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About Sport Clubs
Sport Clubs are ‘lead by students, for students’ in an active and social environment. A wide range of recreational or competitive opportunities exist. To find out more information, check out Clubs and Course Union Days September 14th and 15th at the SUB, or Clubs Bulltetin Board (located outside the Vikes Recreation office) or contact the specific club.

Register with a Club
Getting involved with a Vikes Recreation Sports Club is easy. Contact a Vikes Recreation Club from the list below or visit us in-person at the Stewart Complex or McKinnon Gym to find out more information and to register.

Clubs List:

Badminton Club

The Badminton Club members include students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.They are primarily a recreational club but players of all skill levels are welcome and well-represented. Membership includes free use of courts, shuttles and racquets on Sundays. The Club also organizes special events such as tournaments and social nights throughout the term.
EMAIL: smashing@uvic.ca

Ballroom Club

This club teachers all level of ballroom dancing; waltz, fox-trot, rumba, cha-cha, salsa, tango and jive. No partners or experience is necessary. The club hosts one formal dance event per semester and many other social activities. Great way to meet new people, or to just polish your dance steps.
EMAIL: ballroom@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://uvicdance.com

Caving Club

The Caving Club is a group of outdoor adventurers who enjoy the many activities included in caving: 4×4ing, hiking, exploring, rapelling, crawling, squirming, climbing and much more! They access non-commercialized caves all over the island. To find out where, you will have to join!
EMAIL: caving@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: WEBSITE: http://www.cancaver.ca/bc/uvic/

Curling Club

The UVic Curling Club consists of and welcomes a wide range of players – some with competitive experience, others who have never stepped foot on a sheet of curling ice. Although the league demands committed teams prepared to attend every game, the league is recreational and designed to integrate all levels of play. Round robin format ensures you will meet tons of new people and have fun doing it in this great social activity. For those interested in competitive play, teams are formed each year prior to January to compete at the Canadian Curling Association / Canadian Interuniversity Sport Curling Championships.
EMAIL: curling@uvic.ca

Dance Company

The University of Victoria Dance Company is a group of 21 dancers who train, compete and perform in various venues throughout Victoria. The dancers train three days a week in numerous styles of dance focusing on Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical. Dancers are given the opportunity to choreograph a number, and travel to LA every second year to advance their skill. The University of Victoria Dance Company is a great opportunity for university-aged dancers to maintain their intermediate-advanced skill level in a fun and relaxed environment.
EMAIL: danceco@uvic.ca

Equestrian Club

If you are a full time undergraduate with some riding experience, this group is for you. The equestrian club will help you learn more about horses and competition by providing social, volunteer, and competitive opportunities as well as special events throughout the year. Members have the chance to compete on an intercollegiate show cicuit in the USA called the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. IHSA provides classes from walk-trot to advanced in both Equitation and Western. The equestrian club supplies members with volunteer opportunities and special events throughout the year.
EMAIL: riding@uvic.ca

Fencing Club

The University of Victoria Fencing Club has been in operation for over 30 years. Classes start with fencing history lessons, basic footwork, followed by bladework to learn basic offence and defense moves. After graduating from the Beginners Class, students can continue as intermediate to advanced level club fencers, by fencing opponents on the electronic equipment and receiving fighting lessons from several assistant coaches. All equipment is provided to students.
EMAIL: fencing@uvic.ca

Figure Skating Club

This co-ed club offers instruction for all levels. Over the past years, several club skaters have competed both provincially and nationally. We offer the chance to train, get involved, and have some fun! This year, we’re planning socials and a trip to watch the 2009 Four Continents Championships.
EMAIL: skate@uvic.ca

Hockey Club

The UVic Hockey Club is a competitive club that plays in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League which has 7 teams including UVic, SFU, Trinity Western, UCFV, Thompson Rivers, Okanagan College and Selkirk College. The Uvic Hockey Club has won the BCIHL playoffs two out of the last four years. This program gives students an opportunity to play hockey at a high level while pursuing a university degree. The Club hosts a competitive team selection tryout process in September. Contact the Hockey Club in regards to tryout process, or other opportunity to volunteer and contribute to the program.
EMAIL: hockey@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.uvicmenshockeyclub.com/

Juggling Club

The UVic Juggling Club is a fun free recreational club for people of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome and workshops are scheduled each week providing instruction on a wide variety of props including balls, clubs, rings, cigar boxes, diabolo devil sticks, unicycle and poi. In addition, use of free equipment and instructional books are offered.
EMAIL: juggling@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/~juggling/

Kayak Club

Interested in river kayaking or just want to develop more ocean kayak skills? Come join us at McKinnon Friday nights for our pool sessions and see what we’re about. Learn everything from rolling a kayak to looping and kartwheeling. Club membership includes all the gear you will need in the pool and on rivers, instruction on how to river kayak and instructors to take you down rivers. Last semester, we did 5 river trips and 1 to Tofino. We live in the world’s best area for river kayaking – come see what all the fuss is about!
EMAIL: vickayak@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/~vickayak/

