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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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Determined Slider Works Herself into Position for Beijing Bid

2021-09-07

Till the age of 18, figure skating served as her go-to sport. She enjoyed it, despite realizing she would never…

Shooter Aims To Match Her Dad: Three Olympics

2021-09-01

Lynda Kiejko represented Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the Women’s 10-metre Air Pistol and the Women’s 25-metre Pistol.

Hodgson Taking HEROS Program To The Next Level

2021-08-30

Earlier this year, Kevin Hodgson won the prestigious Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, given annually by the NHL to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.

Rower Overcomes Adversity to Land Olympic Gold Medal

2021-08-26

Forty days before the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremonies, Canadian Rower Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski fractured her collarbone during a freak bike accident. Not only did Kasia recover in time to compete with the Women’s eight boat, she also won gold.

Inspirational Oakes Leads Team Canada Into 2020 Paralympics

2021-08-17

Jennifer Oakes will be competing with the Canadian Paralympic Team in Sitting Volleyball at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, with the competition scheduled for Aug 27 – Sept 5.

Childhood Pals Thrilled To Have Hockey Paths Cross With NHL’s Kings

2021-08-10

The first time they played together, Austin Strand and Austin Wagner were two of five boys who shared the same first name. Now, they’re the only Austins in the LA Kings organization.

Calgary Family Goes The Distance To Live The Olympic Dream

2021-08-02

Cole and Halle Pratt are brother and sister – and members of Team Canada. Cole competed in the 100m Backstroke and finished 7th in his heat, while Halle is set to compete on August 6 in Artistic Swimming.

Wheelchair-Rugby Star Leads Canadian Team Into Tokyo Paralympics

2021-07-26

“We’ve played in plenty of tournaments over the years where you’re in a gym and there’s two teams and about five people in the stands,” said Madell. “So it won’t be a foreign feeling for us.”

Fearlessness, Dedication Propel McKay To Her Goal – Olympic Games In Tokyo

2021-07-19

Caeli McKay, the winner of the Henry Viney trophy as our Female Athlete of the Year, is fearless, dedicated, and fell in love with the Olympics and diving – in that order.

Calgary runner charts unique course to Olympics

2021-07-12

The lanky young man settles into the start zone, knowing that this race — Toronto Waterfront Marathon — doubles as…

Calgary Booster Club Bolsters Communications Department

2021-07-07

Eager to heighten its profile in the community, the Calgary Booster Club added two posts to its communications department this…