Garth competed primarily between the late '80s and late '90s.

He enjoyed success early in his competitive career, regularly competing and consistently placing near the top of the standings of Ontario events.

Garth has amassed some impressive stats, including 10 Provincial titles and 10 National titles.

After taking a break from the sport in the early 2000s, he attended the Provincial Championships in 2002, in a higher weight class and untrained, and easily won another two provincial titles.

He was one of the core members of the Port Perry Armwrestling Club, which was one of the premier clubs of the late '80s and early '90s.