Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Casey Garbaty

2. Year of Birth: 1989

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2005

4. School: Northern

5. Graduation Date: June, 2007

6. Events and Personal Bests: Javelin (600) - 51.18m; (700) - 59.03m;  (800) - 54.08m 

7. Major Achievements:
 - Qualifying for OFSAA twice and winning Silver for Junior Boys Javelin
 - Two Juvenile Bronze medals OTFA's
 - Winning LSSAA for Javelin three years in a row
 - Competing at Junior Nationals (10th)
 

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: I enjoyed running track in elementary school, and tried my hardest, but would always end up being the substitute. I wanted to continue being active in high school, so I started throwing the javelin, discus and some shot, and really enjoyed it.

 
9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: Being competitive as possible and working hard to do what you can do and beyond.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: My coaches Joel Skinner (club) and Shelley Pretty (school) as well as support from my parents and team-mates.
 

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: Winning a OFSAA Silver medal for Javelin 2005 and finishing 10th at the Junior Nationals in 2006

12. Plans after you finish competing in Track and Field: Uncertain but hope to continue throwing as long as possible.

13. Inspirational quote: "What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."  - Dwight D. Eisenhower