Garett Hickling

Biography

Garett Hickling is one of wheelchair rugby’s greatest players. He was MVP at the first three World Championships in the sport and has competed in 5 Paralympics, since 1996. Garett was an influential leader on the Canadian national team for 20 years, having a very successful career. Feared by the opposition for his toughness, hard hitting and scoring ability, Hickling’s many talents were instrumental in Canada becoming one of the world’s top countries in the sport. Hickling was originally recruited into the sport in 1993 by Duncan Campbell, one of the sport’s creators and key builders.

Garett, also known as ‘G’, now resides in Ontario where he had relocated to train with David Willsie during their careers. While there, he developed a love of coaching and was instrumental in starting a new team in Toronto.

The wheelchair rugby legend continues to help develop the next generation of players, he has been a role model for many, including Paralympians Mike Whitehead, Travis Murao, and Cody Caldwell. Garett is very much still involved in the sport today as a coach and recruiter, sharing his knowledge and experience.