Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Emily King


2. Year of Birth: 1989


3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2003


4. School: Northern


5. Graduation Date: 2007

6. Events and Personal Bests: Javelin(36.43m) and Discus(27.64)


7. Major Achievements: Midget Discus champion 2004, Pre-OFSAA Javelin 2005 & 2006, 3rd at OTFA super meet 2005, OFSAA XC Northern Team 2003 & 2004. Junior nationals 2006


8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: I enjoy athletics, especially throwing events. 


9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: I enjoy participating and the friendships I have made. 


10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: My two coaches, Mr. Joel Skinner (ASW coach), Mrs. Shelley Pretty (Northern coach). Also to my parents for all their help.


11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: Athlete of the year 2003 (King George School), 2004,2005 & 2006 (Northern). My Junior (2005) & Senior Letter(2006)


12. Future Goals: To be the best that I can be at whatever I do. To make it on to OFSAA track next year for javelin. 


13. Plans after you finish competing in Track and Field: To become a teacher or anything that has to do with younger children.


14. Inspirational quote:

"Attitude is everything!!"

" Live every day of your life as if it's your last"