Sports and Recreation Clubs

The Badminton Club is a recreational club welcoming players of all levels. The club gathers weekly for a 3 hour badminton session where members intermingle and play their self-organized doubles matches. Club members may drop into sessions at any point within the 3 hour session, allowing for flexibility and minimal commitment with changing schedules. The Club is very affordable; $12 per semester includes the use of club racquets, shuttles, and facility time. We also host an open doubles tournament every semester where participants of all levels are encouraged to enter.
WEBSITE: UVic Smashing

This club teaches a variety of levels of ballroom, swing, and salsa. No experience or partner necessary. The club hosts one formal event per semester as well as numerous social activities throughout the year. Joining the club is a fantastic way to meet people, get fit, and learn a new skill.
EMAIL: ballroom@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://uvicdance.com

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: http://web.uvic.ca/uvcc/

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

The University of Victoria Dance Company is a group of 20 dancers who train, compete, and perform at various venues throughout Victoria. The dancers train four days a week in numerous styles of dance focusing on Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary. Dancers are given the opportunity to choreograph a number and travel to Los Angeles every second year to advance their skill. The University of Victoria Dance Company is a great opportunity for university-aged dancers to maintain their advanced skill level in a fun and encouraging environment.
EMAIL: danceco@uvic.caWEBSITE: http://uvicdancecompany.wix.com/uvdc

The UVic Equestrian Club is a student run sports club supported by Vikes Recreation for full-time undergraduates. We promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership among horse loving undergrads. The club has both a competitive and social component. Our competitive riders compete on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) circuit (in B.C., Washington, and Oregon), with classes from walk-trot to advanced equitation and western. We also provide our members with the opportunity to socialize with other horse people at movie nights, bake sales, lectures, Christmas parties, trail rides and clinic auditing on the island and in the community.
EMAIL: riding@uvic.ca

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

This co-ed club is for skaters of all levels! We offer practice sessions throughout the week where skaters can train in a positive environment. We also provide free coaching once a week! Skaters have the opportunity to improve through training, weekly lessons, and optional competitions. Some of our past skaters have competed provincially and nationally. Our events include competitions, movie nights, and club dinners. We are always looking for new members who share our love of skating!
EMAIL: skate@uvic.ca

The University of Victoria Men's Hockey Club is a Vikes Sports Club which competes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) along with TWU, SFU, EWU, TRU, and Selkirk College. UVic has captured the BCIHL Championship three times in league history, most recently in the 2011/12 season after defeating SFU in Kamloops, BC. The league features the talents of many skilled players who have chosen to pursue post-graduate education after their time in Junior A, Junior B, and the WHL. This gives students that wish to study at the University of Victoria the opportunity to continue playing a highly competitive level of hockey while acquiring a degree from a highly reputable institution. Players wishing to play for the UVic Men's Hockey Club can contact team personnel to get a better understanding of the team's recruitment efforts and what commitments are required of players. In addition, the team holds a competitive selection camp in September where UVic students are welcomed to showcase their skills and compete for a spot on the team. For more information regarding the UVic Men's Hockey Club please visit the team's website at www.vikeshockey.com and feel free to contact team staff with any questions you may have. Go Vikes!
EMAIL: hockey@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.vikeshockey.com

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/

Interested in whitewater kayaking? Our club is dedicated to introducing new people into the sport, providing a safe environment to learn new skills and progress in the sport, and finally to provide a paddling community full of excited and passionate individuals who love to kayak! Weekly pool sessions with knowledgeable instructors are a great way to learn all of the basic skills necessary for getting out on the river. We run beginner trips about every second weekend and an amazing trip to Tofino each semester. All of the equipment, pool time, and instruction is included with club membership. Becoming a member of this club is the least expensive and most fun way to learn this amazing sport. No experience necessary and over the last few years over 5 club members with no whitewater experience have progressed to be class 4/5 kayakers, while many more have been introduced to the sport Come on out and join the best club on campus!
EMAIL: vickayak@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/site/uvickayakclub/home

