Club Update
2023 Season Pre-Competition Practices and Competitive Game Schedule Now Posted. Stay connected for information about future competitive seasons. Contact vikeswsoftball@uvic.ca and/or Instagram @vikessoftball
The Women's Softball Club is participating in Vikes Giving Day! Join the UVic Vikes Women's Softball Journey to Achieve Excellence
Be active in Women's Collegiate Softball and support our team as we continue to excel in our program and strive to be Western and CCSA National champions.
The Vikes Women's Softball team operates under the Vikes Athletic and Recreation Department as a competitive sports club team. The team consists of up to 16 student- athletes and a coaching staff.
Following a successful inaugural exhibition season in the Western Collegiate Softball Association (WCSA) league, the Uvic Vikes Women's Softball Club Team was approved to participate in the league as a full member since 2020. Other teams in the WCSA include University of British Columbia – Okanagan, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, Mount Royal University, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Follow the team's progress and see their upcoming schedule on Game Changer.
Join this competitive club team as we grow a new era of Vikes Women's Softball.
“Having a team at UVic allows me to continue playing the sport I love and live at home while I continue my education. This is a dream come true.”
— Mary Duffield Harding, Infielder
Early recruitment, ID camps, and tryouts are in March and April of
each year. Final team selection is completed in late July or early
August.
The competitive season begins mid-August and runs until
Thanksgiving weekend. Following 2 weeks of practice preparation in
August, the team travels to compete in 5-6 weekend tournaments across
the 8 week schedule. The team may also compete locally as scheduled,
resulting in a 24-30 game fall season.
Off season training continues in January (meeting three times a week) for the winter term to prepare for the following season.
Head Coach: Lori Zehr
Team Manager: Erin Fletcher
Asst. Coach: Reilly
Asst. Coach: Megan Smith
Asst. Coach: Isabella Kennedy
AT, S&C: Rachelle Little
Who: Recruits and walk-ons invited to selection camps.
Where: In Season: Marigold Park & Ambassador Park Off-Season: CARSA Field #3, MCK Gym
When: In season training is three times per week, with games most weekends from late August to early October.
You can support the Softball - Women’s club by making a donation to the program. Click the button below and follow the instructions. Make sure to select the correct club from the Designation option. Thank you!
Support and donateDate | Opponent | Location | Time | Result | |
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Aug. 26, 2023 | SAIT | Away | Bob Van Impe Stadium Saskatoon | 8:00AM | W 12-2 |
Aug. 26, 2023 | University of Regina | Away | Bob Van Impe Stadium Saskatoon | 12:00PM | W 9-1 |
Aug. 26, 2023 | Mount Royal University | Home | Joe Gallagher Softball Diamond Saskatoon | 4:30PM | W 12-2 |
Aug. 27, 2023 | University of Calgary | Away | Bob Van Impe Stadium Saskatoon | 8:00AM | W 10-6 |
Aug. 27, 2023 | University of Saskatchewan | Home | Bob Van Impe Stadium Saskatoon | 10:00AM | W 4-2 |
Sep. 1, 2023 | SAIT | Home | Shouldice Field #3 Calgary | 7:00PM | W 8-6 |
Sep. 2, 2023 | University of Saskatchewan | Away | Shouldice Field 3 Calgary | 10:00AM | L 6-7 |
Sep. 2, 2023 | University of Calgary | Home | Shouldice Field 3 Calgary | 12:00PM | L 5-12 |
Sep. 3, 2023 | University of Lethbridge | Home | Shouldice Field 4 Calgary | 10:00AM | W 3-2 |
