The Victoria Harriers Youth Team is a year-round training and racing group based in Victoria, focusing on both track and field and cross-country training and racing.

The team has about 25 members ranging from grade 5 to university. This includes youth who are just starting to run to those who are competing at the national and international level. We compete here on the Island and look to races on the Mainland, other provinces, or internationally.

Historically, the team has travelled to provincial, national and international competitions.

The goal may be to prepare athletes for high school or university competition. The Victoria Harriers Running Club has placed many athletes in Canadian U Sport and American NCAA university programs.

Youth Team sponsorship opportunities are available to both individuals and businesses. A $300 sponsorship can cover the ferry, accommodations, vehicle, and other travel costs for an athlete with limited means to compete in the Lower Mainland.

Alternatively, a donation of air miles or points, or covering flight costs, can get an athlete to nationals. The Team provides funding for meet registration and/or reducing the cost of ferries, car rentals, and/or accommodations.

However, air travel expenses are covered by parents, or in some instances the athletes themselves (with part-time jobs). Sponsorship can help some of our athletes attend races that they would otherwise be unable to afford. Please contact the Harriers Sponsorship Director Andrew Pape-Salmon for details: andrew@pih.bc.ca