HISTORY OF THE VICTORIA SPARTANS
Four decades of community, character, and championship football.
Our Beginning (Late 1980s)
The Victoria Spartans were founded in the late 1980s by coach and visionary Roy Vollinger, who believed football could be a powerful tool to build confidence, leadership, and resilience in young athletes.
The team trained on the old Velox Rugby fields on Gordon Head Road and played their home games at Royal Athletic Park.
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In their first year, the Spartans Midget team became Island Champions.
In their second, they earned the title of Provincial Champions, immediately establishing the Spartans as a program built on discipline, grit, and unity.
Where Our Name Came From
The name “Spartans” was inspired by Roy Vollinger’s favourite film, Spartacus.
Like the heroes of the movie, the team was built on the belief that courage, loyalty, and brotherhood could overcome any obstacle.
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Their early all-white uniforms reflected the “good guys” in classic films, a symbol of honour, integrity, and pride.
Growth Through the 1990s
The 1990s marked a decade of remarkable success.
Spartans teams repeatedly advanced to provincial championship games, showcasing the strength of the organization and the quality of its coaching.
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1996: Midget Provincial Champions
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1998: Bantam Provincial Champions
The Spartans became known across British Columbia as a program that produced hardworking, disciplined, and highly skilled youth athletes.
Championship Era – 2000s and 2010s
A new millennium brought new hardware.
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2000: Bantam and Midget teams both win Provincial Championships
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2010: Midget Provincial Champions
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2011: Bantam Provincial Champions
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2013: Peewee Provincial Champions
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2015: Midgets reached Provincial Finals
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2018: Midgets reached Provincial Finals
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2019: Midget Provincial Champions
A New Generation of Spartans Success (2020–Present)
The legacy continued into the modern era as a new wave of Spartans athletes stepped onto the field. With growing participation, renewed leadership, and the expansion of our developmental programs, the Spartans once again proved they belong among British Columbia’s strongest minor football organizations.
2025 marked a standout year for the program:
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2025: Atom Division - 2025 Dogwood Cup Champions
Our youngest athletes brought home the Dogwood Cup, showcasing skill, teamwork, and unstoppable heart.
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2025: Fall Season - PeeWee Provincial Playoff Appearance
The Spartans returned to the provincial stage, advancing into the playoffs and reaffirming our program’s strength and growth.
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This era reflects not only on-field success, but the continued rise of our culture — discipline, development, and community at the core of every Spartan athlete.
A Legacy That Continues Today
For nearly 40 years, the Victoria Spartans have represented more than football.
We represent:
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Discipline
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Teamwork
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Community leadership
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Resilience
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Pride in where we come from
Generations of athletes, coaches, and families have contributed to this program, and today, the Spartans continue to build strong athletes and even stronger young leaders.
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The story of the Spartans is still being written, and every new team adds a new chapter.
