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Erin MORTON



Erin Morton
Midfield / Forward   -   6 International Caps
Height, Weight:5'8", 150 lbs
Born:October 3, 1980
Birthplace:Scarborough, Ontario
Residence:Unionville, Ontario
Club:
Athlete Stick Sponsor
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Occupation:
  • Student
Field Hockey Background:
  • "I started playing in grade 9. My older sister Lisa got me involved. I started playing for the Ontario team that same year and have been playing since then. My parents supported me in every tournament and game, no matter how far away they had to travel. They are my #1 Fans!"
  • First selected in the Junior Women's National Team for the 1999 National Camp and series against USA Junior.
  • Selected in the Junior Women's National Team for the 2000 Training Tour in Cuba.
  • 25 Caps with the Junior National Team
  • First International Cap (Senior) on March 11, 2001, against Venezuela (9-0) at the Americas Cup in Jamaica.
Major Competitions:
Other Competitions:
  • Erin Morton 1997 U-18 National Championship (1st)
  • 1998 U-18 National Championship(2nd)
  • 1998 Indoor U-21 National Championship (4th)
  • 1999 U-19 National Championship (2nd)
  • 2000 U-21 National Championship (2nd)
  • 2000 U-21 National Championship (2nd)
  • 2000 Senior National Championship (5th)
  • 2001 Senior National Championship (3rd)
  • 2001 CIAU (2nd)
Personal File:

  • "Thrill of a lifetime" (given a chance to do anything in the world):
    to represent the Canadian field hockey team at the Olympic Games.

Erin and Julia Morton, 1999
In the Junior National Team
with twin sister Julia (left).
Favorites
Other Sports: Soccer, track & field
Female Athlete: Michelle Colaco, Laurelee "Jumbo" Kopeck
Male Athlete: Wayne Gretzky
Food: Chicken and salad
Drink: Iced tea
Country Visited: England
Hobby: Playing with my cousins, Liam and Cameron
Actress: Julia Roberts
Actor: Brad Pitt
Movies: GI Jane
TV Show: ER
Singer / Band: Nickleback

"Persistence prevails when all else fails..."
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