Mariners hockey revving up
The VIU Mariners men’s hockey club has continued its inaugural season with some great play as of late. While closing out the month with an even record, there are reasons to be enthusiastic about the young club. Great performances from the likes of Gage Colpron, who was named the BCIHL Player of the Week, show … Continued
Mariners win CCAA gold
Uncooperative weather was a factor for both the Mariners and Royals as they faced off on the pitch at Merle Logan Field for the CCAA Men’s National Championship Game. A goal by Stefan Cukovic, scored 15 minutes in, proved just enough for the Mariners to hold on and capture the gold on their home turf. … Continued
Tony Trozzo Q/A
Tony Trozzo just wrapped up his sophomore season playing for the Mariners golf team. The 20-year-old Qualicum beach native already has some impressive accomplishments under his belt including qualifying and competing in the Canadian Men’s Amateur Golf Championship in August. He spent a few minutes with the Navigator chatting about his love for the Calgary … Continued
Punching out problems with Precision Boxing
The sweet science of boxing can help improve your physical fitness, but more importantly it can provide a network of support and fundamental skills that carry over to life outside the ring. That’s the outlook of Rob Fillmore, coach, and man behind the scenes at Precision Boxing Club and Fitness in Nanaimo, who has turned … Continued
VIU women’s basketball season preview
The 2017-18 VIU women’s basketball team returns this year with several key players. Avery Snider is on her way to making a full recovery from a leg injury last season and the squad will be looking for her to be the impact player she is. Victoria Brown will also need to have a big year … Continued
William Poon talks badminton and rockclimbing
Last month, members of VIU’s badminton team took to the court competing in the Nanaimo Open, a tournament that ran from September 29 to October 1. William Poon is a Mariners badminton player and competitor in the weekends’ events. He took time between matches to discuss the finer points of the sport, and share how … Continued
Men’s Hockey: Mariners looking sharp against defending BCIHL champs
In 2017, the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) introduced its sixth team, the VIU Mariners. The Mariners will see action against opponents from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and Washington state. They had their work cut out for them playing the 2016 BCIHL champs, the UVIC Vikes, to get the preseason rolling—the men’s hockey … Continued
The fall sports season is upon us
Mariners athletes across various disciplines have been hard at work preparing for what will undoubtedly be another year filled with accolades, improbable comebacks, and unbelievable moments. Our clubs and organizations are suited up and ready to bring high-level sports to our campus for the 2017/2018 semesters. The puck has dropped on the inaugural season for … Continued
Mariner life
What does it mean to be a Mariner? Beyond simply donning a jersey on game night, making the buzzer-beater shot to win the game, or cheering from the stands, what are the values and cultural tones being transmitted by the program? Ask the players, coaches, and fans, and they’ll tell you it’s the prioritizing of … Continued
Golf season preview
The 2017 Mariners men’s golf team will be headed by returning 2016 PACWEST league all-star Dallas Jones. Two of his teammates from last year will join him on the squad—Jacob Bland and Tony Trozzo. Trozzo is coming off a successful summer schedule that included playing both the BC Amateur Tournament and the Canadian Amateur Tournament. Bland was … Continued
The end of another season for VIU Rugby
Above: VIU rugby team. 📷 Elijah Robinson By contributor Elijah Robinson Following a historic season of15-a-side rugby in the first semester, the VIU seven-a-side team has yet to slow down in preparation for next season. The VIU rugby club started the first semester of the year in confusion. With only two practices as a team, they began … Continued
Health of the human spirit
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler I was at a local meditation group when I met Les Malbon, a VIU Professor of Sport, Health, and Physical Education. We ended up having a conversation about his course, Health of the Human Spirit, and he invited me to attend one of his classes. Health of the … Continued
Local athletes join Mariners Men’s Basketball team
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler Local basketball players Alex Staniforth and Anders Cederberg have joined the Mariners for the 2017/18 season. Mariners coach Avneet Brar has been coaching the pair for eight years, and is thrilled to have them on the team. “I started coaching them at age 13, it’s a pretty rewarding … Continued
Year in ReVIU
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners experienced incredible success across all sports this year. As we come to the end of the Mariners athletic year, we are taking a look back at some of the Mariners who shined on and off the court. Catie Hegglin Catie Hegglin has been with the Mariners … Continued