The VI Raiders Football Club

Introducing the commitment of Connor Baker 🫡 Connor is an edge rusher who was previously with the Langley rams and before that the New West Hyacks. Extremely athletic Connor will give our defence a lot of flexibility on 2nd and long. Standing at 6”3 200 lbs we’re excited to add Connor into our DL Room 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

🏴‍☠️ 2026 V.I. RAIDERS SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🏈

We open the season at home against the Okanagan Sun — last year’s BCFC Champions — for RAIDERS BLACKOUT NIGHT ⚫🔴

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 NDSS Field
🔥 V.I. Raiders vs. Okanagan Sun

Wear black. Bring the noise. Let’s pack the house for Game 1.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/o/vancouver-island-raiders/

🎶GO RAIDERS GO...GO RAIDERS GO!! 🏴‍☠️🔥

The raid begins.

A new journey. New battles. One goal to conquer.

The 2026 VI Raiders schedule is here. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Introducing the commitment of Tobi George 🫡 Tobi is an athletic hybrid DL/LB out of Winnipeg Manitoba. He played for the Vincent Massey Trojans out of high school and transitioned to the St. Vital Mustangs post secondary. His speed, physicality, and versatility will be a great addition. Excited for Tobi to be wearing the black and red in 2026 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Introducing the commitment of Liam Parker-Mullen 🫡 Liam is a Defensive Lineman out of Saskatoon Saskatchewan, where he played for the Walter Murray Marauders. He also attended the Institute of Saskatchewan Football showing his dedication to the game. An athletic Dlineman who has the versatility to play multiple positions which will be valued in our defence. Liam was also just selected to play in the Sask Senior Bowl. We’re excited for Liam to add to our DL Room 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Congrats to our 2026 commits who participated in the Sask senior bowl today! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Jamie Proctor - WR Team North
Jackson Gelinas - OL Team South
Ryan Danielson - OL Team South
Carson Krenbrink - OL Team South

Introducing the commitment of Antonio Hageleit 🫡 Tony was a stand out QB for the New West Hyacks which led him to play for the University of Toronto in 2025. With a great arm, top level athleticism, and a kid who’s married to the game we’re very excited to have Tony in our QB room 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

🏴‍☠️ INVEST IN A RAIDER. BUILD A LEADER. 🏴‍☠️
🏈 Sponsor a Raider Today:
https://www.viraiders.ca/player-sponsor

We are deeply grateful for the businesses, families, and community members who choose to invest in our players. ❤️

When you sponsor a Raider, you don’t just support football — you change a life.

You provide:
✅ Opportunity
✅ Mentorship
✅ Discipline
✅ A Path Forward

Together, we are building champions in football and in life. 💪⚫🔴

If you believe in investing in youth and strengthening our community, we invite you to take the next step.

Thank you, Raider Nation. Your support truly matters.

🏴‍☠️🚗 GAME DAY SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚗🏴‍☠️

The V.I. Raiders are proud to welcome Harris Mazda Nanaimo as our 2026 Home Opener Game Day Sponsor! 🔥🏈

Harris Mazda has been a long-time supporter of Raiders football and the Nanaimo community, and we are excited to continue building this partnership together. 💪

Their support of our players, our program, and our community is essential to the continued growth of Raiders football. Sponsors like Harris Mazda help make it possible for our athletes to compete, develop, and represent Nanaimo both on and off the field.

🚘 Please visit Harris Mazda Nanaimo and experience their famous “Friendly Factor” customer service for yourself!

Raiders Nation — please support the people who support your team. 🙌

Thank you, Harris Mazda, for helping build leaders on and off the field.

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Introducing the commitment of Sebastian Lambert 🫡 Sebastian was a stud for the Comox Raiders leading them them to multiple provincial finals. He was an LOI for westshore in 2023 before going to UBC and playing rugby in 2024 and 2025. Coming in 21 years old at 6”2 190, he’s ready to compete at a high level. A perfect DB/LB hybrid, Sebastian will have a lot of flexibility in our defence. We’re very excited for him to join the raiders this year 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️