Lacrosse Club

The University of Victoria Field Lacrosse Club had their inaugural season in 2008. The club includes a men's and a women's team. Both teams practice 2-3 days a week and compete against various teams from the lower mainland and the United States. Experienced and inexperienced players are welcome. If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more, please get in touch!
EMAIL: fieldlax@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: Website: http://web.uvic.ca/~lacrosse/

Outdoors Club

The UVic Outdoors Club offers a friendly place on campus that welcomes people of all outdoors experience to gather and get out on some outdoors excursions! Their trips range from day hikes along the coast, to overnighters summiting mountains, and longer trips on reading weeks such as going to the Coast Range to ski or to Nevada to climb. Other activities include snowshoeing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, sea kayaking, and rock climbing.
EMAIL: outdoors@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.uvicoutdoors.ca

Sailing Club

The UVic Sailing Club offers beginner and intermediate sailing lessons taught by experienced and qualified sailing instructors. Club members can also train and compete as Race Team members and travel to North West Intercollegiate Sailing Regattas. Great opportunities for anyone to learn to sail, learn to race, or just get out on the water for fun.
EMAIL: sailing@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/sailingclub

Scuba Club

Explore the mysteries and wonders of the Pacific Ocean with us! Weekly meetings are arranged with qualified divers and dives take place both off the coast and using local boat charters. Be in communication with student executive to verify specific club times and activities.
EMAIL: scuba@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: www.uvicscuba.com

Snow Club

The UVic Snow Club promotes and encourages the sports of skiing and snowboarding through reduced costs and travel arrangements. We engage participants with skill and safety instruction while on the mountain, as well as promote and host several social activities of interest to outdoor sport enthusiasts throughout the year.
EMAIL: uvicsnow@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/~uvicsnow

Squash Club

Squash is an indoor racquet sport, formerly called “squash racquets,” a reference to the “squashable” soft ball used in the game. This sport is played by two people in a rectangular court and is a fast-paced and exciting way to get a workout. Points are won by hitting the ball against the wall to a receiving opponent and rallying until one is unable to return the shot. This is a sport where even beginners can enjoy themselves and break a sweat.
EMAIL: squash@uvic.ca

Surf Club

The club aims to bring people of different backgrounds together through the culture of surfing. First-time to experienced surfers are welcome to attend weekend trips in Tofino, BC. Plans for an international trip and other club events are ongoing. The $10 membership fee gets you access to club trips and events, as well as discounts at local surf shops. Communication throughout the club is done via facebook group “UVic Surfing”.
EMAIL: surf@uvic.ca

Synchro Club

The UVic Synchro Club is a group of competitive swimmers who have an awesome time staying in shape and staying involved in the sport of synchronized swimming. The Synchro Club also represents UVic at the Canadian University Synchronized Swimming League. The Sychro Club now has a novice team for those new to the sport.
EMAIL: synchro@uvic.ca

Tennis Club

The tennis club provides competitive and recreation opportunities for members. Join recreational tennis club activities on Sundays at the Stewart Complex (ISC) for fun and social tennis opportunities. Great way to find players of your tennis ability.
EMAIL: tennisu@uvic.ca

Triathlon Club

The Triathlon Club offers regular coached training for the three triathlon sports: swimming, cycling and running. Their primary focus is on fitness and skill development. They aim to provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere that benefits both novice and experienced triathletes. Members are encouraged to compete in a variety of multi-sport events throughout the year.
EMAIL: uvictri@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/triathlon/ <

Ultimate Club

This is a competitive and recreational club for all your ultimate activity. The club competes in some regional and national tournaments.
EMAIL: ultimate@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.uvicultimate.com/

Volleyball Club

The UVic volleyball club is an opportunity for players of all levels to participate in a student lead club atmosphere that provides free play, instruction, skill development and competitive club teams. The UVic volleyball hosts gym times with instruction at ISC on Sunday evening.
EMAIL: Vball@uvic.ca

Waterpolo Club

This club offers something for any ability -- from beginner to highly competitive, with three weekly practices out of the McKinnon pool as well as regular competition. Members are given the option to participate in tournaments held in British Columbia and Washington each semester with both competitive and recreational teams competing. In 2004, the competitive team won the Provincial Tournament.
EMAIL: h2opolo@uvic.ca

Yoga Club

The UVic Yoga Club is an instructional club that meets twice per week to practice yoga. They welcome yoga practitioners of all levels, and especially welcome new practitioners. The classes are beginner-oriented and allow people to learn the basic postures, and progress through more challenging poses as the year goes on. Intermediate level practitioners are welcome as well, as there are always modifications to each pose that can take it to a higher level.
EMAIL: yoga@uvic.ca

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