CTV News Calgary | Athlete of the Week | Sports
Meet our Athletes of the Week
Together with Booster Juice, we're highlighting athletes who stand out in our communities for their skill, their drive, and their dedication.
Do you know someone like that? Let us know! Nominate them for Athlete of the Week and we might share their story!
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Athlete of the Week: Kaiya Ruiter
![Battling back from a serious injury is never easy for an athlete but Kaiya Ruiter was determined to get back out on the ice.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Robert Wong
![Movember is a time to raise awareness for men's mental health. With that in mind, our Athlete of the Week's story is an important one.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Riley Fiddler-Schultz
![Calgary Hitmen forward Riley Fiddler-Schultz is coming off a record-tying performance and is our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Mo Jabari
![Mo Jabari watched wrestling as a kid and dreamed of one day being a superstar. He's well on his way, and he's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Quinlan Kane
![In August, Athlete of the Week Quinlan Kane competed in the Canada Summer Games and the National Kayaking Championships.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Mark Miller
![Mark Miller started bowling at five years old. You could call Paradise Lanes in Forest Lawn his home away from home.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Natalie Olson
![Natalie Olson has never let anything get in the way of her goals when it comes to karate. She's this week's Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Don Brown
![Ninety-year-old Don Brown loves nothing more than getting out for a good game of golf. He's our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Aarushi Pal
![Nine-year-old Aarushi Pal isn't very big, but on the tennis court she packs a powerful punch. She's also our Athlete of the Week.]()
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Athlete of the Week: The Golden Duo
![Kim Rahme and Andrea Seels didn't get into competitive pickleball until last year, but together, they're already a medal-winning team.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Otto Erdelsky
![Our Athlete of the Week, Otto Erdelsky, is nearly 81, and he's still winning medals in the water. Glenn Campbell has more.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Adele Sanford
![This 14-year-old has everyone abuzz after her performance at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Kaden Kingsmith
![Kaden Kingsmith loves to run, and he took in quite a haul at his last track meet. Glenn Campbell reports.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Ryan Han
![He’s outstanding at martial arts and school, and he’s our Athlete of the Week. Glenn Campbell reports]()
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Athlete of the Week: Bayleigh Choate
![She's a 19-year-old Texan competing at this week's Stampede rodeo and she's our athlete of the Week, Bayleigh Choate.]()
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Athlete of the Week: Emily Eisenbart
![She's one of three Eisenbart children going to the national bowling championships and 9-year-old Emily is our Athlete of the Week.]()
Attention Amateur Athletes and Coaches!
Nominations are being accepted for the CTV Athlete of the Week.
Any age, any sport, nominate a deserving athlete or coach by sending us an email, then watch the CTV News at 6:00 on Fridays to see the Athlete of the Week.
Include information about the Nominee:
- Nominee's Name
- Nominee's age
- Nominee's phone number
- Nominee's sport and position
- A brief description of the Nominee
Be sure to also include:
- Your name
- Your Address
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- Relationship to the nominee
Click HERE to nominate an athlete or coach today!
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