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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.
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Calgary leads U SPORTS with 19 Dinos on CFL rosters
University of Calgary Dinos alumni are bolstering rosters in the Canadian Football League.
Claggett Scores ‘3KO’ Over Former Champ
Calgary boxer Steve Claggett delivers decisive TKO over former champ during sixth straight victory.
Dinos QB Receives Hall-of-Fame Honours
University of Calgary quarterback Andrew Buckley inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
Calgary Surge Ready for Inaugural Game
WinSport Event Centre will be buzzing with energy this Saturday, May 27th when the Calgary Surge face off against their provincial rivals, the Edmonton Stingers, starting at 4pm.
University of Calgary Dinos capture first CCBC championship
In fending off lead changes and the top team in the Canadian College Baseball Conference, the University of Calgary Dinos have captured their first CCBC championship in program history.
Q&A with Alexandria Loutitt
Alexandria Loutitt made her Olympic debut in Beijing last year, winning bronze in the inaugural mixed team ski jumping event.
BOWES KNOWS
Nearly 15 years later, the Lucy Tries Sports series now has six books to its name, including Bowes’ latest offering, Lucy Tries Baseball. It’s been a labour of love for the author, who sees the books as serving two purposes.
Calgary Roughnecks Set for NLL Playoffs
The Calgary Roughnecks head into the postseason as the second seed in the West and will host Panther City in the first-round single-elimination game on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Q&A with Greg Peterson
After being named the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year by the Calgary Booster Club, Greg answered a few questions from reporters about the prestigious honour and what it means to him.
69th Annual Sports Gala Recap
The Calgary Booster Club’s 69th Annual Sports Gala, a celebration of the city’s sports community, took place on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre with over 300 people in attendance.
Wranglers Set to Face Canucks in Round 2
The Calgary Wranglers are officially set to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the second round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.
Q&A with Isabelle Weidemann
Isabelle Weidemann was recently named the winner of the Calgary Booster Club’s Henry Viney Trophy, presented annually to the city’s top female athlete.