Centennial Little League History
In 1954 the first Calgary Little League (American Little League - North Calgary) was formed. In 1958 American Little League - North Calgary was split in to 3 different Associations (A, B and C). Centennial Little League was originally founded in 1958 as American Little League "Division B" as an officially chartered Little League Association. This makes CLL one of the oldest Little League Associations in Canada. In 1966 our name was changed to Calgary American B Little League, and then in 1967 it was finally changed to Centennial Little League, as we know and love it today!
For over 60 years, Centennial Little League has provided high quality baseball for kids. That is truly an amazing accomplishment - thousands upon thousands of kids have learned about baseball, and life, in our association.
We have an online history project where we are working towards increasing our historical photographic database. If you can help in anyway, please contact our Registrar to make arrangements to provide photos!
Historical Highlights
1954 - American Little League created in North Calgary
1958 - American Little League was split into 3 leagues - A,B and C. American Little League “Division B” would become Centennial Little League in 1968).
1966 - Name Changed to Calgary American B LL
1967 - American “B” changed their name to Centennial Little League
1968 - Operated with Regal Little League to form a Senior Team for the first time.
1986 - Incorporation with the Province of Alberta as a Non-Profit
1994 - Won Senior Canadians, Went to Little League World Series in the Seniors Division (In Kissimee Florida)
2003 - Won Senior Canadians, went to Little League World Series in the Seniors Division (In Bangor, Maine)
2012 - Won Junior Canadians, went to the Little League World Series in the Juniors Division (In Taylor, Michigan)
All-Star Teams of Honour
| Year | Division | Accolade | Other Notes |
| 1987 | Majors | District Finalist | Participated in Prairie Championships |
| 1993 | Majors | City Champions | |
| 1994 | Seniors | Canadian Champions | Participated in the Little League World Series |
| 1995 | Majors (AA) | Provincial Champions | |
| 1996 | Majors | District 3 Champions | |
| Seniors | District 3 Champions | Prairie Finalists | |
| 1997 | Juniors | District 3 Champions | Prairie Finalists |
| Majors (AA) | District 3 Champions | ||
| 1998 | Majors (AA) | District 3 Champions | Prairie Semi-Finalists |
| Girls Softball AAA | Provincial Bronze Medalists | ||
| 1999 | Girls Softball AAA | Prairie Champions | |
| 2000 | Girls Softball Majors | Canadian Finals Host Team | |
| 2001 | Girls Softball Majors | Prairie Champions | Canadian Finalists |
| Seniors | District 3 Champions | ||
| 2002 | Girls Softball Juniors | Prairie Champions | |
| 2003 | Seniors | Canadian Champions | Participated in the Little League World Series |
| 2011 | Juniors | Prairie Champions | |
| 2012 | Juniors | Canadian Champions | Participated in the Little League World Series |
| 2019 | Minors A ("Suntennial") | Prairie Finalists |
Association's Presidents List
1958 Mr. J.R. Dobson
1959 Mr. B. Griese
1960 - 1962 Mr. J.A. Runnett
1963 - 1964 Mr. W.J. Phythian
1965 - 1966 Mr. Hugh E. Helmer
1967 - 1968 Mr. W.B. Mitchell
1969 - 1970 Mr. Robert M. Renyk
1971 - 1972 Mr. Ernest Watson
1973 - 1976 Mr. William S. Kot
1977 - 1980 Mr. John S. Kelly
1981 - 1983 Mr. Ken Statham
1984 - 1987 Mr. Rod Jarvis
1988 - 1989 Mr. Donald Winchester
1990 - 1991 Mr. Barry Wilkin
1992 - 1995 Mr. Denis Wren
1996 - 1998 Mr. John Forrester
1999 - 2000 Mr. Alan Hill
2001 - 2003 Mrs. Shelley Stevenson
2004 - 2006 Mr. Ralph Giordano
2007 - 2008 Mrl. Jim Cowitz
2009 Mr. Monty Kuntz
2010 Mr. Shawn Callaghan
2011 Mr. Ian Gent
2012 - 2014 Mr. Eric Carpendale
2015 - 2016 Mr. Jim Kropp
2017 - 2019 Mr. Chris Bentley
2020 - Current Mr. Sacha Kiefer
