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Welcome Back Folks to a New Season of Vikings Athletics Posted on October 2, 2012

Last year was a big step for the athletics program, with continued excellence in curling, biathlon, cross-country running and skiing and new heights in volleyball basketball and hockey. Among the many highlights were an ACAC championship in hockey and a gold medal performance at the CCAA cross country running championships by Andy Pohl. This year …

In Their Own Words: Vikings Wall of Fame Inductees Posted on September 20, 2012

See what the Inaugural Wall of Fame Inductees have to say about their induction here at the University of Alberta–Augustana Campus in the Athletics Wall of Fame.

Vikings Wall of Fame A Huge Success Posted on September 9, 2012

The Vikings Wall of Fame Dinner held last night on campus was a huge success. A packed room helped raise much needed scholarship money for the amazing Vikings athletes that represent our school and our community. It also gave Augustana and the Vikings a chance to recognize some amazing people who have been an integral …

Colour Night 2012 Posted on April 19, 2012

The 2012 Colour Night Athletic Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, April 14 in the Augustana Gymnasium. Check out the Colour Night edition of Vikings Magazine for a full list of this year’s team, athlete and major award winners.

VIKINGS NATION celebrates RED & BLACK DAY Posted on March 30, 2012

At our (first annual?) RED & BLACK DAY, Augustana gathered in the Forum to celebrate our Vikings!

RED AND BLACK DAY: Victorious Vikings Celebration! Posted on March 29, 2012

Scheduled for: Friday March 30th, 2012 @ 12:30 PM

Join us at 12:30 in the Forum for a celebration of all things Vikings! Not only did our team win the ACAC Hockey Championship for the first time in over three decades, but we have a number of other victories to celebrate: 14 ACAC All-Conference Team Athletes 1 CCAA All-Conference Athlete 2 All-Canadians 5 ACAC …

Andrew Pohl ACAC Male Athlete of the Week Nov 7 – 13 Posted on November 15, 2011

This past weekend Andrew Pohl competed at CCAA National Championships winning the men’s title in 25:31 seconds over the 8km race course. He said that this was the biggest achievement of his running career. “It feels amazing, I’ve been beaten all year and to pull it out at Nationals feels great”, said Pohl. Andy is …

Pohl Wins CCAA Cross Country Running Championships Posted on November 15, 2011

November 12, 2011 – The nation came to Kamloops, B.C. as Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack hosted the 2011 CCAA Cross Country Running National Championships. The men’s and women’s races held at McArthur Island had a total of 224 runners. Both had exciting finishes on a chilly and overcast afternoon, with the women’s race coming down …

Gold medal for runner Andrew Pohl Posted on November 13, 2011

Augustana’s Andy Pohl earned the top spot at the CCAA Cross Country Running Nationals in Kamloops.

2011 ACAC Cross Country Running All Conference Teams Posted on November 8, 2011

11/03/2011…Edmonton, Alberta – The ACAC is pleased to announce the 2011-12 Cross Country Running All Conference Teams. Women Men Alexandra Gordichuk — MacEwan Gladys Kochei — Lethbridge Jesslyn Begin — RDC Jodi Sanguin — RDC Kalli Green — Augustana Marriya Jenkins — CUCA Melissa Cable — RDC Andrew Pohl — Augustana Conrad Chesire — Lethbridge …

Sanguin, Kalya Capture Individual Titles at ACAC XC Championships Posted on October 31, 2011

CALGARY — Jodi Sanguin ran like the wind . . . and wrapped up a second straight provincial collegiate cross-country running title on Saturday afternoon. Sanguin, the fifth-year athlete with the Red Deer College Queens, ran away from the competition at Calgary’s Canmore Park, claiming the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s (ACAC) individual women’s cross-country crown …

XC Running Wraps Up Their Season in New Brunswick Posted on November 16, 2010

Scheduled for: Saturday November 13th, 2010 @ 8:15 AM

This past weekend the Augustana Vikings wrapped up their running season on the east coast. The team traveled to Fredericton, New Brunswick to compete in CCAA Championships

ACAC Cross Country Running Home Race Posted on October 14, 2010

Scheduled for: Sunday October 17th, 2010 @ 11:00 AM

Augustana Vikings Cross Country Running will be running on home turf on Sunday 17th. Come cheer on your Vikings!!

Vikings Cross Country Running Starts Off The Season With Strong Showings Three Weeks Into Racing Posted on September 28, 2010

Scheduled for: Wednesday September 29th, 2010 @ 10:08 AM

Vikings Cross Country Running Starts Off The Season With Strong Showings Three Weeks Into Racing

Augustana Runners Post Personal bests Posted on November 16, 2009

Scheduled for: Monday November 16th, 2009 @ 9:08 AM

The Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta hosted the CCAA Cross Country Running Championships November 14th on the Rotary Trails in Camrose.

Athlete of the week: Reba Murphy Posted on November 2, 2009

Scheduled for: Monday November 2nd, 2009 @ 10:15 AM

Most athletes come to school after being recruited and preparing themselves for competition. Reba Murphy�s journey, however, was anything but.

Athlete of the week: Andrew Brisbin Posted on October 27, 2009

Scheduled for: Tuesday October 27th, 2009 @ 8:14 AM

Managing�homework�and�playing�on�a�sports�team�is�a�difficult�task�for�any student. Andrew Brisbin, however, is used to it.

Athletes of the week Posted on November 12, 2008

Scheduled for: Wednesday November 12th, 2008 @ 9:13 AM

This week two cross-country running athletes are recognized: Alicia Hurley and Joe Nusse

Cross Country Running Weekly Update Posted on November 12, 2008

Scheduled for: Wednesday November 12th, 2008 @ 9:12 AM

On November 7th and 8th, the cross country running team competed in the CCAA National Championship in Kingston, Ontario.

Cross Country Running Weekly Update Posted on November 4, 2008

Scheduled for: Tuesday November 4th, 2008 @ 9:02 AM

The Vikings cross country running team is preparing for their trip to the CCAA Championships in Kingston, Ontario.