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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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Cavalry Championship Takes Canadian Soccer to Next Level
2024-11-14
Cavalry FC clinched their first CPL championship with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Forge FC, captivating over 7,000 fans at Spruce Meadows and a national TV audience, marking a historic moment for Canadian soccer.
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Cavalry Look to Claim First Championship on Home Turf
2024-11-05
Cavalry host Canadian Premier League championship final as players and head coach earn award nominations.
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Tricks, Treats and Terrifying Tales from Calgary’s Sports Teams
2024-10-30
Calgary’s sports scene is full of surprises. The Flames have a promising start, the Cavalry reached the CPL final, but the Stampeders’ dismal season haunts McMahon Stadium. What’s giving you goosebumps this season?
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Top 5 Campus Competitors
2024-10-17
Post-secondary athletics in Calgary are in full swing and offering up some outstanding performances. Here’s a look at some top campus competitors.
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Trailblazing at the Olympics
2024-10-04
Brooklyn McDougall’s art inspired by late grandfather and the first female Olympic champions.
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Legends of the Fall: Top Five Sports Events in Calgary This Month
2024-10-01
From the rink to the gridiron to the pitch, Calgary plays host to numerous athletic events in October.
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Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith: ‘Thank you Calgary’
2024-09-03
Calgarians remember former Flames star with Saddledome memorial tributes.
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Dawgs Repeat the Three-Peat
2024-08-20
Okotoks Dawgs claim their 8th Western Canadian Baseball League title and their third straight.
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Canucks Excited to Bring Centennial Cup to Calgary
2024-08-14
The Calgary Canucks are bringing the National Junior A Championship to Calgary!
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Calgary Players Selected in MLB Draft
2024-07-30
Alberta’s baseball scene recognized in Major League Baseball Draft.
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Calgary Contingent Competing for Canada at Olympics
2024-07-25
The Olympic Games in Paris will feature a number of athletes from the Calgary area. Read on for a closer look at the locals.
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Nicholson Continues to Shine
2024-06-26
Calgary Booster Club award winner staying busy over the summer.
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Ivy Poetker – Gretta Schwartz Memorial Award
2024-06-11
Ivy Poetker from Central Memorial High School is the 2024 Gretta Schwartz Memorial Award Winner.
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Emerson Joy – John Mayell Memorial Award
2024-06-11
Emerson Joy from St. Mary’s High School is the 2024 John Mayell Memorial Award Winner.
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Calgary Canucks Close Out Special Season
2024-05-27
AJHL champion Calgary Canucks have award-winning performances at Centennial Cup.
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Surge Ready to Saddle Up
2024-05-20
The Calgary Surge begin their Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season against the Edmonton Stingers at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
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70th Annual Sports Gala Recap
2024-05-01
Congratulations to all our award winners, grant & scholarship recipients, and past Sportspersons of the Year (SOY) who came out to celebrate with us for our 70th annual Sports Gala!
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Calgary Booster Club Major Award Winners Make Headlines
2024-04-19
Calgary media turned out and tuned in to discover the major award winners that were announced by the Calgary Booster Club.
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Major Award Winners Announced by Calgary Booster Club
2024-04-17
A major supporter of Canadian Paralympians, a high-flying winter athlete, and a star goaltender highlight the Calgary Booster Club’s annual award announcements.
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MRU Hockey and Volleyball Nab Major Award
2024-03-21
Puck powerhouses and vibrant volleyballers take home awards for the MRU Cougars.
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Calgary Making a Racket
2024-03-09
Calgary plays host to major squash tournaments, welcoming the sport’s best athletes from across Canada and the world.
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