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WOLVERHAMPTON and Poole have agreed dates for the Elite Shield which will be contested early next season.Holders Wolves will stage the first leg at Monmore Green on Monday April 4, with the return taking place in Dorset two nights later.It means Wolves' start to the season is now confirmed, as they also face a local derby challenge against Birmingham and stage Adam Skornicki's Testimonial meeting before taking on the Pirates.Wolves promoter Chris Van Straaten said: "It has been agreed that the holders of the Elite Shield should be given the opportunity to defend it and Poole are our opponents in what should be two excellent meetings for the fans."It's an exciting start to our season and everybody at the club is looking forward to it."

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BERWICK have ruled out a move for Swedish star Magnus Karlsson due to travel reasons.The Bandits had been heavily linked with the former Scunthorpe man, but he is unable to find suitable airline connections to race for a Saturday night club.Marcin Rempala, who made a big impression at Shielfield Park last year, is also out of the equation for 2011 because of Polish commitments - but owner John Anderson is still confident of good news being announced at the Bandits' supporters club Christmas party next weekend.He said: "We have our targets, we have identified the riders we want - and as always, the emphasis will be on Saturday-night entertainment, every bit as much as winning every single match out of sight."