Sep. 3, 2023 | Mount Royal University | Away | Shouldice Field 6 Calgary | 12:00PM | W 18-10 |
Sep. 8, 2023 | University of British Columbia Okanagan | Home | Hyacinth Park Diamon #1 Victoria | 6:00PM | L 5-13 |
Sep. 9, 2023 | University of Regina | Away | Hyacinth Park Diamon #1 Victoria | 12:00PM | W 8-1 |
Sep. 9, 2023 | UBC Okanagan | Home | Hyacinth Park Diamon #1 Victoria | 2:00PM | L 5-6 |
Sep. 10, 2023 | University of British Columbia Okanagan | Home | Hyacinth Park Diamond #1 Victoria | 9:00AM | L 0-5 |
Sep. 10, 2023 | University of Regina | Away | Hyacinth Park Diamond #1 Victoria | 1:00PM | W 2-1 |
Sep. 16, 2023 | University of Saskatchewan | Away | Coaldale Diamond #3 Lethbridge | 8:00AM | L 3-4 |
Sep. 16, 2023 | University of Lethbridge | Home | Coaldale Diamond #3 Lethbridge | 12:00PM | L 5-12 |
Sep. 16, 2023 | Mount Royal University | Away | Coaldale Diamond #3 Lethbridge | 2:00PM | W 11-2 |
Sep. 17, 2023 | University of Saskatchewan | Home | Coaldale Diamond #3 Lethbridge | 8:00AM | L 1-10 |
Sep. 17, 2023 | SAIT | Home | Coaldale Diamond #3 Lethbridge | 10:00AM | W 8-0 |
Sep. 23, 2023 | University of Lethbridge | Home | High Noon Park #2 Kelowna | 10:00AM | W 8-5 |
Sep. 23, 2023 | UBC Okanagan | Home | High Noon Park #1 Kelowna | 1:30PM | W 7-6 |
Sep. 23, 2023 | University of Calgary | Away | High Noon Park #1 Kelowna | 3:30PM | L 2-13 |
Sep. 24, 2023 | University of Lethbridge | Home | High Noon Park #1 Kelowna | 9:00AM | W 4-0 |
Sep. 24, 2023 | University of Calgary | Home | High Noon Park #2 Kelowna | 11:00AM | L 4-5 |
Name Number - Position | Program | Hometown | Previous School/Club | |
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![]() | Sydney Apelo Cruz 10 - Outfielder, Pitcher | 1st Health Sciences | Surrey, BC | Delta Heat |
![]() | Kayte Bayles 17 - Catcher | 1st Social Sciences | Victoria, BC | Langford Lightning |
![]() | Danielle Boudreau 3 - Pitcher, Outfield, 1st Base | 3rd Sociology, Political Science | Victoria, BC | Langford Lightning |
![]() | Emma Brown 28 - Catcher, Utility | 3rd Marine Biology | Woodstock, ON | Tavistock Athletics |
![]() | Alex Buckham 5 - Outfield, Middle Infield | 3rd Marine Biology | Victoria, BC | Victoria Fastball Devils |
![]() | Emma Floer 4 - Middle Infield | 2nd Social Science | Surrey, BC | White Rock Renegades |
![]() | Brookelynn Frasch 13 - Outfield | 1st Business | Sooke, BC | Beacon Hill Victoria Glory |
![]() | Bella Glawson 6 - Middle Infield | 1st Humanities | Sooke, BC | Beacon Hill Victoria Glory |
![]() | Paige Hartshorne 12 - Utility | 2nd Humanities | Surrey, BC | Cloverdale Fury |
![]() | Sophie Hepner 21 - Pitcher, Utility | 2nd Sociology | Langley, BC | Cloverdale Fury |
![]() | Clare Johnston 16 - Catcher | PDP Teaching | Surrey, BC | Lakehill Blazers |
![]() | Taylor Poole 20 - Corners, Outfield | 2nd Political Science | Calgary, AB | Calgary Kaizen |
![]() | Payton Regier 2 - 2nd Base, Outfield | 2nd Sciences | White Rock, BC | Cloverdale Fury |
![]() | Isabelle Skead 11 - Pitcher | 2nd Sciences | Winnipeg, MB | Smitty's Terminators |
![]() | Summer Wind 15 - Infield | 1st Humanities | Abbotsford, BC | Fraser Valley Fusion |
![]() | Reilly . - Asst Coach | Chesapeake, Virginia | ||
![]() | Erin Fletcher - Team Manager | Victoria, BC | ||
![]() | Isabella Kennedy - Asst. Coach | Victoria, BC | ||
![]() | Rachelle Little - Athletic Therapist, Fitness, Strength & Conditioning | Victoria, BC | ||
![]() | Megan Smith - Asst Coach | Victoria, BC | ||
![]() | Lori Zehr - Head Coach | Victoria, BC |