Trevor Ward
Date of Birth: 28 April 1978
Sport: Skateboard
Discipline: Vert
Sponsors: ARD, Dunlop Volleys Skate, Ripcurl, Dragon Optics , Armourdillo Skateboards, Coretech Wheels.
When did you start riding? I got my first board at 8 and then started Vert when I was 20.
Do you compete & what events? World Cup Circuit and any other Pro contests around the world.
What are your best ever comp results or biggest achievements?
| Place | Event | Year |
| 2nd |
X-Air, New Zealand |
2004 |
| 2nd |
Asian X-games |
2003 |
| 2nd |
Boardmasters, England |
2004 |
| 2nd |
Urban Games England |
2005 |
| 12th |
World Championships Dortmund Germany |
2004 |
| 3rd |
Current World Ranking with 1 more contest for the year |
2005 |
Have you/do you want to compete overseas? I compete only overseas there are no contests for vert in OZ.
What makes you want to keep pushing the boundaries in your sport? I love every aspect of it. I am ridiculously competitive and also I love to slam and try and do good combos and learn new tricks and try and invent new tricks.
Who do you most respect in your sport and why?
Tony Hawk: He is amazing and he made our spot what it is
Danny Way: For just taking skateboarding to a new level
Bucky Lasek: He keeps getting better and it sucks, Way better
Jamie Thomas: Still rips and has a great business mind
If you could achieve one thing in your sport what would it be? To win a Pro contest….I hate second. Give back more to skateboarding in the future cause it has given me everything.
What are some of the major demos you’ve done. Easter Show in Sydney 2005, Big Day Outs and Free ride Demos in Verbier Switzerland.
Your major injuries? Broken Ankle, Snapped forearm, concussions.
What are you most proud of? My family.
List your signature tricks from easiest to hardest. Nose Grind Shuvit, Heelf flip Slob air, Rodeo flip, Kick flip Suitcase, I got my nick name in the USA form this trick.
Is it hard to be a pro in your sport in Australia and be taken seriously? Yes it is….It is just because the media has not got onto it like it has in Europe, the USA, and Brazil.
What other jobs have you had? I’ve worked in Pubs and clubs & skateparks when I was young, Worked for my parents in the Service station and have recently gone into business with my parents in an engineering business along with starting my own distribution company too.
