DARCY WARD - Australian, D.O.B. 4th May 1992 BRITISH CAREER: (2008) Boston; (2009) King’s Lynn; (2010-11) Poole.
MAJOR HONOURS: Queensland Under-21 State Champion: 2009; Australian Under-21 Champion: 2009, 2010, 2011; World Under-21 Champion: 2009, 2010; New South Wales State Champion: 2010.
CLUB HONOURS: League Championship winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn], 2011 [Poole]; Premier Trophy winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn]; Knock-Out Cup winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn], 2010 [Poole], 2011 [Poole]; Pairs Championship winner: 2011 [Poole].
Starting Average (2012) 8.94 One of the most sought after talents in world speedway, Darcy will begin his third season as a Pirate. Twice winner of the world U21 championship the youngster missed out on his third straight title by 4 points to eventual winner Maciej Janowski. During last year's sensational season Ward was granted two wild card appearances in the Grand Prix and proved to be a revelation on the senior world stage and was offered a 2012 permanent wild card berth, which he graciously declined to concentrate on his domestic performances. As well as riding for Poole, Ward will also race for Dackarna (Sweden) and Torun (Poland)l