Malia Phelan, a first-year women's soccer player at the University of Victoria, is the 15th recipient of the Bate Family Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Award. A Van Isle Wave graduate, Phelan earned recognition for the award because of her technical abilities, composure under pressure, and commitment to fair play. Phelan made an immediate impact as a first-year player on the UVIC women's soccer team, dressing for every game and contributing with two goals and two assists in the 2024-25 season.
Off the field, Phelan demonstrates the same dedication to her community. She has volunteered with organizations like Our Place Society and Jeneece Place as well as participated in international agricultural projects. Her reliability and leadership are always on display as a coach of the Vikes mini camps, where she works patiently and compassionately with young athletes. Phelan's humility, responsibility, and all-around excellence make her a deserving recipient of this award.
"When Malia chose to study at UVic, I was delighted. She has a tremendous work ethic which was evidenced during our pre-season fitness testing in August, where she ranked among the top athletes in the intermittent fitness test and speed test. Malia is also responsible and commits to everything that our team does in terms of community involvement and fundraising," said Tracy David, UVIC women's soccer head coach.
Van Isle Wave are excited to celebrate Phelan's accomplishment during her first season as a UVIC Vikes athlete. Her growth both on the field and in her community embody the best of our programs values.
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