Mariners Women’s Basketball Regular Season Conclusion
The Mariners Women’s Basketball Team finished the regular season with a record of 17-1 to lead the PACWEST going into the postseason. On Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, the Mariners hosted the Camosun Chargers for a pair of games to close the regular season. The Mariners won both games to push their win … Continued
Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team’s Senior Send Off
The Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team honoured their seniors as they closed out the regular season and changed focus for the postseason. On Saturday, February 15, the Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team hosted the Camosun Chargers for Senior Night, the Mariners’ final home game for the season and their final game of the regular season. The Mariners … Continued
Mariners Athletics Through the Weekend
The VIU Mariners played a total of five games between two sports and three teams through the weekend. On Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, the VIU Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team, Men’s Volleyball Team, and Men’s Hockey Team played five games collectively. While the Mariners Volleyball teams were able to sweep Columbia Bible College … Continued
Mariners away game recap
From Friday, January 24, to Sunday, January 26, the VIU Mariners, collectively, played a total of nine games. Men’s Hockey, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Basketball were the active teams throughout the weekend; all of the teams played on the opposing team’s territory and played two games each, with the exception of … Continued
Mariners Men’s Volleyball Host Douglas Royals
The Mariners Men’s Volleyball Team were on the hunt for redemption as they hosted the Douglas Royals for two games of action. On Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, the Mariners Men’s Volleyball Team hosted the Douglas Royals for back-to-back game days. The Mariners came into the weekend games riding a six game win … Continued
Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team Hosts Douglas Royals
The VIU Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team hosted the Douglas Royals for back-to-back game days. On January 17 and 18, the VIU Mariners Women’s Volleyball Team played against the Douglas Royals on VIU territory. A pair of outstanding performances by the Mariners would see them continue their extraordinary run through the regular season. The first match … Continued
Mariners Basketball Sails Through Competition
On Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, the VIU Mariners Basketball teams—Men’s and Women’s—hosted the Okanagan Coyotes for a total of four games stretched across the two day span. Naturally, each day would see one Women’s game and one Men’s game. By mid Sunday, each of the Mariners teams had two wins to add … Continued
VIU Mariners Land New Deal with Adidas and Kahunaverse Sports Group
VIU announced that the VIU Mariners have become official partners with Adidas and Kahunaverse Sports. On October 8, following the PACWEST court sport season openers, the Vancouver Island University Athletics and Recreation announced their official partnership with Adidas and Kahunaverse Sports Group. Kahunaverse Sports is now the official T-shirt, sports apparel, and uniform supplier for … Continued
The Mariners Dance Team Brace for Another Successful Year
On September 9, the Mariners Dance Club began the season with team tryouts. Of the club’s short history, beginning in 2013, the event saw its biggest turnout with twenty-one eager dancers in attendance. Elissa Miranda and Keely Forget, both who carry titles co-coach, manager, captain, noted their excitement for prospected talent. “There was the most, … Continued
Brett Witala Q/A
First-year Mariner Brett Witala has impressed many Mariners fans this year with his fancy stick handling skills and goal-scoring prowess. The Kelowna native has not only taken to life on the ice, collecting over 11 goals and 14 assists this season, but he’s also clicked with campus and Island life. He took time to discuss … Continued
Mariners spring into the 2018 semester
Though the weather may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner. Soccer season has officially ended, and we are reaching the final stretch for our remaining Mariners. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the spring sports season. Men’s Basketball: The Men’s team opened 2019 with an impressive two … Continued
Coach Profile: Avneet Brar
When VIU’s basketball team emerges from timeouts, the last person to speak to players isn’t always Head Coach Matt Kuzminski, but Avneet Brar, his assistant. As the huddle breaks up, Brar grabs as many players as he can and shows them a diagram of the court on a whiteboard, walking them through what is about … Continued
Mariners spring into 2018
Though the weather may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner. Soccer season officially ended in dramatic fashion, and we are reaching the final stretch for our remaining Mariners teams. Here’s everything you need to know in prep for the spring sports season. Men’s Basketball The Men’s team opened 2018 with impressive … Continued
Zoe Grace profile
Over the past four years, Zoe Grace has made an impact on VIU’s Women’s Soccer team. The senior from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is a very strong defensive player and loves working with her teammates to achieve success. The Physical Education major took time to reflect on the Mariners season, give advice for aspiring athletes, and share … Continued