ST HELENS Rugby League Referees Society are to host a training course at Blackbrook on six Thursday nights, starting February 22.

Cost is £25 for adults and £17.50 for under-16s, and successful candidates will receive a Rugby League certificate of merit. Although mainly intended for would-be referees, the course is also open to anyone, including PE teachers, coaches and players.

Local Super League referee Steve Ganson is involved in the promotion, and he can be contacted on 07801 795996. Further information on the course can be obtained from Ray Willis, 87 Ilfracombe Road, Sutton Leach, telephone 816738.