MEN'S SOCCER

A rich tradition of excellence has built the Mariner soccer program at VIU.

This past season they captured the Provincial Bronze medal.

In past years the M's have won six provincial titles and one national title for the men, and four provincial titles and one national title for the women make the Mariner Field in Nanaimo an exciting place to be from September through November.

Nanaimo is a soccer town, so the teams receive tremendous media and community support.

26/08/07 - MARINERS 5-1 WINNERS !!
After getting spanked by UVIC on thursday 6-0 and receiving numerous injuries the men rebounded with a gutsy effort against Pennisula College on sunday winning 5-1. Chad Allwood scored a hat trick with Mike Warren and Scott Hobson tallying with a goal each. Conner Malbon, Jesse Winter and Kyle Phillips had outstanding games. Our next game is Thursday 2 pm at Mariner field against Skagit Valley from Mount Vernon, Washington.
The womens team were also victorious with a 5-0 win over the Div 1 Nanaimo women's team last week. The Mariner women's team also plays Skagit on Thursday with their game going at 12noon.

****** 2006 SEASON **************

16/10/06 
MEN'S SOCCER CLINCHES PLAYOFF BERTH
A solid weekend has the Men's Soccer team setting their sights on the Provincial Championships Oct 28-29 in Kamloops. The Men's and Women's teams defeated UBC-O on Saturday followed by ties with TRU on Sunday.
The Mariner Field was officially opened on Sunday by From L-R
Bruce Hunter AD, Larry McNabb Councillor, David Thomas VP , Edwin Deas VP, Patrick Ross VP.

30/10/06 
MAL BRONZE AGAIN AT SOCCER PROVINCIALS
The Mariner Men had to settle for a Bronze Medal at the 2006 Provincial Soccer Championships held in Kamloops this past weekend. After a semi-final loss to Capilano in OT the best the M's could do was Bronze. Stuart Barker scored with three minutes to go in the game ... but then Cap scored the golden goal. The M's did come through with a 2-1 win over Douglas for the medal. Goals by Stuart Barker and Mike Warren with Adrian Byra earning the win in net.


25/10/06 
SEVEN MARINERS NAMED PROVINCIAL ALL-STARS
Austyn Brackett , Stu Barker , Songmun Choi and Jesse Winter were named to the BCCAA First team and Erik Waldriff, Kevin Booker, Rebecca Swan made the second team . These players were awarded their All-Stars status by votes from coaches in the league.
The womens team won the Mike Bertram Fair Play award.
NOW THE PROVINCIALS FOR THE MEN ....
The Men's team placed second in league play with a record of 6w-2l-1t and depart this week for the Provincial Championships this weekend in Kamloops hosted at Thompson Rivers University.
They meet third place Capilano Blues in the semi-finals on Saturday at 10am. VIU has a win a nd a tie against Cap this year.
VIU is ranked #6 in National rankings.
Last season the M's were Bronze Medalists at the Provincials


04/10/06-   MARINERS MOVE TO #9 NATIONALLY !!
The latest CCAA National rankings have our men ranked #9.
After a solid weekend earning a tie 2-2 and a win 3-1 over Capilano Blues the Mariner Men's soccer team is now sitting in second spot in the BCCAA with a 3-2-2 record.

03/10/06-   ROUNDING INTO FORM (a daily news story)!!

11/09/06-   MARINER MEN WIN !!
On Sunday September 9th the Mariner Men produced five goals to defeat Langara Falcons 5-2.
Filling the net for the M's were Erik Waldriff with two and Songmon Choi, Jesse Winter and Kyle Phillips a goal each.
Photo Gallery
The Mariner Women were defeated 2-0 by the Langara Falcons.
Next home games October 1st versus Capilano Blues.

18/09/06-   SOCCER .... ROAD TRIP SPLIT
Both Mariner soccer teams defeated UBC-Okanagan on Saturday, Sept 16th. The men were down 2-0 until Erk Waldriff scored a natural hat trick for the 3-2 victory.
The women earned a 2-0 shutout versus UBC-O.
Both Mariner team were then shutout on Sunday by the TRU wolf Pack .... men 2-0 and the women 3-0.
Next home game is against the UNBC Timberwolves this Saturday, Sept 23rd on the Mariner Field.
Women 1pm Men 3pm

29/08/06-   MARINERS defeat PIRATES 2-0
The Mariner Men's soccer team defeated Pennisula College Pirates 2-0.
Both goals came in the second half and both were scored by Erik Waldriff.
Mariners begin league play next weekend with Douglas College Royals on Saturday and Langara College Falcons on Sunday game times are 1pm for women and 3pm for the men both days.

29/08/06-   MARINERS vs CIS SOCCER
The Mariner Men's soccer team faced two CIS schools on the weekend in exhibition play. On Saturday the M's were in Victoria to face the Vikings. It was 1-1 at the half with the Mariner goal coming from Stu Barker at the 40min mark.
The Viking then took control and finished with a 4-1 win.
The Mariners then caught an early morning ferry to the mainland for a match with UCFV Cascades. In extreme heat the Mariners battled .... but were defeated 1-0. Coach Milholm as well as the CIS coaches were impressed with his Mariners play.

21/08/06-   Cowichan edges Mariners 1-0
A lone goal by Cowichan late in the game clinched the exhibition victory.
Despite controlling the play and several great chances the M's were unable to find the back of the net.
Photo Gallery
Next Game is against Pennisula College on Tuesday August 29th at 12noon.

21/08/06-   Mariners defeat Nanaimo United
On Saturday night the Mariners defeated Nanaimo United 1-0 with the goal coming from Erik Waldriff ..... a corner early in the second half. This was the first exhibition game for the M's.
A few images
Next game is Wednesday, August 23rd vs Div 1 Cowichan then Pennisula College Tuesday August 29th 12noon on the Mariner Field.

23/05/06-   MARINER FIELD !!
The Mariners Field  will be open soon and the M's are beginning to celebrate.

This field will host all Mariner home games plus VIU intramural events and physical education classes. Athletic Director Bruce Hunter (Far left) was on hand for the opening of the adjacent field.

A few moments from the 2005 season captured on video ....

Thanks to Berkeley Lott and Brad Archibald and a few others I am sure ...

Video 1

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Video 3