A RUGBY LEAGUE referees' course will take place at New Earswick Sports Club on Saturday, June 8, starting at noon. Rex Milner, from Dewsbury, will be taking the course, which will last for about two and a half hours.

The cost to take part is £5 and the course is open to all, young and old, male and female. For further details contact Stuart Evans, the York Rugby League Referees' Society secretary, on York (01904) 789321.

The following officials for the 2002-03 season were elected at York Rugby League Referees' Society's annual meeting: president, Andy Howe; vice-president, Gareth Evans; secretary, Stuart Evans; treasurer, Bernard Turgoose; committee: Colin Benson and James Hindle; match development officer, Stuart Evans; appointments, Ken Tinsdale; press relations officer, Stuart Evans; Interworks competition: Steve Wox, Colin Benson, Gareth Evans and Stuart Evans; entertainments, James Hindle.

Updated: 11:42 Thursday, May 23, 2002