1974-79 (Women’s Field Hockey);
- Dr. David Docherty and Dr. Bruce Howe, 1978-93 (Rugby)
Tickets are available at a cost of $85 plus GST per person and may be purchased online until Tuesday, March 25 at govikesgo.com/COC.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Janine Prince, at 250-472-4772 or jlprince@uvic.ca. This event will be a business attire affair.
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| Howie Campbell joins Rowing Canada after 23 years with the Vikes |
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SAVE THE DATE! The Brown Cup will be held here in Victoria on March 29th vs. the UBC Thunderbirds. After a day on the water, we are planning a celebration and alumni event in honour of Howie Campbell and his 23 years of coaching the Vikes. We hope to have a significant alumni presence at this event, and look forward to your support as we honour Howie and remember the "good ol' days".
Registration for this event will open March 10th, so please mark it in your calendar, and visit the Vikes Rowing website for more information.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at terikerr@uvic.ca or 250-472-4642.
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Here's a sneak peak of "WHERE ELITES WILL MEET" writen by UVic's John Threlfall, Faculty of Fine Arts Communications.
Veteran sports writer Tom Hawthorn has covered all levels of athletes over the years. Currently the 2014 Southam Lecturer of UVic's Department of Writing, we asked Hawthorn what he thought about UVic's CARSA plans. "When it comes to training facilities," he says, "you're going to attract people who want to succeed in athletics - that will definitely be weighed in their decision of where they're going to do their studies."
"The Island is naturally blessed when it comes to ordinary recreational pursuits." Hawthorn explains, "The simple fact that this will exist at UVic will have more people in the community thinking about sports and their own fitness." Hawthorn also stresses the importance of how CARSA will enhance UVic's reputation. "Elite athletes will be doing their training during regular times, so people will be inspired by world-class athletes at the next machine," he says. "People will be able to better understand what that kind of dedication means." - (Full article is to be released Monday March 10, 2014).
The momentum is building; the vision is becoming a reality! Check out what CARSA will inspire for everyone. Visit www.uvic.ca/carsa.
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| Alumni News |
- If you haven't already heard, Vikes alumnus Aalbert Van Schothorst has been selected to take the helm of the Men's Rowing program at UVic. In his first regatta as head coach, Van Schothorst led his team to three first place finishes at the Elk Lake Spring Regatta on March 1-2, 2014. Please join us in welcoming Aalbert as he takes on this new role! His email is mensrow@uvic.ca.
- Speaking of rowing, the Vikes Rowing Challenge is a fundraising campaign aimed at bolstering our rowing program in the form of athletic awards, CARSA naming opportunities and the purchase of new boats. We have a goal to raise $100,000 over 6 months. We challenge YOU to join the movement!! Visit www.govikesgo.com/give to get in on the action!
- The Vikes are looking to fill vacant Chapter Chair positions, specifically for Vikes Rowing and Vikes Swimming. If you are interested in making a tangible volunteer impact, please contact Vikes Alumni Officer, Teri Kerr.
- HELP US TELL YOUR STORY! Submit "what's up with you" to our Alumni Office, so that we can continue to pass the word on to our Vikes family. Email your updates to Teri Kerr.
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| Upcoming Events |
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The month of March offers many exciting events from Vikes Rowing to Intramural festivities! Whether participating or watching we hope to see you there!
March 7-9: Canadian University 7s Rugby (Men & Women) Championship – City Park, Langford
March 21-22: Keg Spring Cup
March 29: Brown Cup/Howie Campbell's Retirement Reception
March 29: Vikes Nation Dance Showcase
April 1: Celebration of Champions and UVic Sport Hall of Fame Inductions
August 6: 18th Annual UVic Golf Classic at Uplands Golf Club
September 30: Vikes Championship Breakfast
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| In the Community |
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17th Annual Times Colonist Book Drive
The TC Book Drive sale will be held on Saturday & Sunday May 10-11, 2014.
Book Collection will be held on Saturday & Sunday April 26-27 from 8am-4pm. To date, the Times Colonist Book Drive has raised more than $1 million for literacy projects in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Get your racquet on with Vikes Nation's Racquetlon!
Play badminton, squash, tennis and table tennis all in a two-day tournament at the Ian Stewart Complex (ISC). Play in either the competitive or recreational division -doubles or singles. You will receive a Vikes Nation "I'm IN" t-shirt, a minimum of three games and a chance to win great prizes with a $10 entry fee.
For more information CLICK HERE
To register for the Racquetlon, select "Register for Programs" - "Special Events".
Online Registration
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