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Garth Smith
Born: May 18, 1969
in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Resides: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Throws: Right
Profession: President, Momentum Dietary Solutions
High School: John Taylor Collegiate
College/University: University of Manitoba
Biography
In Own Words:
Married to Nancy Smith, one son (Riley). Started Curling after seeing Kerry Burtnyk win the 1981 Brier. Six years later, Burtnyk coached our back to back Manitoba Junior Curling Championships.

At the same time as being Manitoba Junior Curling Champions, a teammate (Myles Riddell) and myself were on the Manitoba Junior Men's Baseball Championship team that won Western Canada.

Moved back to Winnipeg late Summer 2007 after spending 10 years in Calgary. Started junior curling as a lead, but have played most of my men's curling career as a third (sprinkle in a few years as a skip). Some notable skips I have had the pleasure to play for include Dave Smith, Barry Fry, Mickey Pendergast and a really short time with Mike Harris.

Curling Highlights:
2008 Manitoba Men's Champions

Junior Highlights:
1987 Manitoba Junior Men's Champions
1988 Manitoba Junior Men's Champions
 
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Questions and Answers

Who\What introduced you to Curling?
Seeing Burtnyk win in 1981 made me want to give it a try.

Who were your favourite athletes/heros growing up?
Bobby Orr, Terry Puhl, Dale Hawerchuk

What other sports do you play?
Baseball, Hockey, Golf (only golf now!)

Do you have any pre-game superstitions or rituals?
Lots of laughs and joking around to stay loose.

What is your career highlight to date?
Playing in 2008 Brier in Winnipeg.

What is one shot you would like to try again?
None - don't look back - accept the good with the bad.

What is your hidden talent? Something unique?
Obscure sports trivia.

What is the best advice you've ever received?
Believe in yourself and those you trust.

What is your favourite sport other then curling?
Hockey/baseball...love those both.

What sporting event would you most like to attend?
Masters Golf.

What are your favourite television shows?
Seinfeld

What is your favourite movie(s)?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Who was influential in your curling development?
Kerry Burtnyk

What is your most embarrassing moment on the curling ice?
Too many to pick just one!

Where would you like to spend a week's vacation?
Sydney, Australia

What hobbies do you have?
Golf, watch sports

What is your earliest curling memory?
Playing Saturday juniors at Assiniboine Memorial, being made skip because I was least likely on my team to fall down sliding out of the hack!
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