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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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Goalie Coach’s Wisdom Extends Across The City
Goalie coach stays busy, passing on his hard-earned wisdom to both of the Dinos' teams, the Calgary Hitmen, the Canadian women's squad at the Olympics — and his two boys.
Winter Nominations and Applications are Now Open
Every January, the Calgary Booster Club opens nominations and applications for two (2) of our Recognition Awards and two (2) of our Grant Awards.
‘Nerdy Kid’ Embraces Luge, Slides To The Olympics
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.