The University of VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 womenB次元官网网址檚 curling team has earned a spot at nationals after sweeping the competition at the Canada West championships over the weekend.

The Vikes won all four of their matches in the womenB次元官网网址檚 draw, highlighted by dethroning last yearB次元官网网址檚 Canada West champs, the University of Regina Cougars. The win gives the Vikes a spot in the U SPORTS national championships in Sudbury next month.

Fourth-year skip Kayla Wilson was named an All-Start after the Feb. 24 to 26 bonspiel at the Victoria Curling Club.

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The Vikes team, which only came together months ago, was the relative underdog to the other year-round curling squads. However, each member of the UVic rink has been honing their skills on the ice for more than a decade.

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Head coach Alex Horvath credited the veteran HarrisB次元官网网址� presence in helping the team stay calm and her leadership through the weekend.

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As a club team, the UVic curling program has to fundraise for its trip to nationals. Donations to support their cross-country journey can be made at .

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