COURSES are available to anyone interested in becoming a football referee, run by the North Riding County FA.

The total cost of the training is £110, but this can subsidised by the York Minster Engineering League and the Ian’s Cars of Barlby York Sunday Morning League after the completion of a certain number of games.

The next York course starts on Wednesday, February 5 at York College from 7pm to 9pm.

To obtain a postal application form phone Caroline Sutton on 01642 717771 or email caroline.sutton@northridingfa.com or apply at www.northriding.com/referees/