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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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2021-11-22
In the fall of 2016, Ryan Smeeton started his post secondary career at Oklahoma State University. He put in the work, which led to a 3rd place finish in 2021.
Read more: Runner Embraces The College Pace, Thrives In NCAA
2021-11-17
Photos courtesy Daniel Lavoie and Coral Lukaniuk. A long-time lacrosse player, Daniel Lavoie was eager to expand his horizons when…
Read more: Daniel Lavoie – Harry Hood Winner – Division 2
2021-11-17
Photos courtesy Luke Bednarek and Josh Knude. If you’re looking for Luke Bednarek, don’t bother checking the sidelines. Because when…
Read more: Luke Bednarek – Harry Hood Winner – Division 3
2021-11-06
Photos courtesy Michelle Doepker and Tieso Piscionieri. When it comes to football, no one is left guessing about the depth…
Read more: Tieso Piscionieri – Harry Hood Winner – Division 1
2021-11-01
Leading up to the Tokyo Olympics, the pandemic restrictions took Yuri Kisil out of the pool for four straight months, the longest he’s gone without swimming in his career.
Read more: The Missile Aims For His Third Trip To The Olympics
2021-10-25
Gerry Miller has run more than 50 marathons, won his age division numerous times, and didn’t even start competing in the marathon until he was 58.
Read more: Dashing Through His Golden Years, Miller Spreads The Word
2021-10-21
After watching the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Alysia Rissling was captivated by the look on the faces of the athletes, and wanted to feel that sense of accomplishment.
Read more: Sledder Reflects On A Career Filled With Twists And Turns
2021-10-18
This Saturday, Oct 23, Frisbee Rob and his canine teammate Sailor will be performing at the Calgary Stampeders halftime show when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Read more: Frisbee Rob Going Long Distance Saturday at McMahon Stadium
2021-10-11
Sam Effah missed qualifying for the Olympics for the 3rd time this year due to being in mandatory isolation for 14 days. Effah spoke about his appreciation rather than making excuses.
Read more: Racing Or Not, This Sprinter Is Always Moving
2021-10-04
The old coach is perched on the edge of a patio chair in the meticulously maintained backyard of the Marlborough…
Read more: Phelps Insists He Has Even More To Offer Local Scene
2021-09-20
In the West Coast conference title game against BYU, Yvonne Ejim came up big, scoring a game-high 13 points to help Gonzaga to a frantic 43-42 comeback win.
Read more: Basketball Star Takes Next Step In Hardwood Journey
2021-09-14
A bright lad, he starts school a year early. Then, continuing to show academic promise, he skips a grade in…
Read more: Coach Reflects on a Lifetime of Giving Back
2021-09-07
Till the age of 18, figure skating served as her go-to sport. She enjoyed it, despite realizing she would never…
Read more: Determined Slider Works Herself into Position for Beijing Bid
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.
Read more: Shooter Aims To Match Her Dad: Three Olympics
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.
Read more: Hodgson Taking HEROS Program To The Next Level
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.
Read more: Rower Overcomes Adversity to Land Olympic Gold Medal
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.
Read more: Inspirational Oakes Leads Team Canada Into 2020 Paralympics
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.
Read more: Childhood Pals Thrilled To Have Hockey Paths Cross With NHL’s Kings
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.
Read more: Calgary Family Goes The Distance To Live The Olympic Dream
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.”
Read more: Wheelchair-Rugby Star Leads Canadian Team Into Tokyo Paralympics
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.
Read more: Fearlessness, Dedication Propel McKay To Her Goal – Olympic Games In Tokyo