Founded in May 1963 as the Western InterCollege Conference (WICC) by charter members Camrose Lutheran College, Lethbridge CC; Mount Royal College, N.A.I.T. and S.A.I.T. The name was changed to the ACAC in September, 1968. The formal name change occurred in 1972.
In December 1970, the ACAC joined the three other Western provinces to create the 4-West Conference. The 4-West conference playoff system was abandoned in 1979 in favour of sending the conference champ directly to the CCAA nationals.
Basketball participants, past and present:
Alberta Vocational College (Lac La Biche) Voyageurs
Ambrose University (2016-
Augustana University College (Camrose) Vikings (formerly Camrose Lutheran College, changed in 1991)
Briercrest Bible (admitted 1996)
Concordia College (Edmonton) Thunder (joined ACAC in 1992)
Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves (formerly Grande Prairie Junior College, name changed 1969, admitted to ACAC in 1970)
Grant MacEwan Community College (Edmonton) Griffins (admitted to ACAC in 1974, withdrew in 2014 to join Canada West)
Keyano College (Fort McMurray) Huskies (formerly Alberta Vocational College, joined ACAC in 1985, joined basketball in 2010)
King’s University College (joined ACAC in 1996)
Lakeland College (formerly Vermilion School of Agriculture and Vermilion College) Rustlers (admitted to ACAC in 1972, re-admitted to ACAC in 1983 after nine-year absence)
Lethbridge Community College Kodiaks
Lethbridge Junior College (became Lethbridge University)
Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat Junior College, name changed 1970) Antelopes/Rattlers (admitted to ACAC in 1969)
Mount Royal College (Calgary, formerly Mount Royal Junior College) Cougars (withdrew in 2012 to join Canada West)
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton) Ookpiks (the Eskimo term for Arctic owls)
Olds College (joined WICC in 1966, rejoined ACAC in 2001 after 8-year absence, commenced basketball 2012)
Portage College (admitted to ACAC as AVC Lac La Biche in 1991, name changed to Portage in 1999)
Prairie Bible College (Three Hills) Pilots (admitted 1994, withdrew in 2005)
Red Deer College Kings (formerly Red Deer Junior College, name changed 1969, joined WICC in 1965)
St. Mary’s University College (joined 2012)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary, formerly Provincial School of Technology & Art) Trojans
University of Alberta Jayvees
University of Calgary Jayvees
University of Lethbridge 1965-68
| YEAR | NO | REGULAR SEASON | POSTSEASON | COACH |
| 53-54 | 3 | Mt. R/U ofA-C/C Tech (3-3) | U of Alberta-Calgary d’d Calgary Tech | |
| 54-55 | 3 | U of Alberta-Calgary d’d Calgary Tech 2g-1 | ||
| 55-56 | ||||
| 56-57 | Mount Royal d’d Calgary Tech 2g-1 | Harvey Raymond | ||
| 57-58 | Calgary Tech d’d Mount Royal | John Hamilton | ||
| 58-59 | ||||
| 59-60 | Calgary Tech d’d Mount Royal Province: Mount Royal d’d Edmonton Concordia | John Boyd | ||
| 60-61 | ||||
| 61-62 | 4 | Mt Royal d’d U of C Jayvees 60-61; 78-57 (T:138-118) | ||
| 62-63 |
1952
Calgary Tech: Doug Shier, Cassie, Dowler, Bob Pitts, Brown, McArthur, Lynes, Farney, MacDonald, coach John Hamilton, manager Jim Clark
1953
In the regular season, Calgary Tech (now SAIT), Mount Royal and the U of Alberta-Calgary all finished (3-2) in the final standings.
In the final (semis?), Calgary Tech d’d U of Alberta-Calgary
U of Alberta-Calgary: John Semkuley, Roy Buettner, George Hanna, Vic Jones, Jim Hawkes, Jim Gallagher, Doug Jones, Dale Davies, Lore Davies, Derrel Hudson, Vince Lacoste, coach Luther Goodwin
Calgary Tech: L Dowler; coach John Hamilton; manager J Clark
1954
Final regular season stadnings (3): U of Alberta-Calgary (3-3); Calgary Tech (3-3); Mount Royal (3-3)
In the semis,
In the final the U of Alberta-Calgary defeated Calgary tech (now SAIT)
The bronze medalist Mount Royal Cougars: Jack Kenyon; Vic Beaudry; Fred Code; Lou Lorincz; Ken Pugh; Bob Rudd; Johnny Gray; Andy Blashyn; Hugh McClelland; Tony Neidermayer; Les Belinski; John Hoegg; coach Mr. Buttle; manager Ryan Adams
The silver medalist Calgary Tech (SAIT): Bill Genak
The champion U of Alberta-Calgary Blizzards:
1955
Final regular season standings (3): U of Alberta-Calgary (x-x); Calgary Tech (x-x); Mount Royal (1-5)
In the Calgary Intercollegiate League finals, the U of Alberta-Calgary Blizzards defeated Calgary Tech (now SAIT) x-x; x-x; 59-58 (2g-1).
