[citation needed] The Calgary Kookaburras were formed on April 30, 2007, at a meeting of five girls at Hillhurst's Riley Park.

The first major tournament that club members participated in was the first women's international matches of Australian football, held at Vancouver's Thunderbird Stadium on August 4 & 5.

Fourteen Calgary Kookaburras represented Canada in matches against the USA national team.

In 2008, a full pre-season and some innovative recruiting saw the club grow to become the largest women's footy team outside Australia.

The squad performed outstandingly and went through the tournament undefeated to become only the second women's football club to win the championship.