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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2018-6-21, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018. Sports Jacklin earns spot at international invitational Gold medal Ryan Jacklin, centre, earned three gold medals at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations High School Championships in hammer throw, javelin and discus (shown). The feat earned him a spot on Canada's team at an international invitational later this year. Jacklin is shown with second -place finisher Callan Saldutto of Notre Dame College School in Welland and third Jeremy Elliott of Sacred Heart in Kincardine. (Photo submitted) By Denny Scott The Citizen Just several years after first tackling the sport, F.E. Madill Secondary School student Ryan Jacklin will be representing Canada in the hammer throw at the Jamaican U18 Invitational later this month in Kingston, Jamaica. Jacklin will be competing in the hammer throw, joining 20 other young men and 21 young women representing Canada at the event June 30 to July 1. The Belgrave youth started in throwing events at track and field shortly after he began high school, finding he was adept at javelin, shot put and the hammer throw. This month, he earned Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) gold in all three events after finding success at the local level, Western Ontario Secondary School Athletics Association (WOSSAA) level and then the OFSAA district level before competing against the best in Ontario. Jacklin said that being named to the Canadian team for the Jamaican invitational hadn't quite registered with him yet when he talked to The Citizen shortly after the announcement last week. "I would say I really haven't let it sink in yet," he said in an interview with The Citizen "It's hard to say how it's going to impact me. I haven't been there before and I don't think I'll believe it until I am down there" While the trip marks a unique Impressive performances Three athletes from F.E. Madill Secondary School attended the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations High School Championship and came away with four gold medals in the six events they competed in. Above, Hannah VanStuyvenberg hurled her best discus throw of the season, hitting 40.24 metres, to win gold in the Junior Girls competition and set a new benchmark for Madill. Ryan Jacklin earned gold medals in the discus, shot put and hammer throw. Jamie Newell accompanied her fellow students to the event and competed in the long jump against the best in the province. (Photo submitted) opportunity for Jacklin as far as his athletic career is concerned, it's also a new experience for him as the furthest he remembers travelling was Mexico on a family trip when he was 11 years old. "It really represents a lot of new experiences," he said. Jacklin said that the three gold medals that preceeded the win were quite an achievement and, earlier in the competition, he didn't think he would even be able to make the podium. He was trailing early in the competitions but came back, managing the three first -place finishes. Jacklin credits one of his FEMSS coaches, Maureen Lisle, with keeping him focused at the event, allowing him to excel. "She gave me proverbs to read to myself before each event, which helped me a lot," he said. "All of my coaches have played a role in helping me succeed" Jacklin's coaches include Glenn Elliott, Randy Miller and Barry Bolley of the Saugeen Track and Field Club and Lisle and Sandy Maclntyre at FEMSS. As far as preparing for the invitational, he said that he's playing it by ear, not wanting to develop bad habits or tax himself prior to the event. "It all depends on how I feel," he said. "If I'm feeling like my energy is low, I'm not going to practise because I'll be practising bad techniques, which will only make me do worse" Jacklin said he wasn't feeling well in the days leading up to the announcement, for example, so he took some time off from training. "I will practise on my own, keep my rhythms and make sure I have my energy back and my nervous system is where it should be," he said. When it comes to his success, Jacklin said, aside from his coaches, the only secret is to push through no matter what happens. "You just have to keep going when the going gets tough," he said. "That's really it." Watch The Citizen in July for Jacklin's results from the Jamaican U18 Invitational. Fr- Gl/eire rerun dcImm,Ptc to ?On meat books! _ eBestPaks.Cvnsema a`;_ Alasand Wild Places 100 NATURE HOT SPOTS IN ONTARIO: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places From Pelee Island to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, this book has the province covered. 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