Varsity athletics at Vancouver Island University. Member of the CCAA and PACWEST Conference. #viuUP
The VIU Mariners compete in the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) Conference in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
09/04/2026
VIU Students! If you’ve got what it takes to play collegiate varsity sports at a high level, we want to hear from you. Our court sport teams are hosting open tryouts during the first week of the fall semester.
More info: https://mariners.viu.ca/information/recruiting_info/talent_id_camps
08/25/2026
continues to make the world a better place 💙
08/20/2026
Great photos of a great day!
08/20/2026
2026 PACWEST BC (Pacific Western Athletic Association) basketball schedule drop!
We get a big ol' road trip out of the way early, opening the season in Kelowna against the Coyotes on October 24, and open at home with Island Rivalry battles against Camosun at the VIU Gym on November 5!
Notes to know:
*Friday (and Thursday) home games are at 5:30 and 7:30 pm this season (changed from 6 and 8 pm in past years)
*All games are also streamed live on YouTube
See you in the stands, Mariners fans!
The office staff wanted one more 90s dance party for our basketball home game schedule so 🤷♂️
08/19/2026
2026-27 PACWEST BC (Pacific Western Athletic Association) volleyball schedule drop!
First serve of the season takes place on the road October 23 at CBC and we've got an Island Rivalry home opener against Camosun at the Vancouver Island University Gym on November 6!
Notes to know:
*Friday (and Thursday) home games are at 5:30 and 7:30 pm this season (changed from 6 and 8 pm in past years). Saturday games are still at 1 and 3 pm
*All games are also streamed live on YouTube
See you in the stands, Mariners fans!
Ok but is it really a volleyball home schedule drop if you can't dance with your friends 🤷♂️
08/18/2026
2026 PACWEST BC (Pacific Western Athletic Association) soccer schedule drop!
We start our 9-game regular season schedule on the road September 12 at Capilano and follow that up with our MARINER MANIA home opener at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium on September 19!
Notes to know:
*All home games are at 12:30 pm (women) and 3 pm (men)
*Our Saturday, October 17 game is at Harewood Centennial Park. All other home games are at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium
*All games are free to attend and are streamed live on YouTube
See you in the stands, Mariners fans! 💙
Boss wanted a home soccer schedule release but the office staff wanted a 90s dance party so 🤷♂️
05/07/2026
Congratulations to Kai Leighton: the fifth year Vancouver Island University men's basketball all-star has been named a 2025-26 CCAA - ACSC Torchbearer Scholarship recipient, presented by FieldTurf!
He's been a top student-athlete with VIU and his work with Special Olympics Basketball Nanaimo and Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services demonstrates his leadership and dedication to community. Congratulations again, Kai!
CCAAsportACSC Kai Leighton CCAA Torchbearer, presented by FieldTurf