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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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‘Nerdy Kid’ Embraces Luge, Slides To The Olympics

2022-01-25

When she was nine years old, the Calgarian got a public luge pass from her parents for Christmas. A dozen years later she’s qualified for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Calgary Booster Club Overhauls, Then Re-launches Its Website

2022-01-20

“In our efforts to better service a contemporary, tech-savvy audience, the Calgary Booster Club recognized that this was a priority initiative; the new website incorporates the latest technology,” said Mark Kosak, the club’s vice-president of marketing.

Rebounding From KO, Pitcher Dominates NAIA

2022-01-12

Calgary pitcher overcomes a scary incident on the mound, rebounds to earn Mid-South Conference top-freshman honours.

Squash’s Grandest Stages And No. 18 World Ranking

2022-01-03

Calgarian chases her squash dreams all over the planet, plays on the sport’s grandest stages, rises to No. 18 on the world charts.

Canoeist Makes History At Olympics, Now Regrouping For Paris

2021-12-28

Calgary’s Haley Daniels helped to spearhead debut of women canoeists at 2020 Olympics. Now, after finally taking a well-deserved rest, she’s gearing up for a run at Paris 2024.

Catching Up With Straz, Setting An Inspirational Pace

2021-12-21

A catch-up with Ryan Straschnitzki, an Airdrie kid paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos’ bus crash three and a half years ago.

Dedicated Leader Earns Special Olympics National Award

2021-12-14

A Calgary coach who is fully immersed in the Special Olympics program — locally, provincially, nationally — is recognized, again.

Fencer Rolls Up Her Sleeves, Hones A New Skillset

2021-12-08

Despite having never once operated a power saw or a drill, Olympic Fencer Alanna Goldie is determined to build her own custom camper van. With a competitive season that can last much of the year, having an off-season release is crucial, helping ensure she can continue competing at a high level.

Calgarian Earns World Series Title, Then Big Promotion

2021-11-30

Calgarian Mike Frostad moved up to the big leagues in 2010 and after several years with the Toronto Blue Jays, was hired by the Atlanta Braves. The same Braves who won the World Series this fall.

Runner Embraces The College Pace, Thrives In NCAA

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.

Daniel Lavoie – Harry Hood Winner – Division 2

2021-11-17

Photos courtesy Daniel Lavoie and Coral Lukaniuk. A long-time lacrosse player, Daniel Lavoie was eager to expand his horizons when…

Luke Bednarek – Harry Hood Winner – Division 3

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…

Tieso Piscionieri – Harry Hood Winner – Division 1

2021-11-06

Photos courtesy Michelle Doepker and Tieso Piscionieri. When it comes to football, no one is left guessing about the depth…

The Missile Aims For His Third Trip To The Olympics

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.

Dashing Through His Golden Years, Miller Spreads The Word

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.

Sledder Reflects On A Career Filled With Twists And Turns

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.

Frisbee Rob Going Long Distance Saturday at McMahon Stadium

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

Racing Or Not, This Sprinter Is Always Moving

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.

Phelps Insists He Has Even More To Offer Local Scene

2021-10-04

The old coach is perched on the edge of a patio chair in the meticulously maintained backyard of the Marlborough…

Basketball Star Takes Next Step In Hardwood Journey

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.

Coach Reflects on a Lifetime of Giving Back

2021-09-14

A bright lad, he starts school a year early. Then, continuing to show academic promise, he skips a grade in…