Caia Morstad
 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 | |
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]
As a jewelry designer, specializing in sterling silver,[6] she ran a jewelry business called "Twizted Princess".[1]
Early life
[edit]Caia 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
[edit]Morstad 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
[edit]Middle Tennessee State University
[edit]At 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
[edit]Morstad 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
[edit]Morstad 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
- 1982 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Swift Current
- Sportspeople from Calgary
- Canadian women's volleyball players
- Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders women's volleyball players
- Saskatchewan Huskies players
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology alumni
- Canadian women's beach volleyball players
- 21st-century Canadian sportswomen