
THE CIRCLE K CLASSIC GOING STRONG
The Circle K Classic is an annual holiday staple of Calgary’s hockey scene.
For over 70 years, the Calgary Booster Club has been dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and promoting amateur sport in Calgary and beyond. Our News section is your source for historical moments, athlete spotlights, event updates, and stories that showcase the impact of sport in our community.
From honoring Sportsperson of the Year recipients to sharing the achievements of young athletes, coaches, and volunteers, we highlight the people and moments that shape Calgary’s sporting legacy. Whether it’s past milestones, upcoming events, or behind-the-scenes insights, this is where you’ll find stories that inspire.
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The Circle K Classic is an annual holiday staple of Calgary’s hockey scene.
City’s top student football players honoured by Calgary Booster Club.
The 1948 Calgary Stampeders, the only undefeated team in Canadian pro football history, set the bar for gridiron greatness and epic celebrations.
The 2023 Parapan American Games will feature a Canadian contingent that includes several talented Calgarians.
Calgary-area athletes help Canada achieve success at Pan Am Games in Chile.
Home-field victory propels MRU men’s soccer team to Canada West title.
SAIT Trojans dominate cross-country championships in Lethbridge.
Calgary Flames Foundation commits an additional $1 million to YMCA Calgary for Grade 6 Program.
In the seventy-one year history of the Calgary Booster Club, there have only been three Directors who have served for 40 years or more. They are: LeRoy Pelletier, Doug Kowel, and Don Young.
The Pan Am Games are set to take place in Santiago, Chile and Calgary will be well represented on Team Canada.
Giving thanks for Calgary’s sports scene.
Through his journey, Chris became a true inspiration for all who knew him and an incredible advocate for everyone affected by ALS. We will never replace a person like Chris.
The Battle of Alberta – featuring sports clashes between Calgary and Edmonton – is alive and well, and it’s not just hockey that has it trending in the right direction.
Lawrence King shares stories about what Doug Kyle meant to him both as an athlete and coach over the years.
The expansion of Spruce Meadows over the decades reflects Calgary’s growth. It’s a unique feature of the city’s athletic landscape.
Douglas Kyle, the co-founder of the Calgary Marathon and a two-time Olympian, was a Canadian sports pioneer.
Okotoks Dawgs claim WCBL championship, giving them record seven franchise titles.
Dedicated fans travel to cheer Ken Duke on to 2023 Shaw Charity Classic victory.
As the Calgary Surge prepare for another franchise first – their first playoff game – the team’s head coach discusses the impact of the basketball team on the city’s sports landscape in their inaugural season.
Okotoks and Black Diamond step up to host Alberta in sporting spectacle.
With the Winter Olympics in her rearview mirror, Calgarian Makena Hodgson reflects on her time competing in luge and what her future holds.
Ryan McFarland is a WCBL All-Star and a key performer from the 2022 championship Okotoks Dawgs. He’s hoping to add another ring to his collection this summer.
The 2023 Calgary Booster Club High School Awards have been announced.
Memories of a Stanley Cup championship and a Conn Smythe Trophy are still fresh for Cale Makar and his family, who recently enjoyed being recognized in their hometown of Calgary.