Caia Morstad (born September 14, 1982[2]) is a Canadian athlete who was a competitive volleyball player and Calgary Stampede Princess.[3] She has played volleyball for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, University of Saskatchewan Huskies, and the SAIT Trojans.[1] She has also played beach volleyball, competing in the 2001 Canada Games, on behalf of Saskatchewan.[4][5]
 Morstad as 2007 Calgary Stampede Princess | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | September 14, 1982 |
| Home town | Swift Current, Saskatchewan |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Volleyball |
| College team | |
As a jewelry designer, specializing in sterling silver,[6] she ran a jewelry business called "Twizted Princess".[1]
Early life
editCaia Morstad was born to Grant and Maureen Morstad on September 14, 1982.[2] Morstad grew up on a farm just outside of Swift Current, Saskatchewan.[3] In grade seven, she started playing volleyball at school.[3] Morstad completed high school in Swift Current.[6]
Stampede Princess
editMorstad was named Stampede Princess 2007 by the Calgary Stampede. She was part of the "Royal Trio", along with Stampede Queen Amanda Kochan and fellow Stampede Princess Amanda Byrne.[7] As part of her duties, she made over 400 appearances throughout North America.[1]
Volleyball
editMiddle Tennessee State University
editAt age 17, Morstad was admitted on a full scholarship by Middle Tennessee State to play NCAA Division I volleyball as a Blue Raider.[6][3] While there, she majored in physics.[2]
University of Saskatchewan
editMorstad obtained a degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Saskatchewan.[6] While attending, she played for the university's Huskies volleyball team.[3] After graduating, Morstad became a business and financial analyst in Calgary.[7]
SAIT
editMorstad enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta.[6] Morstad was an outside hitter for the SAIT Trojans Women's Volleyball team, joining in September 2011.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Swan, Jenna (November 10, 2011). "Stampede Princess Trades In Tiara For Trojans Jersey". The Weal. SAIT Student Association. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Caia Morstad - Women's Volleyball". GoBlueraiders.com. Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Harrower, Sarah (January 27, 2012). "Former Stampede princess leads SAIT's women's volleyball team". Calgary Journal. Calgary. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Zary, Darren (August 24, 2001). "Sask. hits new heights at Canada Games". Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Postmedia. ISSN 0832-4174. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020.ProQuest 348583715
- ^ "Morstad and Saskatchewan place sixth in Canada Games". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. August 24, 2001. p. C2. ISSN 0745-2683. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Academic hits high note on the hard court". CTV News. Bell Media. February 10, 2012. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Komarnicki, Jamie (April 23, 2007). "Stampede coronation a dream come true". Calgary Herald. p. B1. ISSN 0828-1815. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.ProQuest 245497817