In game three, the Blizzards edged Calgary Tech 59-58 as Brian Alderman scored 16, Carl Saarinen 15 and J. Gallagher 12. Bill Genak led Calgary Tech with 26. G Karch added 14.
The 1st-team all-stars included Al Morris (Mount Royal);
The 2nd-team included: Lou Lorincz (Mount Royal); Ray Temple (Mount Royal);
The bronze medalist Mount Royal Cougars: Al Morris; Lou Lorincz; Ray Temple; Bruce Wallace; Bob Rudd; Harold Fieldberg; Fred Code; Ed Lee; Bill Everson; coach Mr. Buttle
The runner-up Calgary Tech (now SAIT): Bill Genak; G Karch; coach John Hamiltonn
The champion University of Alberta-Calgary Blizzards: Brian Alderman; Carl Saarinen; Doug Jones; Jim Gallagher; Gordon Valgardson; Kay Nish; Alex Coronet; Ted Duncan; Norm Blaskovits; Norm Riezbos; coach Lou Goodwin; manager Eldon Godfrey
1956
Calgary Tech: Bill Quinn, coach John Hamilton
The Calgary Intercollegiate League all-star team featured: Herb Hammermaster (Calgary Tech); Joe Ferguson (Varsity); Les Lehr (Calgary Tech); Larry Nielsen (Varsity); Bill Duma (Calgary Tech); Gordon Sahlin (Calgary Tech); and Roy Smith (Mount Royal).
1957
In the Calgary intercollegiate finals, the Mount Royal Blues defeated the Calgary Tech (SAIT) Trojans 50-47; 41-52; 53-48 (2g-1).
In game two, the Tech Trojans prevailed 52-41 as Les Lehr scored 22, Bill Duma 19, Lorne Hillier 6 and Al Carlson 5. Doug Turner led the Blues with 17. Dave Theodore added 11, Gordon Cassie 9, Al McIlhagga 2 and Roy Allen 2.
In game three, Mount Royal defeated the Calgary Tech Trojans 53-48 as Turner scored 16, Cassie 14, Brown 6, Theodore 6 and Conrad 6. Duma led the Trojans with 20. Les Lehr added 8, Carlson 8, Barry Large 5, Thorne 4, Lorne Hillier 2 and Heaton 1.
The 1st-team all-stars included Gord Cassie (Mount Royal); Doug Turner (Mount Royal); Dave Theodore (Mount Royal);
The 2nd-team included Rod Gardiner (Mount Royal); Pete Rasmussen (Mount Royal);
The runner-up Calgary Tech (SAIT) Trojans: Duma; Les Lehr; Carlson; Barry Large; Thorne; Lorne Hillier; Heaton;
The champion Mount Royal Blues: Gord Cassie; Doug Turner; Al McIlhagga; Curt Brown; Bill Gregory; Dean Collett; Rod Gardiner; Dave Scott; Keith Conrad; Ron Livingston; Larry Allen; Dave Theodore; Roy Allen; Jack Swinerton; Phil Roberts; Don Wilson; Pete Rasmussen; coach Harvey Raymond; manager Dennis Holland; assistant manager Don Scott
1958
Final regular season standings: Calgary Tech (x-x); Mount Royal (x-2)
In the finals of the Calgary Intercollegiate league, the SAIT (Calgary Tech) Trojans defeated the Mount Royal Blues 66-50; x-x (Total: x-x)
In the game, Calgary Tech clipped Mount Royal 66-50 as Les Lehr scored 34 and Jerome Stetar 15. Dave Theodore led the Blues with 16. H McNeil added 11.
The runner-up Mount Royal Blues: Dave Theodore; Hugh McNeill; Jerry Dalton; Ron Sprecker; Gary Baker; Ron Komics; Pete Rasmussen; Jerry Webster; George Slater; Al MacIlhaggard; coach Harvey Raymond
The Calgary intercollegiate league champion SAIT (Calgary Tech) Trojans: Les Lehr; Jerome (Joe?) Stetar; Ron Komix; Abe Carlson; Lorne Hillier; Barry Large; coach John Hamilton
1959
Lethbridge JC: Marden Wolsey; coach Bus Murdock
In the Calgary Collegiate League final, the SAIT (then Calgary Tech) Trojans defeated the Mount Royal Cougars 55-34; 35-29
The runner-up Mount Royal Cougars: Larry Larkam, Bob Baldwin, Ron Spreker, Terry Hickman, Pete Gross, playing coach Rom Komics, manager John Borger
The Calgary champion SAIT Trojans: Lorne Hillier; Paul Thielen; Russ Erickson; Pete Bodnarchuk; Dale Snyder; Barry Large; Bob Meyers; Bob Harvie; Bob Hahn; coach Gordon Rosser; manager Jim Crook
1960
Final regular season standings: Calgary Tech (x-x); Mount Royal (x-x); U of Alberta-Calgary (x-x); Calgary Teachers (x-x_
Calgary league rosters:
SAIT Trojans: Dick Walker, Bob Meyers, Pete Bodnarchuk, Paul Thielen, Robert Kuziq, Dave Theodare, Len Leiman, Ray Yamazaki, Wayne Mehew, Joe Tsukishima, coach Gordon Rosser
University of Alberta-Calgary Dinos: Kent McKinlay, Rolly Link, Ryan Towers, Rich Bowering, Dennis Wilson, Kit Lefroy, Ken Penner, Ab Paskuski, Don Baldwin, Jim McLellan, coach MacIntosh, manager Kashuba
In the Calgary final, Calagary Tech d’d Mount Royal x-x; x-x (2g-0). Calgary Tech included Dave Theodore, Paul Thielsen, Pete Bodnarchuk, Len Leiman, B Zamazaki, Dick Walker, Bob Meyers.