The UVic Lacrosse Club is here to promote Canada’s National Sport at the university level. We currently offer 1 practice per week with weekly games on Friday nights and more events being added as the club continues to grow. If you are interested in playing field lacrosse please get in touch with the club!
EMAIL: fieldlax@uvic.ca

The UVic Outdoors Club offers a friendly place on campus that welcomes people of all experiences to gather and get out on an array of outdoor excursions! The club trips range from day hikes along the coast, to overnighters summiting mountains, and longer trips on reading weeks such as travelling to the Coast Range to ski or Nevada to climb. Other activities include snowshoeing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, sea kayaking, and rock climbing. Not sure if it's for you? Come join us for Thursday Night Climbing at The Boulders gym; meet in front of Campus Security at 6:00 every Thursday!
EMAIL: outdoors@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://www.facebook.com/groups/390286254359844/448031175252018

The UVic Sailing Club is a group for like-minded people who have a passion for sailing and much more! We offer sailing lessons, run a competitive racing team, and organize social events for members and their friends. The Sailing Club’s race team competes as a full member of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) throughout the school year. The team attends regattas all over North America, and hosts an annual regatta at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The club’s sailing lessons are open to all UVic students, faculty, and staff. The Sailing Club also maintains the UVic Sailing Compound in Cadboro/Gyro Park, where the club’s boats and equipment are stored.
EMAIL: sailing@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: http://web.uvic.ca/sailingclub

UVic Scuba provides scuba equipment, local dive opportunities and services through our network of club members and professional divers. Certified divers can join the UVic Scuba Club to meet dive buddies and explore local dive sites via shore and boat dives. Members can rent gear for club events at reduced rates, find out about underwater environmental issues, and join in "dry" social events. UVic Scuba also works with Vikes Recreation to teach new divers and further the education of certified divers.
EMAIL: scuba@uvic.ca
WEBSITE: www.uvicscuba.com

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

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

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

The UVic Synchro Club is for swimmers who are interested in representing UVIC in the sport of synchronized swimming at Canadian Universities Synchronized Swimming League (CUSSL) competitions. The club trains 2-4 times per week from September through February at the Mckinnon Pool to compete on the national stage. Tryouts for our experienced team occur at the beginning of September. We also have a place for those who are brand new to synchronized swimming and are interested in joining; our novice team starts in the fall semester.
EMAIL: synchro@uvic.ca

The Tennis Club provides UVic students and staff with the opportunity to play recreational and competitive tennis. Join the rec tennis club at ISC for some fun and social activities run by experienced and trained tennis players on Saturdays. Or try out for the competitive team in September, which competes against other school teams throughout the year.
WEBSITE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/UVIC-Tennis-Club/151192678307247 EMAIL: tennisu@uvic.ca

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/ <

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/

The UVic Volleyball Club is an opportunity for players of all levels to participate in a drop-in style evening of volleyball. The club is designed to facilitate co-ed six on six games. All players join as an individual/single and get organized into different teams based on weekly turnout. Up to three courts are set up and are stratified according to skill, experience, and competition level. New players are welcome to join and learn to play through game time and informal coaching sessions. The UVic Volleyball Club is currently running on Sunday evenings at the ISC gymnasium. Please email the club for more details.
EMAIL: Vball@uvic.ca

The UVic Water Polo Club is an opportunity for players of all levels to keep fit and make new friends. We are co-ed club that welcomes everyone; whether you have played competitively your entire life or if you have never played. Our practices, which consist of fitness, skill development, and game play, occur three times per week. In addition to our regular practices, we attend three to five tournaments every year. Although tournaments are not mandatory, they are highly encourages as they help to improve skills and are a great team bonding experience. We regularly travel to both UBC and Seattle, where we won gold at the 2012 Seattle tournament.
EMAIL: h2opolo@uvic.ca

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