2008 Stampede Parade Seats

Once again, the Calgary Stampede Foundation and Seating U Ltd. are proud to offer exclusive, prime Stampede Parade bleacher seating in front of metro Ford on 9th Avenue SW, within a five-minute walk from the C-Train.

The convenience of pre-purchasing your stampede parade tickets gives you the opportunity of a guaranteed seat and an unobstructed view. If you have children under the age of two and occupy the same seat as an adult, there are no additional costs. The seating is general admission (first come first serve), with exceptions given to groups of 25 or more whom are placed in a reserved open seating section.

You may contact Rosa between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on weekdays at +1-403-270-5927 to have your order processed. You may also email Lauren@seatingu.ca or colton@seatingu.ca or by phone number 1-403-202-SEAT(7328) with your requirements and/or inquiries.

Annual Report for the Calgary Stampede Foundation

The Calgary Stampede Foundation was launched in 1995 with funding from the Calgary Stampede and from donations by some 300 volunteers who became founding donors. Since then, many individuals have given significant sums and in 12 years our net assets have grown to exceed $8 million.

In 2005 I was honoured to be asked to serve as the chairman of the Stampede Foundation. That year the Stampede Foundation also undertook a major shift in its goals and structure.

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Full Annual Report and Financial Statements

The Young Canadians Spring Show ‘ROCK THE HOUSE’

From February 29th - March 3, 2008 The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede 'rocked the house' on Stampede Park at their annual Spring Show!

2008 is a very significant year for The Young Canadians as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary! In 1968 Margot McDermott and Randy Avery auditioned Calgary youth and formed the first group of Young Canadians. Since then, the program has grown and flourished into one of the most amazing performing arts programs for youth in North America. Training excellence is provided to 180 students a year by a highly qualified and experienced faculty. In the last 40 years over 6500 students have gone through this scholarship based program. Funding is provided through the Calgary Stampede Foundation.

The Young Canadians are world renown for their starring performance each year in the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show. But each spring they are part of a show that they audition pieces for which they have choreographed, staged and directed. They are mentored by the dance and vocal faculty of the Young Canadians School of Performing Arts; a program of the Calgary Stampede Foundation.

The 2008 spring show presentation, 'ROCK THE HOUSE' was a salute to award winning Rock Musicals. Along with 4 public shows The Young Canadians performed 3 shows for over 1200 Calgary and area school students. Invitations went out to schools and busing was provided by The Calgary Stampede Foundation and the Young Canadians School of Performing Arts. In a new venue this year and after coming off a very successful Christmas show, the students provided an amazing variety of energetic and professionally presented numbers.

The YC School faculty added to the show with several amazing pieces that included a salute to the very popular 'High School Musical' with the Apprentice Young Canadians and the edgy, dramatic 'steppin' ensemble number with the Seniors.

An audition process, opened to all youth 7 - 20 years of age is how students are accepted into the program. Dates, time, requirements and process are all available at www.theyoungcanadians.com or by calling 261-0129.

On the evening of September 27th, with the help of six top contemporary art galleries, the Calgary Stampede Foundation assembled an exclusive collection of western contemporary art for auction in the Victoria Pavilion. Eighteen western contemporary works of art, ranging in value from $1,600 to $60,000 were auctioned. With the help of auctioneer and host Suzanne Davis of Christies Canada and Alberta College of Art and Design President, Lance Carlson, over $160,000 was raised which will benefit the artists and the unique youth and education programs funded by the Calgary Stampede Foundation.

"This was truly a unique event for the Foundation," says Sue Tomney, executive director of the Stampede Foundation. "The auction and the evening really showcased the Stampede and brought to life our western heritage and values. We're looking forward to doing this again in September 2008!"