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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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Jackie Robinson Comes to Calgary
Just two months after winning his first and only World Series – which was also the first and only title the Brooklyn Dodgers captured – Jackie Robinson found himself in Calgary and, well, he was introduced to a folksy Alberta tradition.
Honoured Athletic Leaders Announced
The city’s Honoured Athletic Leaders have been announced by the Calgary Booster Club.
Calgary Booster Club Names Award Winners
The Calgary Booster Club today unveiled its Athletes of the Year, based on performance during the 2022 calendar year, and the winner of its most prestigious award, Sportsperson of the Year.
Q&A with Kaitlyn Ross
Calgarian Kaitlyn Ross, who was named the most valuable player of the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship, was between the pipes for the Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars.
Host Trojans crowned CCAA Champions
Riding the wave of the home crowd in Calgary, the SAIT Trojans, making their sixth consecutive appearance on the national stage, finally got the job done as they defeated the Dawson Blues 96-81 to claim the gold medal on Sunday.
MRU Women’s Hockey crowned U SPORTS National Champions
Emma Bergesen scored the golden goal for Mount Royal as the No. 8-seeded Cougars defeated the No. 3 Concordia Stingers 4-3 in overtime in the gold medal game of the 2023 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship at CEPSUM in Montréal on Sunday night.
Canada West Champs Get Top Seed at University Cup
The University of Calgary Dinos, who won their first Canada West championship since 1996 last week, are the top seed going into this week's Cavendish Farms University Cup.
Calgary Booster Club Adds Storyteller to Roster
In an ongoing effort to celebrate outstanding athletes, volunteers and others involved in the city’s vibrant sports scene, the Calgary Booster Club has hired Ian Wilson as the new Content Manager for the organization’s communications department.
Historical Moment: Calgary Booster Club Appreciation Night
On behalf of our Directorship, it is my pleasure to share the rich history and achievements of the Calgary Booster Club, an organization that has proudly supported amateur sport for 70 years. In 1951, eleven Calgary businessmen gathered at the…
Historical Moment: Doug Kyle and Stan Jaycock Honoured
At the Calgary Booster Club’s annual Christmas Party, two of the longest-serving Sportsmen of the Year were recognized for their outstanding contributions to amateur sport in Calgary and beyond. Stan Jaycock was honored for his 41 years as a Booster…
Like Dad And Brothers, Lowry’s Hockey Continues
Tessa Lowry is advancing her hockey adventure, taking on a coaching role with the SAIT Trojans women's team, which stands as the only all-female hockey staff in the ACAC. "It's empowering to see that," said the 24-year-old daughter of Dave Lowry.
Forest Lawn’s Khanh Le — Harry Hood Winner — Division 3
Congratulations to Khanh Le from Forest Lawn High School, the winner of the Division 3 Harry Hood Award.