In the provincial intercollegiate final, the Mount Royal Cougars defeated Edmonton Concordia College 72-46.
The champion Mount Royal Cougars: Skip Morgan; George Slater; Paul Sinclair; Jim Kean; Moe Martin; Don Watson; Larry Youell; coach John Boyd
1961
In the four-team Calgary Intercollegiate league, the final standings were: Mount Royal (7-2); U of Alberta-Calgary (6-3); Teacher’s College (5-4); Calgary Technical (0-9)
Rosters:
Calgary Teacher’s College: Bill Casanova, Marty Lundmark, Don MacIntosh
Calgary Tech (SAIT) Trojans: Ken Leiman, Nick Karzniewski, Russ Petts, Dave Lougheed, Mike Gorrichuk, Fred Olson, Don Rahal, Roy Yamazaki, coach Bill Patrick
In the finals, the University of Alberta-Calgary Jayvees defeated the Mount Royal Cougars x-x; x-x
The runner-up Mount Royal Cougars: Dick McKenna; George Slater;
The champion University of Alberta-Calgary: Ken Myhre; Graham Leask; Lou Jovincs?; Terry Stankunas; Dell Ockey; Bob Whitburn; George Jacobs; Rich Bowering; Jack Kenyon; Kit Lefroy; Tom Tail; Len Lorenz; Ron Powell; Gary Knott; Brian Dudley; coach Don McIntosh; manager Brude Hedderick
1962
In 1961, U of Calgary is a member of city league. In 1961-62, it becomes a member of CanWest, but is only playing exhibition games. In a highly confusing situation, it appears the Dinos are still playing in the Calgary Intercollegiate League, though the school as a Jayvee team that plays in a lowered-tier city league. The Jayvees included Ron Chapton, Jerry Crawford, John Proctor, Bob Shea, Al Davis, Leonard Hall, Wayne Maier, John Pinel.
Calgary city League rosters:
Calgary Teachers College: Martin Lundmark, Jerry Chase, Bob Whitburn, John Dewar
SAIT: George Thothart, Bob Sorenson, Mike Gorgichuk, Bob Zachary, Ted Kowalchuk, Bill McAlister, Don Rahal, coach Bill Patrick
In the finals, the Mount Royal Cougars defeated the University of Alberta-Calgary Dinosaurs 60-61; 78-57 (Total: 138-118).
In game one, the U of C Jayvees edged Mount Royal 61-60 as Kit Lefroy scored 18 and Bob Babki 14. George Slater led the Cougars with 20. Craig Makin added 16.
In game two, Mount Royal pounded the Calgary Jayvees 78-57 as George Slater scored 27, Craig Makin 19 and Pete Barry 13. Bob Babki led the Calgary Jayvees with 20. Kit Lefroy added 12.
After the season, Jack Kenyon is named coach of the Mount Royal Cougars.
The runner-up University of Alberta-Calgary Dinosaurss: Bob Babki; Jack Kenyon; Frank Peta; Kit Lefroy; Ken Mhyre; Jake Jacobs; Steve Sparks; Clark Roberts; David Holmes; Don Wares; John Constable; Richard King; John Proctor; coach John Dewar
The champion Mount Royal Cougars: George Slater, Craig Makin, Larry Robinson
1963
A four-team Calgary league featured the University of Calgary Jayvees, Mount Royal, Calgary Tech (SAIT) and the Calgary Teachers College.
SAIT Trojans: Lovic De Ciano, George Strother, Bob Sorenson, Roy Mayne, Jerry Van Horne, Nick Sater, Glen Gorham, Lawrence Koneur, Lloyd Davies, Del Caldwell
University of Calgary Jayvees: Jim Christie, Dwight Garake, Paul Humphries, Rich King, Ernie Lakusta, Dave Nelson, John Pinel, Ken Schmidt, Wayne Shaw, Steve Sparks
Mount Royal Cougars: Tom Sindlinger, Lanny Boleski, Al MacMillan, Dennis De Atley, Jim Berg, Ken Brey, Pete Berry, Ken Hranchuk, Ro Riley, Gary Lee, coach Jack Kenyon