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
The scoop on lacrosse at VIU
VIU values, celebrates, and supports Indigenous culture. Despite this focus, lacrosse—Canada’s national sport, rooted in Indigenous history—has never found a home underneath the Mariners crest. Jesse Kemp, the Career and Work Integrated Learning Coordinator at VIU and an avid lacrosse player, wants to be the driving force behind a team’s creation. Lacrosse has changed dramatically … Continued
VIU Mariners season recap
This season has been one of the most successful in recent memory for the VIU Mariners across the board. Our women’s volleyball team defeated the King’s College Blue Devils 3-0 to win gold in the CCAA National Championship 3-0, becoming the first team to defend their championship title and the first to win back-to-back. The … Continued
Coach’s corner
How long have you been Head Coach of the Mariners Men’s Volleyball team, and how did you get the position? This is my ninth year as head coach of the Men’s program. Chris Densmore was the head coach at the time, and he asked me to help out as a team physician. As an athlete … Continued
Q/A: with Mariners announcer, Matt Carter
How long have you been calling Mariners Games? I think my first year was 2008. How would you describe Mariners culture? I think what the culture has done is developed a culture of winning, but I think also as a culture of developing really outstanding human beings. I’ve never had to go through the rigors … Continued
Q/A: with Emma Platner
Playing in her final season at VIU guard Emma Platner has a lot to be proud of. Throughout her five-year career, coaches and teammates have relied on her leadership both on and off the court. She took time to chat with the Nav about the team’s preparation for the upcoming provincials, and personal takeaways from … Continued
Athletics director Stephanie White on VIU: What it means to be a Mariner
How long have you been associated with VIU Mariner Athletics? I came here in late November last year, so I’m still relatively new in my role. You know, the season was underway, but I did get a bit of an idea of what it’s like to be a Mariner and the kind of support we … Continued
Mariners at the break 2018
It’s an exciting time to be a Mariners fan. Our women’s volleyball team is playing at an elite level sitting at 10-0 and 8 points ahead of the second place, Douglas Royals, in the PACWEST. Another undefeated team going into the break is our tenacious women’s basketball team; with a combination of gritty defensive play … Continued
2018 Mariners fall season preview
The 2018 Mariners Fall sports season is underway as student-athletes arrive on campus for the preseason. The men’s and women’s soccer programs will see the biggest change this season as long-time men’s head coach Bill Merriman stepped down last spring after nine years at the helm of the program. Taking on Merriman’s responsibilities is Larry … Continued
Mariners Profile: Turner Popoff
Mariners defenseman Turner Popoff isn’t trying to impress with his fancy stick handling skills or goal-scoring prowess. Instead, the fourth-year accounting major takes a far more blue-collar approach to the game he plays, relishing in the little things that hold a team together. With the team playing in their first BCIHL season, Popoff’s veteran leadership … Continued
Mariners women’s basketball wrap-up
The Mariners Women’s Basketball team had a busy past couple of weeks. They finished up the regular season with a 13-5 record and participated in the PACWEST basketball championships. VIU opened the tournament with an impressive 57-47 victory over the Quest Kermodes. Unfortunately, they fell just short of advancing to the gold medal game the … Continued
Improvements planned for VIU athletics
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler It has been a phenomenal year for the Mariners athletic programs. The Mariners are a force to be reckoned with across all sports; the Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s Basketball teams are all provincial champions, many Mariners have received personal achievement awards in both the CCAA and … Continued
The end of another season for VIU Rugby
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 the season record with a … Continued