The Vancouver Island University Mariners have an upcoming prospects game and ID Camp in Nanaimo for the women’s and men’s soccer programs.
The prospect game is Dec. 22 at the turf adjacent to Merle Logan, for ages 16 and older. The women’s game is noon and the men start at 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per player.
The ID camp is Jan. 3 and 4 at the Arbutus indoor facility, for players 14 to 18 years. Cost is $60 per day or $110 for two days.
Pay online or at the VIU gym desk.
Register at bit.ly/2FaBHbc
This season, the women’s team finished top of the PACWEST division and secured provincial gold with a 2-0 victory over Capilano. At nationals, the team won three games and lost two — its highest finish in 25 years. The young squad has nine first-year players this season.
The men’s program is building an exciting young team after winning nationals in 2017. The new head coach is Larry Stefanek Larry.