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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For outfielder Alejandro Cazorla Granados, the Okotoks Dawgs’ championship run capped a remarkable turnaround on the field and off of it. “From where I was six months earlier to that moment? It was the complete polar (opposite). It meant the world — and not just because we won at the end. A very special year.”
Sport’s foothold in the community is well-established, its reach undeniable. Recognizing the reach, the Calgary Booster Club appreciates the positive impact of sport on social, mental, and physical well-being.
Sarah Orban, in her 20s, decided to embrace track cycling. Now racing on the international stage, the Calgarian has her eyes on the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “It’s been quite the journey. At this point, I feel like I’ve been a cyclist forever.”
Mitchell’s memorial service is set for Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall (225 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). The tribute begins at 2 p.m.
One of golf’s biggest hitters, Irene Crowchild reflects on a journey filled with adversity and recovery and, ultimately, success. “Starting this whole long-drive stuff, I never thought I’d be here,” says the two-time Canadian women’s champion, who is entered in the upcoming world showcase in Japan.
Calgary kid — on the rise for his entire draft year with the USHL Sioux City Musketeers — jumps up the charts, surprises the pundits, gets picked 40th overall by Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings. “I was pretty shocked,” says Dylan James. “I didn’t expect to go that high, but I’ll take it, obviously.”
Justine Bouchard — thanks to a terrific career at UCalgary, in addition to international success — becomes the first female wrestler inducted into the Dinos Hall of Fame. “Honestly, I just feel so blessed that I’ve had the career I had,” says the Wetaskiwin native.
Local ultramarathoner discusses his record-breaking adventure, which included a likely case of COVID, a probable concussion, daily soul-baring updates on social media, hundreds of pavement-pounding hours, a never-ending interior dialogue.
Calgarian’s terrific career — which includes guiding his home-town squad from expansion franchise to championship winner — has landed him in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. “I was surprised,” says Kaleb Toth. “I was kind of shocked, but definitely honoured.”
On Sunday, June 26, 2022 we held our 68th annual Sports Gala. This was the first in-person gala since 2019, and it was great to be back together in person!
The Calgary Booster Club congratulates the following individuals for winning the prizes indicated below.
Not only did Riley Fleming get married in 2021, he enjoyed a splendid stretch on the golf course, winning several events, including the PGA Championship of Canada. “I’ve never been more proud.” The Airdrie native, as the Calgary Booster Club’s male athlete of the year, lays claim to the Scott-Mamini Memorial Award.
The Calgary Booster Club is set to roll out the red carpet for its 68th annual Sports Gala on Sunday, June 26th.
The Calgary Booster Club’s female athlete of the year, Stephanie Labbé, led Team Canada to the top of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics. Now retired, the golden goalkeeper discusses the thrills of 2021, her final season of soccer.
Rieger Lorenz heads into the NHL draft as the top-ranked Calgarian — and top-ranked Junior A player. Star of the AJHL Okotoks Oilers, the forward is bound this fall for the University of Denver.
Contributing to the Calgary Bantam Football Association for 49 years — and counting — Ron Logan is the 2022 Sportsperson of the Year. Over the decades of volunteering, he also found time to coach baseball, hockey, soccer.
Calgary’s Bree Howling is learning about the ups and downs of the professional boxing game. But, even after missing out on the grandest of opportunities, she’s as eager as ever to chase titles.
The Calgary Booster Club today unveiled the names of its nine new Honoured Athletic Leaders.
Local athlete Kyra Christmas — scoring star of the Canadian women’s water polo team, productive import for a club in Greece — opens up about her mental-health challenges over the years. “I definitely still struggle with it.”
The Calgary Booster Club today announced the Athletes of the Year, based on performance during the 2021 calendar year, and Sportsperson of the Year.
Calgary swimmer Stephen Calkins has dedicated much of his life to racing. Always close to making a national team, he could never quite get there. So he decided to retire. Then something funny happened. “Kind of weird.”
Calgary teenager Ryann Perrett is barrelling into a busy stretch. Not that she’s complaining. With the Notre Dame Hounds, she’s currently participating in the Esso Cup. Immediately after that? She’s heading for Hockey Canada’s U18 selection camp. And, don’t forget, high school graduation is right around the corner.
Colton Hunchak’s evolution from draft-day afterthought to game-day contributor for the Stampeders is impressive. Now the local’s path to the CFL has become a blueprint for up-and-coming football players in Calgary.
Overcoming significant setbacks — burnout and a broken back — UCalgary runner is forging a brilliant career, recently dominating at the Canada West Conference and U Sports levels. Plus, his continued devotion to volunteer work is earning community recognition.