THE North Riding County FA are holding an FA Basic Referees’ Courses at York College in January.

The course covers the basics of refereeing and is billed as an ideal starting point for would-be match officials.

The courses are open to anyone who wishes to officiate 11v11 or 9v9 games, and will lead to registered referee status.

The course will cost £110 and will be held at the Sim Balk Lane venue on the following days: Wednesday, January 14 - Module 1 Introduction, 7pm to 9pm; Sunday, January 18 - Day 1, 9.30am to 5pm; Wednesday, January 21 - FA Safeguarding Children Workshop, 6.30pm to 9.30pm; Sunday, January 25 - Day 2, 9.30am to 5pm.

Postal application forms are available by phoning Jennifer Bennett on 01642 717778 or by emailing jennifer.bennett@northridingfa.com