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Calgary Canucks are Hungry Hosts
Centennial Cup hosts seek Canadian Junior Hockey League championship.
Top Women’s Soccer Players Coming to Calgary
Calgary Wild offer hometown soccer players a chance to shine.
Gruchalla-Wesierski Credits Calgary for Rowing Success
A city known for cows and stampedes seems like an unlikely home for rowing greatness.
Athlete of the Year Growing Soccer in Canada
Cavalry forward Tobias Warschewski is excited about the increasing popularity of soccer in Calgary.
Jack Gregory Award Winner Has Found Her Happy Place
Madison Cyr, our 2025 Jack Gregory Award winner, loves being on the slopes and she’s happy winning competitions while she’s in the mountains.
Sportsperson of the Year Inspired by Calgary Track Athletes
Christine Laverty, a beloved coach and mentor, has been named the Calgary Booster Club’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year for her lifetime impact.
Calgary Booster Club Names Major Award Winners
An inspiring rower, a top-scoring soccer player and a legendary track-and-field coach headline the Calgary Booster Club’s annual award announcements.
MRU Defenceman Named Player of the Year
Hanus becomes first defenceman in decades to lead Canada West in scoring, capping off record-breaking season.
Hitmen Goalie Becomes All-Time WHL Wins Leader
Calgary Hitmen netminder Daniel Hauser is the Western Hockey League’s all-time wins leader.
Five Times Calgary Hosted MLB Games
In honour of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, we look back at five times when MLB teams played in Calgary.
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Receives Funding Boost
Calgary-based Sports Hall of Fame secures federal government funding.
Farewell to Foothills Stadium
The long-time home of professional baseball in Calgary is being demolished to make way for a multi-sport fieldhouse.
Five Calgary Players Who Helped Canada Win Hockey Gold
Calgary players come up clutch for Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off.
Historical Moment: Early History of the Calgary Booster Club
Founded in 1952, the Calgary Booster Club championed amateur sports, funding 40 organizations in its early years. Its legacy continues to impact Calgary’s sports community today.
Historical Moment: Higher Hoops Basketball Classic
The Higher Hoops Basketball Classic (2006–2015) awarded $317,000 in scholarships to 317 Calgary high school players, leaving a lasting impact on amateur sports and education.
Historical Moment: High School Track & Field Meets
From 1956 to 1965, the Calgary Booster Club co-hosted high school track meets at Mewata Stadium, famous for its dark “Tunnel” section. By 1966, the event ended as Calgary’s school system expanded.
Historical Moment: Honourary Life Directors & Honour Roll History
The Honourary Life Director and Honour Roll recognize Booster Club leaders for their lasting impact. Established in 1973-74 and 1980, they celebrate those who shaped the Club’s legacy.
Historical Moment: Father James Whelihan (1902–1986)
Father James Whelihan (1902–1986) shaped Calgary sports as a legendary coach at St. Mary’s High School.
Calgary Standouts at World University Games
Medals in hockey and successful skiing from Calgary athletes powered Canada at the FISU World University Games.